2001-2008 Lancer OverviewMitsubishi Lancer Overview (2001 - 2008)
2001 - 2008
Tech Specs Summary
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- 106 - 175 mph
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- 3.8 - 13.7 seconds
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- 81 - 405 BHP
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- 18 - 43.5 mpg
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- 1,240 - 1,540 kg
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- 430 L (Saloon)
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- 344 - 1,079 L (Estate)
This generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi between 2001 - 2008. It's a front engined car with either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 1.3 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Lancer is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400 which scores 3.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 405 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 289 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 175 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mitsubishi Lancer Estate 1.6 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 449 miles and can store 344-1,079 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,200 kg.