Mitsubishi refreshes the Lancer for 2012; Adds a 1.6L version to its line-up

[ghosthunter]

Mitsubishi refreshes the Lancer for 2012; Adds a 1.6L version to its line-up
Words by Leslie Sy
09 July 2012



Launched back in 2008, the Mitsubishi Lancer EX was a sporty sedan with a powerful 2.0L engine and lots of space inside. It was and still is the favorite option of many new car buyers because of its aggressive, youthful styling and good handling. Its shortcomings, however, were its high tag price and somewhat poorer fuel economy when compared to other cars in its class.

But this year, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) is adding new variants to the Lancer EX line-up that answers all its shortcomings, and more.

The latest additions to the Lancer EX family are the GLX 1.6L M/T and A/T variants, as well as a MX 1.6 A/T, and the top-of-the-line Lancer EX 2.0 GTA. The 2012-edition of the Lancer EX GTA remains mostly unchanged in it's overall specifications.

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source: Kotse.com

[vicmacaraeg]

thanks sa update, sir. i'm now really bent on getting the MX. at mukhang bumaba pa ang presyo! nice!

[ghosthunter]

thanks sa update, sir. i'm now really bent on getting the MX. at mukhang bumaba pa ang presyo! nice!

Note: the new 2012 MX now has the smaller 1.6L engine. Previously, it had the 2.0L engine.

[vicmacaraeg]

yup! OK lang sir. I don't drive fast. Sa NLEX nga 80-90kph lang para makatulog ng maayos ang mga bata.

[zap.FREEDOM]

1.6? the 4G18, the one that also in Lancer Cedia?

[niky]

Nope. All new engine.

[basti08]

Nope. All new engine.

plus 1. Now featuring MIVEC technology

Mitsu's answer to VTEC and VVT-i.

I just hope that since, VTEC has evolve from base VTEC to VTEC3 to now i-VTEC and Toyota's system has improved to dual VVTi; Mitsubishi would include the MIVEC-MD or even the world's 1st Variable Valve Timing (MIVEC) equipped diesel engine; the 4N13/4N14 engines in our local market. Just hoping :D

[ash0279]

had my 1st up-close and personal encounter w/ the new Lancer (aka 2013 mdl) EX 1.6 GLX M/T on display *sm bacoor. visually appealing talaga, astig. hope this will be a boost for MMPC sales this year and 2013.

sana magkaroon ng mga detailed reviews na rito. parang gusto ko talaga kumuha neto, pangarap ko na talaga dati yun GTA 2.0. sabi pala ng sales agent, ipe phase out na raw nila yung previous model ng 1.6 glx/gls

googled its engine:

4A92 Specifications (note its high compression ratio..)

Engine type — DOHC 16v, MIVEC, ECI multiple
Displacement — 1590 cc
Bore pitch — ??.? mm
Bore — 75.0 mm
Stroke — 90.0 mm
Compression ratio — 11.0:1
Power — 86 kW (117 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 154 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm

[pop3corn]

tingen ko gas guzzler to laki ng kaha eh tapos naging 1.6 na lang. sinlaki eto ng accord and mazda6 yun 95 up.

[Verbl Kint]

Current SRP (discounts):

• Lancer EX GLX 1.6 MT P825,000 (75K discount)
• Lancer EX GLX 1.6 AT P855,000 (60K discount)
• Lancer EX MX 1.6 AT P930,000 (50K discount)

Discounts may vary. Specs can be downloaded from mmpc.ph.