Test drive Mitsubishi ASX 2015: configurations and prices

Mitsubishi ASX from 4 years on the conveyor is being updated for the third time, slowly but surely the Japanese rid their model of all sorts of shortcomings. And in 2015, another restyling, which is not uncommon for the Japanese lately. By the way, a good strategy is to release something new every year, thereby fueling interest in your models.

In this review, we will analyze the changes in the external design, interior, what's new in the technical part, and also consider the list of trim levels and their prices.

What's new in Mitsubishi ASX 2015

The exterior of the car has not changed much; LED daytime running lights have appeared in the front bumper, starting with the Instyle trim level. In the cabin, the design of the central panel has changed, black lacquered plastic has been added. Buttons for heated front seats have been moved to a more convenient, and most importantly, prominent place.

The manufacturer has also upgraded the continuously variable CVT, which is available for two petrol engines, 1.8 and 2.0 liters. With the new box, the car has increased the range of the highest and lowest gears, naturally, the gear ratios are now changing in a wider range.

Complete sets and prices Mitsubishi ASX 2015

The 2015 Mitsubishi ASX model has many trim levels, we will consider the basic equipment of each, as well as the price.

• Inform 2WD (MT) - basic equipment. The price is 890 rubles. The car has front-wheel drive and a 000 MIVEC engine coupled with a manual transmission.
• Invite 2WD (MT). The price is 970 rubles. The technical equipment is the same as in the basic configuration. The equipment is distinguished by a set of additional options, for example, heated front seats, chrome door handles, AM / FM audio system, CD / MP3 player.
• Intense 2WD (MT). The price is 1 rubles. And in this configuration, no changes, all the same 1.6, mechanics and front-wheel drive. The equipment has become safer, there are front side airbags and an airbag for the driver's knees. Front fog lights are already installed. Leather trimmed steering wheel and gearshift knob, roof rails are installed. Dashboard display.
• Invite 2WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. The equipment remained front-wheel drive, but now with a 1.8 MIVEC engine and a CVT stepless variator. The package is equipped with an active stability control system, as well as an anti-slip system. HSA - hill assist system. Gear shift paddles.
• Intense 2WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. Similar to the previous configuration. Side airbags and driver's knee airbag. Unlike the previous one, the car is equipped with fog lights, a leather steering wheel and gearshift knob, roof rails and 16-inch alloy wheels.
• Instyle 2WD (CVT). The price is 1 260 000 rubles. Technically similar to Invite. Additionally, a trim for the exhaust pipe, turn signals in the rear-view mirrors, folding side mirrors. LED daytime running lights. Steering wheel audio control buttons. Cruise control with steering wheel control buttons.
• Suriken 2WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. Also, no changes in the engine, gearbox and drive, everything is the same as for Invite. In this configuration, there are no big differences in options, but there are some external changes, namely 18-inch alloy wheels, 225/55 tires, and instead of a full-size spare wheel, a stowaway.
• Invite 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. The first complete set equipped with all-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter MIVEC engine on a continuously variable variator. For additional options, the equipment is identical to Invite 2WD.
• Intense 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 310 000 rubles. A complete set, similarly equipped with all-wheel drive, and a 2.0-liter MIVEC engine on a continuously variable variator. In terms of additional options, the equipment is identical to the Intense 2WD.
• Instyle 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. The technical equipment is the same as in the previous four-wheel drive configurations. For additional options, the equipment is identical to Instyle 2WD.
• Suriken 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. The technical equipment is the same as for the previous four-wheel drive configurations. In terms of additional options, the equipment is identical to the Suriken 2WD.
• Ultimate 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 rubles. The technical equipment is the same as in the previous all-wheel drive configurations. This package includes xenon low beam headlights “Super wide HID” with automatic leveling. The audio system is equipped with 8 speakers, as well as premium Rockford Fostgate audio system and subwoofer. The system functions include navigation with a map of Russia.
• Exclusive 4WD (CVT). The price is 1 600 000 rubles. The technical equipment is the same as in the previous four-wheel drive configurations. The only difference in options from the Ultimate trim level is the presence of a panoramic roof.

Technical specifications

• the 1.6 engine with mechanics produces 117 hp, which accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 11,4 seconds. Fuel consumption in the city is 7,8 liters, on the highway 5.0 liters per 100 kilometers;
• the 1.8 engine with mechanics produces 140 hp, which accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 12,7 seconds. Fuel consumption in the city is 9,4 liters, on the highway 6,2 liters per 100 kilometers;
• the 2.0 engine with mechanics produces 150 hp, which accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 11,7 seconds. Fuel consumption in the city is 9,4 liters, on the highway 6,7 liters per 100 kilometers.

Vehicle length 4295 mm, width 1770 mm. The ground clearance is 195 mm. The luggage compartment volume is 384 liters. The weight of the car in the basic configuration is 1300 kg, and the top-end configuration weighs 1455 kg.

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