"1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX variants to arrive in July 2012"

[ghosthunter]

1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX variants to arrive in July
By Sharleen Banzon — 10 May 2012



As some of you may already know, we reviewed the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX in this month’s Japan Issue. Well, those interested in lining up for one will have to wait a bit more: According to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, the smaller-engined units of its popular compact sedan won’t be hitting showrooms until July.

There’s some good news, though: For 2012, the four-variant Lancer EX lineup will comprise three 1.6-liter flavors to choose from, with the fourth variant retaining the 2.0-liter engine that the Lancer was launched with in 2008. The smaller lump nets 115hp and 154Nm, while the brawnier mill puts out 153hp and 199Nm, still transmitted by a CVT.

The base 1.6-liter GLX variants will have five-speed manual and four-speed automatic options. The 1.6-liter MX, meanwhile, will be equipped with a four-speed automatic gearbox, as well as features over the GLX such as: a GPS navigation system; two more speakers for a total of six; automatic climate controls; high-gloss black and chrome interior accents; an LCD-type multi-information display in the instrument cluster; front map lamps; and HID headlamps with an adaptive front lighting system and manual levelers.

Incidentally, the 1.6 Lancer EX featured in our current May issue is mistakenly billed as a GLX variant, but is actually an MX.

As for the 2.0-liter Lancer EX GT-A, its range-topping package includes: new-design 18-inch alloy rims; paddle shifters; cruise control; a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system; front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags; aluminum pedals; a sport-type color-keyed front bumper; front and side air dams; and a rear spoiler. Note that it doesn’t get the new eight-inch multimedia touch-screen interface, which means the MX is the only Lancer EX that features a GPS navigation system.

Prices for the new Lancer variants are still unavailable, so watch this space for updates. Meanwhile, check out this photo of the 1.6-liter Lancer's engine bay.

source: 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX variants to arrive in July - News | TopGear.com.ph

[Ry_Tower]

^ nice, mivec na din. Now if only prices will be competitive.

[ghosthunter]

^ nice, mivec na din. Now if only prices will be competitive.

I am also curious on the price of the 1.6L variants.

[renzo_d10]

Big question is how much?

[jut703]

The Lancer's a pretty hefty car, I wonder how a 1.6 would fare in terms of FC compared to the 2-liter variant. It might end up like the Mazda 3.

[JohnM]

Looks like old-school hydraulic power steering CMIIW.

[oliver1013]

if its in the 800-850 range baka may laban...ok yan baka maging novelty ang 2.0 units kung sakaling dumami sa kalsada ang 1.6.

[pop3corn]

dapat mas mura yan sa Kia Rio kasi mas naperfect pa ng Kia Rio ang likod lights kaysa yan Lancer.

[Chikselog]

Noob question, so hindi na ito yung makina ng Lancer Cedia 1.6?

[ianmitsulancer]

Noob question, so hindi na ito yung makina ng Lancer Cedia 1.6?

hindi po. this is a totally new engine - the Lancer Cedia 1.6 had the 4G18 and the Lancer EX 1.6 will now have the new 4A92 MIVEC.

[Verbl Kint]

hindi po. this is a totally new engine - the Lancer Cedia 1.6 had the 4G18 and the Lancer EX 1.6 will now have the new 4A92 MIVEC.

Engine type — DOHC 16v, MIVEC, ECI multiple
Displacement — 1590 cc
Bore — 75.0 mm
Stroke — 90.0 mm
Compression ratio — 11.0:1
Power — 86 kW (117 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 154 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm

An all-aluminum engine with about the same power as a 2005 Civic VTi but on a heavier car (and maybe a lower redline)... so I guess it would be better to get the 5-speed manual na lang, tama ba?

[renzo_d10]

117 PS so thats about 115hp.

On the wheel you lose about 20%, so we're looking at the lowest of 92-95whp. Still better than the uberly underpowered Mazda 3.

[Optimusprime]

800-850k hmmmm parang price ng entry level ng 2.0li na ah...

[germs]

117 PS so thats about 115hp.

On the wheel you lose about 20%, so we're looking at the lowest of 92-95whp. Still better than the uberly underpowered Mazda 3.

Oo nga. I wonder why Mazda can't produce a similarly powered engine at the same displacement. Yung lumang familia naman naka 118hp.

[GTi]

Engine type — DOHC 16v, MIVEC, ECI multiple
Displacement — 1590 cc
Bore — 75.0 mm
Stroke — 90.0 mm
Compression ratio — 11.0:1
Power — 86 kW (117 PS) at 6000 rpm
Torque — 154 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm

An all-aluminum engine with about the same power as a 2005 Civic VTi but on a heavier car (and maybe a lower redline)... so I guess it would be better to get the 5-speed manual na lang, tama ba?

The old Civic 1.6 actually has significantly more power at 130ps and with lesser weight. I am wondering if this will be underpowered, especially with the 4AT. Even the Altis makes more power nowadays. Just curious though. Many other markets, Asian ones included have the 140hp 1.8L 4B10 engine for their base spec Lancer. Why don't we have it?

[ghosthunter]

The old Civic 1.6 actually has significantly more power at 130ps and with lesser weight. I am wondering if this will be underpowered, especially with the 4AT. Even the Altis makes more power nowadays. Just curious though. Many other markets, Asian ones included have the 140hp 1.8L 4B10 engine for their base spec Lancer. Why don't we have it?

What about the torque of the civic... Torque is more important than HP when you are driving around the city.

[germs]

The old Civic 1.6 actually has significantly more power at 130ps and with lesser weight. I am wondering if this will be underpowered, especially with the 4AT. Even the Altis makes more power nowadays. Just curious though. Many other markets, Asian ones included have the 140hp 1.8L 4B10 engine for their base spec Lancer. Why don't we have it?

Most probably because of the cost constraints that might accompany this 1.8L engine.

[Starex_Gold]

The old Civic 1.6 actually has significantly more power at 130ps and with lesser weight. I am wondering if this will be underpowered, especially with the 4AT. Even the Altis makes more power nowadays. Just curious though. Many other markets, Asian ones included have the 140hp 1.8L 4B10 engine for their base spec Lancer. Why don't we have it?

GTi, alam mo iho, ang Honda naman talaga matataas ang HP.

Pero sa torque medyo dehado sila.

[ghosthunter]

Noob question, so hindi na ito yung makina ng Lancer Cedia 1.6?

nope. its a newer design engine.

[jrn29]

kala ko yung hatchback .....
kelan kaya darating yung hatchback na lancer?