GOVERNMENT paperwork have revealed turbo-petrol energy for Mitsubishi’s lengthy awaited new ASX small SUV.
The engine – shared with the twin-under-the-skin Renault Captur – is a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol unit creating 113kW/270Nm paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission driving the entrance wheels.
Presently there isn’t any indication that Mitsubishi Motors Australia will supply any of the opposite driveline choices out there within the Captur, which embody 1.0- and 1.3-litre Nissan-sourced petrol models, a 1.6-litre Nissan-sourced petrol-electric hybrid and associated plug-in hybrid, or 1.5-litre K9K-series turbo-diesel.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has indicated beforehand that the second-generation ASX can be launched domestically earlier than the top of this 12 months (2025), and can be provided in three trim ranges: LS, Aspire, and Exceed.
Drawing on Australian authorities paperwork – and primarily based on the specification provided in different markets – it’s anticipated the 2025 Mitsubishi ASX will characteristic a alternative of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.4-inch central infotainment touchscreen, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a complete suite of lively and passive security techniques.
Whereas it isn’t but recognized how a lot the brand new ASX will value, it’s anticipated the mannequin will face a major value improve owing to the transportation prices related to its European origins.
Beforehand, the Renault Captur was out there from $33,000 plus on-road prices whereas the Mitsubishi ASX is out there from $24,490 + ORC.
The Mitsubishi ASX is alleged by Mitsubishi Motors Australia to carry “a classy, trendy and technology-laden car to the Australian market”.
“The brand new Mitsubishi ASX blends totally fashionable design and a dynamic driving expertise to the following era of ASX prospects,” mentioned Mitsubishi Motors Australia chief govt officer Shaun Westcott.
“We sit up for sharing extra particulars of this intriguing new SUV as we transfer nearer to its market launch in 2025.”
The brand new ASX can be constructed by Renault in Valladolid, Spain alongside the Captur, which can also be due Down Beneath in the direction of the top of the 12 months.
