Mitsubishi Grand Lancer – 9th gen lives on in Taiwan

Mitsubishi Grand Lancer – 9th gen lives on in Taiwan

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.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • looks good in and out….
    Xcept the rear, looks abit frumpy

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    • Once this car is placed side by side with any other competitors’ C segment fleet, this car is a least one generation lagging behind.

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      • Pen Pineapple on Feb 14, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        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..

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        • Jonn Dol on Feb 15, 2017 at 10:01 am

          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..

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      • Mr.Crazy on Feb 15, 2017 at 6:22 am

        But still, include ESP as standard across range… Which is good thing.

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    • Jonn Dol on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      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.

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      • karam singh on Feb 15, 2017 at 5:17 am

        LOL this car design like Mitsubishi going Proton
        Front like Honda City
        Rear = rubbish
        Interior = nice looking

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    • Pengguna Bijak on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:45 pm

      Smart guys get it.

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  • thomas on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    hopefully it can be evolution XII

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  • Fantastic! Long live Lancer

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  • Tsukashima Yuko on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Waja/Inspira replacement?

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  • 4G63T on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    rebadge new Proton Inspira^^

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  • DPCraft on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    A lot of Honda City cues and a bit of Civic on the rear

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  • Bernard on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    Next Proton Inspira?

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  • City front, Volvo S60 rear.

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  • Fsport on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    haha.. no need to buy Lexus F sport model anymore ..
    the digital panel is 99 % same

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  • nabill (Member) on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    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….

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  • Sewel on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Front end look like honda city..sack the designer…

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  • Embun on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    The look feels like a Galant

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  • kimi's fan on Feb 14, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    what happen to the exterior ??
    its goes back to China automobile local brand earlier days

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  • Mitsubishi City

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  • farghmee on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    Urghhh my eyes

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  • Ben Yap on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    1.8 with 140hp is too low…. it should be 150hp.

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    • 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.

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  • Bernard on Feb 14, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Why call it grand when it is obviously not!

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  • Das Auta on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:33 pm

    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).

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  • transformer on Feb 14, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    “thorough revamp” = “facelift”

    enuf said.

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  • original on Jan 12, 2018 at 12:58 am

    Inspira pura lancer mesti shok sendiri.60%local parts

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  • original karam keling on Jan 12, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Inspira-pura lancer mesti shok sendiri.60%local parts

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  • lancer the warrior on Jan 12, 2018 at 1:03 am

    Inspirapura want to join lancer club but they r not the original.huhuhu

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  • SHAZFIZEE on Dec 23, 2018 at 4:30 pm

    kenapa lancer ni masuk malaysia admin?…cun beb…lawa…

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