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2023 Mitsubishi ASX
Used from
$20,800 excl. on-roads
7.3
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
7.6 - 7.9 L / 100km
About the Mitsubishi ASX
Last updated Dec 18, 2024There may be a new Mitsubishi ASX in Europe, but the same model continues on in Australia – albeit with a new base model for 2023.
If you’re onto a good thing, stick to it – or so seems the mantra of the Mitsubishi ASX, now a dozen years old in its current generation and wearing its fourth facelift which itself lobbed back in 2019.
Pros
- Crossover appeal
- Cheap to run/10-year warranty
- 2.4-litre punch
Cons
- It’s really getting on in age
- Powertrain a bit unrefined
- Somewhat low rent in some interior areas
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2023 Mitsubishi ASX Price
ES
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $27,490 |
ES-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,140 |
Exceed
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
LS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $29,740 |
XLS PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $33,640 |
MR PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,140 |
MR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
GSR
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,990 |
GS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $26,240 |
ES PLUS
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,890 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 Mitsubishi ASX Specs
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2023 Mitsubishi ASX Dimensions
1630mm
1810mm
4365mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Total luggage space is 393L, increasing to 1193L with the rear seats folded.
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2023 Mitsubishi ASX Interior
While the ASX exterior styling has been facelifted four times – for a total of five faces – the interior design hasn’t been graced with such an evolutionary push. Mitsubishi’s small crossover looks fresher outside than it does inside.
That the cabin has aged gracefully (enough) for so long is testament to the original design. But from the mid-grey plastic theme and plasti-chrome instrument garnish to the button arrays and overuse of shiny piano black highlights, it’s starting to become more than a little passé.
The saving graces are that the ASX cabin is roomy and airy enough in ambience, it’s intuitive in its user interface, and it’s pleasingly unpretentious in its ‘old-school’ sort of vibe.
Material use is mixed, as the decent suede-cloth and faux leather seat trim distracts from some of the ASX’s quite basic plastic finishes.
The front seats are comfy enough, though the height adjustment level would have to be the flimsiest in motoring today.
Seats and rather redundant paddle-shifters apart, there’s not much upmarket fare to distinguish this sporty high-grade model from some of ASX’s lower rungs, bar the start button and some of the chrome work.
2023 Mitsubishi ASX Infotainment
Both the analogue instrumentation – with no digital speedo – and the modest 8.0-inch infotainment system are cost effective in execution, though the smartphone mirroring integrates quickly and seamlessly.
This is ideal because you’ll need a phone app for navigation given no proprietary feature is fitted. The GSR does fit two USB-A ports in the back of the centre console to power devices.
2023 Mitsubishi ASX Safety Rating
When the Mitsubishi ASX was tested by ANCAP in 2014, it received a rating of five stars.
This rating was based on a frontal offset score of 14.13 out of 16 and a side impact score of 16 out of 16. Whiplash and pedestrian protection were rated Good and Acceptable, respectively.
All 2023 Mitsubishi ASX models come standard with autonomous emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, and front, front-side and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag.
LS, GSR and Exceed also feature lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
2023 Mitsubishi ASX Fuel Economy
The 2023 Mitsubishi ASX, when equipped with the 2.0-litre engine, uses 7.7L/100km in GS manual guise and 7.6L/100km in all other variants.
ASX models with the 2.4-litre use 7.9L/100km.
All models run on 91 RON regular unleaded fuel.
| Mitsubishi ASX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, Automatic, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Mitsubishi ASX?
Most services cost $299 except for years six, eight and 10 which cost $599. If you service with Mitsubishi, your warranty is ten years or 200,000km, whichever comes first.
Servicing out of network reduces that to five years and 100,000km.
How does the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX drive?
Our expert take on Mitsubishi ASX drivability.
The 2023 Mitsubishi ASX uses a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 110kW of power and 197Nm of torque, mated with either a five-speed manual (GS only) or continuously variable transmission (GS, ES, MR, LS).
The ASX GSR and Exceed use a naturally aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 123kW and 222Nm, mated with a continuously variable transmission.
2023 Mitsubishi ASX Colours
What colours are available for the Mitsubishi ASX
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
2023 Mitsubishi ASX Warranty
The 2023 Mitsubishi ASX requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Mitsubishi often throws in two years of free servicing but otherwise offers ten years of capped price servicing.
Should you buy the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Mitsubishi ASX FAQs
The cheapest Mitsubishi ASX is the GS (2WD) that starts from $20,800.
The most expensive Mitsubishi ASX is the GSR (2WD) that starts from $34,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi ASX is 1300 kg offered by the following variants: GS (2WD), ES (2WD), MR (2WD), LS (2WD), GSR (2WD) and EXCEED (2WD).
The largest Mitsubishi ASX is the GS (2WD) which measures 1810mm wide, 4365mm in length and sits 1640mm tall.
The most powerful Mitsubishi ASX is the GSR (2WD) which has 123kW of power from its 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.
The Mitsubishi ASX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mitsubishi ASX is the GSR (2WD) which weighs 1970 kg (kerb weight).
The Mitsubishi ASX uses Unleaded Petrol.