Mitsubishi has always risen to a challenge. It has produced some memorable models and then moved on but with a few exceptions like the popular Shogun and Pickups, but they have also set benchmarks with models like the Outlander MPV PHEV and it seemed only a matter of time before they entered the booming Crossover sector with their ASX. That was in 2010 and there have been four generations of … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross4 AWD auto
It may be over a century old, but Mitsubishi is very much up to date with the Eclipse Cross SUV. The normally conservative Japanese car-maker is now part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and the Eclipse Cross is the last to be designed and built before it was subsumed, but that’s not to decry its all round excellence. There are eight versions of the Eclipse Cross, all petrol, with a … [Read more...]
Eclipse foreshadows new age for Mitsubishi in UK
The new Mitsubishi Eclipse is going to become a memorable model. Now in their 101st year of vehicle manufacturing, Mitsubishi Motors is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and last year this consortium became the World’s largest manufacturer of cars and light commercial vehicles. Together they and their sub brands, which include Dacia and Infiniti, sold over 10.6-million new … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Mitsubishi ASX 2.2 Diesel 4WD
A raft of changes this year virtually guarantee the Mitsubishi ASX will continue to be one of the sought-after mid-sized Crossover SUVs. It has always been keenly priced and while it is now slightly more expensive and still lacks some features which are becoming standard on rivals, the ASX is still a good buy with a strong pedigree. Mitsubishi founded its UK reputation on and off road with … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: New Mitsubishi ASX
A much improved Mitsubishi ASX is now on sale, writes David Miles. The revised, higher specification 2017 Mitsubishi ASX mid-sized Crossover/SUV range costs from a competitive £16,184 on-the-road or £169 a month PCP finance plan over three years. All models have a five year, 62,500 mile warranty and keeping running costs affordable Mitsubishi’s Service Plan covering scheduled … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 November
The Volkswagen Group board will today meet and decide on the future direction of the business. It comes after escalating costs in the wake of the car-maker’s diesel deception and advances in technology which could mean far fewer workers will be needed, infuriating German car workers and who could see work exported to other countries. Vauxhall has officially opened its Police car factory, the … [Read more...]
New Mitsubishi ASX
Refreshed inside and out, the Mitsubishi ASX takes on a host of newcomers to its SUV sector. The range is renamed and given ergonomic improvements under the skin as well as some of the latest engines in the 1.6 diesel sector. There are seven models in the series of petrol and diesel powered versions from about £15,400 to £25,140 but all share the same five-door body on a platform derived … [Read more...]
