2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX review
February 15, 2008 by Karl Peskett
Something which helps in the styling department is the VRX’s beautiful 18-inch wheels. Think just a few years back, and this was the largest wheel size available on an Australian performance car. But due to the low profile, the road noise on coarse chip surfaces can be distracting, with a constant thrumming that is only overpowered by the bass you dial up on the stereo.
The Yokohamas seem to give enough grip, and any loss of traction is progressive, but there are problems with its electronic safety net. The automatic stability control (ASC) is only eager to control things on powerdown. If the car slips in the wet, the onboard computer takes its time realising what’s happening, and you end up with bigtime understeer. Finally things get reigned in, but kerbs could have jumped in the way a long time ago.
I should be getting my new black VRX lancer soon..but im getting a manual 2.4 so i will be sure to let everyone know how it goes!!!!
I’m planning on getting the new VRX 2.4 litre when it comes out but wanted to know if anyone knows when it is scheduled for release and will there be any major changes from the current model…ie…is the only difference in the engine?
Thanks
Hey guys, saw some folk taking some photos of new Lancers in Adelaide’s CBD last night.
Possibly for marketing the new MY09 model?
Will there be changes to the new 2.4L VRX other than the engine… Does anyone know? I have one ordered, the dealer said it will be here at the end of September. Mitsubishi Australia said it will be here in the last quarter of the year though.
Hi Jay,
so your Lancer VRX 2.4L will be ready at the end of September?…I have one on order too but was told to be looking at mid to late October to get mine…
As to changes, I really don’t know either. I’ve been told that the engine is the only major difference, and judging by the American websites, it looks like the new VRX will look exactly the same as the previous model, so fingers crossed.
Yes, I have been told the end of September however I have no doubt that my dealer is just trying to keep my hopes up…. I am sure the end of the month will come and then it will be mid to late October…. so annoying!
I have just signed up for a black VRX. Can’t wait to pick it up.
Hardest problem I had was the choice of colour.
The black is so cool. I liked the grey as well. I live on a dirt road so I know that I will be washing my car heaps but any colour would be dirty.
My sister bought a new black VRX auto with the paddles on the steering wheel when they first came out. Ive driven it a few times, it looks great reminds me of small VE SS. Would i buy a Lancer VRX ? No! Here’s what i don’t like about them dashboard is way to large, you could play football on it. Instruments look like a 1950’s Fiat, Gear lever is to short, Steering wheel is to small…like a go kart, Front seats sit to low and not enough support, car rides like a billy cart with those large rims and low profile tyres. I own a 98 verada and after getting out of my sister’s VRX and getting into mine it’s like going from a Lada Samara to a rolls royce !
Well, I should be picking up my new car next week. I have had to wait for some property to sell.
Can anyone tell me if the earthing cable kit is an accessory that I should get. I am not technical. All it says about it is that it brightens the headlights???
Please help
Ta
I picked up a champayne vrx in mid 2008
I do a lot of counry ks…it gets 7.8/100 for me and i am not light on the pedal
I have driven full time all my life…its great to get into a car and have fun again. if you want to do 200mph forget it.if you want to throw it around and rev it out …youll have a ball!So many people come up and say how much they like the look.the sound systems great
I have had mitsubishi on and off for 27 years and have allways had excellent reliability,that why i came back.A great fun car is a bonus!
Well I have my Black VRX and I Love it!!
It does everything I could ask. Yeah black is not a good color where I live and I think that I paid too much but whats done is done. I should have taken hubby with me.
I don’t find the seats uncomfortable. I like the firmness. I love the big dash and the displays. I love the sound system and having a sun roof is great.
I cannot complain about my car at all.