Jenny reviews the latest 2020 Mitsubishi ASX in the Exceed trim, which is at the very top of 5 trim levels that we can choose from now. This new Mitsubishi ASX enters the market against more subcompact SUV competitors then it has had before. Some design changes and added engine options whilst keeping the ASX relatively similar to previous models. Have Mitsubishi done enough to keep the ASX relevant in today’s subcompact market?

Engine Specifications

ES

Engine: 2.0L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 110 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 197 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual / CVT Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.7L/100km

MR

Engine: 2.0L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 110 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 197 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: CVT Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km

ES ADAS

Engine: 2.0L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 110 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 197 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: CVT Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km

LS

Engine: 2.0L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 110 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 197 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: CVT Auto 2WD 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km

GSR

Engine: 2.4L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 123 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 222 Nm @ 4100 rpm
Transmission: CVT Auto 2WD
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.9L/100km

Exceed

Engine: 2.4L MIVEC Petrol
Power: 123 kW@ 6000 rpm
Torque: 222 Nm @ 4100 rpm
Transmission: CVT Auto 2WD 
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.9L/100km

The fuss-free ASX wins by being just the right size with just enough equipment and for 2020 there’s improved styling too.