At the very beginning of 2013, it became known about a minor restyling for the compact ASX SUV, as a result of which the car received a different finish for some interior elements, and also underwent improvements in appearance. But, despite this, the manufacturer decided not to increase the cost of the car, which means that in the salons of official dealers, the updated SUV can be purchased at the prices of last year's lineup.
Recall that the Mitsubishi ACX compact SUV was created on the basis of the Concept-cX concept car, shown back in 2007. The first production cars rolled off the assembly line in 2010. This car is based on the Project Global universal platform, which makes it similar to the Outlander XL and Lancer X. And in the abbreviation "ASX", the manufacturer encrypted the main concept that the developers relied on when creating this crossover, and in full it reads like Active Sport X -over or "crossover for active driving."
A clear adherence to this concept can already be seen in the appearance of the car. The compact Mitsubishi ACX crossover is dynamic and modern, and in some details it looks like a full-fledged aggressive SUV, ready for any difficulties in its path.
The restyling of 2013 gave this model new bumpers, while the front bumper was especially updated - it became more solid due to getting rid of the massive lower contrasting insert and changing the shape of the fog lamp seat. The design of the radiator grille has also undergone minor changes. In addition, there are more chrome elements in the exterior trim, which added elegance and style to the car.
Dimensions have not changed: 4295x1770x1625 mm. The wheelbase is still 2670 mm and the ground clearance is 195 mm. All the same impressive trunk volume - 415 liters (despite the fact that a full-size spare wheel is hidden underground).
There was no global revision of the interior of the crossover during restyling. The five-seat interior layout has been retained, the location of the control elements on the front panel and center console has also remained virtually unchanged. Of the striking changes, we note the presence of a new steering wheel, the use of more expensive seat trim materials, the appearance of chrome inserts on the door panels, the use of a different audio system and a new navigation module with support for SD memory cards for loading additional navigation maps.
Otherwise, the interior of the Mitsubishi ASX 2014-2015 model year has retained its previously laid down high ergonomics and a good level of comfort.
Specifications. In Russia and the CIS countries, the 2015 Mitsubishi ACX crossover is offered only with gasoline engines, while in Europe and the USA a modification with a diesel power unit is also available, which it was decided not to use in our country due to the low quality of diesel fuel, which can be very a short period (much less than the warranty period) to render the engine unusable.
However, the range of gasoline engines in this “Mitsubishi SUV” is quite wide - it includes three engines that can satisfy the needs of any buyer:
- The youngest in this line is the 4A92 four-cylinder power unit, developed back in 2004 by MDC Power, but later subjected to a number of improvements. This engine has a working volume of 1.6 liters (1590 cm³) and is capable of developing up to 117 hp. at 6100 rpm. Each cylinder has 4 valves controlled by the MIVEC electronic valve timing system. The engine is built on the basis of an all-aluminum block, equipped with an ECU-MULTI distributed injection system and has a timing chain drive with two DOHC camshafts. The maximum torque of this power unit is at around 154 Nm at 4000 rpm, which makes it easy to accelerate the crossover to 183 km/h or accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds. The 4A92 engine meets the requirements of the Euro-4 standard and has very decent performance characteristics: the average fuel consumption of the AI-95 class in the city does not exceed 7.8 liters, on the suburban highway, gasoline consumption drops to 5.0 liters, and in mixed driving mode the car consumes about 6.1 liters of fuel.
- The second in the line of engines for ACX is the unit with the index 4V10, also entirely made of aluminum and having four cylinders with an in-line arrangement. Like the previous engine, the 4V10 is equipped with an ECU-MULTI multipoint injection system, DOHC camshafts and MIVEC electronic valve timing control. The engine was built on the basis of the GEMA platform, in the development of which Mitsubishi, Hyundai and Chrysler participated. The working volume of this power unit is 1.8 liters or 1798 cm³, and the maximum power reaches 140 hp. at 6000 rpm. Torque peaks at 177 Nm at 4200 rpm, allowing the crossover to easily reach 186 km/h of top speed or lift the needle from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.1 seconds. The engine also complies with the Euro-4 environmental standard, and its fuel consumption in the city is about 9.8 liters. On the highway, the 4V10 engine consumes 6.4 liters of AI-95 gasoline, and in the mixed driving mode, the average consumption will be about 7.6 liters.
- The 4B11 unit, also built on the GEMA platform, was chosen as the flagship gasoline engine for A-X-X. In terms of equipment with electronic and other systems, nothing new is added in this version, but the working volume of four cylinders has been increased to 2.0 liters (1998 cm³). The power of the power unit using AI-92 fuel has increased to 150 hp. at 6000 rpm, and the peak torque is 197 Nm at 4200 rpm. The capabilities of the 4B11 engine make it possible to accelerate the updated crossover to 188 km / h, while the acceleration time to the first hundred on the speedometer will be about 11.9 seconds. You can’t call an economical engine, but this can be attributed to the costs of using all-wheel drive: 6.8 liters on the highway, 10.5 liters in the city and 8.1 liters in mixed driving mode.
As for the transmission, the junior power unit is equipped exclusively with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the other two engines are aggregated with a continuously variable variator. The automatic all-wheel drive system is installed only in modifications with the flagship engine and has three modes of operation, selected at the touch of a button on the central tunnel: 2WD, 4WD AUTO and 4WD LOCK. Junior engines are installed on cars with front-wheel drive.
Improvements and some changes in the suspension settings of the updated Mitsubishi ASX in 2013 made it possible to significantly improve the driving capabilities of the car, bringing the quality of the suspension closer to the Outlander XL level. The crossover received stiffer front levers, new silent blocks, as well as reconfigured shock absorbers. The front still uses MacPherson struts and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, a multi-link suspension system is used. On all wheels, the manufacturer installed a ventilated disc brake system with discs with a diameter of 11.6 inches. As a steering mechanism, a rack and pinion type is used, supplemented by a modern electric booster.
Options and prices. Mitsubishi ASX in 2015 is offered to Russian buyers in a very wide range of trim levels:
- ACX modifications with a junior engine have three types of equipment: Inform for 989,000 rubles, Invite for 1,069,990 rubles and Intense for 1,129,990 rubles.
- The 1.8-liter engine is offered in Invite, Intense and Instyle trim levels. The price in this case varies in the range from 1,189,990 to 1,359,990 rubles.
- The choice of the flagship engine implies an even greater variety of equipment options, with "Invite", "Intense" and "Instyle" being added "Ultimate" and "Exclusive". The cost of "ASX" with such a motor, respectively, starts at 1,379,990 rubles, and for the maximum exclusive equipment, you will have to pay at least 1,699,990 rubles.
We add that the above prices are relevant for cars painted in basic white. Those who decide to choose a different body color will have to fork out an additional 14,000 rubles.