2024 Mitsubishi ASX Review: BEST Alternative to Chinese SUVs?

The 2024 Mitsubishi ASX is 14 YEARS OLD!! But does this OLD cheap SUV still have what it takes to beat cheap, feature-rich Chinese SUVs?
Today we're going to go for a full tour of the 2024 Mitsubishi ASX ES Street Pack, which for $2,500 adds some cosmetic items to bring this Japanese small SUV to a driveway price just above $30,000 AUD. We're going to take a comprehensive tour of everything you get, check out the interior and practicality, launch the Mitsubishi ASX and time its 0-100km/h sprint, and then we'll end on our final thoughts. Should you buy a Mitsubishi ASX, especially over cheap competitors like the Chery Omoda 5, Haval Jolion and MG ZST? Let's talk about that in today's review!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:26 Exterior Impressions
00:05:58 Exhaust Sound!
00:06:03 Practicality
00:06:37 Interior Impressions (Front Seats)
00:11:00 Back Seats
00:11:45 CarSauce.com/Buy
00:12:22 0-100km/h Launch
00:13:15 Driving Impressions
00:18:21 Final Thoughts
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[@paulturnedge5843]

I had one for 7 years, a good reliable car, never had an issue at all with it, I got it with 50000km and traded it with 270000km, the interior was still solid, the paint was shagged on the tailgate, but it did spend its entire life outside. Enough power for actually driving normally around town and on holidays. The CVT was predictable and unobtrusive. I averaged 6.5 l/100km (yes, i do keep an eye on things like that, used it for external sales travel) which is pretty good for such an old engine design. Very practical inside, towed a 15 foot fibreglass half cabin boat with no issues. I would buy one again in a heartbeat. If you can drive it reliably for a long time, no mechanical problems and keep it serviced on time. What more do you need? I would rather not have all the electronic crap anyway, at least these don't bing and bong at you every time you fart or pick you nose.

[@Sam-ch3fk]

Good feedback from someone who did some solid miles in it 👍 Which variant did you have?

[@paulturnedge5843]

I had a 2011, base model auto, I only traded it because my wife needed a new car and hers was worth anything as a trade. Otherwise I would probably still have it.

[@Matt-vq8jz]

Disgusting car. Good on you though.

[@muditsharma5868]

I have been driving a LS variant for the past 2 years and I am satisfied. It’s a fuss free and a simple car, much better than the newer Chinese alternatives. The interiors are old fashioned but they have added the right amount of features to keep it relevant. The exterior looks are best in class. The engine feels underpowered at low speeds, but is perfectly capable of cruising at higher speeds

[@letsseeif]

A friend has this Mitsubishi ASX and enjoys it. Also, a colleague just bought a Tesla 3 at a tender age. Thanks for the review Matt and Jacob. If I was buying an ASX I'd buy the base model new car.

[@AlejandroArchila1]

This may not be the newest car out there but the Mitsubishi ASX is a very nice reliable suv it has everything you need it still looks good and don’t forget the great warranty you get.

[@johnchang3807]

❤ love for the decals update on the doors.. finally .

[@Sam-ch3fk]

Great review as usual, Daddy Matt and Daddy Jacob. This is the best looking small suv on the market (exterior). A good car to get you from A to B without mishap.

[@kdegraa]

There are heaps of ASXes on the road. They seem to be reliable. Personally I’d rather buy an ASX than a Chinese car selling at a similar price.

[@zhanhonglu903]

"Mitsubishi ASX's features and interior design are lagging behind Chinese cars by more than a decade. Its five-star crash test rating is also from six years ago. In China, Japanese cars have almost no market share left. They have been completely overtaken by BYD, Great Wall, and Geely. In terms of electric vehicles, Japanese cars have been thoroughly defeated by Chinese ones, and they will gradually be replaced by Chinese cars."

