The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX is arriving into Australian showrooms in late 2025, with a slimmed-down range for the all-new Spanish-made small SUV.
The price of entry into the ASX has jumped by more than $13,000 – however, the new entry-level ASX is the LS variant, whereas previously there were three more affordable grades below the LS.
Along with the ASX LS, buyers can choose from the ASX Aspire and the range-topping ASX Exceed.
As previously reported, the all-new model is based on the Renault Captur – thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, allowing the brands to share vehicles and platforms – with the ASX featuring revised front- and rear-end designs to bring it into line with Mitsubishi’s current design language.
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Gone are the 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engines from the outgoing ASX, with the vehicle instead adopting the Renault’s smaller turbo-petrol engine, offering an increase in torque – as well as reductions in fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions.
With Mitsubishi’s smallest SUV now taking on the Renault Captur’s dimensions, the new ASX is actually smaller than the previous model – but the Japanese automaker claims cabin space is improved thanks to smarter packaging, and aided by features like a sliding rear bench seat.
On sale for 15 years – more than some commercial vehicles – the outgoing ASX was a success story for Mitsubishi, with the company recording sales of more than 12,000 in 2024, from a high watermark of almost 21,000 in 2019.
Mitsubishi executives told Australian media including CarExpert they are aiming for ASX sales to return to “full volume”, despite the new model being aimed at a “more targeted consumer”.
Pricing
While the price of the most affordable ASX has jumped by $13,300, the ASX LS – now the entry-level variant – has gone up by $7250. Meanwhile, the new range-topping ASX Exceed costs $11,250 more than outgoing model.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mitsubishi ASX LS | $37,740 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi ASX Aspire | $42,690 |
| 2026 Mitsubishi ASX Exceed | $46,490 |
All pricing excludes on-road costs unless noted otherwise.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Adopted from the Renault Captur on which the ASX is based, the small SUV is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 113kW of power and 270Nm of torque, compared to the previous model’s 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre engine, and the 123kW/222Nm 2.4-litre engine available in higher variants.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – compared to the automatic CVT fitted to the old car.
According to Mitsubishi, the new engine is 16 per cent more fuel-efficient than the 2.0-litre it replaces – at a claimed 6.4L/100km combined – and is Euro 6e emissions-compliant, producing 19 per cent less CO2, at 142g/km.
| Specifications | 2026 Mitsubishi ASX |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3-litre turbo-petrol 4cyl |
| Power | 113kW @ 6000rpm |
| Torque | 270Nm @ 1800rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1276-1294kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 6.4L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 48L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 142g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6e |
| Braked towing capacity | 1200kg |
Dimensions
The all-new Mitsubishi ASX is smaller than the outgoing model, at 4238mm long and 1797mm wide – compared to 4365mm and 1810mm respectively.
However, with the wheels pushed closer to the corners of the car, the difference in wheelbase is not as dramatic – 2639mm versus 2670mm for previous ASX – which Mitsubishi says helps to increase cabin space for occupants, as well as handling.
Certainly, in the boot the ASX has more cargo capacity, with 484 litres of boot space, compared to 393L – or 1596L against 1143L respectively with the back seats folded down. The new ASX also features a split boot with a false floor.
Almost unheard of nowadays, the all-new ASX is actually lighter than its predecessor, weighing just 1276kg in base LS form (1294kg for the Aspire and Exceed), dropping down from 1437kg. Payload is roughly the same, at just over 500kg.
However, the maximum braked towing capacity has dropped by 100kg, to 1200kg.
| Dimensions | 2026 Mitsubishi ASX |
|---|---|
| Length | 4238mm |
| Width | 1797mm |
| Height | 1585mm |
| Wheelbase | 2639mm |
| Cargo capacity | 1596L |
Servicing and Warranty
The 2026 Mitsubishi ASX is covered by the company’s five-year/100,000km warranty, which extends to 10 years or 200,000km (whichever comes first) provided all scheduled services are performed at a Mitsubishi dealership.
