Updated Mitsubishi ASX arrives in showrooms | New Release - Car News Nov 2016

15:36 Wednesday 02 Nov 2016

Today’s the day the revised Mitsubishi ASX makes its UK showroom debut.

Priced from £15,999, the ASX has gained sleek new features to bring it in line with other models in the Mitsubishi range, such as the Outlander and Outlander PHEV. This includes chrome accoutrements astride the front grille, a shark-fin antenna, revised seat cushions, new seat upholstery, and a new Lightning Blue paint colour option.

Engine options remain the 117bhp 1.6-litre MIVEC petrol, a 114bhp 1.6-litre DI-D turbo diesel engine, and a 150hp 2.2-litre DI-D turbo diesel, the latter combined with on-demand four-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission as standard. The 1.6 turbo diesel with front-wheel drive produces just 119g/km of CO2 emissions, and is capable of 61.4 mpg, while four-wheel drive versions produce 132g/km and return 56.5 mpg. The 1.6-litre petrol engine produces emissions of 135g/km and is capable of 48.7 mpg on the official combined fuel economy cycle, while the 2.2-litre turbo diesel has emissions of 152g/km and returns 48.7 mpg.

There are five trim levels in the revised line up. The entry-level ASX 2 includes16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps, air conditioning, Bluetooth phone connectivity, USB port with iPhone compatibility,leather-trimmed steering wheel, multifunction colour instrument display, electric windows front and rear, rear privacy glass, front and rear armrests, Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control, Hill Start Assist and seven airbags as standard.

The ASX 3 adds two-tone 18-inch alloys, black wheel-arch garnishes, automatic climate control, keyless entry and operation, cruise control, automatic light and rain sensors, xenon super-HID wide vision headlamps with washers, DAB radio and Bluetooth music streaming, auto-dimming rear view mirror, heated front seats, electric-folding door mirrors and a reversing camera.

The ASX 4 features four-wheel drive as standard, gaining leather upholstery, black roof rails, aluminium pedal kit, panoramic glass roof, seven-inch HD touch-screen display, satellite navigation, DAB, CD player, SD card compatibility and reversing camera.

The range-topping ASX 5 will follow in January, with Nappa leather trim available in a choice of three colours - Claret Red, Porcelain Cream and Gunmetal Grey – premium carpet mats with colour-coded piping, heated rear seats, power-adjusted driver’s seat, twin rear USB charging ports, LED interior lighting and front-door entry guards.

All models in the range come with a five year, 62,500 mile warranty and comes and three-year pan-European roadside, home and accident assistance as standard.

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