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Mitsubishi Lancer's main competitors and classmates are currently Chevrolet Cruze, Fiat Linea, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Lada Vesta, Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Opel Astra, Peugeot 301, Renault Megane, Seat Toledo, Skoda Rapid, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Golf.
First generation (A70, 1973-1979)
The first generation began to be produced in February 1973, which replaced «Colt 1100». At first it was only a two- and four-door sedan. In September 1973, a five-door station wagon appeared (produced in small quantities), and in February 1975 a three-door hatchback coupe called «Lancer Celeste». The length of the car was 3960-4105 mm, width 1525-1545 mm, height 1360-1385 mm and curb weight 765-900 kg. The sedan and station wagon body design includes «Coca bottle style», a popular trend at the time. In most European countries, the car was sold under the name «Colt Lancer», in Latin American countries «Dodge Lancer». This was caused by rejection to the brand's buyers «Mitsubishi», since many remembered and fought fighters «Mitsubishi A6M Zeros» During the Second World War.
Engines installed only four-cylinder gasoline of the following characteristics - 1.2 liters (1187 cm3, 4G42, 70 hp), 1.2 liters (1238 cm3, 4G36, 73 hp), 1.2 liters (1244 cm3, 4G11/G11B, 55 hp), 1.4 liters (1410 cm3, 4G12/G12B, 68 hp), 1.4 liters (1439 cm3, 4G33/G33B, 91 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, 4G32/G32B, 99-108 hp) and 2.0 liters (1995 cm3, 4G52/G52B, 100 hp). In November 1975, the entire engine line lost about eight to nine percent of its power, as a result of the introduction of more stringent emission standards in 1976. The gearbox is only a mechanical four- or five-speed.
In November 1976, the car was upgraded, the L-shaped rear lights were removed, replacing them with wide rectangular ones. The front turn signals have been redesigned, new large rubber dampers have been added, and a new grille has been added.
Second generation (A170, 1979-1987)
Second generation «Lancer EX» with a new aerodynamic design was introduced in Japan in 1979. In Europe, the car was presented at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 1979. Plastic bumpers are now part of the bodywork. The body is only a four-door sedan with rear-wheel drive and front-engine. The length of the car was 4230 mm, width 1620 mm, height 1390 mm and curb weight 1170-1295 kg. These figures show that the dimensions have increased compared to the first generation, resulting in more interior space. Production was carried out only in Japan.
Four-cylinder gasoline engines were of the following volumes - 1.2 liters (1244 cm3, 4G11, 54 hp), 1.4 liters (1439 cm3, 4G33, 80 hp), 1.4 liters (1410 cm3, 4G12, MCA-Jet, 68 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, 4G32, 83 hp) and 1.8 liters (1795 cm3, 4G62, 99 hp). There were also two turbocharged 1.8-liter engines (1795 cm3, 4G62T, 133-157 hp) and 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, 4G63T, 167 hp). The gearbox is a four- or five-speed mechanics, as well as a three-speed automatic.
Engines built using technology «Silent Shaft», which consists of two balancing shafts. This reduced engine noise and vibration, as well as providing smoother rotation. Supply system «MCA-Jet» (Mitsubishi Clean Air) reduced emissions and fuel consumption.
Third and fourth generation (1982-1987)
Since 1982 began to sell «Lancer Fiore», based on «Mirage», so that the division into generations can be called conditional. The body was a four-door sedan or three-door hatchback. The length of the third generation car was 3890 mm, width 1590 mm and height 1350 mm. The fourth generation has significantly increased in size and has become 4230 mm long, 1620 mm wide and 1390 mm high. Sold in some markets under the name «Colt Sedan», which differed only slightly. Titles «Mirage» And «Colt» mainly used for hatchbacks, and «Lancer» for others. In 1984, they carried out an update, and in 1985 they added a five-door station wagon body.
Fifth generation (1988-1994)
In 1988, they introduced a new body design, similar to «Galant» fifth generation. A five-door hatchback was added to the existing bodies. The station wagon was produced on the same platform. Different markets continued to offer names «Mirage» And «Lancer». Addendum «Fiore» removed from the title. In the US, the car was sold as «Dodge Lancer», and in Japan the sedan was called «Mirage Aspire». The length of the car was 4235 mm, width 1670 mm and height 1405 mm, that is, the dimensions are almost the same as those of the fourth generation.
Sixth generation (1991-2000)
The sixth generation appeared in 1991 and became even more different from «Mirage» in appearance, although based on the same platform. Minivans are based on the same platform «Space Runner» And «Chariot». At first there were only four-door sedans with a length of 4270 mm, a width of 1690 mm and a height of 1385 mm. In 1993, a five-door station wagon appeared in Japan, sold under the name «Libero» 4275 mm long, 1690 mm wide and 1470 mm high. There was also a two-door coupe sold in Japan as «Mirage Asti Coupé».
