The enduring Mitsubishi ASX is undergoing some packaging revisions for the incoming MY23 range, with a new value-minded entry-level variant and further equipment changes throughout the range.
The new-to-market ASX GS represents the new entry-level variant into the popular small SUV range, available with a five-speed manual or with a CVT, and opens the range asking $23,990 (before on-road costs).
Mid-spec Mitsubishi ASX ES, MR and LS' also gain a richer feature set, with a new six-speaker stereo system and other feature adjustments.
The MY23 Mitsubishi ASX range is due in local showrooms from December, 2022.
2023 Mitsubishi ASX pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs
Model | Price |
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GS (manual) | $23,990 |
GS (CVT) | $26,240 |
ES (CVT) | $27,490 |
MR (CVT) | $29,240 |
LS (CVT) | $29,990 |
GSR (CVT) | $32,240 |
Exceed (CVT) | $34,740 |
2023 Mitsubishi ASX features
GS
16-inch steel wheels |
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Rear spoiler with LED stop lamp |
LED headlights |
Colour-coded door handles, mirrors and rear garnish |
Fabric upholstery |
8.0-inch central infotainment |
Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
DAB+ radio |
Rear view camera |
Hill start assist |
Forward collision mitigation system |
Emergency brake assist |
Emergency stop signal function |
ES, in addition to GS
18-inch alloy wheels |
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Climate control with second-row vents |
Rain sensing wipers |
Dusk sensing headlamps |
Auto high beam |
Reverse proximity sensors |
MR, in addition to ES
18-inch alloy wheels (black) |
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Six-speaker stereo |
Black door mirrors and grille |
Smart key with one touch start |
LS, in addition to MR
Black roof rails |
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Illuminated vanity mirror |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter |
Privacy glass |
Blind spot warning |
Lane change assist |
Lane departure warning |
Rear cross-traffic alert |
GSR, in addition to LS
18-inch alloy wheels (black) |
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Aluminium brake pedals |
Black door mirrors, grille and spoiler |
Microsuede/synthetic leather trim w/ red stitching |
Exceed, in addition to GSR
18-inch alloy wheels (two-tone) |
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Black leather-appointed upholstery |
Dark argent metallic grille |
Four-way power driver's seat |
Front seat heating |
Panoramic roof |
Headlamp auto-levelling |
Rockford Fosgate nine-speaker stereo |
Satellite navigation |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
The more affordable variants of the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX, including entry GS, ES, MR and LS are all powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, driving the front wheels and generating 110kW/197Nm.
Only the new entry-level GS is optionally available with a five-speed manual transmission, with the rest of the range coming equipped with a CVT.
At the top of the range, ASX GSR and Exceeds gain a larger 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 123kW/222Nm.
Mitsubishi's claimed fuel consumptions figures are in the table below:
ASX GS (manual) | 7.7L/100km |
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ASX GS (CVT) | 7.6L/100km |
ASX ES (CVT) | 7.6L/100km |
ASX MR (CVT) | 7.6L/100km |
ASX LS (CVT) | 7.6L/100km |
ASX GSR (CVT) | 7.9L/100km |
ASX Exceed (CVT) | 7.9L/100km |
Safety
2023: The current ASX is unrated by the independent crash-test body ANCAP because its last crash test in 2014 exceeds the six-year expiry period now applied to vehicles.
The ASX was previously a five-star car, but it would probably lose a star if tested today due to its rudimentary active safety technology, some of which is missing from the lower-spec variants.
All ASXs are equipped with dual frontal, side chest and side head (curtain) airbags, and a driver knee airbag as standard.
Other range-wide safety items include ABS, emergency autonomous braking (which Mitsubishi calls a Forward Collision Mitigation system) and a rear view camera.
Warranty and servicing
All new Mitsubishis sold gain access to Mitsubishi's leading Diamond Advantage coverage, with a standard vehicle warranty of five years/100,000kms with capped price servicing in place for a whopping ten years.
Keep up with those scheduled services, all within the authorised Mitsubishi network of course, and Mitsubishi will almost double your vehicle's warranty to an impressive ten years/200,000kms.
New owners also receive up to four years of complimentary roadside assist.
Service intervals occur annually, or every 15,000kms - whichever comes first.
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