For those who don’t want to be reading lengthy text about the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, you can have a look at these two walkaround videos where you’re guided through the features and specifications of the new car in an interview format. Mind you, this is the new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, not the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X – so don’t be suprised by it having only 152hp and a 6-speed CVT gearbox. I do hope Mitsubishi Malaysia will bring it in soon, the last exciting thing in the C segment sedan market was the 2006 Honda Civic, we need something new for the new year.
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Paul Tan
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.
Am surprised that you do not consider the launch of mazda 3 as exciting for the c-class cars in M'sia despite your favourable reviews against the Civic.
so the front bumper is gonna be black or red as the picture above?
but the evo X internal neon lights!! which ahbeng designer thought of that!!
hehehe mivec turbo all allmunium block.. sure beats my oldde gsr 1996 block last time arround..
so paul.. any price tag yet on the lancer?.. at last.. cvt on another car.. can compare it with how mitsu and honda implements it…but 6 speed cvt.. honda one got 7 speed… what givesss??
mikesim: i love the mazda3, but let's face it, it's not something "new" on our roads, plus honda's pre-launch promotions and hype up was alot more extensive than ccb's for the mazda3.
Looks like this will be the replacement of current lancer Rally Art in US, but the problem is the current lancer Rally Art is 160hp, this new one is 152hp.
Paul: Well, that's mainly becoz Mazda is only represented by CCB here. CCB has very limited budget. If Mazda has a principle here, things might be a lot different in terms of in-your-face promotional campaigns.
Cool to ride with..!love it..real good-looking design and goes with a sharp type of handling, with more modification done on it including the engine's performance parts with much power that could be boost of.
Hi Paul,
I am dissappointed that you didn't consider the mazda 3 an exciting launch of a c-class car in 2006 despite your favourable review.
Hi Paul,
Am surprised that you do not consider the launch of mazda 3 as exciting for the c-class cars in M'sia despite your favourable reviews against the Civic.
Wow, I like it…
so the front bumper is gonna be black or red as the picture above?
but the evo X internal neon lights!! which ahbeng designer thought of that!!
hehehe mivec turbo all allmunium block.. sure beats my oldde gsr 1996 block last time arround..
so paul.. any price tag yet on the lancer?.. at last.. cvt on another car.. can compare it with how mitsu and honda implements it…but 6 speed cvt.. honda one got 7 speed… what givesss??
mikesim: i love the mazda3, but let's face it, it's not something "new" on our roads, plus honda's pre-launch promotions and hype up was alot more extensive than ccb's for the mazda3.
Anyone know (beside this new 2008 Lancer) if there is new sedan (all new, not facelift) coming soon (in a few months) to Malaysia ?
Looks like this will be the replacement of current lancer Rally Art in US, but the problem is the current lancer Rally Art is 160hp, this new one is 152hp.
mits27: this is the lancer, the lancer ralliart will have a 2.4 n/a engine
Paul: Well, that's mainly becoz Mazda is only represented by CCB here. CCB has very limited budget. If Mazda has a principle here, things might be a lot different in terms of in-your-face promotional campaigns.
Mayonaise: I agree.
well i think wont be very cheap at malaysia side right….
HI Paul,
Nice coverage man………. how much it will be ?
cause my evo8 is RM 310K…….
and if it is cheapper than the new E93,
this evo10 could be my second sport car
if u got the evo8…woudlnt it be a waste to get the evo10….as a second sports car.
Thanks Paul, then it is really good new because the regular lancer is 2.0 120hp, and this new lancer is 150hp with 6 speed CVT, nice…
wahlaueh…
my dream car…. consider acchieveable target….
Paul or anyone know the c.c. of this Lancer, 1600cc, 2000cc or higher..?
Aarrrgggghhhhh! I want it!
BWEKKKK ugly rear lamp.
Cool to ride with..!love it..real good-looking design and goes with a sharp type of handling, with more modification done on it including the engine's performance parts with much power that could be boost of.