Mitsubishi ASX car

Since the start of 2013, there has been information that Mitsubishi is planning to carry out minor restyling for the ACX compact SUV, as a result of which the car will be able to get a different finish for some interior details and undergo improvements in appearance. However, despite this, the company decided not to raise the price of the car, in other words, the salons of official dealers will sell this restyled SUV at the price of last year's cars. Without a doubt, Mitsubishi ASX is one of the most popular crossovers in the Russian Federation. The entire range of Mitsubishi.

Exterior

When designing the ASX compact crossover, the design and engineering staff from Japan followed a simple and correct path. For the base, a model was taken that is a larger car - the Mitsubishi Outlander HL of the second generation, which they could lower and make a more sloping roof, lower the level of the front overhang by 95 mm and cut off the rear by 250 mm. Thanks to this lowering solution, the Mitsubishi ASX was released, which can really be called compact. Interestingly, the dimensions of the wheel base of the donor base remained the same. It is also important that the car produced by Japanese engineers in the future made it possible to produce such cars as the Citroen C4 Aircross and Peugeot 4008. metallic - silver, dark blue, turquoise, red and gray.

In general, the appearance of the car, which represents the Mitsubishi compact crossover, flaunts with 3 diamonds on the facing of the large trapezium of the false radiator grille, which immediately makes it similar to the Outlander XL and the Lancer X sedan. Its external characteristics are very similar to the models before the update, because the design the composition only slightly corrected the grille and the front and rear bumpers. In all other respects, the appearance of the Japanese compact crossover has remained the same - there are all those strict lines of a wedge-shaped body, an overestimated window sill line, large doorways, a roof falling to the rear, a fried stern, moderate stamping of wheel arches, neat rear and front bumpers, strict light -amplifying system, where even the LED filling is located on the stern. There is also, it seems to everyone, the protection of the lower part of the car, which is already familiar to everyone, where black plastic is used, which can cope with the impact of stones and sand that can fly from under the wheels.

Speaking of the body component of the ASX, here it was produced using high-strength steel and covered with an anti-corrosion and anti-gravel coating on the lower part. The wings mounted in front are made of plastic, and even though the car is dominated by a chopped shape, the drag coefficient is only 0.32 Cx. The automobile company understood that there would be a demand for cars in the Russian Federation, so they are equipped for difficult working conditions with batteries with increased capacity, antifreeze that can withstand temperatures down to minus 40 degrees, a reconfigured control unit of the power unit (cold start ) and the function of heating the seats installed in front. The 2013 update gave the brand fresh bumpers and affected this mainly in the front-mounted bumper, which became more coherent by eliminating the large prominent insert located at the bottom and reshaping the foglight mounting locations. The shape of the grille pattern has been slightly changed. What's more, the exterior trim now features an abundance of chrome detailing, resulting in a sleek and stylish look. In general, the entire appearance of the Mitsubishi ASX crossover has a sporty style, which seems to hint that the car is dynamic and modern.

Vehicle dimensions

According to the external dimensions, the Mitsubishi ASX is 4,295 mm long, 1,770 mm wide, 1,625 mm high, the wheelbase is 2,670 mm, the ground clearance is 195 mm, which is very good for such a car, given its purpose and quality of our roads. As wheels, 16-inch and 17-inch wheels are presented, made of steel or light alloy. Optionally, 18-inch alloy wheels can be ordered.

Interior

Mitsubishi ASX has not acquired major changes that could be found in the interior of the car. The crossover is still a five-seater, and all the arrangements of the controls installed on the front panel and the center console have not received global changes either. Among the novelties, one can single out the appearance of a new steering wheel, new materials for finishing the seats, which have become of better quality, metal inserts began to be installed on the door panels, which in the compartment gave a variety in the design moment. There are also other navigation and audio systems that support SD cards - now you can upload new maps. The top modification of the Mitsubishi ASX has a panoramic roof with LED backlighting and adjustable brightness modes. It turns out that during daylight hours, the driver and the passengers sitting next to him will be able to admire the sky through the glass roof, and at night they will be pleased with the designer lighting, which creates its own special aura from inside the car.

