Mitsubishi ASX
In March 2010, at the Geneva Motor Show, has introduced a new crossover model Mitsubishi ASX (Active Smart X Crossover). Apparently, just before the company decided to avtosezona to contribute to filling the market one of the most popular class of modern cars - compact suv with sport performance.
I must say, next to the existing representative of this class (eg Nissan Qashqai) - Mitsubishi SUVs looks much more effective. Emphasized sports line, slightly thickened "muzzle", and grille, borrowed from the fighter F2 - all this just shows the power and speed of the car Mitsubishi ASX. Several tilted back slope of a roof, not only improves aerodynamics, but also emphasizes its "wedge" design.
Brand new for Mitsubishi colors of 8 colors, especially created specifically for this model, turquoise-blue Kawasemi Blue, could not be more in line with notions of a solid, high-speed machine. The lower part of the bumper and the nut is not painted in body color create additional longitudinal line, typical of sports cars.
Designers Mitsubishi ASX / RVR (RVR as it is already known in the Japanese market), have taken as a basis for platform Outlander XL, managed in a compact size to keep the crossover width 2670 mm wheelbase. Fully maintained and suspension Autlendera, but since the mass of Mitsubishi SUVs less than that of his elder brother, the stiffness on the run down badly.
At Mitsubishi SUVs used brand new front optics with xenon lamps, which have an angle of 160 degrees of illumination. The rear lights are arranged in a horizontal block, which is justified for such a large width of the "poop." It fit perfectly into the general form of massive mirrors, equipped with additional turn signals.
Visually, the car designed to increase the size of used wheels - 17-inch cast aluminum. They are, though not issued for the arc, but, nevertheless, immediately apparent.
An impressive amount of luggage Mitsubishi ASX - 415 liters. And this despite the fact that it placed the subwoofer and the full-size spare wheel, specially shipped in the performance of the car "for Russian roads." The height of the loading aperture is quite large, and not lost through the optimal elevation angle of the rear door.
If we talk about the technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi ASX. So under the hood of the front-drive crossover may be hiding, or 1.6-liter 117-hp engine with manual transmission (the most affordable equipment Mitsubishi ASX), or a 1.8 liter engine and 140 hp with stepless variator. The same CVT-equipped and most powerful (and, respectively, and most expensive) modification of the Mitsubishi ASX, equipped with 2.0-liter 150-horsepower engine and all wheel drive. All power units gasoline, diesel Mitsubishi ASX in Russia is not for sale.
Interior of the new crossover is not very different from the interior Autlendera, except that attracts the attention of the dashboard. Seven-inch screen navigator, which displays all the basic information and the broadcast image from a rearview camera, has a very pleasant, soft light.
The seats in the Mitsubishi ASX wide, space between them so much. Interior roof - transparent, panoramic, closing a shutter with electric. The desired temperature in the cabin provides climate control with intuitive controls and function Hands Free Bluetooth.
The good news is that the Mitsubishi ASX is not "firm" lack of Mitsubishi - the wheel is now governed not only by inclination but also on the flight. Set the most comfortable position and adjust the steering wheel the driver's seat is now possible for every taste.
Active and passive safety features are available in sufficient quantity and for a car of a higher price class. For example, the airbags in the ASX - seven if you count, and a small cushion for the driver's knees. There are even such rarities as a system emergency braking assistance and a system that helps the driver to pull away on a steep rise. Inhibition of "arranged" for the highest category - ABS, EBD (electronic brakeforce distribution) and regenerative braking. There is also a system of exchange rate stability (MATC), operating on patented by the algorithm.
Functional and stylish Mitsubishi hardly leave anyone indifferent. This car group is constantly surprised by his admirers. Another reason for the surprise hit on the Ukrainian and Russian markets a year ago. It is a compact urban crossover Mitsubishi ASX features is just suitable to compete with the Qashqai, even before it was officially introduced, has won the hearts of some drivers: 20 people ordered it just "blindly" by selecting only the color and wants. So what is this almost already legendary car?
The creators of Mitsubishi, Nissan evaluating success, properly understood that crossovers do not necessarily have to be gigantic in order to gain popularity. Suffice wheel drive, high clearance and a spacious comfortable interior. Mitsubishi ASX has just such characteristics: height clearance in this model is 195 mm, two-liter engine, with a capacity of 150 "horses" is able to disperse the car to hundreds of kilometers for 10 seconds. But as "horses", plus a 5-speed transmission, leather interior, and refrigeration section - this top-end equipment.
Available configuration.
