2008 Mitsu Lancer Options

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o combinatie de Acura TSX/Honda Accord €uro ; Volvo S40 si probabil chiar Toyota Corolla.



From Auto Channel

CYPRESS, CA - December 11, 2006: Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, the all-new, 2008 Lancer compact sport sedan, delivering driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and available cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The new-generation Lancer models arrive in Mitsubishi dealerships in early 2007.

The 2008 Lancer brings the bold, dynamic lines of the show-stopping Mitsubishi Concept-X to the showroom. First shown in 2005, the stunning Concept X previewed not only the next generation Mitsubishi compact sport sedan, but also a new design language to convey an unmistakable brand identity. A "shark-nosed" front end inspired by jet fighter air intakes, a distinct wedge-like profile and crisp, taut lines highlight the Lancer's exciting new design.

The 2008 Lancer is based on a new performance-engineered global platform that also forms the foundation of the new Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. It has a longer wheelbase and wider track, but slightly shorter overall length than the previous model. All Lancer models are powered by an all-new 2.0-liter 152 hp aluminum DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine (143 hp PZEV in Calif.) teamed to a 5-speed manual transmission. The new Lancer is the first Mitsubishi in North America to offer an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT). When equipped with the CVT, the Lancer GTS exclusively features a 6-step Sportronic® mode using magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters.
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will be available in three levels of trim and driving dynamics: DE, ES and the sport-tuned GTS.
Key Specifications Wheelbase: 103.7 in. Length: 180.0 in. Height: 58.7 in. Width: 69.4 in. Curb weight range: 2,922 lbs. (DE w/ 5-speed) to 3,109 lbs. (GTS w/ CVT)

Nici o mentiune despre EVO. Oricum masina arata ca conceptul EVO 10 de acum vreo 2 ani. Asta nu inseamna ca nu le-a copiat pe celelalte.

Daca au facut masina asta sa concureze cu Mazda Speed 3 si Subaru WRX, au dat-o in bara. Nici AWD (adica Subaru) nici turbo (Mazda si Subaru) iar cu doar 152 cp, degeaba ai sportronic cu 6 trepte si padele la volan. Tot fara muchi ramine.

Sa vedem cind scot awd si turbo (modelele Ralliart, EVO si EVO MR).