What kind of engine does the Mitsubishi ASX 3 have?
The big news is that the ASX gets the company’s new 1.8-litre turbodiesel engine. This 147bhp, 221lb ft all-aluminium unit is the first diesel engine fitted to a passenger car to feature variable-valve timing. The new tech allows the DiD engine to achieve 51.4mpg and 145g/km whilst still managing a sub 10sec 0-62mph time.
How much does a Mitsubishi ASX diesel cost?
All diesel models are four-wheel-drive. While the $25,990 starting price for the Mitsubishi ASX 2.0-litre front-wheel-drive manual remains unchanged, as does the Aspire with the same configuration at $28,990, with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT) adding $2000 to each, the diesels all start beyond $30K.
What kind of whine does a Mitsubishi ASX make?
A bass grumble and high-pitch turbo whine is very audible in the cabin if the engine is under load, but the technology has paid off in that the performance is accesible and well-suited to the ASX’s generally relaxed nature.
Is the Mitsubishi ASX a front wheel drive car?
Drive is sent through a six-speed manual gearbox, and on our test car drove only the front wheels. The ASX is also available with a four-wheel drive system that can be set to full-time front wheel drive or automatic four-wheel drive.
The big news is that the ASX gets the company’s new 1.8-litre turbodiesel engine. This 147bhp, 221lb ft all-aluminium unit is the first diesel engine fitted to a passenger car to feature variable-valve timing. The new tech allows the DiD engine to achieve 51.4mpg and 145g/km whilst still managing a sub 10sec 0-62mph time.
Which is the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX AWD diesel?
2017 Mitsubishi ASX (XLS AWD diesel shown). Tim Robson road tests and reviews the Mitsubishi ASX XLS AWD diesel with specs, fuel consumption and verdict. Tim Robson road tests and reviews the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX XLS AWD diesel with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
A bass grumble and high-pitch turbo whine is very audible in the cabin if the engine is under load, but the technology has paid off in that the performance is accesible and well-suited to the ASX’s generally relaxed nature.
When did the Mitsubishi ASX XLS come out?
Introduced in 2010, the five seat, four-door ASX is into its seventh year on sale – and that’s a long time in car years. It’s been tweaked and tuned up over the years, and Mitsubishi has given it a light tweak for 2017… but is it enough? The all-wheel-drive XLS tops the four-car ASX range, and is priced at $37,000.