Mitsubishi Lancer Information Page
News articles or road test and reviews regarding the Mitsubishi Lancer :
Mitsubishi’s successful Lancer model will soon get a new limited edition variant to boost sales. This month will see the introduction of the Mitsubishi Lancer ACTiV which is based on Lancer ES model, but comes packed with more features.
The Lancer ACTiV will retain for a drive-away price starting from $21,990, the Lancer ACTiV is sure [...]
Style and substance in the one package
Model Tested:
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback VRX; 2.4-litre, four cylinder, petrol; CVT; five door hatchback – $32,490
Options:
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System $2200; Metallic Paint $450
Styling, handling, CVT, bluetooth, stereo
Fuel economy, some cheap plastics
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It’s amazing what a set of wheels and tyres, plus a few bodykit additions can do [...]
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has added more safety equipment to its popular Lancer for 2010. All Lancer sedans and hatches now come with standard side curtain airbags.
Lancer now offers more occupant safety than any of its direct competitors totalling seven airbags, driver and passenger SRS airbags, side and curtain airbags and driver knee airbag [...]
Mitsubishi Australia has enlisted the services of visual effects studio, Resin, to create an entirely computer-generated television advertisement for the Lancer Evolution X.
Taking the science fiction mood of “Bladerunner” as inspiration, the Adelaide-based design, 3D and animation studio were able to conjure a dark, neon city as the Evolution’s playground.
MMAL’s Vice President of Brand Management, [...]
Mitsubishi Motors Australia is to recall more than 20,000 Lancer and Outlander vehicles to repair a potential brake problem.
There have been no reported incidents of the problem within Australia and the national recall is precautionary.
Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi says that building on the success of its Outlander soft-roader, Mitsubishi Motors North America today conducted the world debut of a distinctive new model that takes the compact SUV to another new level of performance and sportiness – the Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype.
The all-new design study is the centre piece of the [...]
We don’t usually report on a lot of motor sport here at CarAdvice but a win in a genuine showroom production car race is worth a mention, especially as the outright victor was one of our favourite sports sedans, the Mitsubishi Evolution X.
Even more so when it is a back-to-back win and the first in [...]
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Road Test and Review
Something this good surely must be fattening…
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sedan and Sportback
Is a stellar design enough to push the Ralliart across the line?
Model Tested:
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback and Sedan six-speed SST – $42,990
Options:
None fitted.
Great design; well priced; features.
Gearbox; understeer; handling; engine note.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sedan Review & Road Test
VRX – the sedan with a little more punch
Model Tested:
2009 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer VRX 2.4-litre, Continuously Variable Transmission sedan – $32,790 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic paint $450 (Fitted); premium sound $750; sunroof & premium sound $2350; satellite navigation, sunroof & premium sound $4750 (Fitted)
Strong performance; confident handling; well optioned
[...]
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sedan Review & Road Test
The Lancer for champagne tastes
Model Tested:
2009 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer ES, 2.0-litre, five-speed manual, sedan – $20,990 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic paint $450 (fitted – Champagne)
Spacious boot; manageability; fuel economy; zippy engine
Road noise; cup holder location; slight stereo distortion
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- by Rose Harris
Having had a station wagon as [...]
Mitsubishi Evolution X King Of The Mountain – Mt Nebo & Mt Glorious
- Words by Alborz Fallah Photography by Tristan Schoonens
For those of you that have settled into the reality that Australia has no real driving roads, I am here to shatter your illusion.
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire Sedan Review & Road Test
Something Aspire-ational!
Model Tested:
2009 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer Aspire Sedan, 2.4-litre, CVT sedan – $34,490 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic Paint $450 (Fitted – Garnet Red); Satellite Navigation & Sunroof $1600 (Fitted)
Luxury ride, privacy glass, good storage space, five-star safety
CVT lag, exposed boot ceiling, inaccurate satellite navigaiton
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- by Rose [...]
Swaying from the standard police issue diesel hatchback which the British public have become accustomed to, the South Yorkshire Police department has acquired its third consecutive Mitsubishi Evolution pursuit vehicle.
