There is an opinion that a new model of any car should be bought only after the first revision. The updated "Mitsubishi Lancer 10" fully and completely proves this proposition. Let's find out why this is so and what the latest version of the popular favorite has prepared for us.

A bit of history

The first Lancer-Mitsubishi 10 models appeared in our showrooms in 2007. In parallel with them, "Lancer 9" was sold, which had been produced since 2000 and at that time had already gone through three restyling. At the same time, the top-end configuration of the ninth "Lancer" cost the same as the base tenth with a similar engine.

Thus, "Lancer 9" sold well in parallel with "Lancer 10" for another three years. The main advantage of the "nine" was the technique tested over the years and eliminated sins that could arise in the early stages of sales. Meanwhile, the "ten" received a lot of negative reviews due to some "dampness", obvious flaws and solutions that did not correspond to its price.

The first version of "Lancer-Mitsubishi 10" had a lot of problems. And if the exclamations "goes worse than its predecessor" can be considered subjective, then some problems were frankly visible to the naked eye. Among them are the poor quality of interior trim and poor sound insulation. The tenth "Lancer" received a more modern design and an actual interior design at that time, but in terms of the quality of materials it was clearly inferior to the "ninth".

The changes were not long in coming

Now it is clear why the updated "Lancer-Mitsubishi 10" was so long-awaited. But did the manufacturer, for whom the CIS market is second in priority after native Japan, hear the wishes of the customers? It also became clear from the press releases that he seemed to have heard. The noise insulation was improved, the finishing materials were made much more pleasant to the touch, instead of a monochrome display, a color was installed between the wells of the speedometer and tachometer. And on all modifications of the car, a bumper was installed from the RallyArt model.

Thus, the manufacturer not only heard the pleas of motorists, but also took them into account. But that's not all. The biggest change came under the hood. Base engines "Mitsubishi-Lancer 10" had a volume of 1.5 liters, which by definition is rather weak for fans of "Lancer". In the new version, they were bored to a volume of 1.6 liters. The motor now generates 117 horsepower. Recall that the 1.5-liter engine produced 109 hp. with.

Psychological move

Of course, even a novice driver will understand that such an increase in volume and power will not greatly affect the dynamics of the basic configuration of the updated Lancer-Mitsubishi 10. But the manufacturer had to do it, and here's why. Firstly, competitors have long been making smaller motors with more power. And secondly, the number 1.5 does not look at all on the body of a car, whose appearance looks very sporty and dynamic.

The second trick used by the Japanese manufacturer to draw the attention of customers to its new brainchild is the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 bumper and its radiator grill, which are borrowed from the RallyArt version. This little thing at first glance may seem completely invisible, but it is very captivating. In such a simple way, the manufacturer allegedly gives the buyers of the new, tenth "Lancer" the right to feel involved in the circle of owners of sports cars. It should be noted that this "feature" works very successfully. The car in this version looks very fresh and attractive.

Have the company's claims for improvements been confirmed?

Having received the keys to the restyled Mitsubishi-Lancer 10, whose photos differ little from its predecessor, few people will focus on its exterior. What really interests everyone is the interior decoration. As the reviews show, "Mitsubishi Lancer 10" in the new version has really nice finishing materials. With noise isolation, too, everything is in order, at least when compared with the previous version. Of course, there are "classmates" of "Lancer" whose noise level in the cabin is significantly lower. In general, the Japanese company did not disappoint and corrected mistakes, but did nothing special.

Equipment

"Lancer" is equipped according to all the canons of its class. In the basic configuration, the following options are installed on it: ABS, electronic brake force distribution controller, Brake Assist system, which helps with emergency braking, front airbags, mounts for child seats, on-board computer, immobilizer, halogen headlights and an air filter. Thus, even the basic version has all the necessary elements for comfort.

In more expensive versions, in addition to the above, there are: heated seats, a backlit ignition switch, electric drive and heated side mirrors, air conditioning, navigational lamp, remote control of the gas tank cap, leather steering wheel, foglights, paddle shifters and much more.

On the road

The motor has really become more lively, but this difference is almost imperceptible. The familiar 5-speed gearbox is reminiscent of the previous version of the car. It works flawlessly, but the sixth gear is clearly lacking, especially given the new character of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10. The rear suspension, like the front, is very similar to its older brother. The behavior of our hero on the road is quite predictable and moderately comfortable, just like in the previous version. But the tenth is still far from the handling of the ninth Lancer. In a corner, the car rolls slightly, but it would definitely be dishonest to call its behavior critical.

