Mitsubishi may finally be putting its long-serving ninth-generation Lancer to pasture this year, but the Taiwanese market is having none of that. In fact, demand is so strong there that the company has given the C-segment sedan a thorough revamp, renaming it the Mitsubishi Grand Lancer.
Although the original’s sharp lines can still be seen, the new car features the brand’s distinctive new Dynamic Shield corporate look, with a chrome lined front-mask that’s reminiscent of the latest Outlander, as well as optional automatic LED headlights. Along the sides, there are more dynamic character lines that frame the new faux fender vents, while the beltline now has an upward kink towards the rear.
Moving to the rear, the Grand Lancer gains new C-shaped tail lights, a number plate recess that has moved up into the bootlid and a more aggressive bumper design. New two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels have also been added to the range-topping model.
The interior has also been given a significant makeover, with a new dashboard similar in design to the Triton. Big additions include a new eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation and digital TV, as well as a customisable Smart Dashboard digital instrument cluster; both are optional. There’s also now dual-zone automatic climate control for the top variant.
All models are powered by a 1.8 litre SOHC MIVEC naturally-aspirated petrol four-cylinder engine that develops 140 PS and 176 Nm, sent to the front wheels via a INVECS-III CVT. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 15.7 km per litre. Under the skin, the Grand Lancer has been given improvements in terms of noise vibration and harshness on all but the base model.
Safety-wise, all variants come standard with ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX rear child seat anchors and up to six airbags. Prices start at NT$679,000 (RM97,900) for the entry-level Elegant, rising up to NT$719,000 (RM103,700) for the Classic, NT$749,000 (RM108,000) for the Luxury, NT$769,000 (RM110,900) for the Fashion and NT$819,000 (RM118,100) for the Flagship.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
looks good in and out….
Xcept the rear, looks abit frumpy
Once this car is placed side by side with any other competitors’ C segment fleet, this car is a least one generation lagging behind.
This car at least 2 generation behind other Japan’s rival brand.I guess Korean outdone Japanese in term of design for the past few years.Japan carmakers still stuck with the old software,relying on their past brand image and record.Japan offer little significant improvement.Look how fast Hyundai and Kia catching up.Hust look how brutal Samsung kill Sony phone..If only they can change Malaysian mentality fast..
This Lancer facelift is almost like a total revamp, with only the engine and the chassis components being carried over. It still looks a contemporary package. Handling & performance should be acceptable for the majority of the potential buyers. Pretty sure the market response should be good if Mitsubishi Motors introduce the car in Malaysia.And not all Mitsu fans are fond of Mitsu Pick-ups & SUVs..
But still, include ESP as standard across range… Which is good thing.
Wow..it does look quite nice inside out.The engine side might not have the latest tech and totally outpaced by the latest C-segment cars engines. But the new exterior , the digital instruments display & infotainment system & the refreshed interior certainly uplift the overall image of the car and definitely would’nt look out of place among the latest generation of the C-Segment cars.
LOL this car design like Mitsubishi going Proton
Front like Honda City
Rear = rubbish
Interior = nice looking
Smart guys get it.
hopefully it can be evolution XII
cannot be. the latest only evo 10. 11 not yet how to jump to 12
windows 8 to windows 10. note5 to note 7.
Fantastic! Long live Lancer
Waja/Inspira replacement?
rebadge new Proton Inspira^^
A lot of Honda City cues and a bit of Civic on the rear
Next Proton Inspira?
City front, Volvo S60 rear.
Best of both world.
Getcha eyes checked, boy
haha.. no need to buy Lexus F sport model anymore ..
the digital panel is 99 % same
Isnt da front abit saga-ish and the side is City inspired …. The market is chock full of sedans now… Im not sure this is gonna sell on what… Unless its a cracking product, which i doubt mitsubishi wil do….
Front end look like honda city..sack the designer…
The look feels like a Galant
what happen to the exterior ??
its goes back to China automobile local brand earlier days
Mitsubishi City
Urghhh my eyes
1.8 with 140hp is too low…. it should be 150hp.
mivec is more of a torquey engine, like continental engines. it has low top end horsepower but the torque is higher. yes it will lose in a drag race with a 150hp car of the same weight but in normal driving a higher torque engine gives more zip.
Why call it grand when it is obviously not!
Ini mesti kerja designer Proton ni. Design bontot kereta serabut ya amat. lepas tu hairan kenapa tak laku. Bang, Preve kalo 10 airbags pun, takde org beli kalo design bontot serabut. dah la tak jimat mana pun minyak.
BTW, good job Mitsubishi. not bad for a facelift (except for the rear that you sub con to Proton).
“thorough revamp” = “facelift”
enuf said.
Inspira pura lancer mesti shok sendiri.60%local parts
Inspira-pura lancer mesti shok sendiri.60%local parts
Inspirapura want to join lancer club but they r not the original.huhuhu
kenapa lancer ni masuk malaysia admin?…cun beb…lawa…