CRV has conventional auto slush box, so it "feels" faster than the ASX when accelerating

ASX has better FC than CRV due to its lighter weight and cvt

but overall, CRV gives more value. it is very spacious. it has the brand name. it can retain resale value.




also ASX with 16" wheels looks very plain



This post has been edited by lucifah: Jan 5 2014, 11:04 AM

Ah, sorry. I just looked around, seems like in most cases at least it will still fire. However chances of being injured seem higher when not wearing a seatbelt but having airbag than not having either.

My issue with the ASX is that all you can add with the AWD version is the ESP...

and also panoramic glass roof, 17" wheels, chromes, paddle shifter, and some other gadgets

...which he could care less about ; p

How's your ASX treating you? Giving you good 'ride' still. ASX is becoming a more common sight nowadays but it is still rare to see one with Panaromic glass roof.

In term of space, am I right to say it is even spacier than CX5 from back seat passenger point of view?

its a nice car, floods the streets of labuan

Local ckd at 120k is a steal..

Is it still@the curve ???

ASX CKD 2WD






SOS CHILLI

Glass roof... nice... but in Malaysia? Burn baby burn...

17" wheels... I usually prefer smaller rims for the ride comfort, and also I can buy the ones that I think look best. Rather get steel rims with the car and then pick what I want.

I just a booked 2WD grey one, 115k +3k Insurance (which you can get discount on depending on your insurance rating). Was considering Cx5, CRV and the Kimchis like Sportage and Tucson. Decided on the ASX simply because of value for money. For 115k, you can get a 2.0 crossover which has average for its class space, average performance (CVT), good FC (Mitsubishi claims best in class- also because of CVT & light weight), good looks (I rate ASX and CX5 as good, Kimchis as average and CRV as UGLY) and also cheapest in the crossover class.

I test drove the CBU unit this morning and was pretty impressed. The CVT gave a smooth drive but of course that means its sluggish compared to its auto competitors. However it saves fuel (best in class) and I think it's powerful for me since I'm so used to a 1.6 proton. Ride is balanced, not too stiff so it's comfortable through bumps and not too soft so it doesnt roll too much around corners. The build quality of the car felt very solid and I feel that the interior cabin is quite classy with soft touch materials and nice looking dashboard. Back headroom is abit lacking because I'm a six footer so my hair is touching the roof d. But I suspect for average Malaysian the back headroom should be spacious enough. Knee room no problem, I have 2 inches in front of my knees which I was surprised by even though I have long legs.

But if you look at price, for 137k, you get a CKD CX5 with no leather seats, no navigation, not much equipment but 6 airbags. Most people will top up to 145k for the extra gadgets and especially for the leather seats and Nav. For 115k, ASX gives you leather seats, Navigation, reverse cam, front and black sensors! There are 3 airbags, passenger and drivers + driver knee airbag. You also get 5 years warranty with 2 years free service. The CKD unit gets an 8 inch touch screen (Bigger than my 7" tablet ) . I saw it in person at the roadshow and it's huge! Excellent value for money in my opinion. It will officially launch next week and I expect it to be snapped up quickly.

I very nearly bought the CX5 but was put off by the super long waiting list. I'm really glad I didn't pay 30k extra for almost the same car

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Jan 5 2014, 05:31 PM

But leather seats you can have done yourself, and really, so important? Navigation... I like the built in ones, yes, but this is Malaysia. Commercial maps of Malaysia suck. Map makers don't invest in Malaysia. People don't pay for maps here, they pirate them No money to be made. Can you use Malfreemaps in the built in GPS? If not, I'll take a Garmin instead, thanks. Or Waze, especially for traffic jams.
I know I will crash at some point, everyone will, so I want to have the protection. Also my 2002 car has 6 airbags, so I can't accept a new car that doesn't.

this is SUV, and its the cheapest and realiable, the downside is the 2wd doesnt incluse stability control, if they add 2 more air bag and stability control sure many ppl buy

nice wheel

What is the interest rate now for the load ?

Just got back from the mitsubishi roadshow at curve.
The response for the 2WD ASX was very good, priced at RM 118k
is just right considering what you get.

What you dont get from the 2WD compared to 4WD is -

17" rims, ASC, traction, hill start assist, cruise control, paddle shifters,
panaromic roof, and the chrome trimmings in front.

The FC for ASX is 13.2 km/ l.

Looking forward to test drive this car

Anyone know is the audio system can be control on the steering wheel?

yes. but very limited fucntion as you only have vol +/-, track +/- and mode button.

no cruise control?

This post has been edited by lucifah: Jan 5 2014, 10:42 PM

that's what most people say

i've driven several cars with panoramic glass roof. they are not as hot as you think in the afternoon. some is even photochromatic,

during the day, it makes the cabin feels bigger, and at night, the view is nice.