2020 Mitsubishi ASX price and specs

The 2020 Mitsubishi ASX is available in six different trim levels, with prices ranging from $23,990 before on-road costs for the base ES manual to $33,240 before on-road costs for the Exceed auto.

The ASX is Mitsubishi’s venerable small SUV, first introduced in 2010 and facelifted four times since then – including a refresh for 2020.

It’s a more spacious rival to crossovers such as the Mazda CX-3.

Pricing

• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX ES 2.0 manual: $23,990
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX ES 2.0 auto: $25,990
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX MR 2.0 auto: $27,740
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX ES ADAS 2.0 auto: $27,740
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX LS 2.0 auto: $28,690
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX GSR 2.4 auto: $30,740
• 2020 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed 2.4 auto: $33,240

All prices exclude on-road costs

Engines

Most 2020 Mitsubishi ASX models use a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine producing 110kW and 197Nm. It’s mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT), though the base ES comes standard with a five-speed manual.

The 2020 Mitsubishi ASX GSR and Exceed use a naturally-aspirated 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine producing 123kW and 222Nm and mated exclusively to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).

All ASXs are front-wheel drive.

Fuel Economy

When equipped with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder, the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX consumes 7.7L/100km on the combined cycle with the CVT and 7.6L/100km with the five-speed manual.

With the 2.4-litre four-cylinder, the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX consumes 7.9L/100km on the combined cycle.

All ASX models run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel.

Dimensions

The 2020 Mitsubishi ASX measures 4365mm long, 1640mm tall and 1810mm wide.

The Mitsubishi ASX’s total luggage space is 393L, increasing to 1193L with the rear seats folded.

Safety

When the Mitsubishi ASX was tested by ANCAP in 2014, it received a rating of five stars.

This rating was based on a frontal offset score of 14.13 out of 16 and a side impact score of 16 out of 16. Whiplash and pedestrian protection were rated Good and Acceptable, respectively.

All 2020 Mitsubishi ASX models come standard with autonomous emergency braking, anti-lock brakes, and front, front-side and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag.

Starting with the Mitsubishi ASX ES ADAS, standard active safety technology includes blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Standard Equipment

The base 2020 Mitsubishi ASX ES comes with the following standard features:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Four-speaker sound system
• LED headlights and daytime running lights
• Reversing camera
• Cruise control
• Power windows
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Climate control air-conditioning

The Mitsubishi ASX MR adds the following standard features:

• Black-finish 18-inch alloy wheels, grille and exterior mirrors
• Proximity entry with push-button start
• Leather-wrapped handbrake
• Front fog lights
• Rear parking sensors

The Mitsubishi ASX ES ADAS drops the ASX MR’s additional features except the fog lights and parking sensors but adds:

• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Automatic headlights
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Lane-departure warning

The Mitsubishi ASX LS adds the following standard features:

• Keyless entry and start
• Privacy glass

The Mitsubishi ASX GSR adds the following standard features:

• 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine
• Microsuede seats
• Leather-wrapped handbrake
• Six-speaker sound system
• Black-finish 18-inch alloy wheels, grille and exterior mirrors

The range-topping Mitsubishi ASX Exceed also has the 2.4-litre engine but doesn’t include the GSR’s extra features, instead adding the following over the LS:

• Leather seats
• Nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate premium sound system
• Panoramic sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Power driver’s seat
• Ambient lighting

Servicing

The 2020 Mitsubishi ASX requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

Mitsubishi is currently offering a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and two years of free servicing. Since 2017, Mitsubishi has offered three years of capped price servicing with the first three services costing $199.