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Mitsubishi Lancer III Wagon 1.5 (C12V) (75 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.
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)
III Wagon Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (III Wagon). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 900 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5 (C12V) (75 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate performance for city driving, the automatic transmission prioritizes convenience over spirited acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Average fuel consumption, slightly higher due to the automatic gearbox compared to manual variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Practical and spacious wagon body style
- • Available 4x4 system for enhanced traction and versatility
- • Generally reliable and durable powertrains
- • Economical diesel engine options
- • Straightforward and affordable maintenance
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Basic interior design and materials
- • Limited performance on lower-powered trims
- • Not as refined as some European competitors
- • Susceptible to rust in older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 1984 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | III Wagon |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (C12V) (75 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 51.1 Hp/l [12mm less] |
| Torque: | 102 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1468 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12 kg/Hp, 83.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.8 kg/Nm, 113.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 900 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 377 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4113 mm mm [12mm less] |
| Width: | 1635 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1415 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2380 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1410 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1340 mm |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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