Mitsubishi ASX first generation

Mitsubishi ASX first generation
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The Mitsubishi ASX first generation (since 2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 99 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: GA · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,230–4,370 mm RDW4,300–4,360 mm TC4,295–4,366 mm
Width1,770–1,810 mm RDW1,770–1,810 mm TC1,770–1,810 mm
Height1,570–1,640 mm RDW1,630 mm TC1,625–1,641 mm
Wheelbase2,640–2,670 mm RDW2,670 mm TC2,670 mm
Front track1,525–1,545 mm ASTRA1,530 mm TC–
Rear track1,525–1,545 mm ASTRA1,530 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,235–1,380 kg RDW1,375–1,480 kg TC1,270–1,620 kg
Mass in running order1,335–1,480 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,870–1,970 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,155–1,470 kg Traficom––
Towing, unbraked trailer665–740 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4–5 RDW––
Boot space––416–419 L
Luggage space (EPA)–510–623 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,747 L EPA–
Fuel tank––63 L
Performance
Top speed170–190 km/h RDW–135–204 km/h
Torque154–360 Nm ASTRA–148–360 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R17, 215/65R16, 215/70R16, 225/55R18, 215/55R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2026: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de, fr, pl, cs), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years95.9% (95.2–96.6)92.2%3,328
4–5 years93.6% (93.2–94.1)91.0%12,168
6–8 years88.5% (88.1–88.8)86.4%30,681
9–12 years79.5% (79.0–79.9)77.9%29,755
13 years and older71.9% (70.6–73.1)69.2%4,906

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes32.3%23.0%
Tyres25.6%28.6%
Suspension17.5%18.2%
Lights and electrics7.1%12.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.9%7.5%
Steering4.5%2.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

475 complaints for model years 2011–2026. 33 crashes · 1 fire · 28 injuries · 1 death

  • Transmission and drivetrain 175
  • Engine 90
  • Electrical system 83
  • Airbags 52
  • Brakes 43
  • Speed control 37

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 99 versions of the Mitsubishi ASX first generation

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European Union 43 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2023–20251.0 L67 kW (91 PS)Petrol5.8–5.9 L/100 km WLTP130–133 g/km–7,374
2023–20251.3 L103 kW (140 PS)Hybrid5.8–5.9 L/100 km WLTP131–133 g/km–7,752
2023–20251.6 L69 kW (94 PS)Hybrid4.6–4.7 L/100 km WLTP105–107 g/km–6,011
2023–20251.3 L116 kW (158 PS)Hybrid5.9–6.0 L/100 km WLTP133–135 g/km–6,539
2023–20251.6 L68 kW (92 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.3–1.4 L/100 km WLTP13.3 kWh/100 km WLTP30–31 g/km48 km2,418
20251.8 L80 kW (109 PS)Hybrid4.4 L/100 km WLTP100 g/km–1,044
2024–20251.0 L67 kW (91 PS)LPG7.6–7.7 L/100 km WLTP119–121 g/km–246
20251.3 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol5.9 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–179
20251.0 L74 kW (101 PS)LPG6.1 L/100 km WLTP121 g/km–143
2024–20251.6 L69 kW (94 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.3–2.8 L/100 km WLTP13.3 kWh/100 km WLTP30–63 g/km48 km296
20251.3 L104 kW (141 PS)Hybrid5.9 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–112
20251.3 L116 kW (158 PS)Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100 km WLTP136 g/km–77
20251.3 L103 kW (140 PS)Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100 km WLTP134 g/km–59
20251.8 L80 kW (109 PS)Plug-in hybrid4.4 L/100 km WLTP101 g/km–28
20251.2 L84 kW (114 PS)Petrol5.7 L/100 km WLTP129 g/km–22
20241.6 L51 kW (69 PS)Hybrid4.7 L/100 km WLTP107 g/km–109
20212.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol7.1 L/100 km WLTP170 g/km–10,108
20212.0 L110 kW (150 PS)LPG6.7 L/100 km WLTP160 g/km–200
20211.6 L86 kW (117 PS)Petrol7.0 L/100 km WLTP161 g/km–30
2019–20202.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol–157–159 g/km–37,378
2011–20201.6 L86 kW (117 PS)Petrol–132–146 g/km–321,106
20202.0 L110 kW (150 PS)LPG–139 g/km–221
2011–20201.6 L86 kW (117 PS)LPG–123–135 g/km–10,709
2011–20201.6 L85 kW (116 PS)Petrol–132–147 g/km–10,527
2015–20191.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Diesel–123–126 g/km–53,296
2013–20192.3 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–152–153 g/km–43,997
20171.6 L129 kW (175 PS)Petrol–135 g/km–3,868
20171.6 L84 kW (114 PS)Petrol–132 g/km–227
20171.6 L126 kW (171 PS)Diesel–130 g/km–52
20172.3 L165 kW (224 PS)Diesel–152 g/km–28
2011–20161.8 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel–145–149 g/km–103,872
2011–20161.8 L85 kW (116 PS)Diesel–128–145 g/km–38,641
2010–2014––Diesel–146–148 g/km–1,644
2010–2014––Petrol–135–138 g/km–2,834
20141.8 L110 kW (150 PS)Petrol–146 g/km–12
20131.8 L–Other fuel–156 g/km–3,024
20131.6 L–Other fuel–137 g/km–2,140
20132.3 L–Other fuel–153 g/km–170
2013–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel–127 g/km–16
20101.8 L–Diesel–148 g/km–25,698
20101.6 L–Petrol–136 g/km–10,312
2010––Other fuel–143 g/km–102
20101.8 L–Diesel–148 g/km–10

