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Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia 1.5i (105 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Mitsubishi Lancer:
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
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Cedia Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (Cedia). With 140 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the early 2000s, its safety features and crash performance would likely be considerably less advanced than modern vehicles, focusing on basic passive safety.
1.5i (105 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.5L GDI engine provides sufficient power for urban driving, though the automatic transmission can dull acceleration. Performance is modest, not sporty.
Fuel Economy
Equipped with GDI, this engine offers good fuel efficiency for its class and era, though real-world figures can vary with driving style and maintenance.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable powertrain (with proper GDI maintenance)
- • Good fuel economy, especially 1.5L manual GDI
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Comfortable ride for daily commuting
- • Strong value proposition as a used car
Cons:
- • Performance is generally uninspired, particularly with automatic 1.5L
- • GDI engine technology requires specific maintenance to prevent carbon buildup
- • Interior design and materials are basic and dated by modern standards
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Not tested by Euro NCAP, potentially lower crash safety than modern cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI: 1996 - 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | Cedia |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (105 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 71.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 140 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G15 More details about the engine 4G15 |
| Engine displacement: | 1468 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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