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Mitsubishi's ASX Virtues Continue Unabated

Mitsubishi's ASX Virtues Continue Unabated

Date: 2016-11-25
Presenting a five-model range, the ASX line-up features GL, GLX and GLS derivatives, all powered by Mitsubishi's trusted 2.0-litre normally-aspirated petrol engine. The multi-point fuel injection MPi unit produces 110 kW at 6000 rpm and 197 Nm at 4200 rpm.

All derivatives are front-wheel drive, three of which feature a five-speed manual gearbox, alongside the two range-topping GLS automatics which feature a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) which has the ability to simulate a six-speed automatic gearbox.

The CVT in particular has received extra attention. The most notable technical design change was made to CVT internals, where a larger-spectrum lock-up range provides for greater driving pleasure and enhanced fuel economy due to the bigger selection of theoretical 'gear ratios' available to the driver in auto mode, adaptive to driver input and driving style. As with the existing CVT derivative, manual shift mode is available, allowing the driver to manually override the transmission with six simulated gear ratios. NVH reduction has also been achieved with the new CVT.

Fuel economy is admirable on all derivatives, the manual models realising an average of 7.5-litres per 100 km on the combined cycle with carbon emissions of 175 g/km. The CVT model's fuel consumption is now lower at 7.4-litres per 100 km.

Embodying SUV design and practicality, the Mitsubishi ASX has excellent visibility for the driver and great agility with 195 mm of ground clearance available. The raised ground clearance means the ASX is equally at home on tarred city roads as well as out-of-town dirt roads, where superior ride comfort also contributes to a can-do attitude, thanks to the suspension design.

Conducive to holiday trips as much as being expertly practical for the school run, the ASX features a spacious boot with a large, uninhibited opening for easy loading, with 442 litres of boot space available with the rear seats up. When the 60/40 split rear seats are folded down, a total of 1 193 litres are available.

All ASX derivatives, from the entry level GL to the range topping GLS, are full specification SUVs - perfect for the family, and maintain high levels of standard specification, most importantly, the Mitsubishi hallmark of no compromise on safety sees all models featuring high safety levels.

The ASX features five-star Euro NCAP and ANCAP safety ratings thanks to seven airbags (including a driver's knee airbag), ABS with EBD and BAS, as well as Mitsubishi's Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body construction, whiplash-mitigating seats, a collapsible steering column and brake pedal recession protection. The electric power steering also features an anti-backlash system for smoother and safer steering control.

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