2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VR
September 21, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
The mid-range Lancer VR sits between the Lancer ES and the range topping VRX.
Weighing only 1320kgs, the VR Sedan is priced from $25,290 for the manual, with the CVT transmission equipped variant retailing for $27,590.
Powered by the all-new 2.0-litre MIVEC engine, the Lancer manages 113kW of power and 198Nm of torque. 0-100 in achieved in 9.5 seconds for the five-speed manual and 10.5 seconds for the CVT variant.
The VR sedan comes with all the standard features of the ES Sedan such as cruise control, ABS with EBD and Brake assist, as well as Mitsubishi’s Active stability and Traction Control, plus 16” Alloy wheels, Chrome exhaust, Front fog lamps a Lip spoiler and more.
From the inside, the VR gains front map lamps, leather wrapped parking brake lever, shift knob and steering wheel with audio switches.
Apart from the front and rear power windows, automatic air conditioner and tilt adjustable steering wheel, VR comes with dusk sensing headlights and rainsensing wipers.
The audio system is upgraded to a unique audio (FM/AM Tuner + 6CD Changer) with 6 speakers (4 speakers + 2 tweeters).
Meanwhile, safety is also enhanced with Driver & Passenger Front Air Bags (Dual stage) as well as driver’s knee Air Bag and side and curtain airbags.
Fuel economy is rated at 7.7L/100km for the manual and 8.2L/100km for the CVT.
The VR Sedan should do well for Mitsubishi, with a strong list of standard features at an affordable price, backed by Mitsubishi’s bumper to bumper 5 year or 130,000km Factory Warranty as well as a 10 year or 160,000km Powertrain Warranty.
Mitsubishi’s 10 year or 160,000km Powertrain Warranty also applies on the following components:
- Engine
- Turbo charger
- Water pump
- Engine transmission mounts
- Transmission/transaxle (auto/manual)
- 4WD transfer case
- Propeller shaft
- Drive shafts and axles
- Differential
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Well the new 2008 Lancers ! Are hot I have the 2.4L Lancer Manual of which I think is a very nice car and for my Business Use of a Driving Instructors Vehicle it is an excellent vehicle for new drivers to learn in as it has a real car size feel but I can say after test driving the new 08 Auto I’m once again won over with Mitsubishi I am currently getting ready for delivery of my new 08 Auto Lancer as a second Learner Vehicle the handling and gear system is to be driven to be appreciated new External look very aggressive and interior lovely finished off.! Well done Mitsubishi.
i have a 2004 vr-x lancer and apart from the aggressive front on the new lancer i much prefer the body of mine! i think the rear of the new lancer is just like the 380 which i hate! the extra features in the new lancer are great especially safety and economy. with my model lancer you can def tel if it was the luxury vr-x or the ES but with the new lancer they all just seem the same.