If you are looking for a versatile SUV really one bet all-wheel drive, which allows you to go further than you think. Skoda Yeti and Mitsubishi ASX are two interesting alternatives price, performance and equipment.

The logic points that SUVs, pure concept car for everything should be all-wheel drive. If you stick to your definition, the main objective is to offer a car capable of going through all surfaces safely and proficiently. That have raised suspension, for that body carry protections that both look and for that leave in their advertisements as the perfect vehicle to achieve freedom. So they should be the SUV and so were originally. I understand that these cars succeed as a rude do not need to go off-road 80 percent of the time by asphalt or promptly get on a curb. Nevertheless, the power of aesthetics joined the war economy of recent times has led to the creation of families of SUV in which precisely selling versions are less versatile, the front-wheel drive.

well equipped

Today we focus on two authentic SUV, equipped with everything a good multipurpose needs. Offer interior space, have all-wheel drive and a good level of equipment at a moderate price. Both models have the SUV aesthetic that seems like both, each in its style, and also provide safety and versatility of all-wheel drive. Both agree that their length is slightly lower than that of compact SUVs like Ford Kuga, Hyundai ix35, RAV4 Toyota, etc, enabling them a lower price they without giving up a good engine or equipment.

Mitsubishi has in the ASX an interesting model of successful aesthetics, good size and a generous equipment. It has two wheel drive versions with 116 and 150 horsepower diesel. Of the two we chose the most powerful, the 220 DI-D. The setting for this version Spain forces the automatic transmission and a unique finish called Kaiteki, the highest range and takes all standard. We put the front Skoda Yeti, an SUV whose different and particular aesthetic gives it a certain appeal without being a particularly nice car. It offers more combinations with all-wheel drive rival but here we have opted for the 140-horsepower 2.0 TDI DSG automated, equipped with finishing Ambition, also the highest in its class. Both models exceed by little 32,000 euros, although the official discount the bill down to 28,000 that, given what surrender or equipment they have, the places with very interesting price compared to what the compact SUV might offer.

The ASX is longer than 8 cm and that conditions Yeti inside both. Metro to hand the Japanese offers better interior dimensions and with enough difference. Czech defended with greater modularity of three independent rear seats, moving longitudinally folded or removed. It is a matter of taste and needs; if you need more space for people and luggage is better Mitsu, if your hobby requires modifying the interior space, you better come Yeti. You go in both comfortable and good ergonomics of seats, both front and back. The Yeti offers a practical boot with hooks and different solutions for holding things, but in the end the ASX has more trunk, and that our unit incorporating a huge speaker occupying space, deep down, you do not need. In general the quality of finish is correct in both, with an interior ergonomics that may like more or less but ultimately meets what is expected of it, that is practical. Here I only see design differences, and it depends on your taste.

diesel achievers

The two carry Diesel engines four cylinder turbo intercooler 2 liter Skoda, 2.3 liter Mitsubishi. Propellants are good for response or consumption and They offer a level of performance above what is expected of them, down in both cases of 10 seconds in the 0 to 100 km / h for 21 s in step 1,000 meters, but in a sports mechanical behavior results in more than enough capacity to move 1.600 kg weighing more you get to charge them. Consumption, higher on the ASX, is acceptable in both, given the weight, volume, power and traction with.

The main difference is in the gearboxes. The Skoda added option DSG, a 6-speed smooth and responsive, a bit abrupt maneuvers, but a good change. The ASX forces with this engine to a 6-speed gearbox for torque converter touch "the old", as It conveys a sense of excessive slippage when driving away. It is not a serious problem but compared with rival DSG like something less; in any case it is comfortable.

Both cars They behave safely. Its traction is good and react well in situations of low grip, with proper controls morons stability. Asphalt are easy and comfortable, outside it depends more on the tire mounted since They are able to go through more sites than your little desire to allow you arañarlos. Absolute proof to arrest the Japanese lengthens braking more than his rival, although in normal driving away no problems or lack of braking stability arise. Purchasing any of these cars is satisfactory for all they offer. If you want to save a little more in the Skoda you can lower the level of equipment but keep this combination of engine, traction and change. In the Mitsubishi you are obliged to also change motor and lower power.

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