Mitsubishi · 2010–present

Mitsubishi ASX

The Mitsubishi ASX (abbreviation of "Active Sports Crossover") is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors. On introduction, it was positioned below the Outlander in Mitsubishi's crossover SUV line-up, until the Eclipse Cross filled the gap between the ASX and Outlander in 2017. It was built on the GS platform closely shared with the Lancer and Outlander. For the European market, the second-generation ASX is a rebadged Renault Captur, which was sold from March 2023.

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Predecessor: Mitsubishi Pajero iO · Successor: Mitsubishi Xforce

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First generation (GA; 2010)

The first-generation ASX was first released in the Japanese domestic market on 17 February 2010 as the Mitsubishi RVR. The RVR nameplate is only used in Japan, South Korea, and Canada. It is sold as the ASX in most markets, and also as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and Indonesia. In Puerto Rico, it uses both the ASX and Outlander Sport titles. The design of the ASX was previewed by the Mitsubishi Concept-cX prototype which was first exhibited at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show in July 2007. It is a return to the original concept of offering the platform used for the longer Outlander with reduced seating capacity to five people, while sharing components of the longer vehicle, demonstrating a corporate decision to return Mitsubishi to smaller, fuel efficient vehicles in favor of larger, truck-based products. It was also exhibited at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in September the same year. The European ASX was exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, while the North American market Outlander Sport/RVR was revealed at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Between 2012 and 2015 production of the Outlander Sport began in Mitsubishi's Illinois plant, for both the North American and a number of export markets. As of 2022, production of the ASX continues in Japan for the global market and China for the local market. Facelifts. The first facelifted ASX was revealed in the United States in April 2012 with changes focusing on its front fascia by reshaping the trapezoid grille, and a redesigned rear bumper. In addition, rocker panels became grey, while roof racks disappeared. Going on sale in mid-2014, the 2015 model introduced some visual changes: new LED daytime running lamps were featured in the front bumper, there was a new 17"

Second generation (2023)

In 2016, Mitsubishi Motors executives announced that the successor of the RVR/ASX/Outlander Sport would be released in 2019 and was previewed by the electric eX Concept. The company mentioned that it would be an "in-house"-developed model, however, this successor was never released. In early 2022, the teaser for the second-generation ASX for European market was released, which would be based on the second-generation Renault Captur. It was revealed in September 2022 and released in March 2023 with gasoline, mild hybrid, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. A facelifted ASX was launched on 23 April 2024; only about a year after the original model. This was the result of the Captur II also receiving a facelift, after five years on the market for the initial design. This facelifted version will also be sold in the Australian market from 2025. Safety.

ASX VR-e

In August 2026, Mitsubishi Motors introduced a battery electric SUV marketed as the Mitsubishi ASX VR-e in Australia and New Zealand. It is a rebadged, right-hand drive version of the Foxtron Bria, produced by Taiwanese manufacturer Foxtron.

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Specifications

name: Mitsubishi ASX
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors (first generation), Renault (second generation)
Production: 2010–present
Class: Subcompact crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV
Predecessor: Mitsubishi Pajero iO, Mitsubishi RVR (second generation) (for RVR nameplate)
sp: uk

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