Trump card

This, as before, is value. As practice shows, in our market the price is the main argument, and Japanese automakers are well aware of this. So the price of the new, tenth "Lancer" in a decent basic Inform configuration is 19.7 thousand dollars. A more equipped modification called Invite will cost the buyer already $ 21,000. e. The same versions, but with automatic transmission cost 21 and 22 thousand, respectively.

An even more interesting version with a 2-liter 150-horsepower engine is called Invite + and costs 22 thousand with a manual transmission and a thousand more expensive with a variator. Among other things, it is equipped with MASC + MATC security systems, remote control for central locking, as well as a light and rain sensor.

The top Lancer 10 in the Intense package has a spoiler, airbags for rear passengers and it costs 24 thousand dollars already. To understand how objective the price is, you can simply look at how often "Lancer" is found on the roads. In any case, the good news is that the new version costs the same as the old one.

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 generation, which is now sold by dealers, has lost its former popularity against the background of competitors. Although a couple of years ago, the Mitsubishi Lancer was so popular that it ranked first in thefts in its class. Despite its sporty appearance, which is relevant to this day, in fact, the Lancer 10 is an ordinary city sedan.

Lancer models have been produced in Japan since 1973, having gone through 10 generations and countless restyles. The car is sold under various names in the USA, Latin America, Asia. For each specific automotive market, the manufacturer offers its own set of power units and transmissions. In Russia today, buyers are offered a Mitsubishi Lancer X with two gasoline engines with a working volume of 1.6 and 1.8 liters with a capacity of 117 and 140 horsepower, respectively. As a transmission, the front-wheel drive sedan Mitsubishi Lancer 10 has both mechanical and automatic gearboxes. We will talk more about the technical characteristics of the car further.

For now, let's speculate about the Lancer's design, which made the car very popular thanks to its aggressive styling. The new body, which was shown in 2011, has become a few centimeters longer, wider and taller. The front end, with its huge vertical grille tilted at a slight angle, is a new milestone in corporate style. Later, a similar thing appeared on the Outlander and more compact ASX. The most interesting thing is that such a design was suitable only for a sedan; the attempt to release a Mitsubishi Lancer in a hatchback body turned out to be a failure.

The similarity of an ordinary car to a charged Evolution modification had a very positive effect on car sales among young people who have no money for a charged version. Moreover, in some versions, the usual Lancer has a trunk spoiler, a plastic body kit, and a low ground clearance with stylish wheels and low-profile tires. We further suggest Lancer exterior photos.

Photos Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer Salon in all trim levels in Russia fabric. The wheelbase of 2635 mm makes the interior space quite spacious to accommodate 5 adult passengers. Practical but hard plastic all around. In more expensive trim levels, the gearshift lever and steering wheel are trimmed with leather. Almost all trim levels have an armrest for the driver, seat height adjustment. For rear passengers, there is an armrest (with cup holder) integrated into the back of the seat. In expensive trim levels, a stereo system is placed on the steering wheel and there are paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Photo salon Lancer look further.

Photos of Mitsubishi Lancer salon

Mitsubishi Lancer X trunk although it gives a complete look to the whole image of the car, it cannot boast of a large size. The luggage compartment of the sedan is only 315 liters. A full-size spare wheel is located under the boot floor. The rear seat backrest can be easily folded in a ratio of 40 to 60, making the car more practical. Photo of the trunk and the folded rear seat backrest below.

Photos of the trunk of Mitsubishi Lancer

Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer

As for the technical characteristics of the 10th generation Lancer gasoline engines. Then in our country, the manufacturer offers a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve unit with a capacity of 117 hp as a base engine. The maximum torque is 154 Nm, which is not small. In combination with this engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission is offered as gearboxes. Acceleration to the first hundred with automatic and manual transmission is 10.8 and 14.1 seconds, respectively. The maximum speed is 190 (manual transmission) and 180 (automatic transmission) km / h. As for the average fuel consumption, the manufacturer indicates 6.1 liters for the mechanics and 7.1 for the machine.

A more powerful engine Mitsubishi Lancer X with a working volume of 1.8 liters, this is the same inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve gasoline engine with proprietary MIVEC injection. This unit already produces 140 hp. at 178 Nm of torque. Everything is combined with the same 5-speed manual transmission, or a continuously variable CVT variator. Dynamic performance with a manual transmission is not much better, so acceleration to a groan occurs in 10 seconds, versus 10.8 seconds. with a 1.6 liter engine. However, the maximum speed is already 202 km / h. As for fuel consumption, it is noticeably higher than that of the base engine and amounts to 7.5 liters in the combined cycle. The CVT variator will also not indulge in economy with the 1.8 Lancer engine consuming 7.8 liters in mixed mode, and almost 11 liters in the city. Considering that in practice the consumption will be even higher, then it is worth considering whether you need such a motor under the hood.