The engines were 1.3-liter four-cylinder petrol (1298 cm3, 4G13, 80 hp), 1.5 liters (1468 cm3, 4G15, 90 hp), 1.6 liters (1597 cm3, 4G92, 117 hp), 1.8 liters (1834 cm3, 4G93, 117 hp), as well as a turbocharged 1.8 liter (1834 cm3, 4G93T, 192 hp). There were two modifications of diesel engines with a volume of 1.8 liters (1795 cm3, 76 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 88 hp). The transmission was either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. Models with all-wheel drive appeared.
Seventh generation (1995-2000)
The seventh generation appeared in March 1995 with a four-door sedan and a three-door hatchback. The length of the car was 4295 mm, width 1690 mm, height 1395 mm and curb weight 940 kg. The engine is located transversely in front, the drive is front or full. The basic equipment now includes a driver's airbag.
The engines were only 1.3-liter petrol four-cylinders (1298 cm3, 88 hp), 1.5 liters (1468 cm3, 110 hp), 1.8 liters (1829 cm3, 125 hp), as well as two turbocharged 1.6-liter (1597 cm3, 175 hp) and 1.8 liters (1834 cm3, 205 hp). The transmission is a five-speed manual or four-speed adaptive automatic.
Ninth generation (2000-2007)
In November 2000, they began to produce «Lancer Cedia» in Japan (from century diamond, which translates from English as «diamond of the century»), and the car entered the European market with the name «Lancer 9». The body was a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon with a length of 4495-4605 mm, a width of 1695 mm, a height of 1375-1425 mm and a curb weight of 1399 kg. Significantly increased length translated Lancer from subcompacts (B-segment) in compact cars (C-segment). In some countries, it was not sold, as it became almost the same size as «Carisma» and could compete with him.
The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was only on the front wheels. Engines were installed only four-cylinder gasoline of the following characteristics and volumes - 1.3 liters (1299 cm3, 4G13, 82 hp), 1.5 liters (1468 cm3, 4G15, 91 hp), 1.6 liters (1584 cm3, 4G18, 98 hp), 1.8 liters (1834 cm3, 4G93, 130 hp), 2.0 liters (1999 cm3, 4G94, 120 hp), 2.0 liters (1997 cm3, 4G63, 135 hp), 2.4 liters (2378 cm3, 4G69, 162 hp), as well as a turbocharged 1.8 liter (1834 cm3, 4G93T, 165 hp). The gearbox was a five-speed manual, four-speed semi-automatic or stepless CVT variator (INVECS-III).
In February 2003, a strong restyling of the model was carried out, affecting the design of the front end, which brought the car in line with the corporate identity «Mitsubishi», as well as updated the back. In 2005, they carried out another update that affected the grille.
Tenth generation (2007-2017)
In 2005 «Mitsubishi» introduced the car model «Concept X» at the Tokyo Motor Show and model «Concept Sportback» at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. New «Lancer» was officially unveiled in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and went on sale in North American markets in March 2007 as a 2008 model. The car is equipped with a safety box «RISE» next generation from «Mitsubishi». Sold in Japan under the name «Galant Fortis», in Singapore and China «Lancer EX», appeared in Malaysia «Proton Inspira», in Taiwan «Lancer iO» And «Lancer Fortis», in Iran «Lancer Type 4». The body was a four-door sedan (length 4570 mm, width 1760 mm, height 1490 mm) or five door hatchback (length 4585 mm, width 1760 mm, height 1515 mm).
The engine was mounted transversely in front, front-wheel drive or full. The engines were all four-cylinder in-line petrol and diesel engines. Petrol were the following volumes - 1.5 liters (1499 cm3, 4A91, 109 hp), 1.6 liters (1590 cm3, 4A92, 117 hp), 1.8 liters (1798 cm3, 4B10, 143 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 4B11, 150 hp), 2.4 liters (2360 cm3, 4B12, 168 hp) and turbocharged 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 4B11T, 237 hp). There were two models of diesel engines - 1.8 liters (1798 cm3, 4N13, 114 hp) and 2.0 liters from «Volkswagen» (1968 cm3, EA 188, 138 hp). The transmission was a five-speed manual, six-speed semi-automatic (Ralliart), four-speed automatic (INVECS-II) or stepless variator CVT (INVECS-III).
In October 2015, the car was updated for the 2016 model year. Changed the front (bumper, grille), as well as new LED daytime running lights and fog lights. The interior features a high-contrast instrument cluster, a new front center console with silver and black accents, and a new color touchscreen audio system with digital radio «DAB».
In January 2017, Lancer was announced to be discontinued in August 2017 with no sequel or successor. Company focus «Mitsubishi» will focus on the production of crossovers and SUVs. The production of the car also continues «Mirage/Colt».