When the ASX arrived in the autumn last year it became immediately clear that something was seriously lacking: a sixth gear.

With fourth gear happily employed at 25mph, by the time a driver hits the national speed limit the ASX is begging for a sixth. Its absence means the car feels as if is being pushed too far, when in fact it’s only doing 60mph. An extra gear would also help with fuel consumption figures, with one of the BusinessCar team suggesting this would be more relevant for an ASX-size car than the start/stop function.

Mitsubishi ASX 3 1.6 5-dr 5-sp
Mileage 5487
Claimed combined
consumption
47.1mpg
Our average
consumption
37.9mpg
P11D price £17,549
Model price range £14,999-£22,049
CO2 (tax) 135g/km/16%
BIK 20/40% per month £47/£94
Service interval 12,500mls
Insurance group 13
Warranty 3yrs/unlimited mls
Boot space (min/max) 442/1992 litres
Engine size/power 1590cc/113hp
Top speed/0-62mph 113mph/11.4secs
Why we’re running it Can the ASX hold its own in
a competitive sector against
rivals like the Qashqai?
Positive Good spec and well
thought out cabin
Negative Old-style radio,
squeaky plastic interior