2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

[eqlso]

Looks a lot like the mazda 3 eh...especially from the rear...

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/11/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-revealed/

[eqlso]

Whoops sorry...probably should of put this in other cars...mods move plz :D

[iconicrocket]

They really tamed the lines from the concept we were gawking at, awhile back. Looks more like a corolla from the back to me, and a Mazda6 from the front angles.

[Jeff-TheBiz]

moved..

[Broli]

totally see a 6 in there

[Hazy]

I don't like it.

[Kevin@nextmod]

I see a 6 and a 3 in there. Ugly.......

[majic]

looks like a volvo.. but worse.. has kind of a fish look to it

[TheProfessor]

They butchered it IMO.

[PlatMS6]

Hopefully the EVO is not too far behind. Those fakers better bring this one to Canada like they promised...the STi has had too much time playing with itself :p
(although one call to ATP and 2500USD dollars later the STi's would be sweatin)

[mazidane]

They butchered it IMO.

+1 I have to agree......fuuuuuuuuuuuglyyyyy.

Looks more like a 99-03 Galant to me.............from the front at least.

[SABIO]

looks fine to me. Dosen't look like a cheap *Box like it used too.

It's funny how the Mazda guys think it looks like a mazda... the Honda guys think it looks like a honda...the Acura guys think it looks like a TL...

[FLIPDADY]

Looks like a Mitsu to me.:D

[b]

Napes, not feeling it.

[Zaku_4]

wow

like the front, hate the back. i dont see any 3 or 6 in there. maybe its just me =p.

hopefully eht interior isnt as big as a letdown

[majic]

looks fine to me. Dosen't look like a cheap *Box like it used too.

It's funny how the Mazda guys think it looks like a mazda... the Honda guys think it looks like a honda...the Acura guys think it looks like a TL...

i said it looks like a volvo ;)

and i can see the lines of a TL from the side and Lexus from the rear..

[M Cube]

Man that thing is fugly......

[eqlso]

Hopefully the EVO is not too far behind. Those fakers better bring this one to Canada like they promised...the STi has had too much time playing with itself :p
(although one call to ATP and 2500USD dollars later the STi's would be sweatin)

2008 Evo X

Link: http://www.automobilemag.com/future_cars/2008/0604_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x/

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/tokyo/0510_01_900+Mitsubishi_Concept_X+Front_Passenger_S ide_View.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0511_mitsubishi_concept_x_02_445_900.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0511_mitsubishi_concept_x_01_445_900.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0511_mitsubishi_concept_x_03_445_900.jpg

Exterior looks acceptable, but that interior is just too fugly for my liking...

[Zaku_4]

http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0511_mitsubishi_concept_x_03_445_900.jpg

Exterior looks acceptable, but that interior is just too fugly for my liking...

rofl,

nothing can be as bad as the current generations interior styling. that being said, that concept look amazing, however the likely hood of the enw one looking like that is like slim to none lol

[majic]

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/tokyo/0510_01_900+Mitsubishi_Concept_X+Front_Passenger_S ide_View.jpg


looks like a dodge charger in that pic

http://www.autoviaggiando.com/images/gui/2006%20Dodge%20Charger%20SRT8-lg.jpg



Exterior looks acceptable, but that interior is just too fugly for my liking...

+1 .. i don;t think that would EVER make it to production these days tho!

[Skarbro]

I like that Evo exterior except for those tail lights.

The interior looks like ass.

[Ex-Rolla]

I think it looks good... especially the EVO 8

[HYPER GEAR]

The new lancer looks 03 or later galant , where the tsx copied.. The new lancer doesnt look like a mazda3 , honda civic, or toyota corolla. It reminds me like a shark ( great white). picture the lancer with hids in your rear view mirror. like the movie JAWS, where the shark is chasing the swimmer..

I also own a mazda3 gt sport. and a lancer ralliart. The lancer ralliart is better car.. for the money!!!

