At last, a new Mitsubishi ASX has officially been announced. The model has been around a rather long time, being freshened with cosmetic updates and special editions for the past 12 years. At one point, Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) even had plans to assemble it at Proton’s factory but when that did not materialize, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia went ahead to have it assembled at the Tan Chong plant in Kuala Lumpur.
If this new second generation of the ASX looks somewhat familiar, you’re right. It’s similar to the Renault Captur sold by TC Euro Cars in Malaysia and has been adapted to become Mitsubishi model. Having joined the Renault-Nissan Alliance in 2017 (after Nissan acquired a controlling share in MMC), the carmaker had access to the products and technology of the Alliance. This helped it to freshen its model line-up which had stagnated due to its weak financial position.
From today until the end of 2019, special hire-purchase (H-P) loan interest rates as low as 0.88% per annum are available for those who want to buy a new Mitsubishi Triton. Alternatively, instead of the low interest rates, customers can opt for cash rebates of up to RM10,000 (depending on the variant).
This promotion is in conjunction with the upcoming year-end festivities and is available only for H-P loans taken from Maybank or Public Bank (terms and conditions apply). The chart below shows the special offers for the different variants.
Besides the offers for the Triton, there are also special offers for the Outlander SUV which is available with 2.0-litre or 2.4-litre petrol engines. Cash rebates of up to RM4,000 are offered plus 2-Years of Free Scheduled Maintenance and RM2,000, and 2-Years of Free Scheduled Maintenance, respectively.
For those who want something smaller, there’s the ASX. Though in the market for some time now, it is still good value for money with prices starting from RM118,866. 4WD and 2WD versions are available and if you buy one during the promotion period, you can get a cash rebate of up to RM12,000.
If you’re thinking of buying a new Mitsubishi Triton in the next few months, you have a choice of either paying a lower interest rate for the high-purchase (H-P) loan or get a cash rebate of up to RM6,000 to reduce the amount of the loan taken. This is the latest offer from Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) in conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka and Malaysia Day festivities.
Some of the conditions
The offer is for three variants of the Triton VGT – Adventure X (RM135,200 without insurance), Premium with automatic transmission (RM118,600) and Premium with manual transmission (RM112,500). The special interest rate is only applicable for H-P loans taken from Maybank. Only available while stocks last and vehicles purchased must be registered by September 30, 2019.
Additionally, MMM is also offering RM4,000 cash rebates for the standard Triton VGT with either automatic or manual transmission. These variants are priced, without insurance, at RM105,990 and RM100,200, respectively.
Cash rebates for SUVs too
Prefer a SUV instead of a pick-up truck? You can save money too as there are cash rebates of up to RM6,000 for the Outlander which is available with 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre engines. Cash rebates of up to RM12,000 are also offered for the smaller ASX which has 4WD and 2WD variants.
Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, is offering attractive promotions this Chinese New Year (CNY) 2018! Own a Mitsubishi ASX Compact SUV from as low as RM99,000*!
From now until 14 February, cash bonuses for all Mitsubishi models/variants are as follows:
No
Model/Variant
OTR Price without insurance GST inclusive (RM) in Peninsular Malaysia
Cash bonuses & Warranty
1
Triton VGT Adventure X
126,990.00
CNY bonus up to RM8,000
All Triton variants except Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 200,000km
Triton Quest: Five years warranty or 100,000km
2
Triton VGT AT Premium
116,300.00
3
Triton VGT AT GL
103,800.00
4
Triton VGT MT
107,600.00
5
Triton MT
93,920.00
6
Triton Quest
77,390.00
7
Outlander 2.4L (CKD)
155,000.00
CNY bonus up to RM4,000
Outlander 2.0L & 2.4L: Five years warranty/unlimited mileage
8
Outlander 2.0L (CKD)
139,988.00
9
ASX 2WD
119,100.00
CNY bonus up to RM20,000
All ASX variants: Five years warranty/unlimited mileage
10
ASX 4WD
134,300.00
11
ASX Adventure
(Limited Edition)
123,988.00
In conjunction with the festivities, MMM will also be hosting an ‘Xperience Mitsubishi’ contest with the following mechanics:
The Xperience Mitsubishi Contest
1. Go to any Mitsubishi showrooms and test-drive any Mitsubishi cars.
2. Take a video after your test-drive to describe your Mitsubishi drive experience.
3. Upload your videos either on Facebook or Instagram (please make sure it’s a public account) and hashtag #Mitsubishi4me
4. Mitsubishi Motors will select the best entries for a chance to win RM10, 000!
*Terms and conditions apply
That’s not all; Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia will also be having an exclusive ‘New Year New Ride’ Chinese New Year showroom event at this selected showrooms:
Date (Weekends)
Time
Mitsubishi Showrooms
27 January (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Evatrend Sdn Bhd (Setapak)
28 January (Sunday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Target Orion Star Sdn Bhd (Klang)
3 February (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Ingress Motor Centre Puchong
4 February (Sunday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
Target Orion Star Sdn Bhd (Balakong)
10 February (Saturday)
10.00am – 6.00pm
EON Auto Mart Sdn Bhd (Glenmarie)
Test-drive any Mitsubishi model during the event day and stand to win RM888 cash prizes or Ralliart merchandise. Customers who place a booking during the event day will also receive a Ralliart dry bag and CNY money packet.
Visitors to the showrooms can also expect a whole lot of fun filled family activities and games such as Chinese dough doll making, Chinese calligraphy, paper cup piggy bank making, face painting, God of Prosperity appearances and lion dance performances.
· Prices are quoted on-the-road without insurance, GST inclusive for private registration in Peninsular Malaysia (not applicable in duty free zones).
The advent of the smartphone and fast cellular data speeds have contributed to the popularity of online shopping. Unlike the old days, where one would need to travel to a brick and mortar store to browse through items, now its just a tap away. Online shopping stores have made it really easy too, with free shipping and delivery to your doorstep.
Most of what we need can be purchased online, with the exception of the automobile, or so we thought. A customer in the UK named Antony Deane has managed to purchase his Mitsubishi ASX through the automaker’s online purchasing portal. Called Mitsubishi Buy Online, it is designed to offer users better convenience and transparency.
The portal is linked with Mitsubishi Motors UK website, allowing customers to access the Mitsubishi showroom in the comfort of their own home. All current Mitsubishi models are included in the programme and online customers can enjoy the same rebates and offers that are offered in the brand’s dealerships.
This revolutionary service was developed in conjunction with leading online vehicle retailing specialist, Rockar. Adding to that, Mitsubishi also partnered with automotive auction specialist BCA, which will facilitate the trade-in services of customers’ current vehicles. Besides competitive part-exchange services, it can also predict future trade-in values.
Deane’s ASX was purchased in the same way. After browsing through Mitsubishi’s online showroom, he made his choice and opted to trade-in his current vehicle via the trade-in valuation facility. The entire process can be done on Mitsubishi Buy Online, which can be completed in a mere 20 minutes by following the step-by-step guide.
“Buying a new Mitsubishi is a very big thing for me, it’s the first new car I’ve bought in 25 years of driving and the whole experience was brilliant throughout. Other than uploading some documentation, I completed everything on my phone and if I had a question, the Mitsubishi Buy Online team were a fantastic help.”
“The experience has been so enjoyable that there’s a good chance we’ll use Mitsubishi Buy Online when we replace my partner’s car in the near future,” he added.
Expect to hear more of such services in the near future as automakers start to deal directly with customers rather than go through a ‘middle man’. Tesla has attempted a similar strategy in the US but with mixed results. Legislation in certain countries or states forbid manufacturers from directly engaging with customers, hopefully that will change soon.
