ASX. the city-sized SUV

This technology makes it easier to start off up steep city streets by preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards. It maintains the braking force for two seconds giving you time to move your foot from the brake to the accelerator.

Active Traction Control (ATC) helps the ASX maintain traction on the most slippery or rugged of surfaces. It automatically controls the engine’s output – so driving wheels are prevented from spinning. Sensing loss of traction in independent wheels, ATC applies braking force to that particular wheel and sends extra power and torque to other wheels with traction to keep the vehicle moving and in control.

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) works hand-in-hand with ASX’s ABS computer to assess load and distribute braking force between the front and rear wheels. As such, when you have load in the rear, it helps you stop in a shorter distance than with standard brakes.

ASX is equipped with ABS, which allows the driver to maintain steering control of the vehicle, letting the driver manoeuvre around objects under heavy braking conditions.

ASC maintains stability and control when cornering by automatically recognising under-steer and over-steer. It applies brakes to the appropriate wheels to keep you online through corners.

ASX 4WD Aspire comes with AWC. The advantage of AWC is you can push button select instantly (at speeds of up to 100km/h) between ‘2WD’ if you want greater efficiency and ‘4WD’ if you need increased traction on slippery or loose roads. There’s also a ‘Lock’ mode, which provides positive drive to both front and rear wheels for when roads become unpredictable.

The RISE body system combines an energy absorbing front section with a strong, rigid occupant cell to provide outstanding protection in the event of an accident. Crushable zones teamed with a straight frame chassis and octagonal section frames are designed to absorb and dissipate energy from the passenger compartment.

ASX has 7 SRS airbags – Side airbags for thorax protection, Curtain airbags that drop down from the ceiling and protect the occupants from side collision, Driver & front passenger for head on collisions and Driver’s knee airbag to protect the legs and to stop the driver from sliding forward. A comprehensive system to provide the ultimate in protection for all occupants in the event of an accident.

The reversing camera supplements the driver’s rear field of view by automatically appearing on screen when reverse gear is engaged. The MMCS option available on 2WD and 4WD Aspire will display the rear camera’s view on the MMCS screen. On the 2WD model the rear view will appear on the display audio system with rear view camera interface.

The reversing sensors on ASX will warn you if you’re getting too close to an object behind you, and will also take the very last centimetre of guesswork out of parking or backing into a tight spot.