All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures::

phaeton · 12-11-2006, 01:19 AM

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 · 12-11-2006, 01:25 AM

Volvo S40 In The Front?

phaeton · 12-11-2006, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Volvo S40 In The Front?

I thought that too

also add a hint of Impreza & Focus as well

The Emperor · 12-11-2006, 02:38 AM

Super nice!

Osnabrueck · 12-11-2006, 04:46 AM

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.

Mirage77 · 12-11-2006, 06:32 AM

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 · 12-11-2006, 06:34 AM

a few more

cawimmer430 · 12-11-2006, 06:57 AM

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 · 12-11-2006, 07:00 AM

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 · 12-11-2006, 07:00 AM

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.

12-11-2006, 01:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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 - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Thanks to - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the tip

12-11-2006, 01:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: Volvo S40 In The Front?

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Osnabrueck Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 233 Thanked 203 Times in 128 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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.

12-11-2006, 06:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mirage77 The Doughnutman. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,438 Thanks: 1,473 Thanked 1,225 Times in 722 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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.

12-11-2006, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: a few more

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,250 Thanks: 2,371 Thanked 1,739 Times in 830 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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. Link: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,250 Thanks: 2,371 Thanked 1,739 Times in 830 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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 Link: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Monster Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,162 My Mood: Thanks: 399 Thanked 310 Times in 222 Posts	Re: All New 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ::Official Pictures:: 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.

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