ES Street joins MY24 Mitsubishi ASX range

MITSUBISHI has announced updates for its long-serving ASX small SUV, the MY24 range to introduce an ES Street accessory pack (from $30,490 plus on-road costs), in additional to lane departure warning on ES and MR variants.

The entire range is also affected by a $500 price increase, the entry-grade GS manual now beginning from $24,490 plus on-road costs.

Australian production of the updated MY24 ASX range commenced last month (September) with the facelift due in showrooms before the end of the year.

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) says the updates are part of the brand’s focus on continuous model refinement, with the ES Street accessory pack in particular bringing “a unique aesthetic to the ASX range”.

Designed for the local market, the Mitsubishi ASX ES Street accessory pack adds a large front spoiler in black, front and rear skid plates in black with red highlights, a tailgate protector and door handle covers (also in black), stainless steel sill panel covers, an aluminium and leather-trimmed gear shifter, side decal package, and ‘Street’ tailgate decal.

MMAL says the ASX ES Street accessory pack is available only with certain paint selections, namely White Diamond, Sterling Silver and Black. All carryover the ES’ black cloth upholstery.

Further to the introduction of the ASX ES Street accessory pack, the MY24 ASX range sees the addition of lane departure warning as standard on ES and MR grades. The important safety feature issues an audible alert and shows a warning on the multifunction display if the vehicle drifts from its lane while the turn signals are not operating.

Changes elsewhere in the range are minimal, the ASX adhering closely to the style and specification adopted with the earlier MY23 update. MMAL says the GS variant plays a “vital role” in the model’s success, outlining its key features as follows.

The 2024 Mitsubishi ASX GS (from $24,490 +ORC) is powered by a carryover 110kW/197Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels via the choice of a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Combined cycle fuel economy is listed at 7.7 litres per 100km for the manual and 7.6 litres for the CVT.

The variant is characterised by colour-coded door handles, mirror caps and rear garnish, and includes a rear spoiler with integrated LED stop light, LED headlights, silver grille, and 16-inch steel wheels.

Inside, the ASX GS is upholstered in black cloth, features a grey headlining, and is adorned with piano black and chrome garnishing. The second-row seats fold 60:40 for improved versatility and include two ISOFIX and three top-tether child seat anchorages.

An 8.0-inch central infotainment array hosts Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Bluetooth audio capability, voice control, DAB+ digital radio reception, dual USB ports and four speakers.

Safety technology continues to include front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags, anti-lock braking with EBD, brake override and emergency stop signal function, emergency brake assist system, forward collision mitigation, hill-start assist and a rear-view camera.

For the ES grade (from $27,990 +ORC), and in addition to those features listed for the ASX GS, we find rain-sensing wipers, dusk-sensing headlights, LED front fog lights, auto high beam, reverse parking sensors, climate control and 18-inch alloy wheels.

From ES grade up, the ASX is fitted solely with a continuously variable transmission.

Next up, MMAL says the mid-tier ASX MR (from $29,740 +ORC) features “several enhancements and black highlights with distinctive red interior stitching” in addition to keyless entry and push-button ignition, six-speaker sound, black-finished 18-inch alloys, a black grille and wing mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, gear shift, park brake and knee pad (all with red stitching), and rear privacy glass.

Meanwhile, the ASX LS (from $30,490 +ORC) offers further additional equipment over the ES, including black roof rails, illuminated vanity mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift, and rear privacy glass.

Importantly, the variant adds blind spot warning, lane change assist, lane departure warning and rear cross-traffic alert to the standard safety bundle.

The penultimate ASX GSR (from $32,740 +ORC) is the first in the range to offer Mitsubishi’s larger, 2.4-litre petrol four-cylinder engine. Developing 123kW/222Nm – and paired exclusively to a continuously variable transmission (CVT, with paddle shifters), the unit consumes a claimed 7.9L/100km on the ADR Combined cycle.

The ASX GSR features 18-inch alloys in black, aluminium pedals, black wing mirrors, grille and rear spoiler, and is upholstered with Microsuede/synthetic leather trim with red stitching.

Finally, at the top of the range, we find the ASX Exceed. Also powered by the larger 2.4-litre engine, the flagship variant features two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-appoint black upholstery, a dark argent metallic grille, four-way powered driver’s seat, front seat heating, auto headlight levelling, a panoramic roof, satellite navigation, and a Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with nine speakers and subwoofer.

“The ASX continues to be a mainstay model for Mitsubishi in Australia,” said MMAL CEO, Shaun Westcott.

“Customers love it for its design, interior spaciousness, legendary reliability, and class-leading aftersales support, including the available 10/10 Diamond Advantage warranty and servicing program.

“Demand for ASX continues to be strong and our dealers consistently sell their entire planned monthly allocations, which further demonstrates its enduring popularity. Now with the ASX ES Street accessory pack, we can offer another distinctive ASX flavour to our customers.”

2024 Mitsubishi ASX pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.