phaeton

Lancer GTS

CYPRESS, Calif. — Mitsubishi will introduce the all-new 2008 Lancer compact sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The new-generation Lancer models arrive in Mitsubishi dealerships in early 2007, drawing on the lines of the Mitsubishi Concept-X first shown in 2005. The car features a "shark-nosed" front end inspired by jet fighter air intakes, a distinct wedge-like profile and crisp, taut lines, the company said. The car is based on a new global platform that also forms the foundation of the new Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.

All Lancers will be powered by an all-new 2.0-liter 152-horsepower four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The new Lancer will also be the first Mitsubishi in North America to offer an optional continuously variable transmission. Mitsubishi says the Lancer will be available in three levels of trim and driving dynamics: DE, ES and the sport-tuned GTS.

What this means to you: Mitsubishi is fighting its way back, bit by bit


Lancer ES


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Just_me

Volvo S40 In The Front?

phaeton

I thought that too also add a hint of Impreza & Focus as well

Tycoon

Super nice!

Osnabrueck

Certainly an improvment over the current Lancer, but that's a given. The front end really works for me, the rear less so. From the back the boot looks too tall and reminds me of an Alfa from the 90s.

I'm glad that Mitsu has found a direction with this look, but the styling isn't as sharp as the Honda Civic or new Nissan Sentra. I think the main culprit is the greenhouse, which sports a pretty ho-hum shape. I'll be interested to see the interior.

Mr. M

It looks great! I like its front and back, though I have to agree with Osna the greenhouse looks too 'normal' for such an aggressive design.

They were rather generous with their production design - I wonder how much of the interior they would trim it down to.

Just_me

a few more

cawimmer430

I like the front and rear, so far. The side profile however looks like a bloated Mazda 6 sedan.

This is however what Mitsubishi needs: an aggressive design for the somewhat timid Lancer. Hopefully this design will create more awareness for the brand in North America, where the company is struggling.

Mitsubishi also needs to offer more powerful engines. They're already known for value-for-money, but their engines are usually outclassed when compared to the competition (in terms of power). If Americans want a gas-guzzling V8 in their SUV, then for God's sake offer one. Outsource one if you have to (Mitsubishi outsources VW TDI engines in Europe for their Grandis).

Speaking of Mitsubishi, I am loving the new Pajero.

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cawimmer430

BTW, can anyone here read Japanese?

Carview.co.jp has an interesting test with Michelin winter tires on three different cars:

Lexus IS
Range Rover Sport
Volvo XC90



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monster

The car look strange. It looks too high off the ground, and the shape of the glass house is very very boring, and the shape doesn't really flow. The rear is just ugly. The lines and the surfacing just don't integrate well.