Is this a lesser known car in msia? Not much discussion bout tis car though

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This post has been edited by lucifah: Sep 9 2015, 02:19 PM

I seldom see one on the road too. These few days seldom see new Mitsubishi cars as well. What's happening?

proton is the new mitsubishi , inb4 inspira pawns all

I liked it at first but until I actually saw the car and the boot space was just too small for my liking. Feels quite cramped in there.

Overpriced and no AWD.

That should affect only the Lancer GT models, well unless of course people are now afraid that Proton will interfere and rebadge other models too?

Speaking of which, is there any official LGT thread?

alot of mitsu on the road actually
maybe not in the west...but east here alot
alot of triton and triton lite
ASX also got a few....and so is lancer

I like the leather interior, the flexible fender but not the price... hahaha...

Its not popular like Airtrek. Price is one thing. But the main problem is Lancer Sportback. Which looks much better than ASX.

Still prefer the Airtrek Turbo... has everything for less than RM 70k now. But... too bad, RON97 only.

This post has been edited by acbc: Apr 16 2011, 08:06 PM

Great to hear more comments on asx. Appreciate if more ppl wif knowledge of cars to contribute to tis. Helps ppl to evaluate and choose their choice of car.

Must see what you want in the end.....
From choosing, buying, serving the loan till maintaining it, it is all knowledge.....

prefer the lancer sportback.... 2.5L mivec engine...

2.4 or 2.5?

oh soli... 2.4L miaa...

The passenger cars fro MMM was doin fine and would have done well if only MMC had not allowed Proton to sell the inspira. Thus i believe people/consumer/prospecting car buyers are shying away from MMM's passenger cars for fear MMC will sell the ASX or even the Sportsback version to Proton.

If MMC had allow Proton to sell the ASX version only b4 it was made available here, then it'll be diff perhaps.

totally agreed. Same goes to peugeot cars.

Imagine buying a RM130k car and suddenly,someone rebadges a completely similar car and the price goes down by RM40k. Your cars 2nd hand value will depreciate alot. And the feeling of driving a car in its own class vanish.

This post has been edited by 779364: Apr 17 2011, 10:42 AM

saw it yesterday but didn't test drive...

interior looks plush and really good quality, seats feel comfortable.. rear seats fits 2 really comfortably... looked at the pricing, it's slightly cheaper than the Peugeot 3008 but lack some of the 3008's features. Not that spacious but feels more spacious than the 3008.

test drove one of this, i kind of say, slow, it is really slow, 3008 was very much faster. Space wise not very much better than 3008 and also much smaller than CRV, of course all about the same power range, ASX has a little less goodies compare to 3008, and CRV, Also , the screen that you see on the center dash, only plays DVD and Rear Camera, thats all, no bluetooth, no GPS, so it is kind of put off, other than that it is just another A to B SUV, nothing enjoyable about it.

But they only allow Proton to rebadge Lancer, not others.... Still, it may change later on.... Nobody will know....

exactly! i could have consider buying it if it was of 4wd transmission with the 2.4 sportsback engine.
sub 15xk bucks pricing should be fine.
settled for a d-max 3.0 manual instead which is more of a go anywhere workhorse.

btw, main reason less people buying the ask and sportsback?
just ask lancer owner. sooner or later, chances are proton may come out with their version of both car!

+1

Why pay more for less? No AWD means the SUV is useless on flooded roads which is very common these days (heavy thunderstorm). And on top of that, it runs on petrol which more expensive than diesel but less powerful. For RM 150k, u can buy a Triton or Pajero Sports and load up RM 50k worth of useful accessories and performance upgrades. And even spare change for dyno test / tuning. Plus, it is cheap to run and cost less in the long run. Monthly installment also lower. Road tax is RM 831 per year but u already save lots from the diesel alone.

And, since the truck is very high... snatch thieves won't target it. U can bang the f***er off the road if needed too.

