By Thomas Underwood
The Mitsubishi Lancer - named after a soldier of the cavalry regiment in Europe's knightly age-debuted on the world stage in 1973. Styled for superior aerodynamic drag and a robust monocoque chassis for increased performance, the very first Lancer was powered by engines using Mitsubishi Clean Air technology. It was the first 1973 model to be certified as having a low-pollution engine by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After nearly three decades and a successful run in Europe and Asia, the Lancer launched in the United States in 2001, powered by a 2.0-liter engine producing 120 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque.
In Cars, Local News, Mitsubishi / By Paul Tan / 24 August 2008 3:09 am / 41 commentsClick for hi-res photoThe Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is now in Malaysia, priced at RM 315,436.10 on the road without insurance together with a 1 year or 20,000km warranty. In the stock Lancer Evolution X state of tune it produces 295 PS at 6,500rpm and 366Nm of torque at 3,500rpm (interestingly, this is actually less than the previously sold Evo 9’s 400Nm). The Lancer Evolution is available in three colors: a choice of Red Metallic (shown in pic above), Phantom Black Pearl or a delicious Solid White. Will Mitsubishi Motors Japan allow Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia to make available the less powerful Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Ralliart for sale here in Malaysia as the Lancer Ralliart? PHOTO GALLERY: Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionClick thumbnails to view high resolution photo[cpg_album:61]
Santer beredar kabar bahwa Mitsubishi Xpander di Malaysia bakal mengusung komponen suspensi yang mirip dengan sedan Lancer Evolution X, benarkah demikian? Penggunaan komponen Lancer Evo X pada Mitsubishi Xpander juga menjadi salah satu bahan jualan di beberapa negara seperti Mesir. Sayangnya, hingga kabar ini berhembus belum bisa dipastikan apakah Mitsubishi Xpander di Malaysia akan menggunakan komponen tersebut. Diproduksi di Malaysia harga Xpander diprediksi bakal kompetitifMitsubishi sendiri tengah menyiapkan fasilitas produksi Xpander di kawasan Pekan, Pahang. Nantinya, Mitsubishi Xpander di negeri jiran tersebut akan dirakit di Pekan.
