Mitsubishi ASX, new SUV debuts with hybrid but also turbo petrol engines – Corriere.it

After Colt’s debut, It’s time for the Mitsubishi ASX, which arrives on the market following the same script. In fact, if, to create a new city car, the Japanese company used a partnership with Renault Clio, for the second series of ASX Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance moved in the same way starting from the basis of Captur. The new generation of the compact SUV is actually based on the Cmf-B platform of the French manufacturer. And to prove the European spirit it wants to have, the new ASX will be produced at the Valladolid plant in Spain, starting in May. The launch on the Italian market is expected at the end of June 2024.

Strong and strong

The design incorporates Mitsubishi Motors’ ‘Dynamic Shield’ front badge, giving it a confident, strong and powerful look while the side profile combines a flowing silhouette with wide, high shoulders, bolstered by a choice of 17″ or 18″ rims. At the back, LED light clusters stand out – they have also been adopted at the front. The exterior of the SUV has a kind of gloss black trim, bright chrome and side moldings, for a rugged finish. Five colors on all trim levels: Crystal White metallic, Solar Red, Onyx Black, Royal Blue and Steel Grey. On the Trim and Style trim levels it is also possible to request a Black Onyx metallic roof with each option.

Large panoramic roof

The interior of the New ASX is illuminated by natural light thanks to the panoramic sunroof. 690 mm wide, it has three central opening options, all easily controlled via a control mounted above the inner rear-view mirror. When fully opened, the roof extends 315mm. Space is about comfort and versatility: the bench slides forward by 16 cm, allowing more storage in the boot or more lightness for the legs: it equates to an additional 69 liters of carrying capacity in addition to 332 liters. (VDA) standard with seats in front position. And it’s standard on all trim levels. Functionality is enhanced by the cabin’s storage options: the glove box, center armrest and door storage compartments provide more than 22 liters of space.

Google e My Mitsubishi Motors

ASX represents a step change in connectivity in Mitsubishi vehicles With Google integration, drivers can access apps and services like Google Maps and more on Google Play. Also in the car is the Google Assistant app, which can be used to navigate, stream content, make calls and send SMS, control the car’s features and more. The integration of a full suite of connected services is enhanced with the introduction of the My Mitsubishi Motors mobile app, which provides essential information and remote services in one easy-to-use app available on the App Store and Google Play. The infotainment system is based on a large 10.4-inch vertical high-resolution screen. The digitalization of the New ASX cabin is further enhanced by a configurable 7-column display or a 10-column digital driver display, which allows you to customize the screen.

Manual or automatic transmission

The entry-level engine in the range is a 1.0-liter three-liter turbocharged gasoline, with a six-speed manual gearbox: 67 kW of power and 160 Nm of torque for an average consumption of 5.7 liters / 100 km. It tops out with a 1.3-litre DI-T engine comprising a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection linked to a micro-hybrid system that uses a belt-driven starter generator and a 12V lithium battery. A six-speed manual gearbox and a seven-speed 7DCT automatic gearbox for the engine producing 103 kW/260 Nm in the first case and or 116 kW/270 Nm in the second. Consumption is 5.7 liters per 100 km. There is no shortage of full hybrids, solutions based on a 1.6-liter gasoline unit with two electric motors and a multi-mode automatic gearbox. The 105 kW unit has a range of 900 km, up to 80% electric driving in the city and consumption of 4.6 liters / 100 km.

Safety first

A strong focus on safety with standard equipment including: forward collision avoidance system with pedestrian protection, automatic high beams, cruise control with speed limiter, driver attention monitor, speed assist intelligent, distance warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance and emergency lane keeping. to help, parking sensors and rearview camera. In the top-end automatic variants, the ASX also has the integral MI-Pilot system which combines Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LCA). Bonus: New software, features and updates will be released regularly, including remote OTA (Over the Air) software updates to improve the infotainment experience.