Click on image to view the full photo gallery
Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia 1.8i 16V (125 Hp)
Overall Rating
Mitsubishi Lancer:
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Cedia Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (Cedia). With 174 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. 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.
1.8i 16V (125 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 1.8L engine offers a welcome boost in power, making highway cruising and overtaking more confident. It's the more capable option for varied driving conditions.
Fuel Economy
Despite the larger displacement, the 1.8L GDI maintains respectable fuel economy, balancing performance with reasonable running costs.
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): | 1.8i 16V (125 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2000 |
| End of production: | 2004 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 174 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G93 More details about the engine 4G93 |
| Engine displacement: | 1834 |
| 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 oil capacity: | 3.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 89 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer worth every penny? Give us your honest ROI.