All-new Mitsubishi ASX based on Renault Captur

All-new Mitsubishi ASX based on Renault Captur

After almost 15 years on sale in Australia, the Mitsubishi ASX is finally set to be replaced – due to new Australian Design Rules.

Mitsubishi announced a new ASX will be coming to the Australian market, with the model to be based on the Renault Captur – rather than the futuristic-looking Xforce, which was developed primarily for Southeast Asian markets.

While Mitsubishi has sold the Captur-based ASX in Europe for several years, it’s believed executives from the company’s Australian arm were reluctant to bring the model in given the Renault's local standing – which sold less than a thousand vehicles in 2023.

However, the Renault Captur does comply with the new Australian Design Rules (ADRs), which will soon require all new cars to have car-to-car autonomous emergency braking – something the ougoing ASX lacks.

The changeover is expected to push prices up by as much as $10,000, with the current ASX one of only two small SUVs from a Japanese manufacturer priced at less than $25,000 drive-away – the other being the Suzuki Ignis.

But sourcing the new model from Renault does provide Mitsubishi with the opportunity to offer a plug-in hybrid ASX – offering up to 45 kilometres of electric-only driving range – with the brand becoming known for its plug-in hybrid models.

While unlikely to be offered in Australia, the vehicle is available with a wide range of engines in Europe – including diesel and dual-fuel options with LPG.

Despite its age, the ASX remains a strong seller for Mitsubishi, with the company recording more than 12,300 sales in 2024 – with only the Hyundai Kona, the GWM Haval Jolion, and the Mazda CX-30 managing to outsell the ASX over the year.

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FAQ

When is the new Mitsubishi ASX coming out?

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No strict date has been announced at this stage, but Mitsubishi says the all-new ASX will arrive in Australia at some point in 2025.

What's new for the 2025 Mitsubishi ASX?

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The forthcoming Mitsubishi ASX is based on the Renault Captur, with full Australian pricing and specifications to be announced closer to the model's launch.

How much will the 2025 Mitsubishi ASX cost?

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Pricing has yet to be announced, but it's expected the price of the ASX will increase.

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Ben Zachariah
Ben Zachariah is a seasoned writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and has written for Drive.com.au, Wheels, MOTOR, 4X4 Australia, Street Machine and CarSales.com.au. He has also freelanced for watch enthusiast website Time+Tide and US defence website Task & Purpose. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.
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