Logbook service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km, with capped price servicing costs yet to be announced.
Safety
While the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has yet to rate the new SUV, its European counterpart (Euro NCAP) awarded the new ASX four stars in 2019, and Mitsubishi is lobbying to have the small SUV given a local four-star rating.
2026 Mitsubishi ASX LS safety features:
- Front, side, and curtain airbags
- Forward Collision Mitigation (AEB) with pedestrian detection
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Emergency Lane Assist (ELA)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Safe Distance Warning (SDW)
- Driver break alert
- Emergency brake assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adjustable speed-limiter
- Brake auto hold
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- 3x ISOFIX anchors (2nd row)
ASX Aspire and Exceed add:
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Mi-Pilot
- Semi-autonomous driving: LKA + ACC + TJA
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Front parking sensors
Standard Equipment
The slimmed-down ASX lineup consists of just three variants initially – the entry-level LS, the mid-spec Aspire, and the range-topping Exceed.
While the ASX LS features a more conventional automatic shifter, the Aspire and Exceed come with a more modern stubby ‘E-Shifter’, along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument display and built-in Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistance as part of the infotainment system.
All variants come with ‘My Safety Perso’, which allows the driver to customise their preferred advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) – accessible via a shortcut button on the dashboard.
Along with Eco, Comfort, and Sport driving modes, drivers can also customise a ‘Perso’ profile by choosing between engine, steering, vehicle dynamics, air-conditioning, and ambient lighting preferences.
2026 Mitsubishi ASX LS equipment highlights:
- 10.4-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
- Combination meter cluster with 7.0-inch display
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors
- Centre console with armrest
- Manual dimming rear-view mirror
- Cloth seat trim (textile black and grey)
- Height-adjustable driver’s seat
- Soft-touch steering wheel
- Vanity mirrors for driver and front passenger
- Instrument panel decoration – silver paint
- Cruise control with speed-limiter
- Eco drive mode
- Rear parking sensors
- Gloss black door mirrors
- Climate control air-conditioning
- Paddle shifters
- Smart card
- Electric parking brake with auto hold
- Dusk-sensing headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
ASX Aspire adds:
- 10.4-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA)
- Satellite navigation
- Google built-in, featuring:
- Google Assistant
- Google Maps
- Google Play
- Full TFT combination meter cluster with 10-inch display
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Privacy glass
- Electric folding door mirrors
- Floating front console with e-shifter
- Ambient interior lighting
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Cloth seat trim (grey)
- Height-adjustable driver and passenger seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated vanity mirror (driver and passenger)
- Wireless phone charging
- Instrument panel decoration – gloss black
- Drive modes, including:
- Eco, Comfort, Sport and ‘Perso’ profiles
- Front, rear and side parking sensors
ASX Exceed adds:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Two-tone exterior paint
- Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Instrument panel decoration – velvet granite paint
- Leather seat trim (black)
- Heated front seats
- Power driver’s seat
Colours
Metallic paint is standard across the Mitsubishi ASX range, with buyers able to choose from five colours.
The ASX Exceed comes with two-tone paint – meaning a black ‘floating’ roof matched to another colour. However, the Exceed misses out on Onyx Black.
The ASX LS and Aspire variants are available in the following exterior paint finishes:
- Onyx Black
- Crystal Black
- Sunrise Red
- Royal Blue
- Steel Grey
The ASX Exceed is available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White/black roof
- Sunrise Red/black roof
- Royal Blue/black roof
- Steel Grey/black roof
Accessories
A full range of genuine accessories has yet to be announced for the new Mitsubishi ASX, however, buyers wanting a spare space-saver wheel and tyre can choose this option at the dealer for an additional $750.
First customer deliveries of the 2026 Mitsubishi ASX will begin in November 2025. Watch this space for our first review on October 27.