2022---mitsubishi-asx-2023--a-copy-and-paste-of-the-renault-captur May 2026

It’s a strategic move to keep Mitsubishi alive in the European market without the massive R&D costs of building a new car from scratch. It’s smart business, but for long-time ASX fans who liked its "old-school" simplicity, this might feel like a bit of an identity crisis.

Is this "badge engineering" at its most blatant, or just a clever way to bring better tech and efficiency to the ASX name? It’s a strategic move to keep Mitsubishi alive

Let’s be real: it’s not just "inspired" by the Renault Captur—it’s essentially a copy-paste job. Thanks to the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the new ASX has swapped its rugged Japanese roots for a full-on French makeover. 🇫🇷➡️🇯🇵 It’s a strategic move to keep Mitsubishi alive