I appreciate that its a new car but surely they would not sell in the same volumes as a Focus plus economic times are hard.

I think you've answered your own question. ASXs won't sell in large numbers so there isn't much room to manoeuvre. A Ford dealer can knock a few pounds off a Focus because they know they will be selling hundreds of Focii every week, so they are still going to make a profit. A Mitsubishi dealer will only sell an occasional ASX, so if the reduce the price they won't get any profit from it.

Also consider how many ASXs may be available in the whole country. Probably not that many, and if dealers realise there is a relatively large number of buyers for them, there won't be any reductions because they know there are enough buyers who are prepared to pay full price. Supply and demand.

It's a brand new model so discounts are unlikely till it's been on the market a bit longer: the first people to give discounts wll be the brokers like Drivethedeal. Also as others have said it'll never be a volume seller: Mitsubishis aren't well marketed in the UK.

Autocar did a road test of this model last week, and they felt that there are better cars of this type around for the money. It may be worth looking at others such as the Skoda Yeti, Nissan Qashqai, Hyundai ix35 or Ford Kuga.

Edited by Avant on 28/07/2010 at 00:36

Decided that I'd treat myself to a new car, I drive a lot so quite like something that is a bit different with toys. So decided on one of these ASX 3 1.8 diesel.

I am now trying to get the best price possible - I have a hefty deposit so would take some finance but can't find anyone who will give me any discount at all. No a penny ! This is including main dealers plus every broker that pops up on a search for "new car discount"

I appreciate that its a new car but surely they would not sell in the same volumes as a Focus plus economic times are hard...and VAT going up 5% in Dec. I can't understand, anyone care to enlighten me...

Great site as well,

cheers
Kobie...

This is usually the case with most new cars.Have a look in about a years time when the must have nows have got theirs and the price will come down.Its the same with the ix35 and new sportage will be same .There wont be discounts on cars people are clamering after.

Hi,

Just to let you know that we signed for an ASX 3 1.6 petrol today and the dealer gave us a discount of just under £1200 for paying cash and agreeing to take delivery before the end of September. Perhaps it would be worth you trying a few more dealers?

Good luck!