Mitsubishi Lancer

From the outside, the Lancer EX is truly exciting and aggressive. Jet fighter-inspired front grille and slim headlight design contributes to the sporty character and confident stance. The windshield curves steeply forward to a low beltline and looking at the side, one would notice slimmer windows but surprisingly, the view from the inside is good making it an easy car to drive around even in tight spaces. The fenders also has subtle bulges to accommodate the GT-A and GT’s 10-spoke class leading 18-inch rims fitted with 215 / 45 profile tires. Rear end styling is equally daunting to drivers who have been overtaken as they will see a high back with ‘puckered brow’ tail lamps. Complementing the new body shape are standard aero parts like front airdam, side skirts, rear skirts, and rear spoiler. Dimension wise, the new Lancer EX has grown to 4570 mm long, 1760 mm wide, and 1490 mm tall. (compared to its predecessor which is 4535mm x 1695mm x 1445mm) Wheelbase was also extended to 2635 mm over the previous 2600mm.

Mitsubishi Motors has also raised the bar inside the all new Lancer EX. When you sit on the Lancer EX GT-A’s sport type seats, you will first notice a 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with integrated audio controls and magnesium alloy paddle shifters similar to the Outlander. The dashboard is complemented with a carbon-look accent strip which stretches from side to side. All the controls, dials of the auto-climate system, and buttons have been simplified and well located offering an uncluttered personal space. Beyond the steering wheel, two sporty analog gauges flank the multi-information display monitor that displays the odometer, trip meters, outside temperature, engine coolant temperature, fuel level, average fuel economy, kilometer range, maintenance reminder, and a thoughtful rest reminder. Audio entertainment coming from either the 6 In-dash CD Changer, FM/AM tuner, or from the auxiliary MP3 player port can be heard with the Rockford Fosgate made system. 650 watts of amplified hi-fidelity music plays through 9 speakers (including a 10-inch trunk mounted subwoofer). At the back, the rear seat now folds down split 60:40 which is perfect for transporting long items.

The all-new Lancer EX features an all-new 4B11 engine. This new DOHC engine is 27 kilos lighter than its predecessor, due to its all-aluminum engine block and composite valve cover. MIVEC technology (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control) controls cam phasing/timing of both intake and exhaust cams which results to high performance, good fuel economy, and a fatter power and torque band. Maximum power for this EURO 2 compliant engine is 155 PS @ 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 199 Newton-meter is achieved at 4,250 rpm.