[@zhanhonglu903]

@@G.P.. Are you living on a different planet? Do you really think Japanese cars have good crash resistance? People have always believed that European cars are much sturdier than Japanese cars. Nowadays, Chinese cars have even better crash performance than European cars. Check out the crash tests of Chinese cars, and some videos of them rolling off cliffs where the families inside only suffered minor injuries. If it had been a Japanese car, it would have fallen apart long ago.

[@zuukot7629]

No market for Japanese Car in China? That's simply because China subsidized it's domestic car brand heavily and make it hard for foreign car makes to sell. China's car are mostly good at cosmetic and entertaining features, not reliable. I have been driving Mitsubishi ASX, different variants for years. I don't need those entertainments and flashy interiors more than I need concentration on the road. Although I would prefer a digital speedometer, but I can always install a separate digital speedometer as there are good supply of USB ports in the variant I had.

[@pancakes1983]

My wife's 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed has the exact same steering wheel (and you don't need a key in a barrel to start it either), you'd think they would have updated that by now after 9 years.

[@mackenziewood3968]

The 2.4 in the GSR/Exceed makes a MASSIVE difference, we hated the 2L we tested then ended up buying the 2.4 GSR

[@himrao7366]

Do more comparison video like you did of scorpio vs fortuner. Next pajero vs xuv 700

[@ashleythomson6935]

Can you please review the ASX GSR

[@stevenalexander403]

G'day it's Steven here I enjoy all your Mitsubishi reviews, your banter is amusing, genuine and enjoyable. Ive been driving Mitsubishi vehicles since 1987, and I'm still a Mitsubishi owner today even though I've compared it with other marques. This is when we bought our Mitsubishi's 1987 Mitsubishi Sigma 1990 Mitsubishi Magna Elante' 1995 Mitsubishi Magna SE 1999 Mitsubishi Verada Ei V6 2004 Mitsubishi Verada Xi V6 2004 Mitsubishi Colt VR-X 2006 Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart turbo 2008 Mitsubishi Magna Advance V6 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire 2013 Mitsubishi 380 VR-X V6 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR sedan 2.4l 2019 Mitsubishi ASX LS ( work ) NEXT OUTLANDER PHEV I can see the appeal of the ASX, its the Tardis of small SUV's and very reliable, also its a surprisingly good package overall. Unfortunately for Mitsubishi when joining the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance in 2016 i think it was, all R&D ceased and a decision was also made to stop selling in Europe too however thats recently changed. It takes years to develop new models and all these delays have impacted on new models, hence the age of the current ASX. Anyway boys, why didn't you access the higher grade models with the bigger engine? Too bad Mitsubishi dropoed the diesel and all wheel drive options on ASX. Lots of brand new Mitsubishi's on the horizon and I'm looking forward to your reviews.

[@Litt02]

Please review the GAC Emzoom R-Style

[@stevethepom]

Why is it always raining when you guys do a review ?

[@grandiora]

Are the Jatco cvt in your asx "very reliable"?

[@PaddyBoy644]

4:31 ohhh new drinking game “You’ve get that in the LS!”

[@dougc3930]

My wife has had an ASX LS for a year. She drives it with a heavy foot and really likes it. It is a practical car, but the fuel economy has been poorer than expected, and personally I don't like the CVT.

[@rogerdodger8813]

The computer takes sone tome work out litres/ 100k is a bit sliw to update. But generally 10/ 100k and on long freeway trip 6.1 even got 5.9 once per 100k.

[@trevorwilson2966]

Buying a chinese car is like buying a bluetooth speaker from Kmart then complaining it dosnt sound to good.

[@PaddyBoy644]

3:23 Is it my imagination or does the guard have a different colour silver compared to the rest of the card?

[@YZJB]

The front guards are plastic so the paint always looks different to the doors and bonnet

[@Luceq]

I can’t hate it. They shoulda kept the awd.

[@angandhercatemma1984]

I have a 2008 Mitsubishi lancer ES and I am pretty sure they haven't changed the interior since then.... 😬

[@aerienix]

This as a PHEV, Mitsu please!!

