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Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 1.6i 16V (98 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)
VIII Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (VIII). With 150 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.3 l/100km). Weighing only 1185 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.6 s). The top speed reaches 176 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Lancer VIII generation was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. While it met safety standards of its production era, it would likely not compare favorably to modern vehicles.
1.6i 16V (98 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
While offering the same power as the manual 1.6i, the automatic transmission dulls acceleration, making it feel less responsive.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is noticeably worse than the manual counterpart, a trade-off for the convenience of an automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable powertrains
- • Good fuel economy on smaller engines
- • Spacious and practical interior for its class
- • Affordable to maintain
- • Understated styling
Cons:
- • Basic interior materials
- • Lack of modern safety features (by today's standards)
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines
- • Limited trim options in some markets
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VIII Wagon: 2003 - 2009).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | VIII |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6i 16V (98 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2009 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 98 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 61.9 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 150 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 4G18 [Same engine] More details about the engine 4G18 |
| Engine displacement: | 1584 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 176 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 126.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.9 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1185 |
| Max. weight: | 1750 |
| Max load: | 565 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4480 mm mm [5mm less] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1445 mm mm [35mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2600 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1470 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1470 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer |
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