[lilgreek]

I just watched the Lancer unveiling at the NAIAS and it looks sick...I really all the extras they put into the car...I think I might have to switch up my mazda3 for a lancer but I still need to check it out in person.

[HYPER GEAR]

wait until you see the evo x, instead!!!

[MPS]

The side looks like TL

[fourtrack78]

They said this will be here within 12mths. will this be the new lancer EVO or the north american version?

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-concept-x-ar6960.html

[Chiburashka]

Yea I saw that, it's so sexy I really like it.

[b]

While at Mazda today for an oil change I was reading it in the toronto star auto show section. Cool design!

[3GFX]

Looks good, wonder what the production specs will be.

[bRANDO]

That is one ANGRY lookin front end. Looks like it wants to eat me!

[billyfo]

US for sure, Canadian it said it's coming. who knows

[ZeroChalk]

from the autoshow..

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9325/conceptxid6.jpg

[b]

That looks crazy! I like it a lot. Kinda reminds me of an acura tl down the sides.

[bluntman]

Was this at the Autoshow? I was on Mitsu's website last night checking out their redisigned 2007 Outlander when I noticed that they had the 2008 Lancer already on their site. Looks good, and very inexpensive for their loaded GTS model. Alas, their Evo wasn't listed yet.

[swales]

This was at the Autoshow

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9325/conceptxid6.jpg

[whitegolf]

can't wait the EVO come to canada

[Sean80]

This was at the Autoshow

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9325/conceptxid6.jpg

I wanted to drive this car right out of the skydome when i saw it. So mean, but sleek at the same time. If thats even possible.

[TheProfessor]

Okay, I have to say that the car is growing on me. I hated the exterior but it's looking better now for some reason. Regardless, the non EVO Lancers are a pretty good deal. Have any of you gone to the Mitsu Canada site and priced out a fully loaded Lancer? It's quite reasonable and comes with some nice features, including seven air bags (one for the drivers knee), 18" wheels, and a pretty killer 650watt RF stereo with 6 disc cd changer! All of that plus a lot more for under $25,000 plus tax. Keep in mind that's full MSRP, and that you get the 5 year 100000km warranty. I think Mitsu might actually have a winner on their hands with this car. One can only hope the Evo is just as attractively priced here in Canada.

[cereal83]

Looks amazing IMO, before I got the 3, I went to the Mitsu dealership, but no HID so I walked away.

I think the car is very bery nice and 100 times better then the old lancer

[TheProfessor]

Meh, HID's can be added for a few hundred dollars, I wouldn't let that stand in my way of getting a car. Of course you made the right decision getting the 3, but still.

[cereal83]

The HID's were pretty much the selling point for my for my new mazda 3. I like them alot now I have them :)

[Caz]

You bought a car based on HID's? wow, I think I have heard it all now.

[howitts_done]

Have you seen the Specs and Prices (http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/2008/Lancer/Specs.aspx?lng=2) of the 2008 Lancer!

Some Highlights:


Hands-free Bluetooth™ cellular phone interface system with voice recognition microphone
650-watt (max) Rockford-Fosgate Punch® premium sound system with 9 speaker including 10-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer, digital signal processor, speed compensated volume and equalization. 6CD/MP3 in-dash head unit
Sportronic® steering wheel magnesium-alloy paddle shifters (CVT only)
18" alloy wheel (215/45)
Sportronic® CVT with INVEC-III
Horsepower 152 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 146 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm
Engine Type 2.0 Liter MIVEC inline-4


Not too shabby... but don't worry I'm still going to buy the Mazda 3.

[TheProfessor]

The only two things that bother me about it which may very well be unfounded is the engine seems a bit weak for the car (especially when coupled with 18's) and the stability of Mitsubishi. People have been saying for years that they'll go belly up but they seem to be marching along quite happily.

[3GFX]

All I'd want would be the 18s and Bluetooth. I still like my 3. The 18s will come soon enough, and bluetooth is down the road.

[cereal83]

You bought a car based on HID's? wow, I think I have heard it all now.