The Evolution X will serve as a Road Crime unit alongside the previous Evolution VIII and IX generation currently in service, dealing in cases involving drug [...]
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Sportback Review & Road Test
Handsome, sporty and feature packed
Model Tested:
2009 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer VRX Sportback 2.4-litre ,CVT automatic – $32,290 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic paint $350 (fitted); premium audio package $750; sunroof & premium audio package $2350 (fitted); satellite navigation, sunroof & premium audio package $4750
Space utilisation; strong engine; well optioned; good looks
[...]
Mitsubishi is set to premiere a rally version of its new Lancer Evolution X which has been specially developed for the Australian Classic Adelaide tarmac rally by Team Mitsubishi Ralliart (TMR).
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TMR SST Club-Spec will make its public competitive debut as the flagship of Mitsubishi’s 12th year as official vehicle supplier to [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Review
“Mitsubishi have pulled off a remarkable feat. An EVO comfortable enough for the daily commute and still good enough to take on the world’s best performance cars”
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart First Steer
The hot hatch market has pretty much been a two horse race to date, Volkswagen’s iconic GTi or Subaru’s WRX – but enter the tough new kid on the block, the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, and that’s all changed.
- David Twomey
Now before everyone starts yelling, I know there are a lot [...]
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Mitsubishi’s all-new Lancer Sportback could be the car to take the Japanese car-maker to a sales position in front of local manufacturer Ford’s Falcon large sedans.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has unveiled the first production vehicles and announced Australian specifications and pricing for its all-new Lancer Sportback hatch at the Australian International Motor Show.
Launching the vehicle at the Sydney Show, Mitsubishi’s president and chief executive officer, Robert McEniry, said the arrival of the all-new Lancer Sportback completed the wide-ranging and [...]
Mitsubishi has given Australian drivers moving out of petrol-hungry ‘big-six’ sedans something to aspire to, a more powerful, more luxurious version of its big-selling Lancer called, the Aspire.
-David Twomey
Announcing the new model today, Mitsubishi said the new Lancer Aspire was designed to widen the appeal of the Lancer range, which includes three well-equipped sedans and [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Review & Road Test
Pure weapons grade adrenalin
Model Tested:
2008 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer Evolution X sedan 2.0 litre four cylinder turbo five speed manual – $59,490 (RRP)
Options:
Metallic Paint $350 (Fitted); Performance Pack $5,500
Muscular Power Delivery, Strong Brakes, Gargantuan Grip
Tyre & Wind Noise, Poor Wipers, Steering Communication
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- by Matt Brogan
Every [...]
Update: First steer scheduled for 00:01am Thursday. Stay tuned. Hero image hyperlink will activate at midnight.
The CarAdvice team is currently at the Lancer EVO X launch, details of the new superhero rally car have all been released but with a media embargo until midnight.
Mitsubishi fans stay tuned for our first driving impressions and details by [...]
The rally grudge match has returned for another generation, and yet again the Top Gear test track stands as the benchmark to crown the next king of rally.
So which laps the track quicker in the hands of the Stig – the new Lancer Evolution X or Impreza WRX STi? The result may surprise you.
The new Lancer Evolution X is drawing some unlikely new customers to Mitsubishi from premium German manufacturers as well as other Japanese marques.
A study of Evo X buyers since its launch in the UK this March has revealed some startling statistics – including one owner trading in their supercar for the new rally king.
Mitsubishi has shown of the first production-ready pics of the new Lancer Sportback (albeit in very low quality), expected at this year’s Le Mondial de l’Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008). Although not expected in Australia till next year, the new Lancer Sportback will be launched in Europe this fall.
The biggest news however, is that [...]
With the pricing and specifications of the EVO X released today, we thought we’d remind you why Mitsubishi has built a cult car with the EVO X.
“When I said last week, that anyone in the market for a new car, should seriously consider only those which include Curtain Airbags, I seriously meant it”
- Anthony Crawford
The Mitsubishi Lancer and Hyundai i30 have proven to be safe cars beyond any doubt, whatsoever.
With Subaru’s new STi out an about (expect our full review on that tomorrow night), Mitsubishi Australia is working overtime to bring its new halo car, the Evo X, to Australia.