By the way, the 10th generation Lancer power units consume only AI-95 gasoline as fuel. Further detailed overall dimensions of Mitsubishi Lancer, clearance, weight, volumes and other useful technical information about the sedan.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, clearance of Mitsubishi Lancer X

• Length - 4570 mm
• Width - 1760 mm
• Height - 1505 mm
• Curb weight - from 1265 kg
• Full weight - from 1750 kg
• Base, distance between front and rear axle - 2636 mm
• The track of the front and rear wheels is 1530/1530 mm, respectively
• Trunk volume - 315 liters
• Fuel tank volume - 59 liters
• Tire size - 205/60 R16
• Wheel rim size - 6.5JX16
• Ground clearance or clearance of Mitsubishi Lancer - 165 mm

As for the suspension, the front of the Lancer is traditional for front-wheel drive models of this class "MacPherson" with an anti-roll bar. At the rear, the sedan has a multi-link independent suspension. As for the brakes, there are ventilated disc mechanisms at the front, and at the back there are also disc mechanisms measuring 15 and 14 inches, respectively.

Configuration and price of Mitsubishi Lancer

Actual Mitsubishi Lancer X price in the minimum configuration is 599,000 rubles. By the way, for any color other than white you will need to pay another 11,000 rubles. What is included in the basic Inform package? Firstly, this is a 1.6 liter engine (117 hp), mechanical 5 tbsp. box. Actually steel wheels 16 inches, front airbags. All windows are available, an on-board computer, there is even a stereo system with 4 speakers, but there will be no air conditioning.

If you want to get a Lancer with an automatic transmission, then the most affordable version with the same 1.6 engine, in the Invite configuration, will have a price of 709,990 rubles. The automatic transmission will be represented by a 4-speed unit. The difference in price with the basic version is more than 100 thousand rubles, but the equipment of the car will be much better. There is already air conditioning, heated front seats, a Ralliart sports bumper, air ducts for heating the legs of the rear passengers and other useful options.

Mitsubishi Lancer with a more powerful 1.8 liter engine is offered in three trim levels. Basic with mechanical 5-speed a box worth 759,990 rubles and two more expensive versions with a continuously variable transmission CVT. Let's talk about the most expensive Intense configuration, which has a price tag of 829,990 rubles. For this money, you will get a pretty decent car, both in terms of equipment and appearance. As wheels, the manufacturer offers 16-inch alloy wheels. There are foglights, halogen headlights, a trunk spoiler, a full set of airbags, including side ones. Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, paddle shifters and much more.

Video Mitsubishi Lancer

Video review Mitsubishi Lancer X.

In previous years, the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan was the best-selling car of the Japanese manufacturer on the Russian market. However, today the situation has changed radically. Our fellow citizens are buying sedans less and less and prefer crossovers more and more. Today, Mitsubishi's best-selling model is the Outlander crossover, which was originally created on the platform of the same Lancer.

Mitsubishi Lancer is a family of models of the "middle small class" (or niche "C" by European standards), which is presented in 2 versions: a 4-door sedan, as well as a 5-door hatchback. The car is equipped with an aggressive design, comfortable interior, reliable technical stuffing, good driving habits. The Japanese car was initially aimed at young buyers, but in practice it is very common among people of different sexes and ages. The whole.

Car history

The history of Mitsubishi Lancer dates back to 1973. Looking ahead, we can say that the story turned out to be quite successful, because it was this car that became the key in the development of Mitsubishi Motors. Over the entire period of its existence, the car was produced in a considerable number of body options.

In various auto markets they knew how: Dodge Colt, Colt Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Mitsubishi Carisma and so on. And only in the 1990s, the model was able to "step over" into the "golf class". Since that time, the Japanese car has changed several families and until 2017 was in good demand in the world market. There are 10 generations in total. This article will focus on the 9th and 10th generations.

IX generation (2000-2010)

Mitsubishi Lancer IX generation car was first demonstrated in 2000 on its market. Buyers could purchase the car in two body solutions: sedan and station wagon. After 2003, the "Japanese" was updated.

It was in this guise that the car was able to gain fame in many countries of the world, which can be attributed to Russia. Serial production of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 continued until 2008, then the 10th generation of the Japanese car was released.

