Japan-based multinational automotive giant Mitsubishi recently announced the debut of the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover in ICE, hybrid as well as PHEV variants, with sales scheduled to start in March next year.

The new-generation 2023 Mitsubishi ASX, which shares parts with the Renault Captur, has been revealed for the European markets. Nothing has been said about its potential launch in Australia. As the new ASX is based on Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-B platform and shares several other parts with the Renault Captur, many recognize it as a re-badged version of the Renault car.

The new PHEV features heavily sculpted exterior, with the grille having bracket-shaped trim, and the headlights having a complicated shape hook-shape. The hook-shaped lights run below the main lamps.

The manufacturer has introduced the crossover in a total of six colors, with upper-level trims featuring a black roof. Cabins of the various sorts of the 2023 Mitsubishi ASX compact crossover look very different, depending on the trim level. The cabin of the entry-level model has an analog instrument cluster complete with a 4.2-inch screen fitted between the gauges. The range-topping model features a 10.25-inch display.

The standard infotainment display in the car measures 7 inches and features a landscape layout. As an upgrade, the manufacturer has also equipped some trims with a 9.3-inch portrait layout display and loaded it with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Power units or engines of the five available powertrains of the ASX are: 1.0-Liter Three-Cylinder Six-Speed Manual, 1.3-Liter Four-Cylinder Mild Hybrid Six-Speed Manual, 1.3-Liter Four-Cylinder Mild Hybrid Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch, 1.6-Liter Four-Cylinder Hybrid, and 1.6-Liter Plug-in Hybrid.

The vehicle having 1.0-Liter Three-Cylinder Six-Speed Manual powertrain produces 90 horsepower (67 kW) and 118 LB-FT (160 Nm) of torque. Nothing has been revealed about its battery capacity and electric-only range. The trim equipped with the 1.3-Liter Four-Cylinder Mild Hybrid Six-Speed Manual produces 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 192 LB-FT (260 Nm) of torque, while the 1.3-Liter Four-Cylinder Mild Hybrid Seven-Speed Dual-Clutch version produce 156 horsepower (116 kW) and 199 LB-FT (270 Nm) of torque. The 1.6-Liter Four-Cylinder Hybrid version is capable of churning out 141 horsepower (105 kW) and 109 LB-FT (148 Nm) of torque. Its battery capacity has been reported at 1.3 kWh.

The rang-topping powertrain, viz. 1.6-Liter Plug-in Hybrid, churns out 160 horsepower (117 kW) and 106 LB-FT (144 Nm) of torque. Its 10.5-kWh battery pack offers a range of up to 30.45 miles (roughly 49 KM) on a single charge.