If given a choice between peugeot 3008 and mitsu asx, which one would u guys choose? Add in ur reasons, pls.

my friend went to see it at a show room last month...
sales person told him mostly females drive this car in duno which country haha.. 80% of them were females who drove asx..
i will ask him and let u guys know which country

3008 of course... cheaper road tax (1600cc), better FC & superior 6-speed AT gearbox. And... traction control!

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Added on April 18, 2011, 10:48 amThe ASX is a soccer mom's car in Japan...

This post has been edited by acbc: Apr 18 2011, 10:48 AM

How come a bigger car is given a smaller engine?

Lancer Sportback vs ASX.

Test drove both the 3008 and the ASX. Exterior design, the ASX looks much nicer than the weird angles of the 3008 but the interior and specs, 3008 wins hands down. The rear seats of the ASX is really uncomfortable as well.

The only turn-off for the 3008 is Naza and the 14 month waiting period.

And the Exterior design you mentioned earlier.

No one add in Tuscon into the comparison?
In this price range, Tuscon should be able to give it a fight but the 3008 prince engine is tempting somehow.

Seriously dude, u really think u need all those 4wd features when d steepest gradient is usually d ramps at multi storey car parks? Also, d usual monsoon flood we have on our roads dun really require 4wd coz d road surface is still very much intact albeit under water n not theres current strong enuf to shift d vehicle off d route. D purpose of 4wd is for 4-wheel traction in conditions like snow, mud or loose gravel. Most local floods only need gd ground clearance.

Another point worth considering is d additional cost of 4wd features. Ur carrying around plenty of additional useless weight most of d time, pay more fuel to run them n more cost n effort to maintain d drivetrain.

D ASX was not designed as a heavy duty vehicle, but more of a softcore SUV like d SX4, Terrios/RAV4, Grand Vitara 2wd n d ol Kembara for urban travelling, a higher seating position, plus a very little bit of 'adventurous' DNA. D high price is mainly due to our crazy tax structure(CBU from Japan) so no point crying over it. If u hv driven it, u'll notice its more civilised n composed than some step-ladder framed vehicle (Pajero Sport, Everest, n Fortuner). Lastly hv u ever parked a vehicle d size of a Pajero Sport is a typical shopping mall car park? If u hv, ask ur self how many ppl are willing to go through tis daily?

TS,
From d last test drive I had wit d ASX, my only n most serious complaint is d rather up-right rear seating position. Apart from all those, its ticks all d expected points of an urban light-SUV.

I sat into ASX passenger seat, its so straight like kitchen chair!
if longer distance sure die one.

walao 14 month waiting period?

by the time get car already >1 year

I drive my Triton daily and park in the same place as anyone would... trust me, it is a lot easier to park a large vehicle in shopping complexes for as long clearance is 1.9m minimum. And for as long the reverse sensors are working, what is so difficult? Unless of course, your parking skill sucks big time! And it is safe (which snatch thief going to target a large truck?) and FC is marvelous... u try to find a car / truck which can give u 700km of mileage at RM 100 tankful pure city driving. And when petrol price goes up, who suffer? For highway drive, I can get up to 850km. Some managed 900km!

For flooded roads, the extra height from 4x4 vehicles will help a lot... u just drive across the flood waters... no need to to follow others. If u want to cross a river, also can... just drive! And diesel trucks are cheaper to maintain than petrol ones... why? Minimal electronics and built tough for any situation.

This post has been edited by acbc: Apr 18 2011, 11:15 PM

Can always install rear view camera.....

settled for an isuzu d-max 3.0 manual which is about the size of pajero sport. so far no problem with reverse parking.
asx was initially in the shortlist due to its ground clearance but removed due to no 4wd. still went for a test drive thou. quite under power. the asx will only viable to 'soccer mom'; some ground clearance with 'truck like' rear seat(commanding driver's view and that's all). the crv fare better.
i don't need another 'higher ground clearance' sedan car ....jk

acbc@ is right about the fc. i could cover close to 880km in full tank on d-max. for those who travel a lot, diesel car is a good choice. the fuel cost saved in a year is more than sufficient to compensate the higher road tax.
btw, the isuzu d-max double cab is a lot more easier to reverse park in any condition than the 850cc viva. the steering alone feels much differ

And when Euro4 comes in your Isuzu will fly.....