Appearance

Given its class, and the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer represents the budget segment, the car is equipped with a fairly modern, albeit a little rustic, appearance with massive optics. The smooth lines of the body, as well as a fairly massive rear area, are pleasing to the eye. The front bumper has small round-shaped fog lamps that are spaced out at the tip as much as possible.

The general exterior of Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is improved by the use of taillights, which have received sophisticated optics and a high rear bumper. The Japanese model stands out for its harmony. The light-alloy wheels of the car do not stand out from the general design, however, they do not give a special look. They are 15 "in size. The ride height is a fairly average 165 millimeters.

Generally speaking, evaluating the exterior of the Lancer 9 is not so easy, since the car was created more than 10 years ago, and the updates then were not as serious as they are today. As of 2014, this car already looks no better than domestically produced cars, so the company's management made the right decision by releasing the 10th family completely new.

The all-metal bodies of both versions of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in 2005 received a positive rating from a series of independent crash tests in the United States - 4 stars of safety.

Salon

Getting inside the sedan, you understand that the "Japanese" has a calm, stylish appearance. The main focus is on the wide center console with music control units and rectangular ventilation system air ducts. Thanks to the traditional dashboard, each of which has a dial, it provides the necessary level of information about the main parameters of the movement.

A 3-spoke steering wheel is installed directly in front of the driver. The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 salon has a fairly high quality of materials used, and the degree of sound insulation is recognized as one of the best in its niche, which is reflected in the level of comfort. There are no complaints about the build quality of the machine, which does not have extraneous creaks, backlashes, and the like.

The installed Mitsubishi Lancer IX seats boast a sufficient level of comfort, which can be attributed to the wide range of position settings. As for the free space inside, there are no records, everything is average. Although 3 adults can sit in the back, only two will be comfortable. In general, the interior of the "Japanese" turned out to be neat, ergonomic and a little austere.

The luggage compartment of the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer is far from a record, but it has a thoughtful configuration and a decent volume - 430 liters of usable space. The raised floor conceals a full-size spare wheel and standard tool kit. The backrest of the second row of seats can be folded in 2 unequal parts flush with the floor, which significantly increases the usable area for luggage.

It is interesting that the name of this car is translated from English as "lancer".

Technical part

For the domestic market, the ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer comes with three 4-cylinder atmospheric power plants running on gasoline. They feature an upright layout, 16-valve DOHC valve timing and multi-point fuel delivery technology.

All motors work in conjunction with a 5-speed manual or 4-band automatic transmission, which has a manual shift mode. All torque is transmitted only to the front wheels. The simplest configurations have a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder 82-horsepower (120 Nm).

The manual transmission version reaches 100 km / h in 13.7 seconds. The maximum is 171 kilometers per hour. This option consumes about 6.5 liters for every 100 km in the combined cycle.

Next comes the 1.6-liter 98-horsepower version (150 Nm), which will take 11.8-13.6 seconds to overcome the first hundred. The car does not accelerate more than 176-183 kilometers per hour. As for the power supply, 6.7-8.6 liters of gasoline will be required in combined mode. The most "sophisticated" versions got a 2.0-liter 135-horsepower engine (176 Nm).

Already in 9.6-12 seconds the car reaches the first hundred, and the "maximum speed" does not exceed 187-204 kilometers per hour. Such a unit already consumes more - about 9.1-9.7 liters in a combined cycle. The ninth generation Mitsubishi Lancer is built on a front wheel drive bogie called the CS2A-CS9W. It implies a transversely placed "engine" and a considerable percentage of high strength steel in the body structure.

The car received a completely independent "hodovka" structure. The front end boasts McPherson struts, and the rear is multi-link with passive steering effect (there are also transverse stabilizers). The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is driven by a rack-and-pinion steering, which is complemented by a hydraulic booster.

The brake system is equipped with disc mechanisms (front ventilated). In front are 276 mm and 262 mm rear brake discs, working in conjunction with electronic systems ABS, EBD.

Mitsubishi Lancer is the most popular model in the history of Mitsubishi (the car is sold in 120 countries of the world).

How much can you buy?

Today, you can buy the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer on the used car market. There are options from 150,000 rubles and more, it all depends on the year of manufacture, technical condition, modification and general condition of the car. The basic equipment of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 received:

• Two airbags;
• Power windows on all doors;
• Air conditioning;
• Exterior mirrors with electric adjustment;
• 15-inch "rollers" and so on.

The maximum equipment additionally has side airbags, heated front seats, fog lights, an air conditioner with one coverage area, and 16-inch alloy wheels.

