But there is one thing.

It did have popularity, and that's primarily because it was a good, affordable option.

Sex gave Mitsubishi huge sale success over the tough competition at the time.

Well, there must be something they were getting right.

Fast forward to now, and it was time for change as the previous generation ASX debut nearly 10 years ago.

But is it enough to take the average into the amazing The car?

I have years of 2020 Mitsubishi Essex in the sea trip, which is the tuck t of the fly that are available.

My first impression of the 2020 Mitsubishi ASX makes me think it's a modernization attempt Now.

It's not the best looking on the bunch, but it's a big improvement On the last model.

The front looks pretty different. 00:00:58.180 --> 00:01:7.560 More angular headlights and grew designed with large crime details reflect the Triton we recently reviewed, albeit without the Buddha and obviously gated a different market. 00:01:8.110 --> 00:01:13.920 Okay, so in terms of the front, the new Essex is a lot different and a lot better than the old one.

However, the area is not so new, the bumpers different on the headlights of being revised.

The ray is still clearly in a six, which is not great, but many reasons are pumping issue.

These are pretty average these days, as you would know, because we went about, they're two inches on offer and they a birth petrol.

The lesson one is a two later NP I unit, with 100 and 10 kilowatts and 197 Newton meters of talk.

The 2nd 1 is a 2.4 later M P I, with 123 kilowatts and 222 Newton meters of talk.

Yes, neither of them is really sporty, and the 2.4 is familiar from the Outlander.

That's the American out.

Lando. 00:01:54.280 --> 00:02:0.590 We have slightly different engine in the Atlanta here, as Amelia will be showing us in hair review of it next birthday. 00:02:0.590 --> 00:02:6.410 SX engines are naturally aspirated, so even there's not really remarkable numbers come high up in the Rev. 00:02:6.410 --> 00:02:6.960 Range. 00:02:7.050 --> 00:02:11.950 For example, In order to get those talk figures, you need to rev up just past 4000.

The gearbox choices either see the tea.

All manual manual is an option on the Inter level E s, while saving T stand across the rest of the rains.

Also, there's no longer an award drive version, all ASX models and now front wheel drive.

It's not really powerful or bunch E the C V tees will.

It's a CVT front wheel drive only, and the steering feedback is not really engaging.

One thing that is really positive there is parking.

I found the turning circle and the ease of mobility really handy in this call.

What Mar spies looking for?

Is the engine smooth?

Yes.

Is acceleration seamless?

Yes, again.

So again, this engine probably does suit most average buyers. 00:02:56.720 --> 00:03:3.390 However, I have to say that six is falling behind the competitors here every year there are more rivals entering the market. 00:03:3.630 --> 00:03:17.910 I mean, I just reviewed the all nucleus so toast last week, and it was a strong new entrance, so I expect to see a little bit more modernization, especially in terms of the drive fuel consumption of birthdays causes Scylla and not great for the class.

Officially, the two liter with the CVT uses 7.6 leaders on the 2.47 point nine liters per 100 kilometers.

Let's face it, that's no great usage, and it's Thursday than a lot of the competition out there.

So the engines are K and pretty reliable.

Seeley T.

Is like it's really the perfect choice for such a vehicle, and handling is what you would expect from budget elevated vehicle.

But there's nothing inherently bad with the way it drives, but it just feels significantly outdated.

And in a popular segment like this, it could be a downfall. 00:03:53.270 --> 00:04:2.930 Remember how the rear of the new model is very similar to the old one, while things that even more familiar on the inside I mean, you really have to try hard to spot the differences between the old and the new model. 00:04:3.140 --> 00:04:7.440 One of those speeches with feed the 18 screen, which is an inch larger than the old one. 00:04:7.510 --> 00:04:18.100 It also looks a bit better and still has apple carplay and android auto, the exceed get setting of, and a really cool sound system which has one downside, but more on that later.

