no news or anything - if you want those, you can go for grey import

but current 2012 ASX has GPS installed

older 2010-2011 ASX can use GPS, but has to buy the additional kenwood module at rm 1,000+

Lucifah,

Interesting reply from you.

1) What is the meaning 'grey import'? Is this option available?
2) Your mentioned 'current 2012 ASX' that has GPS installed, i dont hear it from the SA. They still say i have to do the rm1000+ option you mention as well

the one i went for test drive which is said to be the 2012 model, does not come with GPS.

This one you have to go to AP holders and negotiate with them to import the cars for you



ouch! i got my info wrong then. the pajero VGT's kenwood HU (almost similar with ASX HU) has GPS and bluetooth, and was expected to have the same in ASX 2012. but then MMM decided ASX drivers are very good drivers, so they may have left the GPS out. haiya...

Only the ASX SE got the GPS as I'm told when I visited Mitsubishi showroom in Sentul/Setapak...Was looking into GT...I don't see any GT thread anywhere in LYN..perhaps overshadowed by INSPIRA 'half brother' haha

Sorry, which verison is ASX 'SE' and which is 'GT' huh?

The current key-less so called 2012 version (but still 2011 manufacturer) is SE or GT? thanks.

Haha...no2 bro..the first part I was talking about ASX..then I talk about Lancer GT which is the sole purpose of me visiting that showroom. About your second question I'm not sure as I didn't check on the ASX that much.

Lancer GT owners have their own forum at forum.lgtc.com or their LGTC group at Facebook....
We don't really hangout at LYN since the inception of LGTC in 2007

Aaahh..I'll check it out..thanks!

Yea SA offered me discount of 2k for 2012 model, which have 17" rims, additional lumber on seats...

Just dunno if asx start assembly in indo, what will happen... i am out of time now... i get stuck on making decision between 2 cars.. Toyota prius and asx... 2012 asx is actually selling higher price compare to 2012 prius... and see what prius offer compare to asx... is a bit tough decision to make...

btw, can i know the service cost for asx? It should have written somewhere in the service booklet. Example like what peugeot have: 1st service RM350, 2nd service RM400, 3rd service RM500... 60,000km service RM3600!

This post has been edited by MitBom: Mar 26 2012, 11:36 AM

paid my booking fees a week ago, waiting for the loan to go through, which i doubt will go through seeing that my commitment per month is already near to 8k, the SA told me that I will get the new 2012 manufactured year ASX, hope he is not lying as this will be my first 1st hand car, all others is second and third hand car..

havent had the time to go and ask the SA completely about what I will get, maybe I will ask him later whether got GPS or not.. and after reading the coments here, i feel a bit sadding sia, its like ASX is not so good whatsoever compared to others.. haish..but anyway, how long will it took for the car to arrived ? the SA told me in one month time, or if lucky even lesser...

Glad to see this thread has picked up some traction after my last entry some time ago.

Have been told that the DVD issue can be resolved by simply disconnecting a wire that is connected to the hand brake. As for the GPS, makes better sense to just buy a portable unit and mount it on the dash top of from the windscreen. Cost vice, under RM500 and you can transfer it from one car to another

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Added on April 14, 2012, 7:43 pmMitBom

KLAuto guys took a look at my ASX existing lighting and confirmed that it can be converted to HID without any rework. Suggest you consider the branded HID kits such PIAA or Philips. The latter is going to set you back circa RM1.7k while the former, RM2.3k

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Added on April 14, 2012, 7:56 pmAsk your SA about the 3 years FREE maintenance vouchers. This will help alleviate any concerns of servicing costs over the first 3 years' of ownership

