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2021 Mitsubishi ASX Price, Redesign, Review, and Specs

2021 Mitsubishi ASX Price, Redesign, Review, and Specs

2021 Mitsubishi ASX Price, Redesign, Review, and Specs. The forthcoming 2021 Mitsubishi ASX is getting more upgrades, according to the newest spy shots. ASX is a European version of the Outlander Sport model. It is also known as the Mitsubishi RVR. This SUV rides on its third-generation since 2010. Unfortunately, new spy photos are clearly showing mid-cycle refreshments. That means the current…

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Seven-Seat Mitsubishi Xpander Hits South African Roads

Mitsubishi - like Ford and Renault - no longer have sedans in their local line-ups, and the reason for that is relatively straightforward actually. The five and seven-seater SUV market is booming and automakers are ditching philosophies that once proved fruitful, i.e. sedans. Instead, they are moving with the times and giving the market what it wants.

Mitsubishi's last sedan to grace South African roads was the Lancer. Since its discontinuation, their current line-up has been overrun by SUVs like the ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander and Pajero. The Japanese brand has put all its eggs in one basket - so to say - with so many bigger-bodied options on sale. The latest addition to that fold is the seven-seater Mitsubishi Xpander, also doubling as the brand's cheapest model on sale at the moment with a starting price of R299 995.

South African vehicle consumers can be compared to that family member who believes in only one way of doing things. Translated, they often stick to the tried and tested and sometimes pricier options because of long-standing brand allegiances. But Mitsubishi South Africa believes that locals will warm up to the award-winning Xpander.

Xpanding the range

In June 2021 alone, the Xpander was Mitsubishi's second best-selling model with 65 new units sold - just two units behind the established Pajero Sport. The numbers might not take your breath away at first glance, but for it to almost eclipse a stalwart, could be a sign of things to come for the brand in the future.

The Xpander is immediately noticeable in the design stakes, borrowing the futuristic-looking front section also found on models like the Triton and Pajero Sport. The daytime running lights, grille, fog and headlights look like one complete piece, which is something different and doesn't look out of place against a white body colour.

The interior is pretty basic, with parts like the dashboard and door panels of the hard plastic variety. If you look closely, it also features a stitching pattern to emulate a leather trim stitching pattern. Mitsubishi follows the principle of 'Omotenashi' for the driver and its occupants, and when translated, it loosely means attention to detail and anticipating the guests' needs. Standard inventory includes electric windows all around, a USB port, three 12V sockets and full-automatic air conditioning.

The Xpander is available with both a four-speed automatic and five-speed manual gearbox. Models using the automatic transmission come with 16-inch alloys as standard, while the manual versions have smaller 15-inch options. Concerning drivability, the automatic is a hands-down winner even though the fuel consumption figure is slightly higher.

The naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre engine, pushing out 77 kW and 141 Nm, is surprisingly responsive for a generic automatic and performs with minimal fuss whether it makes full use of the seven seats or driving solo. 

Getting to grips

The multi-information display screen is not the biggest, but more importantly, it houses the basics like your radio and Bluetooth connectivity which is really easy to configure.

Xpander is certainly not wanting for space with more than enough room afforded by the second and third-row seats that have a 60/40 split. Additional space is further maximised when the third row of seats can be folded completely flat.

With a starting price of R299 995, the Xpander goes up against some formidable and cheaper competition like the Toyota Avanza, Renault Triber, Suzuki Ertiga and Honda BR-V. However, some of them lack standard items like daytime running lights, USB points and a rear-view camera.

Original article source: https://www.news24.com/

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition

Box-office popularity and critical acclaim don’t always align. Sometimes the biggest cinematic hits fall foul of the critics, leaving hearts of the masses and bums on seats to outweigh the minds of a learned few. Ticket sales reign supreme and it’s deemed a success.

The Nissan Qashqai has, for the most part, lived up to this scenario since its inception (previously branded Dualis Down Under). While it doesn’t top the VFACTS sales charts and it’s unlikely to win a group comparison test, the Qashqai is a consistent seller. Tied to a strong brand, the Qashqai offers families big value from their small SUV.

However, it’s been around a while – since 2014, in fact. So, to keep interest high and customers walking back into post-Covid showrooms, Nissan has delved into the gloss-black-paint reserves to create the Midnight Edition.

  What does it cost to own?

The Qashqai is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, which is pretty standard within the industry these days. Servicing is every 12 months or 10,000km (whichever comes first), but you can also opt for a capped-price servicing plan that runs for 12 years/120,000km. Five years of roadside assistance is available.

What’s the exterior like?

In PR-speak, “Nissan invites you to own the night”… what that translates to is a heap of black accents being added to the known styling. And to be fair, it does the trick, with the Midnight Edition offering meaningful flair to keep the Qashqai ageing gracefully. For a known design, the special edition adds an on-road presence.

This is created via a Gloss Black V-motion grille, while the front and rear bumper blades and roof rails gain the same treatment. Darkened LED head (adaptive) and taillights feature, too, as well as body-coloured mouldings. The auto-folding wing mirrors gain gloss black, as do the 19-inch alloy wheels.

There are five exterior colours to choose from and include Vivid Blue, Ivory Pearl, Gun Metallic, Magnetic Red and Pearl Black.

What’s the interior like?

Yes, you guessed it, the black theme continues inside, too. And in a mind-bending juxtaposition, brightens up the tried and tested Qashqai design in line with the exterior. Both gloss and brushed black accents abound, including a black roof headliner, as well as part leather/Alcantara seats and illuminated kick plates.

