Car Profiles - Mitsubishi Lancer EX

MITSUBISHI LANCER EX

When it was launched, everyone had their heads turn. But as time caught by, a 1.6 engine became available which masked its age (along with some generous dealer discounts) since its competitors were redesigned or updated thoroughly. While the lines are striking, do remember its old.

The Good: Steering is fun, handling is good. Appeal is broadened by new, more practical 1.6L engine.

The Bad: Cheap interior touches, getting long on the tooth.

Price Range: P840,000-P1,195,000

Our Rating: ***

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX GT-A	EX MX	EX GLX
Price	P1,195,000	P940,000	P840,000 (MT), P870,000 (AT)
Warranty	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms	3 Years or 100,000kms
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4B11 2.0 DOHC 16V I4	4A92 1.6 DOHC 16V I4	4A92 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	148hp @ 6,000rpm	115hp @ 6,000rpm	115hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	199Nm @ 4,250rpm	154Nm @ 4,400rpm	154Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	ECI-MULTI	ECI-MULTI	ECI-MULTI
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	59 Liters	59 Liters	59 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,570mm	4,570mm	4,570mm
Width	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm
Height	1,490mm	1,505mm	1,505mm
Wheelbase	2,635mm	2,635mm	2,635mm
Curb Weight	1,360kg	1,250kg	1,210kg (MT), 1,235kg (AT)
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut Coil Spring with Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Stabilizer Bar	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum In Disc	Drum In Disc	Drum In Disc
Tires	215/45 R18	205/60 R16	205/60 R16
Wheels	18 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	7	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Rear Spoiler, Headlamp Washers	Adds: None	Color Coded Door Handles and Side Mirrors, Third Brake Lamp
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Silver Accents	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Cruise Control, Auto Rain Sensing Wiper, 60/40 Folding Rear Seats, Paddle Shifters, Aluminum Pedals	Adds: Colored Multi Information Display	Red Multi-Information Display
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	Rockford Fosgate 710 Watt with AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/USB/AUX	Touchscreen Monitor AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/USB/AUX/IPOD with Bluetooth and Navigation Ready	Touchscreen Monitor AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3/USB/AUX/IPOD/Bluetooth
Speakers	9	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Cruise Control	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
RIVALS	EX: Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda 3, Nissan Sylphy, Subaru Impreza, Toyota Corolla Altis

See previous generation models of the Lancer:

Mitsubishi Lancer (1993-1999)
Mitsubishi Lancer (1996-2002)
Mitsubishi Lancer GSR (1997-2002)
Mitsubishi Lancer (2003-2012)

See the pre-updated model of this Lancer:
Mitsubishi Lancer EX (2008-Current)