There is a more economical "versions" of 1.6 and 1.8 liters, which have the same characteristics of the Mitsubishi ASX, but slightly slower overclock car, and drive them only on two wheels instead of four. But, even with the 1.6-liter engine with four CYLINDERS, Mitsubishi has a lot of "pleasant things" such as front sport seats and a trip computer, curtain airbags and air conditioning. Also, the basic model assumes a 16-inch steel wheels, with the function of windows and electric mirrors antizaschemleniya heated. Agree, nice to drive around the city traffic jams?
Of course, in the basic dynamics of a little lacking, but overall, Mitsubishi ASX has characteristics suitable for the urban speed auto. Up to 100 km / h will drive this car for 11.4 seconds, but the version with the 1.8-liter engine accelerates and the slower, for as much as 13.1 seconds. "Interferes" he bestupenchatym CVT transmission with a CVT, but this configuration has several obvious advantages. For a reasonable price of $ 28,620, it is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and parking system, which puts these mirrors. Plus, light and rain sensors, climate and cruise control, engine start is not the key and button trim steering wheel and many other details that are able to give a sense that not only control a machine, but a good expensive car.
"Borrowing", which made Mitsubishi ASX unique.
In general, this model - a unique combination of functionality and style. It combines the wheelbase Mitsubishi Outlander XL, slightly smaller in size due to overhangs, and design "beauty» Lancer X, as though designed specifically for this model. Borrowing wheelbase car makers save significant time and helped to solve the problem of "tightness in the legs," what does not boast the competition. Thanks Autlenderu, Mitsubishi ASX characteristics allow to leave the "back" to passengers in 2670 mm of free space. As for the "contribution" Lancer, it is because it looks so stylish crossover and predatory, and even with a sufficiently powerful design "Chuck» ASX has a coefficient of resistance of 0.33.
Specifically to enhance the beauty of design, the creators have developed a new color model, is not characteristic of earlier for Mitsubishi. This turquoise-blue tint Kawasemi like no other car makes a noticeable and attractive. But this is only the external dignity.
The interior of cars.
When you sit in the Mitsubishi ASX, then the characteristics of fade into the background. Inside, it is almost completely copies interiors Lancer. Differ only in finish materials (in the ASX, they clearly better) and a color display on the dashboard. Everything else, even the monochrome screen on the center console, remained the same. But now the steering column is adjustable for reach and height, and thus became a lot easier to find a comfortable fit. In addition, the top-end equipment Mitsubishi ASX has a special design - this is a panoramic roof, equipped with LED backlight. Day of the passengers of the car will be able to admire the sky, through a transparent material, and at night the LEDs will create a unique atmosphere in the cabin of harmony and comfort. Of course, this bonus is available only to "elect." But in each model there are several nests coasters that are useful for storing different things, and even with the lowered armrest between the seats is a bit of space for bags. This advantage will certainly appreciate the beautiful floor.
But even those who "did not get" panoramic roof will be able to enjoy an excellent review, thanks to a large area of glazing. Complement a good overview of volumetric side mirrors, so the park is hardly a problem. Even the dimensions of the car (length - 4.295 m, the wheelbase - 2.67 meters) can not worry about the lack of space, because the "attach» Mitsubishi ASX and can be on the curb, the benefit of height clearance, enhanced specifically for the Russian-Ukrainian market of up to 200 mm, will allow nothing to dent. And the lights of this model have no analogues in the world and provide the lighting angle of 160 °.
Mitsubishi ASX on the go.
In the course of this car is also good. Despite the fact that the scheme of suspension stayed, "autlenderovskaya" shock set up quite differently. For a leisurely ride Mitsubishi ASX - a soft and smooth car, sometimes even too much. For Russian roads - this is the "it", he quietly "swallowed" all the potholes and pitfalls, and can make invisible even "speed bumps". Although if you go fast, you can "shake" so as you prefer to pass the obstacles, it is better to find out empirically. One of the few drawbacks of this model is the lack of insulation. In the city it does not cause inconvenience, but on highway at speed exceeding 100 km / h and the hum of tires, "howls" making it into the engine compartment.
As for the ability to storm the barriers, the Mitsubishi ASX characteristics allow to cope quite well with a light off-road: even if one wheel is "hanging" in the air, this machine will overcome an obstacle thanks to the innovative system of diagonal suspension. And the fuel for such a cross-adequate. The city will spend crossover 9.8 liters per 100 km, while on the road - just 6.4 liters.
In addition to all of the above Mitsubishi ASX has an excellent safety profile, two airbags and 16-inch ventilated discs.
