As a provider of off-road vehicles, Japanese vehicle and engine manufacturer Mitsubishi has been presenting vehicles on the European markets since the early 1980s. Since then the Mitsubishi Pajero was one of the classics off-road, because of its driving characteristics similar to the Mitsubishi L200 offered in Asia in the pickup class since 1978 was often also used as a commercial vehicle.
With increasing demands on comfort and equipment, the Japanese developed models for the segment of sport utility vehicles (SUVs), which at that time was booming at the end of the 1990s. A Pajero sport version came onto the market, shortly afterwards the designer presented the first more compact SUV, Which was introduced under the name Mitsubishi Outlander and later formed the basis for sister models of the cooperation partner Peugeot.
But downsizing in the SUV class continued, and especially in Europe, the Japanese expected good sales opportunities for a smaller and more economical model, which should also appeal as a crossover to buyers outside the classic SUV customer circle. The production of the new model started in Japan in 2010, where it was marketed as Mitsubishi RVR. In other markets, the manufacturer used Outlanders brand recognition and offered its crossover innovation as Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
Dimensions
With a length of almost 4.30 meters and a wheelbase of 2.67 meters, the Mitsubishi ASX, which is 1.77 meters wide, showed the dimensions typical of its class. And with its body, which is only around 1.60 meters high, it was also distinguished from the much higher classic SUVs of the brand.
Engine Options
In designing the Mitsubishi ASX, the Japanese put their trust in the tried and tested mix of angular silhouette and round finishes. Although the Mitsubishi ASX as a typical soft-roader did not have the driving characteristics of a real off-road vehicle, the engineer offered besides the standard equipment with front drive at the same time a variant with all-wheel drive.
This option, however, was only available in combination with the diesel engine. For the markets in Europe, the manufacturer offered the Mitsubishi ASX in two engine versions according to the specification of the Euro5 exhaust gas standard.
Fuel Consumption
The 1.8-liter diesel engine produced 110 kW (150 hp) and consumed an average of 5.5 liters (145 g / km of CO2). The petrol engine powered 86 kW (117 hp) with a combined consumption of 5.9 liters (135 g / km CO2).