When the ASX arrived in the autumn last year it became immediately clear that something was seriously lacking: a sixth gear.
With fourth gear happily employed at 25mph, by the time a driver hits the national speed limit the ASX is begging for a sixth. Its absence means the car feels as if is being pushed too far, when in fact it’s only doing 60mph. An extra gear would also help with fuel consumption figures, with one of the BusinessCar team suggesting this would be more relevant for an ASX-size car than the start/stop function.
| Mitsubishi ASX 3 1.6 5-dr 5-sp |
| Mileage |
5487 |
Claimed combined
consumption |
47.1mpg |
Our average
consumption |
37.9mpg |
| P11D price |
£17,549 |
| Model price range |
£14,999-£22,049 |
| CO2 (tax) |
135g/km/16% |
| BIK 20/40% per month |
£47/£94 |
| Service interval |
12,500mls |
| Insurance |
group 13 |
| Warranty |
3yrs/unlimited mls |
| Boot space (min/max) |
442/1992 litres |
| Engine size/power |
1590cc/113hp |
| Top speed/0-62mph |
113mph/11.4secs |
| Why we’re running it |
Can the ASX hold its own in
a competitive sector against
rivals like the Qashqai? |
| Positive |
Good spec and well
thought out cabin |
| Negative |
Old-style radio,
squeaky plastic interior |
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