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2026 Mitsubishi ASX ups prices by $13,000
Mitsubishi Australia's new Renault Captur-based ASX is a lot pricier than the once-dominant small SUV it replaces.
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2012 Mitsubishi ASX
New from
$25,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Average
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, 130,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.1 L / 100km
About the Mitsubishi ASX
The new Mitsubishi ASX is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $25,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $36,990 for the Aspire.
There are 5 variants of the ASX available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (110kW/197Nm) and 1.8L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/300Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, variable sp automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2012 ASX is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Average
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Power to Weight
69.05 - 81.78 kW/t
58.6 kW/t
85.62 kW/t
Boot Space
384 - 416 litres
113 litres
486 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.9 - 8.1 L/100km
5.9 L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
741 - 1,017 km
541 km
1,017 km
Price
$25,990 - $36,990
$20,490
$36,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
130,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 6 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,970 - 2,060 kg
1,420 kg
2,260 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,050 kg
1,050 kg
2,000 kg
Approach Angle
19.2°
18°
42°
Departure Angle
30.1°
27.7°
46°
Ground Clearance Unladen
170 - 195 mm
170 mm
220 mm
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2012 Mitsubishi ASX Price
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $32,490 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $32,490 |
Activ
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
Platinum Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
30th Anniversary
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
Aspire
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $36,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $36,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Mitsubishi ASX Specs
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2012 Mitsubishi ASX Dimensions
1615mm
1770mm
4295mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mitsubishi ASX Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mitsubishi ASX
The most fuel efficient Mitsubishi ASX is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 5.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mitsubishi ASX that uses the most amount of fuel is the Aspire with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mitsubishi ASX variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mitsubishi ASX | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | Unleaded | 8.1 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km |
2012 Mitsubishi ASX Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mitsubishi ASX?
The Mitsubishi ASX offers a 5 year 130,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mitsubishi ASX FAQs
The cheapest Mitsubishi ASX is the Base that starts from $25,990.
The most expensive Mitsubishi ASX is the Aspire that starts from $36,990.
The best towing capacity of a Mitsubishi ASX is 1050 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Activ, Platinum Edition, 30th Anniversary and Aspire.
The largest Mitsubishi ASX is the Base which measures 1770mm wide, 4295mm in length and sits 1615mm tall.
The most powerful Mitsubishi ASX is the Base which has 110kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Mitsubishi ASX is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mitsubishi ASX is the Base which weighs 2060 kg (kerb weight).
The Mitsubishi ASX may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.