The interior of the updated SUV from Japan was qualitatively assembled from materials that are pleasant to the touch, where you can find the presence of soft plastic, textured fabric upholstery and leather seat trim. In the driver's seat, you can find a small steering wheel that fits quite comfortably in your hands, and the presence of a four-way steering column adjustment will come in handy. All sensors and devices are quite informative, the devices are located in a pair of deep wells, between which there is an on-board computer display with a color information screen. The driver's seat has mechanical adjustments at its disposal (as a separate option, you can buy the function on the electric drive), and provides a high and comfortable fit, however, too dense padding can cause fatigue in the lumbar areas if your journey is too long. Between the seats there is an armrest, a small place for small bags, nests for glasses, which are perfect for keeping small things. The level of glazing provides the car with good visibility, and they are perfectly complemented by side mirrors.

The front panel, together with the center console, pleases with its pleasant, soft outline. Depending on what equipment will be installed, the Japanese crossover Mitsubishi ASX, on the console places a radio (radio, CD, support for MP3, AUX and 4 or 6 speakers), or advanced Rockford Fostgate music (subwoofer and 9 speakers), you can optionally purchase a multimedia system with support for touch input (the presence of a navigator, CD, DVD, USB, Bluetooth and a rear view camera). There is also air conditioning or climate control, where the air duct can supply air to the legs of the passengers sitting behind. The second row has a rather large size, partly due to the massive dimensions of the wheelbase, where three people will fit, one will be a little uncomfortable on the back sofa, which will be caused by a vertical landing and a low ceiling, which can include small side windows that can cause a feeling of stiffness. The luggage compartment, by the way, has not a record 415 liters of usable space, a full-size spare wheel is located in the floor. If necessary, you can fold the entire 2nd row of seats, and as a result you can get an almost flat area and 1,219 liters of free space. The large rear door provides a rather large rectangular opening, however, the loading height is low.

Specifications

Speaking about the technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi ASX, we can safely say that there is something to choose from among the power units. Three engines were reserved for the Japanese crossover.

• 1.6 liters, with a power of 117 horsepower. It is synchronized with a 5-speed manual transmission and 2 WD front-wheel drive. With such a motor, the car reaches the first mark of 100 km / h in 11.4 seconds, and its top speed is 184 km / h. The appetite of the first engine is not so voracious, from 5 liters on the highway to 7.8 liters in urban mode. In reality, the car takes 6.5-7.5 liters per hundred on the highway, and in the city it takes 10-11 liters. Each cylinder has 4 valves, which are controlled by the MIVEC electronic valve timing service. The motor is designed on a platform of an all-aluminum block and is equipped with an ECU-MULTI distributed injection system, and also has a chain-driven gas distribution mechanism with a pair of DOHC camshafts.
• 1.8 liters, whose power is at the level of 140 horses. It works together with an automatic transmission (CVT variator) and also has a 2WD front axle drive. With this power unit, the car reaches the first hundred in 13.1 seconds, and the top speed is at around 186 km / h. According to the passport, the engine is from 6.4 liters on the highway, and in urban conditions - 9.8 liters. The real fuel consumption outside the city will be 7.5-8.5 liters, and in urban conditions 11-12 liters, with dense traffic jams, this figure can increase to 14 liters per 100 km. The motor was designed on the GEMA platform, and companies such as Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Chrysler took part in its development.
• 2.0 liters, with a power of 150 horsepower. This power unit works with an automatic CVT variator, which can connect the Multi-Select 4 WD all-wheel drive system, which has three modes of operation: 2WD - automatic all-wheel drive connected automatically, 4WD - constant torque distribution along the axes and Lock mode, where quickly the electromagnetic clutch works, however, unfortunately, it does not lock. With the latest power unit, the car accelerates to the first hundred in 11.9 seconds, and the top speed is at around 188 km / h. According to the passport, the motor eats from 6.8 liters outside the city, up to 10.5 liters in the urban cycle. But drivers cannot achieve such indicators, so they say that a 2.0-liter engine requires about 8-9 liters on a country road, and 12-12.5 liters in city mode.

