The original Mitsubishi ASX has been officially discontinued in South Africa, bringing down the curtain on a local run that lasted approximately 15 years…
- ASX exits local market after some 15 years
- Overlap in pricing with Outlander Sport
- Captur-based version not for South Africa
Pour one out for another fallen stalwart. Yes, the long-serving Mitsubishi ASX crossover – which had been on the local market for approximately 15 years – has been officially discontinued in South Africa.
We recently noticed local ASX registrations had tapered to just a single unit in each of November and December 2025, before zero examples were sold in January 2026. So, we asked Mitsubishi Motors SA about the ASX’s status on the market. The Japanese brand promptly confirmed the crossover “has been officially discontinued”.
With the Outlander Sport having arrived around a year ago – positioned roughly in line with the ASX in terms of pricing – it’s no surprise the GA-series crossover has finally been put out to pasture. For the record, local sales fell from 614 units in 2023 to 390 units in 2024, before just 103 examples were registered in 2025.
Just prior to its axing, the ASX line-up in Mzansi had compromised 5 derivatives, each powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine sending 110 kW and 197 Nm to the front axle via either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Pricing ran from R419 990 to R504 995 (close to the 4-strong Outlander Sport’s bookends of R429 990 and R499 990).
Revealed in its domestic market of Japan as the Mitsubishi RVR back in early 2010, the original ASX arrived in South Africa in September 2011. It was updated in early 2013, before a facelifted version touched down in October of that year. Yet more updates were implemented in January 2015, with a 2nd facelift debuting in February 2017.
After a couple more range tweaks in 2018 (and the subsequent launch of the Eclipse Cross in February 2019), Mitsubishi Motors SA trimmed the ASX portfolio to just 2 derivatives, cutting its price in the process. The 3rd and final facelift made its way to South Africa in February 2020, before the range was expanded at the start of 2022.
Interestingly, the GA-series Mitsubishi ASX formed the basis for the Citroën C4 Aircross and the Peugeot 4008, though both of these French versions went out of production back in 2017. In September 2022, Mitsubishi in Europe revealed the 2nd-generation ASX, based squarely on the Renault Captur of the era. This badge-engineered crossover, however, remains off the menu for Mzansi.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the Mitsubishi ASX Discontinuation
Q: Why was the original Mitsubishi ASX discontinued in South Africa?
A: After a 15-year local run, the ASX was retired due to the arrival of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (known globally as the Xforce). The Outlander Sport is positioned at a similar price point but offers a more modern platform, improved ground clearance (222 mm) and updated interior technology, making the aging ASX redundant.
Q: How does the new Outlander Sport compare to the outgoing ASX?
A: While the ASX used a 2.0-litre engine (110 kW/197 Nm), the Outlander Sport utilises a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine producing 77 kW and 141 Nm. Although it has less power, the Outlander Sport features a much more advanced cabin with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a Yamaha premium sound system on top trims and better rear legroom.
Q: Will South Africa get the Renault-based Mitsubishi ASX sold in Europe?
A: No. The 2nd-generation ASX sold in Europe is a badge-engineered Renault Captur. Mitsubishi Motors South Africa has opted for the Indonesian-built Outlander Sport instead, as it is better suited for local conditions and aligns with the brand’s strategy for markets outside of Europe.
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