Mitsubishi Lancer EX GTA or 2013 Ford Focus Sport+ trim

**knet13** · August 31st, 2012 01:36 AM

Mga sir, ask ko lang po which one to choose in terms of handling, exterior, interior, features, etc. I am planning to buy po kasi my first car this september, and medyo confused pa ko which to buy, given na madaming magagandang features and reviews and different cars ngayon. In your opinion po, which one would be more suitable for me, given that I am a medical student - which means most of the time I will just be using the car for Sunday drives or going home from Manila.

TIA!

**jut703** · August 31st, 2012 01:50 AM

Both are good cars for me, but the Focus comes out better overall.

Price is rather similar, with the Lancer having the slight edge, but the Focus has a lot more features:

- Traction control (ESP)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Torque vectoring control (a pseudo LSD)
- Hill-launch Assist
- Active City Stop
- Active Park Assist
- Side mirror turn signal lamps
- Cruise control
- Dual-zone climate control
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Voice control
- Moonroof
- Push-button ignition

The Lancer has the following features up its sleeve though:

- 18" rims
- Extra airbag (7 vs 6)
- Adaptive headlamps
- Rockford Fosgate audio system w/ a subwoofer

Exterior looks-wise, the Focus Sport+ just appears more handsome to me. While the Lancer is menacing and extroverted, the Focus is a little more laid-back, but its beauty lies in its subtle curves. Don't forget that the Focus is newer and fresher too. Moving on to the interior, and it's really no contest, the Focus looks and feels more modern and upscale. From the weight of the doors, to the layout and feel of the plastics, it feels more expensive than the Lancer.

The Lancer has much more interior space though, as the Focus rides on a rather small chassis as evidenced with the compromised rear legroom.

Noone's really got to try the Focus' 170 HP GDI engine, 6-speed DCT, or its sport-tuned suspension, but a few reviews from privileged local auto journalists who got to drive the car in Thailand had nothing but praises for the car's performance and handling. Not to say that the Lancer is any slouch though.

Both are great cars, but if I were to buy, I'd put my money on the Focus.

**arvin_05** · August 31st, 2012 02:56 PM

I think you should go to ford focus. Mashadong marami ang lancer sa daan kahit na gt-a, madame pa din. Unlike focus, its newer and astig ang itsura. One more thing, Mashadong mabilis maubos ang gas ng lancer. I dunno with Focus.

**ghosthunter** · August 31st, 2012 03:22 PM

To the Thread Starter...

Between the Focus Sport and Lancer EX GTA... which one do you like better, simply just by it's look alone?

**renzo_d10** · August 31st, 2012 03:26 PM

7km/L for the GTA sounds about right. The Focus will consume roughly the same.

The Lancer still looks better for me. Still menacing as ever. But do choose a color limited to GTA only -- the blue one, I guess. Para meron ka pa rin sense of uniqueness among the other Lancers on the road.

The Focus isn't bad though. Has great features which you don't really need but a good-to-have nevertheless.

I just don't want to be a guinea pig as the Focus' engine is new & GDi. Still wishing that they wouldn't phase out the TDCi engine totally. That was one hell of an engine, powerful yet economical at the same time.

**ghosthunter** · August 31st, 2012 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

7km/L for the GTA sounds about right. The Focus will consume roughly the same.

The Lancer still looks better for me. Still menacing as ever. But do choose a color limited to GTA only -- the blue one, I guess. Para meron ka pa rin sense of uniqueness among the other Lancers on the road.

The Focus isn't bad though. Has great features which you don't really need but a good-to-have nevertheless.

I just don't want to be a guinea pig as the Focus' engine is new & GDi. Still wishing that they wouldn't phase out the TDCi engine totally. That was one hell of an engine, powerful yet economical at the same time.

Same here. Focus' numerous electronic aids and toys are nice to have but not really necessary to have when you go out driving. One thing I do like is the torque vectoring feature which helps push the car harder into the corners when the car is driven near it's limits (which is when???).

Overall, the Lancer EX GTA has a bigger interior space which is more practical. And the GTA's very aggressive looks will be impossible to replicate on the Focus.

**knet13** · August 31st, 2012 06:23 PM

Sir, mas gusto ko exterior ng GTA, mas aggressive and mas pogi. Though ok din ang sa Focus, pero parang european yung look nya. Tsaka if ung GTA ung kotse ko, I can give an impression that I am single and ready to play. Unlike sa Focus na mukhang mas serious and me family na yung owner.

**ghosthunter** · August 31st, 2012 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by knet13

Sir, mas gusto ko exterior ng GTA, mas aggressive and mas pogi. Though ok din ang sa Focus, pero parang european yung look nya. Tsaka if ung GTA ung kotse ko, I can give an impression that I am single and ready to play. Unlike sa Focus na mukhang mas serious and me family na yung owner.

Sounds like you are already sold on getting a Lancer EX GTA.

**dct** · August 31st, 2012 08:03 PM

lamang na lamang pala sayo ang lancer e. so better get one

**knet13** · August 31st, 2012 08:41 PM

Kaya lang I am considering the Focus kasi the features, parang sobrang layo nya sa GTA. Parang for me, exterior lang lamang ng GTA. Then there comes the performance and handling factor.