So far the rumours have been wild and a little over the top. We are certain that the WRX competitor, the Lancer GSR will use [...]
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has today announced that the Hyundai i30 and the Mitsubishi Lancer have both received a five-star safety rating. If you remember, we attended the crash test for the Mitsubishi Lancer so we are not surprised by the results.
The ratings are great news for buyers looking for affordable but [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX review
Model tested: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Recommended Retail Price: $56,789
Options fitted: None fitted.
Everything. Power, handling, braking, steering, balance, Recaro seats, the list goes on
Interior still poverty pack, ride is very firm
CarAdvice rating: (4.5)
– Photographs and review by Karl Peskett
There are some sensory experiences which have to be [...]
Following leaked images of the Lancer Prototype-S surfacing on the web much to the dismay of Mitsubishi Japan, official images of the plump Evo have made their way onto the internet ahead of its official unveiling in Geneva.
Much like the Evo X which adhered almost exactly to its dramatic renderings which in turn became the [...]
Mitsubishi Lancer Review
Model tested: Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
Recommended Retail Price: $28,990
Options fitted: Rockford Fosgate Stereo – $750, Metallic Paint – $350
Styling, good handling, interior room
ABS not great, steering loads up unexpectedly, quality not quite there
CarAdvice rating: (3.75)
- Photographs and review by Karl Peskett
This is a personal preference: I like music without words. [...]
Whilst Subaru seems to have narrowed its focus for the mainstream with the new Impreza, Mitsubishi is beginning to diversify its new breed of evolved cars with sketches revealing the possible addition of a sports hatchback.
Seemingly official sketches have been leaked onto the web depicting a near production ready rendition of the Mitsubishi Sportback concept [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VR review
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Model tested: CJ MY08 VR Sedan 4dr CVT 6sp 2.0i
Priced from: $20,990 to $31,490 ($27,590 as tested)
Options: Metallic Paint $300, Park Assist $500, 18” Alloys $2000.
- by Matt Brogan
Taking first place in our Big Small Car Comparison, Mitsubishi’s all new Lancer fared well when stacked against a handful of [...]
Mitsubishi Europe has quietly released a press release concerning the new Lancer Ralliart. The Japanese giant has confirmed the Ralliart variant will use the same engine as the upcoming EVO X.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre engine will be detuned to 177kW for the Ralliart (from 209kW in the EVO X). However the exciting news is the inclusion [...]
Mitsubishi Lancer ES .vs. Honda Civic VTi .vs. Toyota Corolla Ascent Sedan .vs. Suzuki SX4 Sedan
One of the most hotly contested segments in the car industry is the small car segment. There was a time when small car meant Japanese car but European, Korean, and even American names are now entering the arena. [...]
While we were all standing patiently at the Mitsubishi stand getting ready for the unveiling of the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X yesterday, it was a hard choice deciding which colour we should buy.
Mitsubishi’s world unveiling was really nothing more than a formality, photos and details of the car had been circulating online for [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer – First Steer
“The new Lancer is the most accomplished small car I’ve driven in years and easily sets a new benchmark in the category”
Mitsubishi are about to release a new weapon and it’s not the EVO X. I’m talking about the 2008 stock standard Lancer range. That’s the [...]
Mitsubishi Australia has announced official details of the all-new 2008 Lancer. A completely new sedan, set to spearhead Mitsubishi’s comeback worldwide. CarAdvice has put together a comprehensive overview of the new Lancer model.
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Summary
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer First Steer
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VR
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Engine & Transmission
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Environmentally Aware
Although outgoing current Prime Minister John Howard has not ratified the Kyoto treaty, Japan has, meaning that all cars manufactured in Japan must adhere to the requirements of the 2005 Kyoto Protocol.
The new manufacturing process focuses on four areas of improvement – Environmental Management, Prevention of Global Warming, Prevention of Environmental [...]
The entire 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is powered by an all-new 2.0-litre dual overhead cam MIVEC four-cylinder engine producing 113kW of power (6000 rpm) and 198 Nm of torque ( 4250 rpm).
The engine is coupled to either the standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport mode.
The previous Lancer used a [...]
