Classic technology in an SUV body, is that going well?
The original Mitsubishi ASX was a permanent fixture in the Mitsubishi range for more than ten years. During that period, the car underwent a number of facelifts, the most drastic of which took place in 2019. The 1.6 ClearTec petrol engine disappeared to be replaced by a larger 2.0-litre. In this section we look at the practical consumption of the 1.6, monitored by users themselves.
The 1.6 ClearTec is a turboless engine with a power of 117 hp. Unlike Mitsubishi’s GDI engines, this ClearTec even has ‘normal’ multipoint injection. A fairly traditional thing, in contrast to the more compact turbochargers from the competition. We are curious if the As long as is therefore at a great disadvantage.
Gasoline consumption Mitsubishi ASX
Despite the traditional technology and the high carriage, ASX drivers show an average consumption of 1 in 14.9 (6.7 l/100 km). The most favorable value is even 1 in 17.8 (5.6 l/100 km), achieved by a driver who indicates that he consciously drives economically. We immediately believe that, because the gap with the second most economical driver – who also uses the accelerator pedal in a controlled manner – is quite large. This driver achieved a consumption of 1 in 16.2 (6.2 l/100 km) over a distance of more than 88,000 kilometers.
The least economical driver drove an average of 1 in 12.7 (7.9 l/100 km) over a distance of 19,963 kilometers in about a year and a half. This driver also indicates that he drives consciously, but the effect seems limited in this case.
Despite its older technology, the Mitsubishi ASX still seems quite economical in certain hands. In short, a long-term runner that doesn’t even cost that much. With its consumption average, it certainly doesn’t make a muddy figure, especially when you see that the smaller Opel Crossland with its modern engine ‘does’ an average of 1 in 16.4 (6.1 l/100 km). The new generation Mitsubishi ASX is also available as a hybrid and will therefore be considerably more economical than its predecessor. This is of course thanks to the technology – and the rest – of Renault.
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl