Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer has been one of the best canvases for modification. Having led and set an example for others in the premium C-segment, the Lancer has been outdone by every other car. The Lancer is a neat looking sedan. It is well proportioned and looks rather good even today. The triangular tail lamps do their bit to lend some style to the rear. The build quality is quite good and this car enjoys the status of a well-engineered machine. The interiors narrate a different story altogether. The cabin quality is quite opposite to the image that the exterior gives you. The plastics used are dull grey and lags far behind the newer competition. Ergonomics are still fine. The seats are quite supportive and offer good levels of comfort.

The performance can hardly be termed as scorching, but is quite good for regular city driving, both of the 1.5l petrol and 2.0l diesel. The motors are tractable and the power delivery is linear, helped hugely by the apt gear ratios. The mileage figures are modest and the 1.5l engine will return about 9kpl in the city and 12kpl on the highway while the diesel will do 11kpl and 14kpl. The handling is right up there with the best still but the ride quality could be better. Steering response and feel is great at low speeds and it weights up perfectly as the car gains speed.

The Lancer, though still a decent package, will do wonders if launched in the famed EVO versions. It begs for a better engine to even throw a mild challenge to the current mid-size segment contenders. All in all, it is getting long in the tooth, and it shows.