It doesn’t seem to matter who you show pictures of Mitsubishi’s all-new 2008 Lancer to, be it your girlfriend, mother, father, even you dog, everyone seems to agree, it’s a stunner.
Influenced by Mitsubishi’s Concept-X which appeared a few years ago, the new Lancer launched Mitsubishi into a new era of unmistakable brand identity.
Comparing to the [...]
With all this commotion over Mitsubishi’s all-new Lancer sedan, we take a look back at where it all started for the once humble Lancer.
Life was hard for the Lancer in the early days, in the 1970s the Chrysler Corporation had a much stronger relationship with Mitsubishi Motors, and the Lancer badge was originally introduced as [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Safety
With more and more buyers now clued on to the latest in vehicle safety technology, it is no wonder that Mitsubishi has made safety a priority for the all-new Lancer range.
The big story of course is the fitment of Active Stability Control and Traction Control (ASTC) as a standard across all [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX
The top of the range Lancer VRX brings the best features of the Lancer range together in one package. Tuned for handling and performance, the new VRX is no longer just another Lancer with a bodykit.
Weighing only 1355kgs (manual), the VRX Sedan is priced from $28,990 for the manual, with the CVT [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer VR
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 [...]
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
The entry model Lancer ES is Mitsubishi’s answer to a compact, affordable, yet well equipped stylish and sporty sedan.
Weighing only 1295kgs, the ES Sedan is priced from $20,990 for the manual, an increase of $1,000 over the 07 model. The choice of CVT transmission brings the price up to $23,290.
Powered by the [...]
Mitsubishi Lancer Frankfurt Motor Show
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Frankfurt Motorshow
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Mitsubishi Lancer wagon tailgate gas strut mounting bracket recall
Make & Model : Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon
Number of vehicles affected: 7145
Model Years From: Wagons built from July 1993 to December 2002
Whats wrong?: There is a possibility that the bolts attaching the tailgate gas strut mounting bracket to the body may become loose. In the worst case the [...]
Well for all the skeptics out there who didn’t believe me when I posted info and pictures about the 2008 Lancer GSR, 2008 Lancer Evo and the 2008 Lancer, behold an actual image of the “Mitsubishi Lancer compact sport sedan”.
The Lancer will on display at the Detroit motor show this January. So whats changed apart [...]
Dear God, its back! After 10 long long years, the Lancer GSR is set to scare the hell out of all WRX owners once again. If you’ve been reading this site long enough, you’d know that I’ve been begging Mitsubishi to bring out a car to fill in the gap between the Lancer VRX and [...]
You know I really don’t like Lancers all too much, its mainly because there are far to many Lancer Evo wannabes around, if only mitsubishi would follow Subarus example and bring out a turbo charged Lancer that would sit below the Evo to compete with the WRX, I’d suspect the wannabe lancers will die off.
Nevertheless, [...]
If it wasn’t for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series, the boring old Lancer would have died of sometime ago. I don’t have a problem with the Mitsubishi Evos, (although owning an equivalent Subaru gives me a sense of resentment), but as far the lancers go, they just don’t do it for me. They are too [...]
Update 19/July/2006: AutoWeek informs us that this is infact just a Lancer, and not an Evo X! Thanks guys
The guys over at Speed Sport Life have managed to get their hands on some spy shots of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, or as most people like to call it, the Evo 10.
There is currently little [...]
I don’t even know where to begin with the new Mitsubishi Evolution IX. It’s a car that takes the laws of Physics and simply throws them out the window. With every corner you take, it simply mocks the hard work of Sir Isaac Newton and proves that even cars that look like taxis can turn [...]
I stepped out of a Canary Yellow Mitsubishi Evo IX and straight into a Bright Red Mitsubishi Lancer VR-X. At first, I barely even noticed that I changed vehicles. The VR-X carried the same pedals, interior look and doors as the Evo IX. I soon found out that this was why the VR-X was so [...]
Do you ever get that feeling of excitement when you know something good is going to happen?
I had butterflies in my stomach and could barely sleep the night before I picked up the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 from the Press Depot. I didn’t know what to expect, from what I heard it was an awesome [...]