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Diesel is for everyone even if they hardly travel. It is cheap to run (diesel is RM 1.80/L and has better mileage), cheap to maintain (just make sure battery and starter ok) and cheap everything (don't even need to fix minor dents).

Face it, petrol is for people with loads of cash to burn by paying high fuel cost, spend more on electronics (stupid sensors, ECUs, wiring & crap) and pay more for something else. Yes, u save on road tax but come one... it is only once a year affair! Don't tell me u need to budget for paying RM 90 (1500cc) or RM 382 road tax (2000cc)? Diesel road tax is RM 831 for 2500cc which u recover back in less than 6 months from diesel fuel and mileage.

A friend of mine who only used his Triton to work and home, only need to pump every 2 weeks of RM 110 full tank. That is RM 220 per month! Compared to his previous ride, RM 400 per month! Service interval for diesel is every 10000km and can use cheap mono-grade engine oil such as Castrol CRB Turbo. If u have extra money, opt for something better.

Why do u think 70% of Europe used diesel engines? Even in Thailand, at least 50% of new cars / trucks are diesel powered.

compare this to what hyundai offer, the new tucson. it's like comparing a car with 15 years of different

CRV is competitor for ASX?

Chill out dude. Was just trying to proove the point that all vehicles are designed for some particular reasons. D ASX was suppose to be a decaf-SUV (more on looks than capability n more comfort too), so its totally unfair to compare againts a true 4wd step-ladder pickup. You wouldn't compare some roadside hawker chicken rice to some roasted chick served in a prestigeous international std restaurant, do you?

While I agree tat diesel is d way to go, we still hv to admit tat d affordable oil burners here r still far off from being refined and still short of choices due to u-know-wat.

I've regularly driven a Storm n Frontier sometime back when in KL and I noe how dependant it is on reverse sensors, but i didnt mention tat any1 truck owner fails parking, so no need to get all heated up on who sucks on parking. Anyway since TS has got himself a D-Max (one of my favourite trucks around now), think d thread can either b closed or b a discussion point for d ASX.

Got my asx last dec. Choose asx because i get the car in langkawi. The car just cost rm73k here. IMO the car is good for me, got the power when i needed (before this only drive wira), great interior and the front seat really comfortable (i think this car good for couple only). Summore got 2 yrs free maintainance is the plus point for me. FYI , in langkawi there alot Mitsubishi car coz the price different between here and mainland really more compare to other brand like T and H.

Dun forget to slap in a good 18" wheels with Michellin PS3 or even Yoko S Drive tyres!!!

At the most you are right bro,but these Common-rail diesel nowdays are also equipped with ECU and loads of sensors like Petrol engines,but it's reliability still like old times,most of Diesel's can sail through 200K Kms and still going strong but the only important thing is it's Engine Oil,it just like the "blood" in out body,for Malaysia diesel quality and if the engine have turbo,it is recommended to change between 3-5K Kms....and if your engine does have Turbo please dun use those cipplak Engine Oil,the most expensive oil just cost u about 0.5K for 4 L but 1 VGT Turbocharger for Triton,Hilux or so is costing u few K's ,so which one u choose to pay? But CRB Turbo is a quite good choice for Diesel with Turbo

But if for 4x4 i would go for Diesel because it have no spark-plug,even u immerse the whole engine into water with the air-filter out of the water,the engine will still runs,can u do this with petrol engine? haha

how's petronas urania for diesel engines?

What the ASX lacks is probably a turbo (keep thinking of the Airtrek).

Anyway, cars like ASX, CRV, Forester are more for urban folks who need something bigger than a regular sedan
but not as large as a normal 4x4. An occasional need to carry more stuff and the ease of loading/unloading.
The choice of petrol / diesel is dependent on what's available.

