The Official 2008 Lancer (with real pics)

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Preview: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsu’s compact four-door bows, with an Evo kicker.
by Henny Hemmes (2006-12-11)



Mitsubishi has promised us the introduction of the 2008 Lancer sedan for the 2007 Detroit auto show - and now it's released the first details and photo of the new four-door.

The new Lancer shows the dynamic styling that was presented in 2005 with the Concept-X and Concept-Sportback. And of course, it hints at the new Lancer Evo which is due in 2009. The sport sedan is based on Mitsubishi's "Project Global" platform, on which the new Outlander is also built.



The new Lancer has a 103.7-inch wheelbase, while length, width and height are 180 in,69.3 in and 58.6 in respectively.



DE, ES and sport-tuned GTS models will be offered. The Evo is expected to be launched early in 2008.


The Lancer will arrive at the end of summer and the model line will be completed with other versions. On worldwide markets, Mitsubishi will have a choice of five different engines, including a 140-hp 2.0-liter common-rail diesel that will be available in Europe.



U.S. versions will get a four-cylinder similar to that in the Dodge Caliber: a 2.0-liter, 152-hp aluminum DOHC MIVEC four-cylinder engine (143 hp PZEV in Calif.) teamed to a five-speed manual transmission. A CVT also will be offered.

[quicksilver22]

teh sex.

[9G]

Soooo Nice!!! But whats with the Super high wing????

But thats easy to remove.

[DNSerrano]

It's not that high...I like the way that Mitsu made it look like an Evo, it's awesome. Of course the Evo will be different in probably stylings, but I like it. Also the fact that it has 2.0 150hp MIVEC DOHC! I wonder if it's running a 4G63 n/a...

[Cali]

It's not that high...I like the way that Mitsu made it look like an Evo, it's awesome. Of course the Evo will be different in probably stylings, but I like it. Also the fact that it has 2.0 150hp MIVEC DOHC! I wonder if it's running a 4G63 n/a...

no, it'll be running a n/a 4b11

[Serstylz2]

still pretty slow, although easy to make fast

[4-G-rim]

The new Lancer will do very well I strongly believe. The car looks sharp!

[furiousgtz]

The new Lancer will do very well I strongly believe. The car looks sharp!
my mom got 04 lancer i shoud tell her to get new one :cool:

[lnkn52]

damn that looks really nice :grin:

[bronxbombr]

Ya, looks nice.

[Kalamidad]

it does look good. like the wing. Fron the front, the front end looks short, but from the side id doesn't.

150? isn't that what the 8G is rated at? i guess it'll have more of a spring than a brand new 8G.

[milo111000]

wow.. i guess bye bye to my G.. hehehehehe never!!!

[furiousgtz]

wow.. i guess bye bye to my G.. hehehehehe never!!!
ya maybe the new evo not regular lancer.

[XxGiRLaNT06xX]

Looks real nice.

[Chevelle71_05]

A CVT!!!?? PIMPIN', the nose looks kind of like a skyline, can anyone else see it?

[rez887]

I like that blue color

[njjfudge]

I LIKE IT....................................A LOT. Looks likr I might have to get me one of them new Evos in 2008 :firedevil:

[SkylineG1]

Nice. Rims are banging.

[9G]

Nice. Rims are banging.
yup

[fatal1]

looking hot, real sharp

[Kid]

It's a 2008, so does this come out mid to late 07...
Or is it coming out in 08...
:D

Kid

[TKEhandgrenade76]

The 08 Lancer looks like an upgraded version of the 8g Galant when you put a picture side by side.

[alexvr]

looks real nice, aggresive...it kinda looks like a skyline 4real, but more like a volvo?!?!

[Qs]

*drool*


*drool*


*drool*


ah man now i gotta change shirts

[Jeffylou87]

The training for the 2008 Lancer will start in late March... I will get to see it and test drive it and compare it to the other cars in its class. I heard that there is going to be an AWD version with the current SAWC suspension that is in the 2007 Outlander. I'll get some pics up as soon as I see it.

Jeff

[glantv699]

I like what Mitsubishi has done...looks great. I don't know why but it reminds me a lot of the TSX. Check out the fogs too....kinda like the ones you'd see in the earlier VR-4 bumper for an 8G.

The 09 Evo will most likely follow a similar style and by the looks of things a white car with black wheels is gonna be a stunning combo with those lines.....ahh I can't wait! Graduation present????

[4g63lover]

surprisingly, I like it. Now I wanna see the production EVO X, 4G63T or not... Can't wait to see what the 4B11 can do, but I dont think it will be better than the 4G63T....

[Jeffylou87]

The new lancer is going to have the SAWC (super all-wheel control) that the Outlander has.. It's also going to have the fast key... The 30G Navi system... 650 Watt Rockford Fosgate system... Also rumored to be an All-Wheel drive RalliArt Version... Also it's going to have the CVT transmission where you don't feel the shifting like the Maxima has... It's also going to have the 6-speed magnesium paddle shifters... The handling on this car is going to be compared to a track car.. It's gunna be sick!! Training for me is going to be on the 18th of March... I'll post pics when I see it....

Jeff

[6G72Galant]

Here are the prices for this sexy looking car too....


Model offerings include the base DE (approximately $14,000), which is reasonably well equipped with power windows, a CD audio system and a tilt steering wheel. The ES ($17,000), the expected volume leader, has air conditioning, ABS, a height-adjustable driver's seat, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and 16-in. alloy wheels. Opting for the GTS ($19,000) gets you 18-in. alloy wheels, the firmer suspension and sport seats covered in a grippy suede-like material.

[milo111000]

wow!!1 nice prices!!!

[cdipier2]

wow that car is definitly hot. i would love one

[milo111000]

but i just can't replace my G with that though...

[cardude03]

check out this article..

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=12&article_id=4685

its the same article which 6G72 pointed out the prices, but there were some other things that i was quite impressed with.


The transverse engine — developed in conjunction with Hyundai and DaimlerChrysler but with Mitsu-specific camshafts and cylinder head — puts out 152 bhp at 6000 rpm, or 26 percent more power than the previous iron-block 2.0-liter, which weighs nearly 60 lb. more than the new engine. Of note, the 4B11 has chain-driven overhead camshafts, and its exhaust is on the back side of the engine leaving plenty of room for a turbo and allowing Mitsubishi to employ a flat front crossmember.


as expected, the Lancer's standard gearbox is a 5-speed manual, now with shorter throws and triple-cone synchronizers on 1st and 2nd gears. This transmission works well, aided by an easy-to-modulate light-effort clutch. Not so expected is the Lancer's optional gearbox, a CVT said to enhance fuel economy. That, however, is about the only good thing to say about this continuously variable transmission, which is expected in perhaps 85 percent of all new Lancers.


Opting for the GTS ($19,000) gets you 18-in. alloy wheels, the firmer suspension and sport seats covered in a grippy suede-like material. Additionally, the GTS has Bluetooth, a body kit with a rear spoiler, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Best of all, it's available with a package that has keyless entry/ignition and satellite navigation with a large 7.5-in. screen, plus a 30-gig hard drive on which your favorite tunes and photos can be stored.

[WhiteGTZ01]

it looks cool

[4g63lover]

I like the look of the Lancer and the new EVO X, hell, I'd even give the 4B11 turbo a chance. But the clutchless tranny, or not havig an option of a traditional 6-speed is something I can't accept. lol. Nothing like sending your foot through the floor power shifting slamming gears.

I got the brochure for the new Lancer at the autoshow and I gotta admit the EVO X looks mean. And I like the look ALOT! I just wished Mitsubishi would atleast keep the 6-speed manual an option.