Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1973–2017
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact car (1973–1995) Compact car (1995–2017)

1979–1987
Overview
Production	1979–1987
Assembly	Okazaki, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Plant)
Designer	Aldo Sessano (design) Rakuzo Mitamura (engineering)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Platform	A172A–A176A
Related	Proton Saga
Powertrain
Engine	1244 cc 4G11 I4 (gasoline) 1439 cc 4G33 I4 (gasoline) 1410 cc 4G12 I4 (gasoline) 1597 cc 4G32 I4 (gasoline) 1795 cc 4G62 I4 (gasoline) 1795 cc 4G62T I4-T (gasoline) 1997 cc 4G63T I4-T (gasoline)
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Length	4,230 mm (166.5 in)
Width	1,620 mm (63.8 in)
Height	1,380–1,390 mm (54.3–54.7 in)
Curb weight	1,170–1,295 kg (2,579–2,855 lb)

Mirage-based Lancer
Mitsubishi Lancer sedan
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi Signo (sedan) Mitsubishi Virage Soueast Lioncel (sedan)
Production	1995–2003 (Japan) 1998–2012 (India) 2003–2009 (China) 2004–2010 (Venezuela)
Assembly	Japan: Okazaki, Aichi (Nagoya Plant) India: Tamil Nadu (Hindustan) Philippines: Cainta, Rizal (Mitsubishi Philippines) Thailand: Laem Chabang (Mitsubishi Thailand) United States: Normal, Illinois (Diamond Star) Venezuela: Barcelona, Anzoátegui ()
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupé 3-door hatchback 4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G13 I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L 4G92 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4G93 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4G93T I4-T (gasoline) 1.8 L 6A11 V6 (gasoline) 2.0 L 4D68 I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,415 mm (95.1 in) (hatchback) 2,500 mm (98.4 in) (sedan)
Length	3,900 mm (153.5 in) (hatchback) 4,270 mm (168.1 in) (coupé) 4,410 mm (173.6 in) (sedan)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in) (hatchback) 1,690 mm (66.5 in) (sedan)
Height	1,365 mm (53.7 in) (hatchback) 1,305–1,360 mm (51.4–53.5 in) (coupé) 1,335–1,390 mm (52.6–54.7 in) (sedan)
Curb weight	945 kg (2,083 lb) (three-door)

2000–2007
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Cedia Mitsubishi Virage (Taiwan) Soueast Lioncel II
Production	2000–2007 2000–present (Venezuela)
Assembly	Okazaki, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Plant) Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India (Hindustan) Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela () Laem Chabang, Thailand (Mitsubishi Thailand) Cainta, Rizal, Philippines (Mitsubishi Philippines) Yangmei, Taoyuan, Taiwan (China Motor)
Designer	Shuzo Akamine
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	CS2A–CS9W
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G13 I4 (gasoline) 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L 4G18 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4G93 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4G93T I4-T (gasoline) 2.0 L 4G94 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L 4G63 I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L 4G69 I4 (gasoline)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed semi-automatic 4-speed automatic CVT automatic (INVECS-III)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,495–4,605 mm (177.0–181.3 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,375–1,425 mm (54.1–56.1 in)
Curb weight	1,399 kg (3,084 lb)

2007–2017
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Galant Fortis (Japan) Mitsubishi Galant (Brunei) Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis (Taiwan) Mitsubishi Lancer iO (Taiwan) Proton Inspira (Malaysia) Mitsubishi Lancer EX (Thailand)
Production	2007–2017
Assembly	Japan: Mizushima plant, Kurashiki, Okayama Brazil: Catalão, Goiás China: Fuzhou, Fujian Thailand: Laem Chabang (MMTh) Taiwan: Yangmei, Taoyuan (China Motor)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Four-wheel-drive
Platform	Mitsubishi GS platform
Related	Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L 4A91 I4 (gasoline) 1.6 L 4A92 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4B10 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L 4B11 I4 (gasoline) 2.0 L 4B11T I4-T (gasoline) 2.4 L 4B12 I4 (gasoline) 1.8 L 4N13 I4-T (diesel) 2.0 L VW I4-T (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed semi-automatic (Ralliart) 4-speed automatic (INVECS-II) CVT automatic (INVECS-III)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Length	2007–2016: 4,570 mm (179.9 in) 2016–2017: 4,625 mm (182.1 in) Sportback: 4,585 mm (180.5 in)
Width	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height	1,490 mm (58.7 in) Sportback: 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Curb weight	1,230–1,415 kg (2,712–3,120 lb) 1,570–1,593 kg (3,461–3,512 lb) (Ralliart)

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact car produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi since 1973. It has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/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. The Lancer derives its name from the term given to a soldier of cavalry regiment armed with a lance, replacing the mid-range Mitsubishi Colt 1000.

Between its introduction in 1973 and 2008, over six million units had been sold. According to Mitsubishi, there were nine generations of development before the current model. Mitsubishi is ending production of the Lancer in August 2017.

The first Lancer (A70) was launched in February 1973. It served to fill the gap between the Minica kei car and the larger Galant. The sporting 1600 GSR model began the Lancer's long and successful rally history, winning the Safari Rally twice and the Southern Cross Rally four times.

There were four body styles, two- and four-door sedans, a two-door hardtop coupe and a long-running five-door station wagon (built until replaced by the front-wheel drive Lancer/Mirage Van in March 1984). Engines were different 1.2-liter, 1.4-liter, and 1.6-liter fours.

This car was marketed under a variety of names: Dodge Colt in the United States, Plymouth Colt in Canada, Dodge Lancer in some Latin American countries, Chrysler Valiant Lancer in Australia, and Colt Lancer in some European markets.