The overall interior design of the 2020 a sex is pretty much like the 2019 model, and that means it's all fine, easy to use, well laid out spaces and outdated.

No early.

Is it similar to the previous model?

It's actually very similar to the 2010 model, which is great if you love that one.

Okay, so it's outdated.

Theme.

Good side still stand restates, actually pretty spacious for a vehicle of this size like this, cause one of the few subcompact movies get two adults in the back with having performed human organ.

Three addled boss bowlers would not really like it.

Or maybe they would.

Why are they so happy? 00:05:0.340 --> 00:05:5.760 So back here in terms of practicality, there's no adjustable event, which I was kind of expecting. 00:05:5.760 --> 00:05:6.590 You'd have Dutch. 00:05:7.210 --> 00:05:10.190 You have got cup holders, but no bottle holders.

Now this advanced sound system we tried out on I have to give it a big tick.

I mean, for car that's lacking in a lot of like innovative features.

Yes, the sound system should make most people pretty happy.

Aside from the spaciousness and that sound system.

The other best thing in the back is the panoramic sunroof.

Not much else to be thrilled about weirdos.

The boot is decently size for this class, with up to 393 leaders of space with all the seats in use.

It beats some of its main competitors.

But equally importantly is the low load lift, which this has also nice white opening.

Now, I said, up to 393 late.

It's this is with all the states up.

So what is the scale? 00:05:52.760 --> 00:06:7.180 Well, if you offer the exceed, get the previously mentioned better sound system, which includes the hefty Subra Far, which actually takes up 50 liters, the 393 laters also available only when the real estate backs are in the upright position. 00:06:7.440 --> 00:06:15.720 What this means in practice is that based on your preference regarding trim and seat back angle, that means you get to tailor the size and shape of your boot.

That's pretty handy now.

You might be wondering, Can she say any more about the Bruce?

Well, yes, yes, I can.

So at least you won't be able to say that, you know, we're not thorough.

The reinstates fold 60 40 so you can greatly increase Chicago area after this, the non sloped roof and you can actually load significant amounts of bulky cargo in this small body.

Safety is where the 2020 asx got a noticeable upgrade.

Even the base model gets loads of features such as Ford Collision Mitigation System, Emergency Brake Assist, Hill start assist, Active Stability and Traction Control, A B s EVD brake override system to ice, a fixed points childproof Free Dolan Cruise Control Order Dimming Review. 00:06:57.820 --> 00:07:1.610 Mira Review Camera Automatic Door Looking and kee Lis entry. 00:07:1.760 --> 00:07:6.850 Once again, I'm talking about the base True, and that's standard, so pretty good pyre. 00:07:6.850 --> 00:07:20.530 Dreams like mine get addition such as lane departure warning, Blind spot monitoring lane change assist, re cross traffic alert, Automatic hi bean order dust sensing headlights, brain senses, repacking senses, Smart key and one touched on.

So is the 2026 actually better?

It is better than the 2019 model, but the 2019 was already outdated and fairly similar to the model that's almost 10 years old.

Now there are so many sub comeback SUV's offers so much more in every segment except spaciousness and safety.

However, the ASX prices between 25 36,000 and those and drive away prices.

Also, for anyone not looking for a plush interior or sporting ride from a sub compact SUV, the ASX ticks most of the main boxes. 00:07:55.040 --> 00:08:0.380 It's recently spacious, sufficiently powerful and very popular and a spider it shortcomings. 00:08:0.380 --> 00:08:2.980 I'm sure the ASX is gonna have some good sales ahead. 00:08:3.090 --> 00:08:6.230 However, this is not gonna last long, either. 00:08:6.230 --> 00:08:15.840 A whole new way sex comes up fast or it becomes so outdated that she inertia of popularity is no longer going to cut the mustard under the new facia.

Most of the ideas from a 10 year old model and that's just not gonna cut it belong.

And thanks again for watching cartel TV.

So the ASX have they done enough to keep it in the game?

Or is it falling behind?

Let us know in the comments.