Mitsubishi Lancer X generation (2007-2017)

The tenth family of the "cult" car Mitsubishi Lancer entered the world market in 2007. In 2011, as well as in 2015, the car underwent a planned update. The car received a good, new, aggressive exterior, a well-organized interior and a solid list of power plants. However, some shortcomings still did not leave the sedan.

Exterior

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 got a smart and very good appearance. This can be seen from any angle. Despite its advanced age, the car looks dignified, relevant against the background of newer vehicles. The nose area of ​​the "Japanese" is distinguished by the corporate style of Mitsubishi, which is called Jet Fighter (fighter style).

Aggressive notes are achieved thanks to the gaping mouth of the radiator grill, which has received a chrome edging, as well as predatory squinting optics. I was a little upset by the fact that the Japanese installed completely halogen optics inside. After the update, the front bumper received beautiful LED lights that seem to wrap around the round fog lights.

The side of the sedan looks dynamic. This is eloquently emphasized by the long bonnet, the strongly sloping A-pillar. The 16-inch rims with 10 spokes are striking. As a separate option, you can install 17-inch "rollers". The wheel arches were slightly inflated, but the rear Japanese inflated more, which can be attributed to the pluses. There is stamping, which is almost invisible, since all attention is riveted to the skirt.

A nice line can be seen under the doorknobs. The sportiness of the sedan is given by aerodynamic door sills, as well as a striking rear spoiler, previously available only in an extended version. The ride height was 165 millimeters. Exterior mirrors are equipped with turn signal repeaters.

The 10th generation Lancer was tested according to the Euro NCAP method and was able to get the maximum rating - 5 stars.

As for the rear of the refreshed Mitsubishi Lancer X, it boasts headlights that match the front lighting. Rear lighting also instills thoughts of aggression. In addition, the stern has a slightly heavy luggage compartment, as well as an expressive bumper. The luggage compartment lid is equipped with a mid-mounted LED brake light repeater. The rear bumper received only reflectors, which is a little upsetting.

Interior

Getting into the salon of the 10th generation Mitsubishi Lancer Japanese sedan, sports thoughts are coiled again. The salon turned out to be modern, but it does not stand out in anything special. The steering wheel has 3 spokes and is unified with other Mitsubishi models. The steering wheel has only the necessary minimum of buttons. The dashboard made in the form of 2 deep "wells" turned out to be the most stylish. It also has a 3.5-inch color display in between. The upper part of the "tidy" has a wavy visor.

As for the center console Lancer 10, she got a classic style, there are no bells and whistles. In terms of design, it looks good. Sitting in the driver's seat, you notice a simple radio tape recorder built into the panel, which is a slight drawback. Since the radio is integrated, it is replaced only by the original multimedia center.

Further, you can see the "emergency gang" button, and under it there are 3 rotating regulators and 3 "climate" adjustment keys. Everything looks simple, but thoughtful and ergonomic. The interior of the 10th generation Mitsubishi Lancer itself cannot be called the best in terms of a high level of performance. This is partly due to the use of a large amount of hard and not very pleasant plastic. Even the top-end Lancer 10 trim levels have not received leather trim.

In addition to this, the build quality is poor (sometimes you can see gaps between some elements). Front-mounted seats boast a good profile, but they definitely lack more reliable lateral support. The possibilities for setting the seats are not maximum, but they are completely enough, since there is space with a margin in all directions.

2015 was the last for the 10th Lancer family on the Russian market. And in December 2017, the car was stopped even in Japan.

The second row can accommodate 3 adults, but only two can feel comfortable. There is free space both in the legs and in width, but due to the low ceiling, tall people can feel uncomfortable. The luggage compartment of the "Japanese" according to the criteria of the "golf" class turned out to be small - only 315 liters.

In addition, the trunk is distinguished by not the most successful shape, narrow opening and low height. The back of the second row of the 10th generation Mitsubishi Lancer can be folded flush with the floor, which makes it possible to transport long loads. An underfloor niche is reserved for a full-size spare wheel on a stamped rim.

Specifications

Power unit

The tenth generation Mitsubishi Lancer 2015 was equipped with two DOHC petrol 4-cylinder power units. Each "engine" has its own technology for controlling the electronic valve timing system MIVEC. In addition, there is a distributed injection system ECI-Multi.

The base engine is a 1.6-liter 117-horsepower (154 Nm) power plant. The car accelerated from zero to 100 km / h in 10.8-14.1 seconds, and the maximum speed limit did not exceed 180-190 kilometers per hour (depending on the gearbox). The appetite of the 1.6-liter engine is small - about 6.1-7.1 liters.