Some might argue that for the same amount of money, there are better choices but different people have different
needs. I'm sure a normal 4X4 isn't going to turn as well as a compact SUV and when you try loading / unloading
stuff, it's going to be more difficult on the taller vehicle. There are pros and cons to each design, consumers will
just make their choice based on individual needs.

Well, unlike petrol engines... the sensors and ECU for diesel engines are reliable... after all, they are built for work! And diesel engines don't need electrical support to work (no spark plug, coil plug, igniter, power unit, distributor and etc).

The current Euro2M diesel is ok for most common rail engines... so, no worries. I have tried Thai Euro4 diesel back in Feb and of course it is way better but at higher cost (RM 3.10/L). And since diesel is for industrial use, the G cannot simply increase diesel price. If they do, everything will go up by 50% over night!

I have used Castrol CRB Turbo for my Renault Kangoo 1.5DCi (also common rail) for almost a year now... very good and gives good mileage and cost less than RM 80 for 4L. Will be using the same oil for my Triton and Navara after warranty period. And I always change oil every 10k and sometimes 7k depending on distance covered.

The perception with diesel engines here in MY is it is noisy, no power, smoky and it chatters. But, with more than 350nm of torque, who cares? U get both power and economy at the same time. With fuel controller such as Vector, u gain 30% more power... enough to tailgate an E46 325 on highways and still can jump over speed humps at 50kph.

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Added on April 20, 2011, 1:11 amIMO, I always go for long term... because I only change cars every 10 years. Why?

1. Roads in PJ and KL are bad - need a tough vehicle
2. Floods are common here (at least in Kota Damansara) - need a tall vehicle to cross over
3. Too many smash and grab thefts - need a robust vehicle
4. Petrol price very unstable (at least for RON 97) - need something cheap and economical

I chose the Triton because it has everything I want for less money. Can do more and better. Easier to upgrade and cheap to maintain. Accessories plenty to go around. Can park anywhere... even on curbs and unpaved roads.

This post has been edited by acbc: Apr 20 2011, 01:11 AM

in malaysia, roadtax for diesel is quite high bro...

Come on... RM 831 for 2500cc but u save on diesel and mileage. Petrol road tax is cheap but petrol itself will go up. Plus, it is a a yearly affair. U only need to budget once.

Take example... for diesel, to cover 2500km... u pump RM 400 per month. For the same mileage on petrol, u pay RM 550 per month. That's a saving of RM 150 per month. Multiply by 12 months, u already save RM 1800 per year which is more than enough to cover the RM 831 road tax. Think long term and rationally.

should dbe 20inch more appropriate..hehe
20inch got 45series tyre profile??or highest is 40??

I checked out the ASX, the back space is sooooo limited! Can hardly even pack my golf bag into the boot. That was my main deterrent from getting it.

got my grey unit last april. didn't know there's a few asx owners here too

all things good, i just jelly those tucson owners who got 17" rubbers as standard

at 1st, oso jelly about the glass roof, but it doesn't make good sense to have glass roof in malaysia...

i need to seriously hack the kenwood HU:
1. remove the parking sensor so i can watch vids on the move (yes, i know one way is to raise the handbrake a litle bit, but it's not nice to see the red light come out at the dashboard)
2. bluetooth unit missing???

3. gps pun tak pasang. apara

anyone got BT and GPS standard with their DDX5036 units?

i got to langkawi last week & while on the way to langkawi cable car, i see a white ASX near a junction in pekan kuah.. maybe thats u

yes, the size is really really compact. but can't really complaint since i got this one just mainly for driving around. there's the tirton pickup for me to haul things and a small myvi to do the big groceries

the asx is fine for a 2nd car, bu not as a primary family mover. even the rear seat cannot seat 3 ppl comfortably

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Added on May 20, 2011, 10:20 pmhow to hack the kenwood unit??can give some tips here??
another thing is u know the headlight projector is using what bulb??
H7 or H11??

