New Mitsubishi SUV arrives

The ASX 2WD will be offered with a lively 110kW/197Nm 2.0 litre petrol engine that drives the front wheels through a choice of either five-speed manual gearbox or smooth stepless Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

The mid range ASX 4WD introduces not only Mitsubishi's first ever diesel engine for a passenger car in Australia, but also the most fuel efficient in its class. This has been achieved through the world's first application of variable valve timing to a passenger car diesel engine with the new DiD engine featuring Mitsubishi's proprietary MIVEC system.

With a capacity of 1.8 litres and maximum outputs of 110kW of power and 300Nm of torque, the turbodiesel engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox resulting in an official ADR 81/01 fuel consumption of just 5.9-litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of only 154 grams per kilometre.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine with CVT and the 1.8-litre diesel engine with six-speed manual transmission are offered as standard on both the ASX 4WD variant and the top of the range ASX Aspire.

The ASX combines an extensive array of safety features fitted standard across the range including ASTC (Active Stability Control with Traction Control), Hill Start Control system, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, and seven airbags, including driver and passenger front, side and curtain, and driver knee airbag.

The three-model lineup of ASX 2WD, ASX 4WD and ASX Aspire are all comprehensively equipped for comfort and convenience. Standard features include fully automatic climate control air-conditioning with air filter, cruise control, front and rear electric windows and exterior mirrors, electric tailgate opener, AM/FM radio/CD/MP3 player with auxiliary and USB inputs, variable intermittent windscreen wipers, tilt and telescopic steering column adjustment and 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inch on the Aspire).

In addition to the Mitsubishi AWD electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, the ASX 4WD models also gain front fog lamps, Bluetooth 2.0 hands free phone connectivity with steering wheel mounted controls, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and rear parking sensors.

The top of the line all-wheel drive ASX Aspire combines all the safety, versatility, and comfort features of the ASX 4WD and adds a number of luxury features. These include leather seats with seat heating for driver and front passenger, power driver's seat, keyless operating system with a one-touch start, rain sensing automatic windscreen wipers and dusk sensing automatic lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, and chrome accents for the radiator grille and belt line moulding.