GAC Aion V vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 5 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 7 in the Mitsubishi ASX.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mitsubishi ASX gets a 10.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Mitsubishi ASX offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The Mitsubishi ASX responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion V is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 367mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Mitsubishi ASX a 57L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mitsubishi ASX's turning circle is 0.1 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mitsubishi ASX about $1,824 a year (6.4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 113kW).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $42,590), the bigger boot with the seats up (484L against 427L) and the longer warranty (10 years against 8).

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 73

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Mitsubishi ASX's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Mitsubishi ASX ahead by 12 points), performance (GAC Aion V ahead by 10 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 8 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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