[@barron204]

Used in rental fleets so not all bad…?

[@Greggie_D]

A little extra gets you into a CX-30

[@rogerdodger8813]

Too small! Looked at it before getting an ASX.

[@trevorwakefiel870]

Well lots around in ES LS model's I'd rather have one of these if Mitsubishi are undecided ok the new asx being a fake renault Captur as there no way a renault sourced car will give the same long reliability as the Lancer sourced engine ASX in Australia.

[@xeniosaias]

The new ASX in Europe is the Renault captur

[@rogerdodger8813]

I think thats worse

[@mattayc]

Mouldy sauce - 2010 mouldy sauce

[@george2916]

"Siri, show me an example of lipstick on a pig?" After 15 years obviously the poor designers have lost all will to carry on. Our 2017 XC LS is imho a better looking and completely adequate vehicle. This new "Street" edition does not feel like 7 year's progress. Maybe it's time to put the old girl out to pasture, Mitsubishi.

[@serjezati4244]

This is 99% of cars in Brisbane

[@mazdamedia5995]

We had one for a few years, CVT was shocking, steering was really vague and had no feel at speed. On 2 separate occasions it refused to start for no apparent reason. Bad road noise to from the rear tyres. Worst mitsubishi we’ve had.

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Durability reliability and warranty. Learn the definitions.

[@Tommmmmmmmmmmm]

Someone’s a proud ASX sticker pack buyer

[@tzeshenlim]

Juggling around old part bin puting on a different face just as Chinese did not long ago by rebaging Japanese car - mighty had fallen

[@genesissmith9241]

The appearance of the rear lights still looks old-fashioned, not a modern element at all. It's a shame there isn't that rear light innovation

[@bcychung]

In 10 years time, if one brand is going to vanish, it's likely to be Mitsubishi? Or Chery?

[@peterstaggs1956]

Chery definitely.

[@mahcooharper9577]

Would definitely buy this over the Chinese detritus invading the market... At least it's not embarrassing, and going to last and retain some value. And why would you bother with the sticker pack when you can just fit an AMG badge for street cred like Daddy Jacob

[@pradeepmagan6951]

Would pick the Mazda as got a proper gearbox

[@normanafif1268]

I was in primary school when that joke of a car came out, and it’s never improved

[@2kayBaby]

I pride myself in being a pretty average car guy yet I've never heard on this car in the 15 years it has existed. It looks like the result of a triton and an outlander clapping boots. Iz an ugly, underpowered, and under-featured car. It looks straight outta 2015. It basically is a "filler car" to fill that part of the market. Literally every other ca in it's bracket is a better deal. Oh and I guess this is where the B L O O D Y H I L U X get's it's inspiration.

[@fairgo4156]

Way past its use by date

[@2kayBaby]

I pride myself in being a pretty average car guy, yet I've never heard of this car in the 15 years it has existed. It looks like the result of a triton and an outlander clapping boots. Iz an ugly, underpowered, and under-featured car. It looks straight outta 2015. It basically is a "filler car" to fill that part of the market. Probably every other car in it's bracket is a better deal. Oh and I guess this is where the B L O O D Y H I L U X get's it's inspiration.

[@peterstaggs1956]

Mate you can’t be an average car guy and not know about this car unless you live under a rock. Not saying it’s a great car but excellent reliability. Simple basic vehicle great first car.

[@2kayBaby]

@@peterstaggs1956 I just did tho. This ugly thing isn't available in my country and since it's such a basic potato car, I guess our paths never crossed.

[@ytyndale3643]

The only modern car you will ever need is called the Honda ZRV.

[@THEAC83]

This is such a cringey car. Reliable or not, buy a Chinese equivalent over this.

[@peterstaggs1956]

No way.

[@twisted_panties]

Were they AMG badges on Daddy Jacob's Lancer???