This post has been edited by leds: May 20 2011, 10:21 PM

just a few more info on the asx

i absolutely hates the INVECS III CVT trnasmission. it jerks, slow response and doesn't downshidt as qucikly as a normal auto tranny...

that is after some 1,000km, the INVECS learn and adapt ur driving style. now its more responsive and doesn't jerk as much. it does need to get some times to get used to. but don't expect to have quick acceleration like auto tranny. CVT was meant for FC, not acceleration or speed


the leather seats are actually HALF leather. that's right. only the upper top (the one that touchers your butt and skin) are leather. the rest (sides, back) are PVC. u've been warned


and i still jellly with the full spec ASX that other countries get.nvm the 4wd, bring in the 1.8 DI-D Mivec engine (actually our diesel quality is too bad for that engine)

full ASX feature that i jelly
1. electric seats
2. 17" standard wheels with series 60 rubbers
3. engine start / stop button and keyless fob
4. ASG - automatic start & go function
5. MMMC - mitsu mutli media console which can adjust a lot of the the car settings - like the auto folding mirror, a/c and such
6. sexy LED day light running lights (standard on ASX in Poland)

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Added on May 20, 2011, 10:30 pmi dunno how to hack the kenwood HU. that's why i asked. LOL@

anyway, t watch videos while driving (which is dangerous), just raise the handbrake by 1-click and voila. the blank screen turns to video

the projector headlight (sadly, no xenon HID for msia models) are HB3 fr highlight, H11 for low beam and foglamps. these ar einfo from the manual

This post has been edited by lucifah: May 20 2011, 10:31 PM

Need to take out the HU out and reconnect the parking sensor cable to ground. Not yet done mine, will do when i take my car back penang at the end of years ( wanna add a sub lile those sg asx )


Mine is grey in colour. Langkawi many ASX but never see the Red before.

u must take photos of the whole process and email them to me. it's a waste if u can't let the kids watch something on the lcd screen when driving long distance. at least that's something that can keep them occupied



1 thing to add to prospective buyers: the rear seats DO NOT fall flat. it's more like 80deg rather than a full 90deg fold.

Got that....thx for the info regarding the bulb type...
Today go ask SA they said he also dont know how to setting the HU...
But just not saw Velent sharing only know...thx too will do that next week

The euro version ASX got DRL which come standard/optional accessory is very nice unfortunately asia version not available...
This is the second option...i think not bad lah...HI-POWER 5module DRL



This post has been edited by leds: May 21 2011, 11:34 PM

nice... but it's covering up the lower air vents. the passenger side air vents is used for the ATF cooler (for malaysia cars). the driver side is coverd with some sort of plastic. that's why we need the proper led DRL mounted on the side skirts (additional body kit)

btw, the one in the pic also comes with a headlight washer which is a nice feature not available on our local version

So any suggestion on the DRL place to install??
Just now call SA he also said the air vent better not to block it as its an air intake location

euro version



they cover up the air intake for the CVT cooler. dunno if europe spec asx has any ATF cooler or not

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This post has been edited by leds: May 27 2011, 05:35 PM

i was going to point that out as well... its almost identical to the other pic

The ATP cooler located there is kinda wierd....
very uncommon...
Next time i want to add some bodykit also have to open a hole there for air intake

This post has been edited by leds: Jun 22 2011, 06:34 PM

i have to admit, after 2 months of driving the ASX, i grew fond of the INVECS III cvt tranny

it's now very responsive. i guess the TCU adapted to my driving style, or perhaps i have got used to CVT ( i still drive conventional auto tranny on daily basis too)

but then, there's the AC controllers. i dunno why on earth the AC automatically turns off "recirculate air" and open the fresh air intake by itself. while driving comfortably, out of the blue, you have diesel / exhaust / nasty smell coming out from the ac. you look down and then you notice the air recirculation is off. how to disable this uselss feature?

another thing is the engine bay. even with the bonet closed, cats can still go in and SLEEP inside the engine. apparently, the gap at the bottom of the engine and the firewall is so big that cats can slip in. the result is dirty engine cover with cats paw marks and furs everywhere. i have to wait the day when i start the engine and accidentally suck one cat into the cooler fan or what not.

regarding the AC, read the manual, hold the recirculate air button for 10 seconds until it beeps 3 times and it will stay on. It will be the default setting even if the battery is removed/ecu reset

hey, thanks! did the setting just now and will test and see if it works tomorrow...

enjoy smoke free aircond.

