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DECEMBER 21 - 27 | 2018
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PERENNIAL FAVOURITE: The ASX Exceed could turn a few heads on any city street but there’s more to it than looks.
ASX packs more
into ‘compact’ than striking design By DEREK OGDEN speed manual or continuously variable transmission. Despite the SUV appearance all come in two-wheel drive only. The ASX ‘opens the batting’ with the ES five-speed manual priced at $23,490, plus on-road costs. The CVT puts $2000 onto the price, while the range tops out at $30,990 for the Exceed CVT. Mitsubishi Australia CEO John Signoriello says ASX is the cornerstone of the company’s SUV line-up and leads the market in its combination of stylish looks, outstanding value and compact SUV practicality. “ASX is a perennial favourite with SUV
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shoppers, so we’ve taken the time to introduce meaningful improvements without altering ASX’s winning formula,” he says. “We’ve sharpened ASX’s value proposition by introducing a new entrylevel ES range – complete with Advanced Driver Assist Systems safety option.” On test was the top-of-the-range ASX Exceed CVT. STYLING There’s no pretence here, the Mitsubishi ASX Exceed is an out-and-out urban runabout. It has a fashionable front grille with chrome highlights. In profile the ASX roofline has a shapely coupe-style form while, in the Exceed, still leaving room for the panoramic glass
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roof with the workings of an electric retractable sunshade and LED mood lighting. Two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels and chrome exhaust tip lift the ASX ‘top dog’ above the ordinary. INTERIOR There’s soft touch leather, adjustable steering wheel with built-in phone controls, audio and cruise control switches. Indulgence is on offer with Exceed’s heated front seats and leather upholstery. INFOTAINMENT Smartphone Link Display Audio with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
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MITSUBISHI has given its compact sports utility vehicle, the ASX, a thorough spring clean, with upgrades across the range and the addition of a new entrylevel variant, the ES. This brings the 2019 range to three specification levels – ES, LS and Exceed – or four with a $1000 optional safety package for the ES, which includes blind spot warning, lane change assist, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert and forward collision mitigation, along with reversing sensors, dusk sensing headlamps and rain sensing wipers. All variants are powered by Mitsubishi’s 2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, mated with either a five-
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December 21 - 27 | 2018
The $1.5 million Nissan GT-R50
LIMITED EDITION: Nissan collaborated with Italdesign to create the GT-R50 which is based on the latest Nissan GT-R Nismo. NISSAN has confirmed the production design of the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign and has opened the order books for the 50-vehicle limited run. The car’s exterior is virtually unchanged from the prototype first shown in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. Nissan collaborated with Italdesign to create the model, based on the latest Nissan GT-R Nismo, in commemoration of the 50th anniversaries of the GT-R in 2019 and Italdesign in 2018. While the prototype vehicle was finished in a special grey with gold accents, customers will be able to specify their preferred colour combination. “The reaction from Nissan fans around the world about the GT-R50 has greatly
By EWAN KENNEDY exceeded our expectations,” said Bob Laishley, global sports car program director at Nissan. “These 50 cars, which celebrate 50 years of the GT-R as well as 50 years of Italdesign, will be rolling tributes to Nissan’s engineering leadership and rich sports car heritage for a long time to come.” Pricing of the Nismo-tuned 720PS (710 horsepower) GT-R by Italdesign will start at approximately $1.55m before taxes. Customers who wish to own a GT-R50 may start by visiting www.GT-R50.nissan and contacting Italdesign to create their own bespoke car. Deliveries will begin in 2019 and continue through 2020.
ASX packs more From page 1 Connected to a 7-inch touchscreen. Access to a personal phone’s compatible apps allows the user to find directions, make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music from any source, including DAB+ radio. With a smartphone storage tray and USB connectors in the centre console, everything is at hand. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS Powered by Mitsubishi’s 2-litre, fourcylinder MIVEC petrol engine, mated with a continuously variable transmission, maximum power of 110 kW comes in at 6000 rpm, while a tidy 197 Nm of torque arrives at a rather high 4200 revs. SAFETY Five-star safety has been added to by new features: lane change assist which sounds an audible alert and displays a blinking warning in the door mirror when the system detects danger from a vehicle coming from behind within 3.5 m from the ASX side or 70m from its rear bumper.
into ‘compact’ than striking design
Mitsubishi’s forward collision mitigation system detects obstructions ahead and issues a visual and audio alert when there is a danger of collision, automatically applying the brakes to avoid contact or reduce any impact. Rear cross traffic alert system helps detect a moving vehicle approaching from behind when reversing. A buzzer alert sounds and an indicator light appears in the combination meter and blinking light in the side door mirror. DRIVING Mitsubishi claims 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres in a combined urban / highway cycle, a figure that could not be bettered by the test vehicle in a mix of suburban and motorway driving. Infinitely variable gear ratios are attuned to operating at optimum revs for greater power and economy, whatever the vehicle speed, while the MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension do their best to smooth out any bitumen blemishes. Shock absorbers and
stabilisers are tuned for a comfortable, if not really you would describe as sporty handling. The 2670 mm wheelbase makes the best of cabin room without compromising on cargo space. However, limited head and leg room could be a squeeze for the more robust person. All the same, there is no feeling of claustrophobia in the well-lit cabin. And, hey, this is a ‘compact’ car after all. Convenience is well represented with such things as automatic rain sensors that detect water on the windscreen and activate the wipers at the right time and speed and a Smart Key that unlocks the doors and tailgate, if it’s not too deeply tucked away in a trouser pocket. SUMMARY The Mitsubishi ASX offers a compact experience at a compact price, while the top spec Exceed goes one better with the sophisticated safety package, plus little luxuries, as standard. It’s all worth the investment.
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Hyundai
MORE POWER: Hyundai i30 N Line has sportier looks than the standard models in the range.
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BUILDING on the success of the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch the South Korean marque has introduced a new i30 N Line which replaces the previous i30 SR range and is priced from a pretty reasonable MLP of $26,490. Hyundai i30 N Line has more aggressive looking front and rear bumpers, sits on 18inch alloys with high-performance Michelin tyres, and a sports suspension tune. It can
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