The benefit of the larger dimensions against the class norm (the Qashqai is 4394mm long, 1086mm wide, 1595mm tall and with a 2646mm wheelbase) is a spacious cabin. All five occupants enjoy generous head, leg and toe room front to back, with the back pews gaining a central armrest with cup holders when four-up.

Despite its almost range-topping status, the Midnight Edition misses out on heated front seats and power adjustment (even for the driver), as well as digital dual-zone climate control. Yet, overall, the styling tweaks give the ergonomically sound cabin a bit of a second wind. The new steering wheel is also a highlight, feeling nice in hand.

What’s the infotainment like?

Updated for the current-gen model, the Qashqai gains a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen to handle the infotainment. It’s on the small side, meaning you have to be precise with your inputs and the graphics are dated. Still, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is DAB+ digital radio, which plays through a six-speaker audio system. The instrument cluster gains a 4.2-inch screen for features like the digital speedo.

Something left wanting, and a sign of the Qashqai’s 2014 ilk, is a lack of USB and USB-C ports. There are none in the back, and just a single port is hidden in the centre storage bin. And there’s no wireless charging, either. The upcoming third generation can’t arrive soon enough.

What is the storage like?

Given its ‘small’ SUV category designation, the Qashqai offers space some of the competition can’t match. The boot is 430 litres, extending to 1598 litres with the 60/40-split rear seats folded. There is a bit of a step up from the boot floor when the rear seats are stowed, however, the load bay is flat and the lip isn’t too intrusive when heaving in weighty/bulky items.

The centre console is endowed with a cavernous storage compartment and further bolstered by numerous provisions for cups, bottles, keys, wallets and sunglasses. Basically, there are a plethora of places to put a family’s worth of items.

What engines are available?

You can have any engine you want, as long as it’s a naturally aspirated four-cylinder. Its relatively large capacity does its best to mask a lack of torque compared to smaller, turbocharged units, with the 2.0-litre unit producing 200Nm. Combined with 106kW of power, the Midnight Edition offers ‘enough’ grunt to cope with the 1392kg kerb weight and fulfil its intended use… just.

Within city limits, the Qashqai operates amicably and the CVT is one of the better units on the market. Where it becomes strained is open-road overtaking, especially given power and torque are developed high in the rev range (6000 and 4400rpm respectively). The 2.0-litre four-pot sounds strained, too, as the CVT perches the tacho needle high in the rev range.

What about the fuel economy?

Officially the Qashqai Midnight Edition is rated at 6.9L/100km on a combined cycle. However, throughout testing the trip computer returned eights, even when pushing the oddly placed Eco mode button for frugal driving. It’s a shame some of the Nissan/Renault alliance turbo petrol and diesel engines offered in other markets aren’t available here.

What’s it like to drive? 

All the controls are light, progressive and easy to use for the daily grind and family hauling. Driven within these parameters the Midnight Edition ticks boxes by being easy to live with. The brakes are strong and progressive, the steering is light for city car parks and the stepped-ratio CVT mimics a conventional torque-converter automatic with six ratios for a ‘manual mode’. The suspension tune leans towards the stiff side. However, the dampers offer enough control on the rebound to prevent pogoing. Still, overall, it’s a bit too firm to be branded cosseting.

A somewhat interesting move is the fitment of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (225/45 front to rear) to the test car. It’s a lot of rubber for a humble SUV, especially given its usual performance-based applications. And while the sticky hoops offer the safety of heightened grip levels, it’s almost too much as the body struggles to match their competence, exacerbating the Qashqai’s roll. There’s also noticeable kickback and rack rattle through the steering wheel on poor surfaces.

How safe is the Qashqai?

The Qashqai range receives a five-star ANCAP safety rating, but it’s worth keeping in mind the score is carried over from the 2017 model year. Nissan Intelligent mobility active-safety includes blind-spot warning, lane-departure warning, emergency braking (AEB), rear cross-traffic alert 360-degree surround-view camera with parking sensors and intelligent driver alert. ISOFIX is fitted to the two outboard rear seats.

Sadly, given the price point, active cruise control, pedestrian/cyclist detection and lane-keeping with steering intervention aren’t standard, you have to step up to the Ti for that.

What are the alternatives?

Many. So many, in fact, it’s hard to list them all, so here are some of the key combatants. The never-say-die Mitsubishi ASX which, despite its age, keeps brewing a sales storm. In terms of racking up sales accolades, it’s the Lewis Hamilton of the small SUV segment. Like the Qashqai, it offers a lot of physical car for the monetary outlay.

Others to consider are the not-so-small Kia Seltos, dynamically talented Toyota C-HR, pragmatic Honda HR-V and the ‘funky’ Hyundai Kona. The Skoda Kamiq and Volkswagen T-Roc offer Euro quality, while the Mazda CX-30 pairs dynamics with a premium cabin. The choice is seemingly endless in this burgeoning class.  

The bottom line

The Qashqai is a classic case of ‘the more you spend, the less sense it makes. While the Midnight Edition jazzes things up a bit, there really isn’t much point extending into this price bracket. The metal-for-money equation that Nissan’s SUV does so well is no longer in its favour. At $28,290 (manual) and $30,290 (auto), the entry-level ST is about all the Qashqai you’ll ever need. The superior space and easy-to-live-with nature make it appealing to the masses.

So, while the Midnight Edition conjures visual delight and, somewhat out of character, offers grippy performance-orientated rubber, it isn’t the variant to buy. It’s also worth keeping in mind that a new Qashqai is, we’re told, around the corner.

Article sourced from https://practicalmotoring.com.au/

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2021 Mitsubishi ASX Price, Hybrid, Release Date

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