This post has been edited by ckk125: Jun 22 2011, 11:43 PM


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Saw china webpage there got selling the stainless steel metal plate coverring the bottom of the engine bay...
Maybe the hole is really big until got this kind of aftermarket...
Seldom saw this kind of accessory...lolz

Anyway the TCU surely had learnt your driving style...
One thing would like to ask is that if we always use paddle shifter on hill road or want to overtake and switch back to auto when normal road....is it will affect the gearbox transmition lifetime??
Or will not??

This post has been edited by leds: Jun 23 2011, 01:48 PM

i have no idea, but i like to use the paddle shifters when overtaking and when bored.

but with 3 yr warranty, i guess we have to test our luck

aircond issue settled?

so far so good. the instruction manual from mitsu is very hard to read and understand even in pdf form.

ya..read about it in lancer forums. they should be the same.

purchased my white ASX 2 months back and absolutely loved it. enough power to get me aroundand overtake, love the paddle shift, rear good enough for my wife and 2 months old baby with baby car seat, boot not huge but good enough for my pegperego p3 and weekend shopping,,, honestly good enough for a small family.

bought it because the design is just beautiful and love the jet front design the ultra modern rear design! compared pug3008 and Tucson... but because style and future modification is important for me as at a long run I wanna mod my car with 18" and evo like bonet and matt white sticker the car, my ASX seems sportier and better for future exterior modification... more ganas, and FC similar to my suzuki swift,

the pug3008 didn't like though performance and FC is the best the exterior design is so damn ugly, they should have done it similar to 308 den i'll consider... the Tucson... well never had high opinion of korean cars... and re sale value... and the design seems ...well ... a bit off... doesn't look like a car road car... my opinion anyway... designs is always subjective so please don't get offended

guys if you like the car just get it... I got it because of the design and my wife love it cause easy to get up and down...

only gripe now is does anyone know where I can do my exterior modification in KL.... any good workshop?

melwind, i assume yours is the common CVT. how's ur FC?

the best i can get is just 8.9L/100KM - that's hihgway driving

for urban driving, around 9.7L/100KM

from other forums, they say 2.0 CVT would get about 8L/100KM COMbINED

6.5L/100KM is possible with a 1.8 DiD + manual tranny

nice car

anyone noticed the 95degree back seats in the asx?

when folded down? yes. it's a norm that most cars do not really fold flat as they claimed.

but what can you put in the car even with the seat folded down? it's just too compact. and i dun think it can stand weights > 20 or 30 kg w/o leaving deep impressions on the seat cushions

Just tested the ASX today. Was contemplating to either get the ASX or the Peugeot 308 Turbo. No rationals behind why these 2 particular models were shortlisted. Was not particularly looking for a SUV or a hatchback. Just attracted to their body design. Very unique and exudes class. Both models are very sporty. And both looks great in white color.

I do have to confess I do not like the performance of the ASX on the road. It is less refined compared to the 308T. The car seems to struggle somewhat when accelerating. By comparison, the 308T really leaps off the moment you press the pedal. You can say that the ASX is a new showroom car with no proper run in.... but the same goes for the 308T too, so I will call them on level playing field. It is surprising that the ASX is not all that much more spacious than the 308T. I was expecting it to be a lot more spacious, since it looks to be a bigger (and taller) car from the outside. Disappointed with the rear seat experience too because the 308T has rear air-con blower as well. The ASX only has front blower. And the seats are quite upright. Not sure if the rear seats are adjustable or not. Also I think the 308T's equipment level is quite lavish. Bluetooth & USB plugin capable (meaning can plug in your thumbdrive) radio, bucket seats (not leather though - what a pity), 6 airbags (the ASX only has 3, I believe), the front passenger airbag can be deactivated for child seat safety (my first baby coming in September!) and of course, the gorgeous panorama glass roof with electrically retractable blind.

