Wow super value for money! Decent kit too! Leather seats, gps and reverse camera for 2.0 2wd at 115k. Sounds like a superb deal.

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

Salesman quote me about 2.4 for interest rate since it's a Japanese car. Agree the car is not perfect but for 115k, Ngaiti what more still want wor? For that kind of money you can only get compact segments cars like civic or focus. 2.0 Crossover with decent specs for 115k and 5 year warranty/2 year service very good deal d. I don't think there is a better deal under 120k. The 1.8 civic has fabric seats, no nav etc and you have to pay yourself for all this extra stuff.

In the cbu unit I test drove the touchscreen unit was Kenwood with Garmin navigation, but that's the 6.5 screen. The ckd gets an 8 incher but salesman still not sure what kind of navigation it comes with.

Yup @ above poster. About the pug, not taking resale value into consideration lar, you are paying more for a 1.6 na engine and 4 speed auto only wor. I think not just resale and reliability you have to worry about, it's underpowered also.

Asx is cheaper, more powerful and better resale and reliability. Seems like no fight to me.

Salesman says about 2.4% for Japanese cars. Also 2008 is a b segment crossover, so it's smaller than the asx, which is a c segment crossover. Have you guys seen the Corolla launch prices? 1.8 is 115k, no nav, fabric seats, no rear view camera. Makes the Asx look like a super good deal.

I think should be similar to Mazda and Nissan. It will have slightly worse rv compared to Toyota and Honda but still better rv than Kimchis and Contis.

But if you buy Toyota and Hondas, from the start you lose money already because they are always over priced and underspecced. The new Corolla Altis specs are a joke for its price.

Yea, mitsubishi service center usually plenty. Subaru is xv is quite small right if I'm not mistaken?

130k is 2014 or 2013 model? I think should be due to end of year sales promo right? Straight kenak 1 year depreciation d like that out of the door.

I still feel that the subaru is basically a more expensive, smaller version compared to the asx. However according to reviews the all wheel drive on the subaru is better. But I think since we don't have snow and ice in Malaysia front wheel drive good enough for city driving. Size and space more important to me IMO.

This is a fair review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdRZSMGra_g

Yea good luck and all the best! I do admit the Subaru badge is more desirable. However also bear in mind that there are not as many Subaru service centres compared to Mitsubishi ones. Mitsubishi brand associated more with the Triton and Pajero in Malaysia but because of that also, there are plenty of service centres. Hopefully we will see more ASX on the streets since d segment sedans die liaw with the new Proton Accordana coming. At least proton hasn't rebadge a suv yet.

Anyway Asx turning circle: 10.6 m. Length 4295mm width 1770mm height 1625mm
Subaru xv turning circle: 10.6 m. Length 4450mm width 1780mm height 1615mm

Actually Asx is as nimble as the xv, it just uses space better and therefore is roomier and easier to park as well.

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Jan 15 2014, 09:17 AM

Oh ya, I'm considering the aerokit which has back spoilers, front and rear extra skirts plus led lights for 4+k. But it's quite expensive for what you get. Any owners with aerokit have pictures of the extra kit?

Also I feel not worth, that sounds like 1-2k worth of kit only.

Looks the same as the 4wd other than sun roof and chrome accents on the headlights.

Bro salesman told me apparently the led is attached to the optional aerokit front skirt. So cannot separately install. In that case I think it will look weird with just front skirt and led since ground clearance for front and back different d.

I think I'll just save the 4k lar, not really worth it Imo. Alot of money for so little stuff.

Same I was offered 2wd in February only white available. If grey or other colours only can collect in March. Since I quite like the white and grey have to wait I decided to just go for the first batch in Feb. They received eight 4wd and two 2wd in Feb only. Stocks apparently very limited.

In my opinion the Asx is the most value for money car right now in Malaysia. It's big and has plenty of space, fuel consumption is good for a car this Size, decent specs and very attractively priced.

Which non-national car at 115k can give you leather seats, navigation, rear view camera, 2.0 engine and suv type space for that price? Honda and Toyota are a joke, at that price you can only get a 1.8 civic or Altis with fabric seats and no navigation with ancient radio. For most Malaysians this is quite sufficient. Interior is actually quite nice for me, like any other Japanese car. I think the honda style interior is a bit cluttered because they try to give the canggih feeling.

Exterior, the ASX and CX5 are the best looking to me. Sportage facelift is coming so the current model is quite old. Sportage is also a bit too bling for me. It's trying to look like a luxury car but it's not. Plus, it's a kimchi, resale value is low because parts are expensive after the warranty period and Kimchis change style drastically so the design looks dated very fast. Generally I still prefer sushis.

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Jan 28 2014, 12:49 PM

Yea it's the same proven mivec 2.0 engine as the Lancer. Reliable and plenty of spare parts. Mitsubishi also offers 5 years warranty. So no worries there.

Also unlike Hondas, Mitsubishi has stopped the JV with proton, so no rebadge ASX likely. Unlike the new Accord! We might see a rebadge Crv one day too?

Yea the spare tire eats alot of space. If you fold the pram definitely can fit lar. Like the above poster Said, you might need to remove the boot cover. However it should be sufficient for daily use. You can fold down.one of the 60-40 seats if you really need to.

I'm also planning for a kid soon. The asx is the best value for money family vehicle Imo. Alot of rear seat space for inlaws and high riding position for safety and visibility. The boot cramped because of the spare tire which makes the boot shallow. But bear in mind this is not the crappy mini tires you get from Mazda but a real spare tire.

At this price range it's either the Asx or the Tucson. I prefer sushi over kimchi any day if same price. Tucson also getting dated already lar. If up your budget Abit, cx5, sportage and Crv are slightly bigger in terms of boot space but they cost 20-30k more for almost the same car.

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Feb 10 2014, 01:20 PM

I think power enough for this Size of car if daily use. The only more powerful suvs are the forester and the cx5 2.5 which are 165-200+k.

During test drive I feel it was sufficiently powered. Nothing amazing, just ok.

As for Cx5 vs Asx.

Cx5 pros:
Bigger boot, nice handling, good looks.

ASX pros:
Nice looks, very manly front grill. Price, newer model, parts share with lancer/inspira so long term spare part no issue and long warranty.

If money is no issue, I would definitely go for the 2.5 CX5. But in terms of cost of ownership I decided on the Asx because it's much cheaper, good long term maintenence due to plenty of lancer/ inspira parts. Definitely asx is much cheaper to own. 2.0 plus high riding height with good rear seating space plus decent boot size is enough for family man like me.

@ lucifah, nice rims!

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Feb 11 2014, 02:53 PM

Yea definitely have to remove the lid if I need to carry stuff. I'm still waiting for my car to be ready. Hope can get before end of Feb. Loan, car plate all ready to go!

Asx promo front page of The Sun newspaper today! Looks like this won't be an under the radar car anymore.

Sales agent just told me car arrived! I will be taking leave to inspect it and settle loan/downpayment tomorrow. Hopefully can collect car this weekend or early next week.

Since this is the ckd hope it's not too different from the cbu I test drove. I really liked the cbu so I hope the ckd should be similar.

This post has been edited by ivanpei: Feb 12 2014, 02:14 PM