The new ASX is miles away, design-wise, from the previous generation. The front lights are perfectly aligned with the new grille, adorned with the three-diamond logo. A small crossover with a wide stance and decent ground clearance. Mazda has also borrowed the Toyota Yaris Hybrid to sell as its Mazda2.Īs it happens, the Renault Captur/Mitsubishi ASX is a good-looking car. Toyota has pitched its Rav4 and Corolla Touring Sport to Suzuki as the Across and Swace. This kind of badge swapping happens all the time, especially in Japan, but recently, it has become a widespread thing.
The good folks from Mitsubishi did not try to cover the fact that the car is a Renault. Mitsubishi has made a different front grille with the three-diamond logo, slapped some new alloy wheels, and put its name in wide lettering across the back of the car. We went to Spain to find out more.ĭesign EvaluationWell, it looks almost the same as the Renault Captur. It's not the first time we will see a badge transfer, and it will not be the last. It went through no less than four facelifts, but the age started to show. Launched in 2010, it proved to be popular with Mitsubishi customers.
The ASX has been with us for twelve years in Europe. In the States, the ASX is known as the Outlander Sport. The first project is a new long-awaited generation for the Mitsubishi ASX small crossover.