Contrary to what many Malaysians are ridiculing about the panorama roof of the 308T, I actually love this feature on the 308T the most. It is novel, yes. You do not use it all the time, yes again. But it is something I know I will enjoy (if I end up buying the 308T) a lot, simply because I can. I love convertible cars for the open, bright interior the roof-down experience offers, but it is absolutely impractical here in Malaysia due to the smoke and fumes from surrounding cars. With a panorama roof, you get the bright interior, without the diesel fumes.

I have no specific preference for higher ground clearance (I drive and will still continue to own my Nissan X-Trail) and do not really bother with 2nd hand resale value much. I buy to enjoy driving a car, not to worry about its resale value. So yes, I guess I am leaning towards the Peugeot 308T at the moment.... but no decision on which to buy yet. Maybe "something" (e.g. my WIFE) may sway my decision. She is, after all, very persuasive.

note: I am not bashing the ASX. I don't think I am qualified to do that. I am just sharing my personal opinion from my test drive of both cars. I love the shape & size of the ASX a lot. But the 308T seems to offer so much more. So please do not bash me for what I said here. Just my own, honest opinion....

the area above front tyre seems too soft.... fred some people sandar-sandar on the car n suddenly kemek......

wow i can save a lot with this kind of FC. rm100 for 700km. my waja can only go 500km for mostly highway zzz.
sorry offtopic.
this asx is a niche taste car

That front fender area is made of ABS (I think. But definitely some kind of plastic and not metal). It is designed to be able to flex, like my Nissan X-Trail, so that in case of small minor knocks, it will not dent the body work. It will just bounce off. That was the logic behind it and it seems a pretty nifty idea to me. Sandar, kemek, lantun balik.

Can you guys confirm whether the rear seat is adjustable as the preset setting seems to be too upright. The salesman said cannot adjust but the brochure seems to indicate that it can be pushed back slightly.

I did not ask and did not try if the back seats can be adjusted or not. But for sure they were not very comfortable when I sat at the back (when my wife was doing the test driving). Need to ask current owners lah.

yes, it can be adjusted slightly to the back, just like the xtrail seats. but instead of 3 notches (in xtrail), there's only 2 for the asx

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Added on July 15, 2011, 11:26 pmthe only downside to the pug is poor service / support from naza. and in my place here in soviet sarawak, only kuching has service centres


This post has been edited by lucifah: Jul 15 2011, 11:26 PM

hmm... i guess i am lucky that the pug's service center is just down the road from my factory. 10 minutes drive, sampai already.

u mentioned very slow response for the ASX. read my previous comments on the CVT. it takes 1,000 - 2,000km of driving to allow the tranny to adjust to your driving style, and it performs better after that

however, CVT cannot match AT for performance or acceleration. just good FC

FC is weekday jam from cheras to pj then back : 8.4 - 9 / 1l and round and about for lunch...
weekend no jam 9.8 - 11...
average is 10km/1l for me...

mine is the standard 2.0.

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Added on July 17, 2011, 11:53 amhow to adjust rear seat... can men.... didn't know that... can teach... :-)

This post has been edited by melwind: Jul 17 2011, 11:53 AM

just press the push-down button at the top of the backrest and move it to the front or back

there's only 2 adjustments. not much but the lower setting is more comfortable

Planning to test drive this on friday.

Any comments/reports from current owners?

Met up with one ASX owner in KL Auto while autofoaming up my car. The owner had to do sound proofing because stock insulation was poor, resulting in noisy cabin. Otherwise it's a fine car according to him, interior looks luxurious.

Hmmm......I guess autofoaming would help to some degree but I worry about the wind noise too. Will see this friday. Will then wait to test the Kia sportage too before making the final decision

does it have of lancer bits inside the cabin ar?

you've got to be kidding me about the ASX's interior being luxurious..... it is not luxurious.....

what to do... i drive an el-cheapo car, so my taste is el-cheapo as well...