Branded as Mitsubishi’s “Active Smart Crossover”, the ASX is an urban soft-roader designed for the urban jungle. Launched in 2010, this street-smart SUV has earned its position as one of the best soft roaders on the market today. To broaden its appeal, the vehicle’s designers smoothed its lines and gave it a distinct front grille as well as robust stance, making it a crossover fit for the streets and country alike.
Power
Available in 2-wheel drive (LS) and 4-wheel drive (XLS), the ASX comes with a 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. Powered by Mitsubishi’s MIVEC technology, the 2.0L petrol engine produces 110kW of power at 6,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Its average fuel economy sits at 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres.
The ASX’s 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine variant also produces 110kW of power at 3,500 revolutions per minute (RPM). Paired with the INVECS III Smart Logic automatic transmission, its fuel economy ratio is rated at 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres, all making this mini SUV nimble and economical enough to navigate around urban traffic.
Safety features
When it comes to the ASX, Mitsubishi does not scrimp on safety. In fact, it has seven airbags to keep its passengers and driver safe. The ASX was also built using a Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) shell. It is a strong, rigid one-piece shell, which incorporates a stiff ladder frame and side impact bars designed with collision-absorbing joints. Its side frame door also has a reinforced ring structure to ensure the vehicle shell’s rigidity. Although plastic fenders were used, they provide faster recovery in the event of minor impacts.
Aside from these, here are some of the other safety features incorporated into the ASX:
Hill Start Control (HSC) – prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting up a steep incline, giving the driver enough time to accelerate properly on a steep street.
Active Stability Control (ASC) – the system recognises over and under-steer when driving around sharp curves or corners. It applies brakes to the appropriate wheels when needed to give the driver better control.
Active Traction Control (ATC) – when driving on slippery roads, ATC helps the wheels gain traction by sending enough power to the other wheels to stabilise the vehicle.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) – prevents the wheels from locking during hard locking. This helps the driver maintain control of the vehicle when faced with sudden road obstacles.
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) – automatically increases the vehicle’s rear braking force to deliver a consistent stopping performance.
The ASX also comes with rear parking sensors and a camera. This makes it easier for a driver to park in the tightest city spot. In addition, it also features a rain sensor, which detects moisture on the vehicle’s windshield to activate the wipers. This makes it easier for the driver to focus on the road.
Proven reliability
ANCAP gave the Mitsubishi ASX a five out of five safety rating. Given the abundance of its safety features, it shows how safe and reliable this mini SUV is. The ASX can also handle dirt roads, which makes it an ideal all-rounder.
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