Review

How a car looks may not be at the top of a fleet manager’s agenda, but it is still an important part of the decision process for the driver.

Personally, I like my car to stand out from the crowd and my long termer, the ASX 4 1.8 DI-D 4WD, definitely ticks that box.

My previous long-termer, the Nissan Qashqai, has become so popular that I could not drive anywhere without seeing another.

The ASX has an aggressive and edgy stance on the road that gives it a powerful and rugged look helped by the jet-fighter-themed grille.

The wheelbase matches that of the current Outlander and the ASX has been admired by friends and family for its spacious interior and boot space.

In contrast to the stand-out exterior, the interior focus is on comfort and practicality. The controls are easy to use and the specification includes leather heated seats – a particular bonus at this time of year.

On a recent weekend trip to Norfolk, the ASX was able to show off its off-road capabilities when driving through small country lanes and gravel drives on my way to the remote lodge I was staying in.

I was surprised at how easily it managed the tricky terrain and the ride and handling proved to be excellent.

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Specs

Manufacturer Mitsubishi
Model ASX
Specification
Model Year 0.00
Annual VED (Road tax) £0
BIK List Price £24,895
CO2 136g/km
BIK Percentage 21%
Insurance Group N/A
CC N/A
Fuel Type Diesel
Vehicle Type
Luggage capacity (Seats up) N/A

Running Costs

54.3 MPG
136g/km CO2
£0 VED
P11D £24,895
Cost per mile 43.68ppm
Residual value £8,050
Insurance group N/A
Fuel Type Diesel
Cost per mile 0.00ppm
Fuel 0.00ppm
Depreciation 0.00ppm
Service maintenance and repair 0.00ppm

Info at a glance

  • P11D Price
    £24,895
  • MPG
    54.3
  • CO2 Emissions
    136g/km
  • BIK %
    21%
  • Running cost
    3 Year 60k : 43.68 4 Year 80k : £6,375
  • Fuel Type
    Diesel