Next came a more powerful 1.8-liter 140 strong (177 Nm) power plant. On a mechanical box, this option accelerated to the first hundred in 10 seconds. The maximum speed did not exceed 202 km / h. Consumed 140-horsepower "engine" about 7.5 liters for every hundred in the combined cycle. If there was a variator box, then the acceleration increased by 1.4 seconds, and the "maximum speed" decreased by 11 kilometers per hour (fuel consumption increased by only 0.3 liters).

Also earlier, engineers installed a "sluggish" 1.5-liter 109-horsepower version, which was especially "none" with an automatic transmission. There was also an engine with a volume of 2.0 liters, generating 150 "horses", as well as the most powerful engine with the same volume, but already developing 241 horsepower.

Transmission

The base 1.6-liter engine can be operated with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. All torque is transmitted exclusively to the front end. But the more powerful 1.8-liter version "cooperates" with the aforementioned 5-speed "mechanics" or with a continuously variable CVT gearbox. All the torque potential is again transferred only to the front wheels.

Chassis

As the basis for the updated Mitsubishi Lancer 10, the Japanese decided to use the "global" Project Global base, created together with engineers from Mitsubishi and Daimler-Chrysler (when they were still cooperating). The front of the car received a McPherson suspension, which received anti-roll bars, and the rear - an independent suspension with a multi-link design.

The steering is represented by a rack and pinion mechanism that works in conjunction with the power steering. Braking system Lancer 10 is equipped with disc brakes on all wheels (front ventilated).

Security

The special RISE technology, which was used to create the Lancer X, provides a high level of durability and safety. Engineers have developed the body structure so that it reliably protects the people sitting inside. During a side and rear impact, the body distributes the impact energy and also protects the fuel systems to prevent fire. The Mitsubishi Lancer 10 safety package is one of the best of its kind. She possesses:

• Two airbags;
• Passenger presence sensors;
• Basic side airbags;
• Top airbags;
• An airbag to protect the driver's knees.

To even better protect the passengers sitting in the car, specialists have installed an anti-lock brakes system that monitors the level of adhesion of each wheel to the road surface. And thanks to the electronic brake force distribution system, it is possible to correctly distribute the braking forces between the front and rear wheels.

There was also a place for the stability control system, with the help of which the car does not go into a skid during sharp maneuvers and turns. In addition to the airbags, belts can also be attributed to the passive safety system of the Mitsubishi Lancer X. Didn't forget to install the head restraints. In addition to this, the sedan received special glass that does not crumble into sharp fragments.

After the crash test results, the car was rated "good". According to Euro NCAP research, the sedan was able to get 5 stars. Lancer 10 is capable of ensuring the safety of adults by 81 percent, children by 80 percent, and pedestrians by 31 percent. Not every vehicle achieves such results.

Price and configuration

For the domestic market, as of 2015, the Japanese offered Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with four trim levels: Inform, Invite, Invite + and Intense. The basic equipment of Inform was estimated at 719 thousand rubles. She had two front airbags, ABS, an on-board computer, a hydraulic steering wheel amplifier, a standard audio system with an AUX connector and steel discs.

The Invite version had a 117-horsepower engine and was estimated at no less than 809,990 rubles (manual transmission), as well as 849,990 rubles (automatic transmission). In addition to the above, this option had air conditioning, electric drive, heated side mirrors, heated seats installed in front, as well as an armrest between the front seats. The Invite + version had all available engines and gearboxes. The price tag started at 849,000 and 939,990 rubles.

In this version, the sedan was additionally equipped with fog lights, light-alloy "rollers", a multifunctional steering wheel clad in leather and a transmission lever. The most expensive version of Intense cost no less than 919,990, and with all the "chips" it could go up to a million rubles.

Additionally, this equipment of the 10th generation Mitsubishi Lancer received aerodynamic door sills, a spoiler on the luggage compartment, side airbags, and an airbag for the driver's knees.

Tuning

Carrying out tuning Mitsubishi Lancer X, the owner pursues different goals. Some decide on such improvements to change the exterior, others to improve dynamic or aerodynamic performance. The reasons may be different, but below are just some of the tuning options for the Mitsubishi Lancer.

External tuning

External tuning includes the replacement of standard wheel disks with newer ones, as well as the modernization of the front and rear bumpers by installing overlays. Some resort to installing an aerodynamic body kit, which gives the car a sporty touch, and also increases the streamlining of the car.