This post has been edited by richard912: Apr 14 2012, 07:56 PM

today, after exactly 1-year (drove out from mitsu showroom on 19apr2011), i discovered the awesomeness of the ASX

was driving very fast in the rain (long distance travelling) this afternoon. overtook some car, and made some grave errors. slammed the brakes. the ABS works perfectly and gently - unlike most ABS that i have used, it pulsates gently, rather than violently

then when accelerating while overtaking a few cars with standing water on the road, the car swerved a bit, but was immediately corrected by the ASC - the ASC signal flashes on the main screen at the dashboard. the whole screen is flashing a big ASC symbol. damn, quite lucky didn't made the car skid, or for sure tonite spend in the hospital already

overall, must say fun driving - but have to drive slower a bit next time.

oh, btw, when the ABS activated, i was braking from 120 down to 70 on a slippery road

and the ASC kicked in when i over accelrate from 140+km/h (with paddle shifters @ 4,700+ rpm)

This post has been edited by lucifah: Apr 19 2012, 08:38 PM

Hi Lucifah glad to hear u r still alive

Today i went to showroom. I was told by the SA that they are going to assemble in malaysia the 1.8 ASX (not sure petrol/disel) and will launch in 2-3 months time. Anyone heard this?

This morning i went Spore to test drive the mazda cx5, afternoon come back test drive ASX. Find that ASX easier to drive, compact, easy to get in and out of the car. CX5 is bigger, but more features to play. Am undecided between this 2 cars.

Really like ASX but just still unwilling to pay this money 140k for this simple car. maybe i shall wait for the so-call 1.8 ASX that was told by the SA will be ard RM10Xk (rm100-109).

Went to test drive ASX and Tucson today. Honestly, I do think ASX is overpriced looking at the specs they are offering compared to the rest

Any clue on the 1.8L?

Well, I am contemplating which one should I go for - in no particular order,

1) ASX
2) Tucson
3) Sportege
4) CX-5

Bro,
Is asx underpower?

ASX will be assembled in indonesia plant. no news to assemble it in malaysia

and the 1.8 DiD Mivec engine needs at least euro4 diesel. we only have euro2 diesel. so have to take your SA's story with a grain of salt.

in malaysia, CX5 is considerably more expensive than ASX.

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Added on April 22, 2012, 10:24 pmno. but the CVT is



This post has been edited by lucifah: Apr 22 2012, 10:24 PM

just got my ASX from a warranty recall service - replacing the ECU wiring harness bracket

apparently, the original wiring harness will become loose nad can cut into your power steering motor wiring (electrical p.s. btw) and can cause severe accident

this is the harness bracket:




and this is the guy doing the job

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Added on April 24, 2012, 10:08 pmand oh yeah, i'd like to retract my previous reply. PublicWay was right.

apparently, according to the mitsu srvice manager, ASX will be locally assembled at Tanjung Malim plant starting as early as january next year

expected price will fall about 6 - 10k

and so will the quality, versus the CBU models

since mine already depreciated that much after 1 year (and only 10,850km on the clock), i wouldn't mind driving my japan made asx

just cross fingers that the protons bosses will not flex their muscle and rebadge the ASX as Proton.

This post has been edited by lucifah: Apr 24 2012, 10:09 PM

I felt it was ok for SUV. Why not you go ahead and try it out?

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Added on April 24, 2012, 11:26 pmPrecisely, that's what I was afraid about! Tbh, I nearly bought lancer and 2 weeks later I heard rumors about Inspira and it was launched!

Am afraid such thing will happen again.... Most likely I will take my chance with either Tucson or Sportage... Sigh

This post has been edited by Suicider: Apr 24 2012, 11:26 PM

I also same like you am considering ASX CX5 Tucson Sportage, have tested drive all and my personal feel is:

CX5 and Tucson big too big for me
Sportage seat not comfy
ASX - good size and very comfy seat! like it. But like you say, overprice!

So maybe i shall wait a little longer for the local ASX to come out.

Lucifah,
The malaysia-assembled you heard from your service centre is 2.0 or 1.8? the one i heard is 1.8L to be sold ard RM100-110k.

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Added on April 27, 2012, 12:35 pm
btw, also very keen to know if the ASX-based Peogoet 4008 will be coming to Malaysia?

then perhaps will have much more features expected.

This post has been edited by PublicWay: Apr 27 2012, 12:35 PM