Nice isn't it?

[HYPER GEAR]

look at your engine compartment, some electonics are built by Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi Conglerment is one of the largest company in japan. They own Tokyo-Mitsubishi bank ( try reading globe and mail,they r consider the one of the 5 riches banks in the world), mitsubishi Pencil Co-aka UNI-BALL pens, NEC, NIKON cameras, Mitsubishi CHemicals, Exchange, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, CAT-asia divsion, they have dealing with JAPAN Military. Also thrie SUVS- conquer the desert rally, and The might EVO... There awd...

[HYPER GEAR]

If you think of the TL, YOu should check out the search in yahoo or google for the mitsubishi Galant VR-4. I think from 1997-2000. You will find out who copy who..

[Arwork]

The front design, specially the headlight, really catch my attention. I like it. But not as much as my car of course! LOL..

[PlatMS6]

Well the LANCER is here already.... $21, 698 for the GTS

(GOT PIX FROM A DIFFERENT FORUM)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/dbeshara/misc/Lancer0.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/dbeshara/misc/Lancer1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/dbeshara/misc/Lancer2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/dbeshara/misc/Lancer3.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/dbeshara/misc/Lancer4.jpg

SPECS FROM MITSU
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.ca/2008/Lancer/Specs.aspx?lng=2



I don't like the front end so much (EVO will have diff bumpers/rims/lotsa other things :)) looks S40ish, the screw-on bumper pieces are just as ghey as they are on the Corrolla S...they would definatelly be ripped offf! But if I was in the market for a 3 GT...I would honestly be leaning towards the MITSU

I can't wait to see the EVO on Canadian soil (legaly), have been an EVO fan over the STI from the start!

[Gizzmo_jr]

Went and priced out one for my mom, sales woman doesn't even have financing rate information yet. Mistu just dropped off the car last week and gave nothing else with it. She'll know in April.

[MazdaTree]

looks very nice... kinda big compared to the last one.

[Gizzmo_jr]

Is it just me, or is the hood gap all the way around stands out alot?

[PlatMS6]

I notice that WHITE doesn't sit well with this car... red or black would definatelly fit it better

[HYPER GEAR]

Wow, $21,698. Add $1,100-for auto(peddle-shift), and $2000 for sun and sound..for 24,798. not bad, it also comes with a extended warranty.. The blue one looks better..

[PlatMS6]

More PIX...ok this thing is seriously gonna steal sales from Mazda...
As far as the interior some parts I like more, some the 3 is just better at...

Really like it in the dark red....blue is nice but would look a lot better in navy blue (that one looks too electric)....that chrome grill border would have to get painted a satin black or something, it just doesnt belong.

The stick on bumper fins dont look as bad as they did on the white one above...the GTS comes with 18's, but needs a drop badly!

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/07-08-lancer-gts-blue-stati.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/14-08-lancer-gts-red-static.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/02-08-lancer-gts-blue-stati.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/01/02-08-lancer-gts-red--stati.jpg


The big bad wolf though is coming in a year or so, Subaru has had a free meal for too long :P

[3GFX]

Depending on the colour the angle of the front grill looks a little odd. Overall I think its a good looking car. We'll see how it hold up in the long run.

[PlatMS6]

EVO X Updated Concept PIX!!!

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0612_2008_mitsubishi_lancer_evolution_x/photo_01.html

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+corner. jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+hood.jp g

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+side.jp g

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_s+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_concept+wheel.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+engine. jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+interio r.jpg

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2007_detroit/0701_z+2007_mitsubishi_evolution_x_concept+climate _control.jpg

GETTING CLOSE ~ FAK YES!

[majic]

damn man.. i'm losing respekt for you with every post ;)

the mitsu is so fugly it's not even funny, the only thing that looks remotely alright ;) is the dash/cluster

the body is just like an ugly shark moulded into the shape of a car ;)

then again to each their own :P

[3GFX]

Total hotness.

