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William Stopford
2026 Mitsubishi ASX Aspire review
It's a Mitsubishi ASX alright, but not as we know it, with the dated old Japanese model replaced by a smaller, more high-tech Euro.
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2026 Toyota Corolla - Ascent Sport
1.8L, variable sp auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD
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Overview
Variant
LS
Variant
Ascent Sport
Body type
SUV
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
1.3 L
Engine size
1.8 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.4 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
3.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
113kW / 270Nm
Power and torque
103kW / -Nm
750km
1103km
Warranty
10 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
5
Doors
4
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Specifications
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Assistance
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Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Walk Away Locking: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop
Navigational Systems
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Navigational Systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information Type: 3d And Voice
Map Updates Months of Subscription: 12
Screen Size (in): 8.00
Traffic Info: yes
Remote HVAC Control
—
Remote HVAC Control
Includes Cooling: yes
Includes Heating: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Timer: yes
Months Subscription Included: 12
Remote Services
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Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Months Subscription Included: 12
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Vehicle Start: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
Concierge Months Included: 0
Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
Tracker System: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Compressor
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Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 142
Standard Met: Eu6 E
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Country Highway): 96
CO2 Level (Combined): 90
CO2 Level (Urban): 87
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine (cc): 1332
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: H5ha4
Engine (L): 1.3
Number of Cylinders: 4
Engine
Engine (cc): 1798
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: 2zr-Fxe
Engine (L): 1.8
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.4
Main Capacity (L): 43
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.5
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.40
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 750
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 466
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1103
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 685
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 25.6
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 3.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 72
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 60
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 23.8
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 67
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 56
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 25.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 3.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 72
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 60
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 154
Maximum Power (kW): 113
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 72
Maximum Power (kW): 103
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 53
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 163
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.4
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 3.9
Performance
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Performance
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Secondary Power
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Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 98
Maximum Power (kW): 72
Maximum Torque (Nm): 142
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3600
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Dw5 7dct300
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Transmission
Code: P610
Description: Continuously Variable With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Manufacturer Name: Ecvt
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: Variable
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 17.9
Departure Angle: 31.4
Ramp Angles
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Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 56.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1596
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.1
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 484
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 470
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11100
Front Track (in): 61.2
Front Track (mm): 1554
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 173
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.4
Overall Height (in): 62.0
Overall Height (mm): 1575
Overall Length (in): 166.9
Overall Length (mm): 4238
Overall Width (in): 70.7
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 78.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2003
Overall Width (mm): 1797
Rear Track (in): 60.7
Rear Track (mm): 1541
Wheelbase (in): 103.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2639
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 60.3
Front Track (mm): 1531
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 56.5
Overall Height (mm): 1435
Overall Length (in): 182.3
Overall Length (mm): 4630
Overall Width (in): 70.1
Overall Width (mm): 1780
Rear Track (in): 60.4
Rear Track (mm): 1534
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 35.0
Front Headroom (mm): 889
Rear Headroom (in): 33.4
Rear Headroom (mm): 849
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.0
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1371
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1340
Internal Dimensions
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Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: Cmf-B
Wheelbase Type: Short
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Ga-C
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Spoiler
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Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Rear Door
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Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Metallic
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 675
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1488
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1785
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3935
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1276
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2813
Tare Weight (kg): 1248
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1845
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4068
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1430
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3153
Tare Weight (kg): 1405
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 0
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Cargo Area
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Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Piano Black
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Knee Airbags
—
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Autonomous Drive
—
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Sign Response: yes
Traffic Sign Response Activation: Manual
Overtaking Sensor
—
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
—
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Ventilation System
Electric Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
Hybrid And Electric Systems
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Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 163
Motor 1 Location: Transmission-Integrated Motor Generator
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 72.1
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 53.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery Voltage: 202.0
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 1.30
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
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