Gazing over the crowded mosaic of crossovers clamouring for supremacy in the car park, one may find that size does indeed matter, especially when it comes to the loftiness of one's vehicular steed. Enter the Mitsubishi ASX, a compact SUV that rises above the lacklustre tarmac like a well-tempered monolith ready to dash through urban jungles and rugged outback alike. But is its height a towering achievement or a meager offering in the big scale of things? Let's delve into the ASX's lofty credentials and see where it stands, quite literally, in the annals of automotive vertical achievements.
Since its inception, the ASX, also known as the Outlander Sport in some realms, has had its share of facelifts and touch-ups. The first generation (2010-2012) and its subsequent facelift (2012-2016) stood proudly at 1615 mm tall - sufficiently elevated to give a clear vantage point from the driver's seat, yet not so much as to play hopscotch with underpasses. But wait, the tides of change washed over it in 2016 and suddenly, it swelled slightly to 1640 mm, where it bravely stayed until 2019. Fast forward to the present, and the 2023-now model seems to have shrunk back down to a diminutive 1576 mm, as if bowing its roof in reverence to the low-lying clouds.
| Generation year | Height |
|---|---|
| ASX, Model year 2010 (1.Generation) | 1615 mm |
| ASX, Model year 2012 (1.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 1615 mm |
| ASX, Model year 2016 (1.Generation (2. Facelift)) | 1640 mm |
| ASX, Model year 2019 (1.Generation (3. Facelift)) | 1640 mm |
| ASX, Model year 2023 (ASX 2. Generation) | 1576 mm |
| ASX, Model year 2024 (ASX 2. Generation (1. Facelift)) | 1575 mm |
Where does the ASX sit in the veritable constellation of Mitsubishi's offerings, you wonder? The brand's Stellar cast includes cosmic bodies like the Mitsubishi Colt (1439 mm), which is more ground-hugging caterpillar than butterfly, and the Space Star (1505 mm), floating just above with a smidge more room to wear a top hat. Then there's the ASX itself, middleweight in height and mighty proud of it. But the Eclipse Cross (1685 mm) looms over the ASX, taller, like an elder sibling forever forcing the ASX to crane its neck.
| Variant name | Height |
|---|---|
| Colt | 1439 mm |
| Space Star | 1505 mm |
| ASX | 1576 mm |
| Eclipse Cross | 1685 mm |
| Outlander | 1750 mm |
But how does our revered ASX fare in the grand coliseum against the darlings of other manufacturers? Let's pit our hero against its citrus-flavoured counterpart, the Renault Scénic (1729 mm), a veritable giant amidst hatchbacks turned crossovers. Compared to the Toyota Yaris Cross (1595 mm), the ASX plays big brother, but then steps into the shadow of the Suzuki Across (1690 mm) and feels somewhat vertically challenged. Peer across the schoolyard and you'll find the svelte CUPRA Formentor (1511 mm) ducking the high jump bar with plenty of room to spare, while the Renault Arkana (1571 mm) slinks by, almost eye-to-eye with our ASX. But let's not forget others in this high-stakes game of centimeters – like the Alfa Romeo Tonale (1601 mm) and the Lexus UX (1540 mm), each with their own date with measuring tape destiny.
| Car model | Height |
|---|---|
| Nissan X-Trail 2001 | 1750 mm |
| Chevrolet Captiva 2006 | 1720 mm |
| SsangYong Torres 2023 | 1710 mm |
| Citroen C5 Aircross 2022 | 1688 mm |
| KGM Actyon 2025 | 1670 mm |
| Hyundai ix35 2010 | 1670 mm |
| Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 | 1670 mm |
| Dacia Duster 2024 | 1656 mm |
| MG ZS 2021 | 1653 mm |
| Volvo XC40 2022 | 1652 mm |
| Peugeot 3008 2009 | 1639 mm |
| Citroen C4 Aircross 2012 | 1625 mm |
| Renault Austral 2022 | 1618 mm |
| Opel Grandland 2022 | 1609 mm |
| Renault Kadjar 2015 | 1598 mm |
| Fiat 500X 2018 | 1595 mm |
| VW T-Roc 2022 | 1584 mm |
| Suzuki S-Cross 2022 | 1580 mm |
| Mitsubishi ASX 2024 | 1575 mm |
| VW T-Cross 2024 | 1573 mm |
| Subaru XV 2012 | 1570 mm |
| Toyota C-HR 2019 | 1565 mm |
| Skoda Kamiq 2024 | 1562 mm |
| MINI Countryman 2010 | 1561 mm |
| SEAT Arona 2021 | 1537 mm |
| Jeep Avenger 2023 | 1536 mm |
| CUPRA Formentor 2020 | 1520 mm |
| VW Taigo 2021 | 1518 mm |
| MINI Paceman 2014 | 1518 mm |
| Hyundai Bayon 2024 | 1500 mm |
| KIA XCeed 2022 | 1483 mm |