[PlatMS6]

No EVO was ever really pretty....neither is the STI... its whats under the skin that gives you a tingling feeling :P

EVO's AWD system/handling/performance spanks SUBARU hard :)

Its a true budget minded SUPERCAR

...and here's proof ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExWe1lm0BM&mode=related&search=

[majic]

No EVO was ever really pretty....neither is the STI... its whats under the skin that gives you a tingling feeling :P

EVO's AWD system/handling/performance spanks SUBARU hard :)

Its a true budget minded SUPERCAR

...and here's proof ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExWe1lm0BM&mode=related&search=

ok.. wow.. unreal.. looks are one thing and the thing is fugly.. but performance is another and it's a beast!

lol.. roadrunner.. ok a little more respect now.. ;)

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

wow the price is not too bad with all those goodies! ...im not digging the front grill though, looks like a volvo, they could have slope it...

[iconicrocket]

Looks great, gotta see them on the street soon. Props to Mitsubishi for the nice exterior and interior.

[billyfo]

have to see it in person to decide good or not

[TheFastLane]

pretty decent package for the price of a GTS...

wonder how much insurance will be for an EVO when it gets here

[Garu]

No EVO was ever really pretty....neither is the STI... its whats under the skin that gives you a tingling feeling :P

EVO's AWD system/handling/performance spanks SUBARU hard :)

Its a true budget minded SUPERCAR

...and here's proof ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExWe1lm0BM&mode=related&search=

That was amazing.
I wonder how much an Evo 10 would cost.

[ArManI]

why is evo not entering america's market?

[Unoriginalusername]

i like the evo and sti, i just couldn't justify forking out another 15k-20k more than the ms3

[TheFastLane]

Looks like my next car will be an EVO..
any idea the price range when it hits CDN market?

[Unoriginalusername]

Looks like my next car will be an EVO..
any idea the price range when it hits CDN market?

STI currently lists for $48k CND... the EVO in the US is a few k more. Subby has a high exchange rate, but I doubt Mitsi will look to give them away so I would say min $45k to $49k

[Houndskull]

for me personally ive always liked the EVO the new one doesnt look too bad but i still like the old style. starting from evo7 to evo9. the new one just looks too heavy. i like the paddle shifters though

[Sean80]

Stopped by a dealer to look at one this morning..... I like it!!

[maumau]

is that a real interior shot
coz is ugly as hell

[maumau]

still i would rather choose this then subie...

[iconicrocket]

More info on the Evo X pre-production concept. Looks like we could be getting the paddle shifter.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x.html#more-5033

[stealthman12]

IMO the prototype X looks better than the near production one

[Xenon]

My Opinion on the New Lancer:

Front looks good, back looks so-so. The back will be one of those hate it/love it designs. Interior looks nice and much improved from the last generations. Granted the fit and finish looks good and the quality of materials (based on pictures) looks decent.

However, I do not think that the design (specifically the cosmetic look of the car) is enough to steal massive sales numbers from Honda, Toyota or Mazda. Because of it's love it/hate it design, some people will not consider the car right off the bat, which means no further consideration will help the sale.
Unlike a Mazda3's design which is mostly Love it or "meh" (very small percentage hate the design) the "meh" people will still move on to consider the 3 because of the features and quality.

Mitsubishi has a lot of obstacles and bad rep to go up against. Despite their long warranties, their cars have had reliability issues in the past and that has hindered their public image. Long warranty or not, if the car breaks down, it's just as annoying. They thought the new Eclipse would save the company, but it ended up just flopping.

I personally think that this car won't do very well despite the new design. If Mistu wants to really get their sales back, they should do what Mazda did to their line up... Offer a gorgeous design, packed with features that generally wouldn't be in the car's price range (i.e. HIDs, Rain-Sensing Wipers) that also is a blast to drive, but most of all, prove to the public that their cars will LAST.

[-RJ3-]

Lancer X concept makes the eclipse cry.... I like it!!

