Test drive Mitsubishi Lancer

Occurrence on sale in May this year a new generation of cars - an amazing event and a very unusual and held on this test drive Mitsubishi Lancer was much more helpful. For us is already quite familiar fact that a new generation of cars, undergoing a series of modifications, has been delayed in the automotive market by 6-8 years. However, the Japanese developers are once again surprised everyone. Already, four years after the release of the 9 th-generation Mitsubishi Lancer, they presented a qualitatively new version of Mitsubishi. The previous model was first published in 2003, being exhibited at the Moscow salon. And in less than a month at the Frankfurt show to the visitors was a version of wagon. Almost immediately, the car went on sale in our country, and in 2005, having undergone several significant changes, Mitsubishi was one of the best selling cars in Russia of foreign producers. And so today, replacing the ninth generation, the automotive world begins to conquer the new model does not fundamentally similar to its predecessor. Such a short period of existence of the previous Lancer-but it seems unusual, even surprising. Because the domestic market all this time the car remained stable worthy rival to its main competitor Renault Logan and Ford Focus. Being a practical and relatively inexpensive, Lancer easily conquered Russian buyer. But apparently, even though such a high merchantability, price category model still failed to secure large profits for their creators. The first difference is striking - it's certainly distinctive look of the car. His unique style new model owes much to the professionals holding Rolf, who participated in the design. When looking at the car in front you can find similarities with the version of the Galant. Interesting combination of a pronounced grille blends with the environment air intake, fog lamps and elegant narrow optics. Color of the exterior and give the lights, creating the impression of a gloomy half-closed eyes. On the whole machine is pretty impressive, one might even say "predatory" look, which will undoubtedly please the domestic consumer. Changes have occurred not only in the guise of a car, but also in its size. Significant changes in the dimensions suggest a new model belonging to a higher class. This fact also confirms Ryugo Nakao - main developer car segment S. The new Lancer is a record in its class in many respects. The length of the passenger compartment from the front to the rear wheel arches is 1715 mm, which is much larger than that of Toyota Corolla, Mazda3 and Honda Civic. The distance between the roof and the seat is also more than these models. By the height of the previous version of Mitsubishi to add 60 mm to the length - 35 mm, all of which amounted to 4570 mm. Unprecedented interior space designers achieved also by increasing the width of the car. The addition of 65 mm has been very substantial. Of course, a spacious lounge requires additional costs of finishing material. And here the creators of the model several stingy. Homely decoration of plastic is not exactly something really solid. With regards to the front panel - everything here is quite convenient and organic. Pretty easy to deal with all the buttons and instruments. Well, now let's see how the new model manifests itself in action. Favorite place to test their cars the Japanese developers have chosen polygon Japan Automobile Research Institute. It is on its paths and tested a new Lancer. The first thing that I would like to pay attention - this is the turning radius, which is only five meters. According to this index machine is a leader among the other Japanese competitors. You do not make much effort to quickly deploy a car 180 degrees. We begin our tests on a version equipped with a new engine of 1,5 liter. By equipping the engine electronic control valve timing (MIVEC) model is much more economical than its predecessor, has a volume of 1.6 liter engine. Thus, the decrease in motor did not affect its power, on the contrary, it increased to 11 hp and makes 109 hp First, testing a model for tri-band six-kilometer ring. In the dispersal of up to one hundred km / h, which takes an average of 11.6 sec., The engine starts pretty impressive noise remind myself what the reason is the low quality sound insulation, which we simply can not fail to note. Meanwhile, a car very quickly reaches its maximum speed of 191 km / h. The Japanese test site for a test on handling complex built trail starts right site and turning into "eight" and "snake". It is here that the new model was able to demonstrate the true miracles of agility and stability. All rotations were completed accurately and elegantly, almost perfect. Such brilliant performance model required a qualitatively new structure of the suspension: McPherson were applied at the front and rear multi-link scheme. Suspension travel has increased by 10 mm. Also, as much as 60 mm was increased wheelbase, which has added a model stability. If you compare this version with its two-liter "brother", significant differences in the characteristics we hardly find. Indicators increased slightly: the engine power increases by 15 hp, top speed increases to 200 km / h and acceleration to hundreds more rapidly for two seconds. Also, you will appreciate reducing the number of noise from the engine, well, a significant increase in vehicle dynamics. So, what is the price of the issue? The developers provided a range of price options depending on the facilities. You can choose the model Invite with a manual transmission at the minimum cost of $ 17,990. The engine in this version of 1,5 liters. The same option with an automatic will cost $ 19,300. If you take the "dvuhlitrovku, it will cost at least $ 20,140, ??well, the maximum price of $ 24,300 for a full version of the equipment Intense CVT. Modified car class, its characteristics influenced the change in its price category. A new price - a new competition in the automotive market. Of course, on a par with "Focus" this instance is not supplied. So, briefly summarize. As for driving - the car stands out for its maneuverability, also thanks to new suspension, it is much more stable than its predecessor. On the interior view is contradictory: on one side - space and comfort at the expense of increasing the size of a car, on the other - poor quality finishing. About the safety level model is the fact that developers are going to get at least 5 stars on crash tests EuroNCAP. You can also mention the availability of the new machine. Price looks pretty attractive to a car in this price segment. There is no doubt in the reasonableness and competitiveness of the model, which, of course, will determine its success in the automotive market. However, it should be noted that the new Mitsubishi is now focused on another buyer. And in a number of competitors would no longer be Focus and other models - Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, as well as the Opel Astra. As stated by the president of Mitsubishi Motors Osamu Masuko, the emphasis on development and production of C-segment car is the main and most promising direction of the company at this time. Line of similar developments continue crossover Outlander XL and minivan Delica. It is the Russian market is determined mainly by sales of new-generation Mitsubishi Lancer. Plan to expand the range of this car in our country, as well as work on improving the already known models SUVs. The company also intends to develop its cooperation with the holding, Rolf, to ensure the promotion and marketing Mitsubishi in our country. For a test drive Mitsubishi Lancer showed and proved that zhanny car really requires not only the spotlight but also the massive sales.