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Mitsubishi ASX finance calculator

Commonly financed as an entry-level compact crossover in New Zealand.

Last reviewed: 24 April 2026

The Mitsubishi ASX is a small-to-compact crossover that has been on NZ dealer floors since 2010, making it one of the longest-running nameplates in the segment. The same vehicle is sold in Japan as the RVR, which means a steady stream of Japanese-import RVRs sits alongside NZ-new ASX stock on the used market. Petrol 2.0 and 2.4 four-cylinders dominate the NZ ASX parc, with a CVT on most post-2013 examples. The ASX is commonly cross-shopped with the Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V, and Hyundai Kona at similar loan sizes, and typically lands in the $14,000 to $32,000 bracket. Lenders see the ASX often enough to model residuals well, subject to credit assessment, and the Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage new-car warranty is often still live on post-2017 examples.

Your estimated repayment

Weekly

Disclaimer

$82/week

$165 /fortnight $356 /month
$18,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years

We are not a finance company. Indicative only. Not a quote or offer of credit. Actual rates, fees, and repayments depend on your circumstances and the lender's decision.

Year by year

ASX prices and repayments, by era.

Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.

2010-2013 used

$12,000

Earliest NZ-new ASX plus imported RVR. 2.0 petrol CVT common. Typically 140,000+ km with basic infotainment.

Weekly

$54.83

Monthly

$237.61

2014-2017 used

$17,000

First facelift era. 2.4 petrol option appears. Sweet spot for price-to-reliability on the NZ used market.

Weekly

$77.68

Monthly

$336.62

2018-2022 used

$24,000

Second facelift with revised front end. XLS and VRX trims widely listed. Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage warranty often still live.

Weekly

$109.67

Monthly

$475.23

2023+ new/nearly-new

$32,000

Run-out new stock on the outgoing platform plus the Renault Captur-based new ASX arriving from 2024 in some markets.

Weekly

$146.22

Monthly

$633.64

Who this suits

Who buys a Mitsubishi ASX?

  • First-SUV buyers stepping out of a small hatch who want a higher seating position and a small boot for supermarket runs without the premium of a RAV4 or CX-5.
  • Provincial buyers in places like Whanganui, Gisborne, and Invercargill where the ASX's simple mechanicals and easy parts supply matter more than the latest infotainment.
  • Students and graduates in Dunedin or Palmerston North looking at a sub-$20,000 NZ-new-origin crossover with a thin credit file and a parent-guarantor arrangement.
  • Second-car households adding a compact runabout to sit alongside a larger family vehicle, where the 2.0 petrol's simple running costs are the draw.
  • Retiree buyers downsizing from a mid-size sedan who prefer easy entry height and a smaller turning circle over an SUV-sized footprint.

Financing notes

What financing a ASX usually looks like.

At an $18,000 used ASX on a five-year term at 9% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $86, or about $373 a month. A newer $28,000 ASX XLS on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $134. First-SUV buyers with a thin credit file often see indicative rates toward the upper end of the small-SUV band. A 10 to 20% deposit or a guarantor arrangement is widely observed to bring the rate down.

Model-specific questions

Mitsubishi ASX finance FAQ.

What is a typical weekly repayment on a Mitsubishi ASX in New Zealand?

On an $18,000 used 2018 ASX at 9% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $86 a week. A newer $28,000 ASX XLS at the same rate lands near $134 a week. A 20% deposit on the same $28,000 ASX drops the weekly to around $107. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates depend on the lender's assessment.

Is an ASX a realistic first-SUV finance option in New Zealand?

Yes, and it is one of the more commonly financed first SUVs on the NZ market because the loan size stays modest. Lenders typically assess first-SUV applications on income stability, existing debt, and time in current role. A 10 to 20% deposit or a parent guarantor is widely observed to lift approval odds and shave the indicative rate compared to a thin-file, zero-deposit application.

Can a Japanese-import RVR be financed on the same terms as an NZ-new ASX?

Most NZ lenders fund compliant imported RVRs once entry compliance is certified and the first NZ WoF is issued. Indicative rates on imports typically sit 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points above an equivalent NZ-new ASX in our experience, because residual data is thinner. Maximum term is often capped at four or five years rather than six or seven.

How does ASX depreciation affect a loan's equity position?

ASX depreciation has been fairly steady on the NZ used market on indicative trends, without the shallow curve of a Corolla or the steep early drop of a higher-spec European crossover. A 10 to 20% deposit and a term of five years or less are the commonly observed defences against year-one negative equity, particularly on new or nearly-new ASX purchases.

What indicative interest rate should a buyer expect on an ASX loan in 2026?

On a post-2018 ASX with a clean credit record and a modest deposit, indicative rates from mainstream NZ lenders typically sit in the 8 to 10% range. Older pre-2015 ASX and imported RVR examples land in the 9 to 12% range because the asset is older and lender residual-value exposure is higher. A thin credit file commonly pushes the rate toward the upper end of the band.

What term length is commonly chosen on an ASX loan in New Zealand?

Five years is the widely observed default. Three and four-year terms are common on used ASX under $20,000 because total interest stays modest at that loan size. Seven-year terms are occasionally offered on newer ASX but grow total interest materially; on our calculator a $25,000 loan at 9% indicative costs around $2,800 more in interest over seven years than five.

Can an ASX bought from a private seller be financed in New Zealand?

Yes, on essentially the same terms as a dealer purchase. A broker can source an indicative rate before the price is agreed. A Carjam report typically verifies the VIN, odometer, and any existing secured interest on the PPSR; the seller must clear any listed security at settlement. A pre-purchase mechanical inspection at $150 to $250 is widely regarded as worth the cost on older ASX and RVR examples.

Is comprehensive insurance a loan condition on a financed ASX?

Comprehensive cover is almost always a loan condition because the ASX is the lender's security. Indicative 2026 NZ annual premiums sit around $900 to $1,300 in Auckland for a late-model ASX, $700 to $1,000 in Wellington, and $600 to $900 in Canterbury and Otago. Premiums vary with driver age, parking, and claims history.

A formal estimate on a Mitsubishi ASX.

Our finance partner compares multiple NZ lenders. Calculator inputs travel through to the application, and the partner returns a formal estimate after the lender's credit assessment.

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Disclaimer

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