[ptwonline]

My Opinion on the New Lancer:

Front looks good, back looks so-so. The back will be one of those hate it/love it designs. Interior looks nice and much improved from the last generations. Granted the fit and finish looks good and the quality of materials (based on pictures) looks decent.

However, I do not think that the design (specifically the cosmetic look of the car) is enough to steal massive sales numbers from Honda, Toyota or Mazda. Because of it's love it/hate it design, some people will not consider the car right off the bat, which means no further consideration will help the sale.
Unlike a Mazda3's design which is mostly Love it or "meh" (very small percentage hate the design) the "meh" people will still move on to consider the 3 because of the features and quality.

Mitsubishi has a lot of obstacles and bad rep to go up against. Despite their long warranties, their cars have had reliability issues in the past and that has hindered their public image. Long warranty or not, if the car breaks down, it's just as annoying. They thought the new Eclipse would save the company, but it ended up just flopping.

I personally think that this car won't do very well despite the new design. If Mistu wants to really get their sales back, they should do what Mazda did to their line up... Offer a gorgeous design, packed with features that generally wouldn't be in the car's price range (i.e. HIDs, Rain-Sensing Wipers) that also is a blast to drive, but most of all, prove to the public that their cars will LAST.

I think the redesign along with the features and the price will make the new Lancer a success. Maybe not right away especially with only one engine available, but as long as the quality is decent and they keep adding features (just like Mazda did with the 3) and trim levels I think they could have a winner on their hands.

Personally, I think both the exterior and interior look very nice. The back end isn't that exciting, but I like the blunt noses that all these new cars seem to be getting...looks very European. The interior is very nice as well. I think I like it better than the 3's. (The red in the 3 kinda turns me off anyway).

Does the GTS always come with that rear wing? I think that will hurt sales among older buyers like myself who want an affordable car with some sportiness, but not necessarily statement things like big rear spoilers. I think it looks kind of silly as a wing--a lip spoiler I could go for.

I was planning on buying a 3 soon, but I will definitely be giving the Lancer a look. Too bad it wasn't out 1 year sooner or I wasn't buying 1 year later--I am reluctant to buy a car in it's first year after a significant redesign.

[Sdu_postes]

nowadays the manufacture more concern about the gas consumption, usually the outlook of the car over power than the actual horse power, anyway, i love the shape of the new Lancer.

[HYPER GEAR]

My opinon on the new Lancer. Its great!!. I Have an 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and 2005 Mazda3 GT. Everyone in my householder thinks the Lancer is better than mazda3..Here it is, The Lancer has a tighter stiffer suspension from the factory(strutbar, springs, shocks), mazda3 doesnt, you have to add(costs me money) Lancer interior is more durable than mazdas, my mazda3 seats falling apart already 1.5 years.. No problems with the lancer.. but the lancer has lots lots torque, mazda3 doesnt.. so its faster. but For mitsubishi repution, from someones opinions, I know from fact, I have driven mitsus, and mazda. I dont have any problems with any of my 5 past mitsus..

[WhiteSpeed3]

one of my buddys just picked this up and i have to say im pretty impressed the only thing is that it lacks a bit of power other than that a great car especialy for the price

i think mitsubshi still has a chance in canada with this car

[chinsterr]

My opinon on the new Lancer. Its great!!. I Have an 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and 2005 Mazda3 GT. Everyone in my householder thinks the Lancer is better than mazda3..Here it is, The Lancer has a tighter stiffer suspension from the factory(strutbar, springs, shocks), mazda3 doesnt, you have to add(costs me money) Lancer interior is more durable than mazdas, my mazda3 seats falling apart already 1.5 years.. No problems with the lancer.. but the lancer has lots lots torque, mazda3 doesnt.. so its faster. but For mitsubishi repution, from someones opinions, I know from fact, I have driven mitsus, and mazda. I dont have any problems with any of my 5 past mitsus..

I thought the mazda has more HP/TQ than the 2004 lancer