The Mitsubishi ASX gets the same facelift as the Renault Captur

‘Will the Mitsubishi ASX also get this look?’, we wondered sarcastically after the Renault Captur facelift was revealed. Less than a month later we get the answer we expected. So it won’t surprise you that much of the ASX’s looks, performance and specs match the updated Captur. Fortunately, some things are different.

One of the few things this Mitsubishi lacks compared to the Renault is an infotainment system, which runs Android Automotive 12. Instead, the ASX uses Google built-in. This gives you direct access to apps like Google Maps, Google Assistant and other apps from Google Play. You can also download the My Mitsubishi Motors app from Play or Apple Store for more information about your vehicle.

One less power train than the Captur

The platform that the ASX and Captur are based on is the CMF-B platform that the new Dacia Duster is also based on. Four different powertrains are available for the Captur, but only three for the ASX. The difference is in the surfing. The cheapest model has a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 91 hp and 160 Nm which is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. The Captur also has this engine, but it runs on petrol and LPG. The ASX only gets a petrol engine.

Additionally, the engine blocks the match. There is a version with a 1.3-liter turbo engine that is supported by a hybrid system with 140 hp and 260 Nm for the manual gearbox, and 158 hp and 270 Nm for the seven-speed automatic. The complete combination consists of a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and two electric motors that together produce 143 hp. This version is always automatic.

The Captur’s most important feature is also coming to the ASX

Also on the inside, the ASX is almost like two peas in a pod with the Renault. There’s the same 10.4-inch center screen, but with a different operating system. There is also a sunroof and you can also slide the back seat in the ASX. This can create more luggage space (maximum 332 litres), or more legroom for rear passengers. Good job Renault, er, and Mitsubishi.

Production of the facelifted Mitsubishi ASX will begin next month and should be in showrooms sometime in the second half of June. It is not yet known what you will pay. The price of the cheapest Captur is at least 28,690 euros. In pre-facelift, the ASX was about 1,000 euros more expensive than the Captur. Can the ASX stay below 30k?