SUV & Wagon car comparison

Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Mitsubishi ASX

Both are suv & wagon vehicles on New Zealand roads. Based on NZTA fleet data.

Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 on NZ roads
VS
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 on NZ roads
$26/week cheaper to fuel — Mitsubishi ASX at $59/wk vs $85/wk
24.799999999999983 kW more power — Toyota LANDCRUISER at 137.2 kW
Toyota LANDCRUISER 51,039 in NZ
Mitsubishi ASX 34,917 in NZ
Registered in NZ
51,039
34,917
Fuel Economy
10.8 L/100km
7.5 L/100km
Power
137.2 kW
112.4 kW
Weight
2,807.9 kg
1,975 kg
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Body Type
SUV & Wagon
SUV & Wagon
Seats
8
5
Year Range
1965–2026
2010–2026
Imported New
56%
99%

NZ Registrations Over Time

Registration trend for Toyota LANDCRUISER vs Mitsubishi ASX: comparing annual new registrations in NZ from 2020 onwards. Toyota LANDCRUISER has more total registrations.

Regional Popularity

Region Toyota LANDCRUISER Mitsubishi ASX
AUCKLAND 13,933 11,735
CHRISTCHURCH CITY 4,937 1,760
TAURANGA CITY 1,436 1,212
HAMILTON CITY 1,070 1,251
DUNEDIN CITY 1,102 792
WHANGAREI DISTRICT 1,084 810
QUEENSTOWN-LAKES DISTRICT 1,598
WAIMAKARIRI DISTRICT 1,577

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more popular in NZ — the Toyota LANDCRUISER or Mitsubishi ASX?

The Toyota LANDCRUISER is more common with 51,039 registered in New Zealand compared to 34,917 for the Mitsubishi ASX. A larger fleet means more mechanics familiar with the car and easier access to parts.

Which is cheaper to run — Toyota LANDCRUISER or Mitsubishi ASX?

Based on NZTA fuel economy data, the Mitsubishi ASX uses less fuel at 7.5 L/100km compared to 10.8 L/100km. At current fuel prices of approximately $2.80/L, that difference adds up over a year of typical driving.

Are Toyota LANDCRUISER and Mitsubishi ASX the same body type?

Both are classified as SUV & Wagon vehicles in the NZTA fleet data. The Toyota LANDCRUISER is primarily a diesel vehicle while the Mitsubishi ASX runs on petrol.

Are these cars typically imported new or used?

56% of Toyota LANDCRUISER models were imported new to NZ, while 41% came as used imports. For the Mitsubishi ASX, 99% were new and 1% were used imports.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026. This covers 3,678,722 registered passenger vehicles in New Zealand.

Data sourced from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Motor Vehicle Register, current as of 31 March 2026.