Mitsubishi ASX (2010 – 2021) | Expert Rating [hide]
Summary
The Mitsubishi ASX is a small SUV that was the smallest model in the Mitsubishi SUV line-up. It was on sale from 2010 until 2021 when Mitsubishi withdrew from the UK market, with at least four facelifts over the decade to try and keep it competitive with newer rivals.
The most recent update to the ASX came in the second half of 2019, which provided a significantly altered look to the front end of the vehicle. The interior has also had incremental updates with every facelift. The ASX was given a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP when it was launched, but this expired a couple of years ago and is no longer valid.
The Mitsubishi ASX has a very poor Expert Rating of 31%, which is not that surprising for a car that was basically on sale for a decade with only minor updates along the way. As of September 2021, when Mitsubishi abandoned all European markets, it is (based on the 13 UK media reviews we aggregated) not only the bottom-ranked car in the small SUV class, but also one of the lowest-rated car of more than 300 different models that we have analysed to date. In fact, the only car with a lower score is the Mitsubishi Mirage.
The ASX was praised for its off-road ability compared to most small crossover models, and the infotainment system on the latest models was at least competitive. However, the driving dynamics and engine performance were both rated poorly.
ASX highlights
- Good infotainment system
- Durable build quality
- Alluring low-cost price
- Well-equipped with practical features
- Talented off-roader
ASX lowlights
- Easily surpassed by newer rivals
- Dated interior design
- Dull driving experience
- Poor steering dynamics
- Clunky gearbox and noisy engine
Key specifications
Body style: Small SUV/crossoverEngines: petrol
Price: From £21,035 on-road
Launched: Summer 2010Last updated: Summer 2019
Removed from sale: Autumn 2021
Image gallery
Mitsubishi ASX (2020)
Mitsubishi ASX (2020)
Mitsubishi ASX (2020)
Mitsubishi ASX (2016)
Mitsubishi ASX (2016)
Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
The Car Expert
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10The latest updates do not add much but the Mitsubishi ASX is still a good value SUV, particularly if you are looking for all-wheel-drive.
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic AWD DynamicScore: 4 / 10“Despite an extensive facelift, a new engine and extra kit, the Mitsubishi ASX is feeling its age. If you’re after a small crossover with good road manners, lots of kit and space for the family, there’s better value to be had elsewhere.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 4 / 10“The Mitsubishi ASX is a decent-looking and well-equipped crossover that struggles to match newer rivals on the road”
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Auto Trader
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Mitsubishi ASX’s updates certainly bring it up to modern standards when it comes to looks, and it’s well-equipped with features for a very reasonable price. But the modern trappings can’t hide an ageing car that really struggles to match numerous very capable rivals in terms of its driving experience.”
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Autocar
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic AWD DynamicScore: 5 / 10“The Mitsubishi ASX can’t compete with its rivals for driving and interior appeal, but there are a couple of areas in which it excels: equipment and aftersales reassurance.”
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Car
Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automaticScore: 4 / 10“Build and material quality is typical of Japanese manufacturers – not necessarily the plushest, but it does feel pretty bombproof inside and it’s easy to imagine that ten years on, everything will still be working as well as it did on day one.”
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: (range review)Score: 5.4 / 10“The Mitsubishi ASX is a tough and practical small SUV but a recent facelift can’t fully disguise its advancing years.”
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 5 / 10“The Mitsubishi ASX has a decent infotainment system and comes with a long list of standard kit, but it feels too dated in important areas to recommend ahead of newer alternatives.”
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The updated model adopts the chunkier design language of the rest of the Mitsubishi range, while the interior has been revised with a new eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system. DAB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the range.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 4.8 / 10“Compact SUV lags behind main rivals, despite extensive facelift”
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The Telegraph
Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel automatic 5Score: 4 / 10“A reliable and practical car from a well-regarded Japanese manufacturer, but a rattly passenger experience makes this model feel a little long in the tooth. Hard to recommend over more refined – and popular – mainstream rivals.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 5 / 10“It’s not that the Mitsubishi ASX is truly bad by any stretch of the imagination, it’s just that its competition is newer. And better.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 4 / 10“Although the Mitsubishi ASX is well equipped and has a decent enough infotainment system, there are too many areas in which it is poor for us to recommend it.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
No safety rating
The Mitsubishi ASX was originally crash tested by Euro NCAP back in 2011 and was awarded a five-star rating.
However, this rating expired in January 2018 and is no longer valid as the car no longer meets the standards required for such a rating.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
The Mitsubishi ASX was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.
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