Facelifted Mitsubishi ASX Fails To Evade Its Renault Roots but Becomes Techier

Although significant compared to the outgoing ASX, the facelifted iteration follows in the footsteps of the latest Renault Captur, albeit with a few tweaks here and there. It has similarly-shaped headlamps with different graphics, almost identical DRLs, and a different central section of the front bumper with a bigger chin.

You'll need a magnifying glass to spot the differences at the back end between the latest ASX and the Captur unless you count the Mitsubishi lettering in the middle of the tailgate, with the Renault displaying the model's name there instead. The taillamps are the same, and so are the bumper and other elements. It still has plastic cladding around the wheel arches and on the lower parts of the profile and front and rear ends, and it can be equipped with 17- or 18-inch wheels.

One of the highlights inside is a retractable panoramic sunroof. The rear bench slides forward by 6.3 inches (16 cm), improving the cargo space by an additional 2.4 cu-ft (69 liters) over the standard 11.7 cu-ft (332 lt). The latest Mitsubishi ASX has Google built-in services, including Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant. The My Mitsubishi Motors mobile app allows users to control certain car functions remotely.

The model also has a 10.4-inch portrait-oriented infotainment system, a standard 7-inch or an optional 10-inch digital gauge cluster, a wireless charging pad, premium audio from Harman Kardon, and supports over-the-air updates. A host of safety gear is also included, like the MI-PILOT semi-autonomous driving, forward collision mitigation, driver attention monitor, lane keep assist, cruise control, automatic high beams, etc.

Mild-hybrid and full-hybrid assemblies make up the powertrain family, alongside the normal gasoline unit that powers the entry-level models. This is a 1.0L three-pot that makes 90 hp (91 ps/67 kW) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque and features a six-speed manual transmission, returning the equivalent of 41.3 US mpg (5.7 l/100 km).

The 1.3L mild-hybrid combines a turbocharged engine with a belt-driven starter generator and a 12V battery. It's available with a manual or a seven-speed DCT, produces 138 hp (140 ps/103 kW) and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm), and returns 41.3-40.6 US mpg (5.7-5.8 l/100 km).

Last but not least, there is also a 1.6-liter hybrid available for the 2024 Mitsubishi ASX. Two electric motors assist the gasoline unit, which is paired with an automatic gearbox, and this version has 141 hp (143 ps/105 kW). The Japanese automaker says the total driving range is 600 miles (900 km), and it returns 51.1 US mpg (4.6 l/100 km).