2013 Mitsubishi ASX On Sale In Australia

Mitsubishi's updated ASX small SUV, revealed in New York earlier this year, is now on sale in Australia. 

Largely a modest styling update, the 2013 model-year ASX also benefits from a revised CVT automatic transmission and the addition of a new two-wheel-drive Aspire variant. 

On the styling front, the small SUV gets a new grille -  chrome trimmed on higher-spec models - darkened headlights and a smoothed-out bumper with larger foglight bezels, while the rear ends gets a restyled bumper and a darker tint to the tail-light lens.

The design of the interior space remains unchanged, although new trim colours and chrome highlights have been added.

Mitsubishi says the 2013 ASX benefits from a revised rear suspension package, and the CVT automatic has been tweaked for a smoother drive experience. 

The ASX's engine line-up remains unchanged, with a 2.0 litre four-cylinder paired with a five-speed manual or the updated CVT, while the 1.8 litre diesel is matched with a six-speed manual.

The all-wheel-drive Aspire model is powered by the 110kW/300Nm 1.8 litre diesel, with fuel consumption listed at 5.7 l/100km. 

In two-wheel-drive form, the ASX is driven by the 110kW/197Nm 2.0 litre engine, with fuel use rated at 7.9 l/100km with the CVT and and 7.7 l/100km with the manual.