United Kingdom 26 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2021ASX Juro1.6 L86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km WLTP169 g/km
2019ASX Black · ASX Juro1.6 L86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual7.5 L/100 km WLTP–
2015–20181.6 2WD1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual4.6 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2015–20181.6 4WD1.6 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2015–2018ZC 1.6 2WD1.6 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC135–136 g/km
2015–20182.2 4WD2.3 L–Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC152 g/km
2015ASX2 1.6 2WD · ASX3 1.6 2WD1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2015ASX4 Black 1.6 2WD1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2012–2015ASX4 1.8 4WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.2–5.7 L/100 km NEDC136–150 g/km
2015ASX3 1.8 2WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2015ASX4 Black 1.8 2WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2012–2015ASX4 Black 1.8 4WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.2–5.7 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2015ASX4 2.2 Diesel 4WD Auto2.3 L–Diesel5-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2014ASX2 1.6 2WD · ASX3 1.6 2WD1.6 L–PetrolManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC137 g/km
2014ASX4 Black 1.6 2WD1.6 L–PetrolManual6.0 L/100 km NEDC139 g/km
2013–2014ASX4 1.8 4WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.2–5.7 L/100 km NEDC136–150 g/km
2014ASX3 1.8 2WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2014ASX4 Black 1.8 2WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2013–2014ASX4 Black 1.8 4WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.2–5.7 L/100 km NEDC138 g/km
2014ASX4 2.2 Diesel 4WD Auto2.3 L–DieselAutomatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2013ASX2 1.6 2WD · ASX3 1.6 2WD · ASX4 1.6 2WD and 1 more trim1.6 L–PetrolManual5.9 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2013ASX3 1.8 2WD · ASX4 1.8 2WD · ASX4 Black 1.8 2WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2013ASX3 1.8 4WD1.8 L–DieselManual5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2012ASX2 1.6 2WD · ASX3 1.6 2WD · ASX4 1.6 2WD and 1 more trim1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km NEDC135 g/km
2012ASX3 1.8 2WD · ASX4 1.8 2WD · ASX4 Black 1.8 2WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2012ASX3 1.8 4WD1.8 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km

France 20 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2015ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 2WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013–2015ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 2WD MY13 · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 2WD MY13–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2015ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 4WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–2015ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 4WD MY13 · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 4WD MY13–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2015ASX INVITE 2 WD 115CV MY2015 · ASX INTENSE 2WD 115CV MY2015–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2014–2015ASX 1.6L ESSENCE Inform Clim / Intense 2WD–86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC133 g/km
2013–2015ASX (150ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 2WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC142 g/km
2013–2015ASX (150ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 4WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2013–2015ASX (150ch) Instyle BA–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2014ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 2WD · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 2WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2014ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 2WD MY13 · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 2WD MY13–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
2014ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 4WD · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 4WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2014ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 4WD MY13 · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 4WD MY13–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC132 g/km
2013–2014ASX 1.6L ESSENCE Inform Clim 2WD–86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8–5.9 L/100 km NEDC133–135 g/km
2014ASX CLEARTEC 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 2WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2014ASX CLEARTEC 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 4WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km
2013ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 2WD · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 2WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC127 g/km
2013ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Invite 4WD · ASX (115ch) AS&G 1.8 DI-D Intense 4WD–85 kW (116 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2012–2013ASX CLEARTEC 1.8L DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 2WD · ASX CLEARTEC 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 2WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
2012–2013ASX CLEARTEC 1.8L DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 4WD · ASX CLEARTEC 1.8 DI-D Invite / Intense / Instyle 4WD–110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC150 g/km

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2011–20272.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA197–208 g/km
2011–20272.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four-wheel drive25–27 MPG (8.7–9.4 L/100 km) EPA205–221 g/km
2015–20272.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Four-wheel drive24–25 MPG (9.4–9.8 L/100 km) EPA217–229 g/km
2015–20232.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA217–221 g/km
2011–20192.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA212–220 g/km

Canada 5 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.4–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle193–215 g/km
2015–2026Sport utility vehicle: Small2.4 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)9.4–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle218–223 g/km
2013–2018Sport utility vehicle: Small2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.8–9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle202–216 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle205 g/km
2011–2012Sport utility vehicle2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)8.9–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle205–207 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.