Lexus NX vs Mitsubishi ASX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Lexus NX at 5 stars (2022) and the Mitsubishi ASX at 4 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Lexus NX and 76% for the Mitsubishi ASX, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Lexus NX, 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 8 in the Lexus NX 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.

Feature Showdown

The Lexus NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-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 Lexus NX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, power tailgate, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Mitsubishi ASX. The Mitsubishi ASX counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Mitsubishi ASX offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus NX and 1-zone in the Mitsubishi ASX.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 Lexus NX has the clear power advantage at 179kW vs 113kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus NX is 4.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 422mm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX at 4,238mm (2,639mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus NX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 520L in the Lexus NX and 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX, giving the Lexus NX a 36L advantage.

For towing, the Lexus NX leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 0.3 m tighter, 11.1 m against 11.4 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 L/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. That is $399 a year less for the Lexus NX.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus NX) and 10 years / 200k km (Mitsubishi ASX). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), 10 years (Mitsubishi ASX).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: more power (179kW against 113kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (520L against 484L), the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,200kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,425 a year against $1,824).

The Mitsubishi ASX: the lower starting price ($37,740 against $71,700) and the longer warranty (10 years against 5).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 73

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Mitsubishi ASX's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 5 of the 7 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Lexus NX ahead by 20 points), fuel economy (Lexus NX ahead by 13 points), safety (Lexus NX ahead by 10 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus NX costs about $399 less (5 L/100km against 6.4 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 520L in the Lexus NX, 484L in the Mitsubishi ASX. Warranty: 5 years on the Lexus NX, 10 on the Mitsubishi ASX.

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