Interior modernization

Almost all 10th generation Lancer cars have one problem - extraneous sounds in the cabin. To do this, you can make noise insulation for the doors, ceiling, bottom, rear arches (at least 3 layers), as well as the luggage compartment. By improving the interior of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10, you can achieve originality of your car. The first step is to pay attention to the steering wheel, if it looks bad, it is better to replace it.

Some owners of Mitsubishi Lancer resort to a certain style, for example, silver or "wood imitation". There are drivers applying LED lighting inside a Japanese sedan. However, experts recommend not to forget about the increased load on the vehicle generator. In addition, you can replace the monochrome dashboard with a color "tidy". The price of the issue is unlikely to exceed 25,000 rubles.

Engine tuning

To increase the dynamics and power of your car, you can apply chip tuning. With its help, factory defects are eliminated, the car is adjusted to a specific driver, dynamics is increased, and also efficiency is improved.

Comparison with competitors

The main competitors of Mitsubishi Lancer include Mazda 3, Honda Civic VIII, as well.

Good afternoon. In today's article I will talk about the weak points of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 ( Mitsubishi Lancer X). Let's agree on the shore - the article was written by a reseller, the author does not have a long-term operating experience of exactly 10 lancers, but he owned the ninth lancer for more than 2 years.

Mitsubishi Lancer X made its debut back in 2007, and since then a huge number of Japanese cars have sold around the world, which are now found with enviable regularity in the used car market. The "tenth" Lancer X still looks pretty good. And that is why Lancer X with mileage can easily find new owners. Plays into the hands of the Japanese car and its high reliability. However, the Mitsubishi Lancer X 10 cannot be called completely problem-free.

Body and paintwork problems.

The body metal of the Lancer X is thin enough, however, even on the oldest versions of the Japanese car, you will not see rust stains. Unless a few "spiders" can be found in the trunk area. This is due to the fact that moisture enters the trunk through the loose seals of the rear lights.

Well, the classics of the genre are the thresholds:

But the body paintwork of the Lancer X could have been more resistant to external influences. Almost all cars are full of small scratches and chips. Another disadvantage is the soft plastic of the headlights. Over time, it becomes cloudy, which makes Lancer X a little blind. Fortunately, if you wish, and return them to their former transparency.
Inside, the Mitsubishi Lancer X is not impressive. The interior of a Japanese car is made of frankly cheap hard plastic, which, over time, begins to creak mercilessly. When buying a car, pay attention to the condition of the armrests. The fabric on them is quickly overwritten, so that by its condition one can indirectly judge the real mileage of the car.

Weaknesses of electrical equipment Lancer 10.

The electrical equipment of the Mitsubishi Lancer X generally works without comment. Only after 5-6 years of operation can a rather expensive motor of the stove fan make noise. On some vehicles, problems have been reported with electrically heated seats and folding rear-view mirrors. Fortunately, they did not receive mass distribution.

Reliability of engines.

Of all the engines that were installed on a Japanese car, the 1.5-liter gasoline power unit will have to be recognized as the most unsuccessful. The main problem of this power unit is the coking of the piston rings, which leads to increased consumption of engine oil. So after 60 thousand kilometers, owners of Mitsubishi Lancer X with this engine will have to periodically check the oil level.

The rest of the engines offered for the Lancer X do not suffer from oil gluttony. And if possible, it is better to stop your choice on them. An ideal option for a Japanese car is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine. With proper maintenance, it can easily withstand 250-300 thousand kilometers. A two-liter gasoline power unit has about the same resource. The undoubted advantage of these engines is the fact that their gas distribution mechanism uses a chain that does not require attention for years.

Although, you cannot do without small problems in this case. The delicate throttle body will have to be cleaned every 30-40 thousand kilometers. After a run of 50-70 thousand kilometers, you will have to pay more and more attention to the condition of the belt of the attachments. Moreover, if something happens, you will have to change not only it, but also the videos. By a run of 100-150 thousand kilometers on the Lancer X, as a rule, the front crankshaft oil seal begins to snot.

Weaknesses in the transmission.