Suspension, Japanese engineers and designers, installed independent, with anti-roll bars, where struts of the well-known company McPherson are installed in front, and a multi-link on the rear axle. The electric power steering is responsible for steering. Disc brakes are responsible for the braking system, which are already in the basic version with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake override system systems. More advanced versions with more powerful engines (1.8 and 2.0) come with ASTC (Traction Control System) and Hill Start Assist. The crossover version has reinforced front levers, new silent blocks and reconfigured shock absorbers.

Mitsubishi ASX Safety

The Japanese have always paid close attention to the organization of various machine safety systems. This is also noticeable in their Mitsubishi ASX crossover. The car company took care not only about the driver of the SUV, but also for all the passengers sitting next to it. Airbags have been installed almost everywhere, which are designed to prevent possible injuries during an unusual situation on the road. As an additional system, Mitsubishi ACX installed a traction control and stabilization system and an assistance system for possible unforeseen braking. There is also the possibility of electronic brake force distribution. You can also find a system to help the driver when starting from a place on a steep slope, a small cushion for the driver's knees and a special bodywork RISE.

Options and prices

Speaking about the pricing policy of the Japanese SUV Mitsubishi ACX, it clearly has a rather big range here. From 969,990 rubles, Mitsubishi ASX was sold in the initial configuration of Inform, where there is a 1.6-liter engine with 117 horses and a mechanical 5-speed gearbox. The implementation of the complete Exclusive package with a 2.-liter power unit designed for 150 horsepower and a 4WD CVT transmission, which also includes a leather interior, an electric driver's seat, a panoramic roof, a navigation system, xenon and climate control, will cost already $1,599,990 Top modifications have LED running lights, which were placed next to the fog lights in the front bumper and 17-inch rims of a new design. There are five different trim levels in total: Invite, Intense, Instyle, Ultimate and Exclusive.

Pros and cons of Mitsubishi ACX

The advantages of Mitsubishi ASX are:

1. Pleasant appearance of the car;
2. Good handling of the car;
3. Ergonomic suspension;
4. Large arsenal of rich equipment;
5. Acceptable ground clearance of the Japanese;
6. The presence of a comfortable and spacious interior;
7. There is a choice among gasoline engines (there are 3 of them);
8. Acceptable pricing policy of the company;
9. Power units have moderate fuel consumption;
10. Good visibility;
11. An integrated approach to the level of security;
12. Availability of LED lighting system;
13. In a more expensive configuration there is an all-wheel drive.

The disadvantages are the following:

• Considerable fuel consumption of the most powerful engine;
• Good dynamism is not to be found;
• Inside the car there are no compartments for the safety of small things;
• Poor sound insulation;
• Uninformative steering wheel control;
• Not very sharp braking system;
• The luggage compartment has a small volume;
• Weak power units;
• Sitting in the back row is not so comfortable for three.

Summing up

After the next update, the Mitsubishi car company provided us with a really good Mitsubishi ASX car. You can immediately note its pleasant external design, which goes well with its characteristics. The car has become more sporty, solid and dynamic. Sufficiently high ground clearance will make it possible to feel more confident when driving in urban conditions and given the quality of our roads. The fact that the designers put the presence of an LED lighting system in the Mitsubishi ASX cannot but make the car admire, because recently, this option has become increasingly popular. The interior of the car is also up to the mark. Yes, there is no exquisite upholstery, chic materials, however, everything here is done simply, but with high quality. The use of leather is also there, but true, in more expensive trim levels. The presence of a touch screen is very useful, if you remember what age of technology we live in today.

If there is enough space in front, then in the rear seats, although three people will fit, they will not feel comfortable, because of the high seating position and the falling roof. The luggage compartment is also not a record, but it can provide everything you need when traveling. Let not the widest, but still it is, the choice of powertrains. They are not very strong, but they do not consume too much fuel. It's nice that the company took care not only for the safety of the driver, but also for the passengers sitting nearby. For this, many different systems have been introduced. Most importantly, this Mitsubishi ASX does not cost as much money as, for example, its competitors. Having the most powerful motor will also allow you to experience all the benefits of an all-wheel drive system. In general, the car turned out to be excellent, balanced and well converged in the price / quality section.

Test Drive

Video review of Mitsubishi ACX