The Mitsubishi ASX is one of an army of SUV-inspired family cars that has been introduced to rival conventional hatchbacks like the Volkswagen Golf. Described as a crossover, it blends the commanding driving position of an off-roader with fuss-free hatchback-style handling. The ASX hopes to cash in on the success of cars like the Nissan Qashqai, and is offered with a choice of petrol and diesel engines – four-wheel drive is only available on the latter. All versions come with plenty of equipment as standard.