The Getrag F5M manual gearbox, paired with a 1.5-liter engine, has not proven itself very well. Many owners complained that the clutch in the box had to be changed after 40-50 thousand kilometers. The bearings of the input shaft were not too tenacious. The Aisin manual gearbox, which was installed on the Lancer X version with two other gasoline engines, is much more reliable. Although in it, after a run of 100 thousand kilometers, the gears begin to shift with little effort. Quite often on the Mitsubishi Lancer X you can find and. It does not cause any particular problems. Only occasionally do owners complain that the variator does not switch transmission modes. This is due to poor contact of the selector. However, it is important to understand that the repair of the variator, in which case it will cost more than that on the "mechanics". So, before buying a car with a variator, it is better to thoroughly diagnose this unit. And already during operation, try not to overheat the transmission and periodically check the cleanliness of its radiator. In addition, every 70-80 thousand in the variator will have to change quite expensive oil. If you follow all these tips, then the continuously variable transmission can withstand 250-300 thousand kilometers. The same resource is possessed by the four-speed "automatic" Jatco, which was installed on the Mitsubishi Lancer X with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine.

Suspension reliability.

The suspension of a Japanese car is reliable. But in order to extend its life, try to periodically clean it of sand and salt. It is because of them that the struts and stabilizer bushings begin to creak prematurely. Before restyling, most of the claims of Lancer X owners were collected by the front ones, which on some cars could withstand only 30-40 thousand kilometers. After updating the car, this problem was resolved. The resource of the racks has increased several times. The situation is the same with wheel bearings. On cars from the first lots, they withstood only 60-80 thousand kilometers, but after a couple of years their resource became noticeably higher.

Steering problems.

The reliability of the steering of a Japanese car will have to be spoken of with an eye to this engine that is installed under the hood. On cars with a basic 1.5-liter engine, an electric booster was installed in the steering instead of "hydraulics". It was on these versions that the steering rack and rods could start knocking after 40-50 thousand kilometers. However, the owners of used cars are particularly afraid of nothing. Most of the problems appeared during the warranty period, so that on almost all cars the expensive unit was replaced under warranty.

About brakes.

In the braking system of a Japanese car, most of the complaints go to the caliper guide brackets, which begin to annoyingly blur after 40-60 thousand kilometers. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any problems. The replacement intervals for discs and pads on the Lancer X are no different from those on competing vehicles.

Bottom line.

There are weaknesses in the Mitsubishi Lancer X, but in fact there are not so many of them. Most classmates of a Japanese car often bring unpleasant surprises, so you can safely buy a Lancer X. But it is better to refuse the basic versions with a 1.5-liter engine, preferring cars with more powerful power units of 1.8 and 2 liters.

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In the basic configuration "Invite" Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with air conditioning, ABS with EBD, halogen headlights, 16-inch wheels, heated seats and an on-board computer. There is no audio system in the basic configuration. The "Invite +" package features a built-in MP3 radio, fog lights, a leather steering wheel with audio control buttons, leather gear levers and a parking brake. The maximum configuration "Intense" has climate control and a 6-disc CD-changer with the ability to play MP3. External differences of the modification "Intense" from the previous ones - a sports suspension with a clearance reduced to 150 mm, a strut between the A-pillars in the engine compartment to increase body rigidity, a chrome-plated radiator grille and an aerodynamic body kit with a large spoiler on the trunk lid. In 2011, the car underwent restyling, a chrome-plated radiator grille trim appeared, a color display on the instrument panel, new design alloy wheels, the basic equipment was improved, in addition, an even cheaper Inform (1.6 MT) equipment was added with simplified solutions for external design and interior and equipment.

In Russia, this car is offered with 1.5 MIVEC engines (109 hp) with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission and 2.0 MIVEC (150 hp) with the same manual transmission or variator. After the restyling of 2011, the Mitsubishi Lancer is offered with 1.6 (117 hp) and 1.8 (140 hp) engines, which also use the MIVEC system, a proprietary technology for changing the phases and height of the valve lift with electronic control. With the help of it, optimal power characteristics are realized and fuel consumption is reduced. So, for example, with a 1.6 engine, gasoline consumption is 6.1 liters per hundred kilometers. In addition, thanks to this technology, new motors have increased "elasticity" - that is, the ability to develop high torque in a wide range of revolutions.

Suspension Mitsubishi Lancer - MacPherson struts with anti-roll bar in front and "multi-link" at the rear. This design, typical for several generations, has been an integral part of the Lancer and, in terms of comfort, sets the car apart from many of its classmates. Cars with CVT Sport Mode are equipped with paddle shifters - speed switches. The car's ground clearance is 165 mm.

As standard, the car is equipped with frontal two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger, belt pretensioners, door stiffeners, ISOFIX mountings. Of the electronic "assistants" used: anti-lock braking system, brake force distribution system, emergency braking assistance system. In the "Invite +" and Intense trim levels, there are additional side airbags, a driver's knee airbag, and a front passenger airbag with a deactivation function.