Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X test drive since 2008 sedan

Peaceful beast. Mitsubishi Lancer X test drive

The new Mitsubishi Lancer is much more spectacular and expressive than its predecessor. The lifted mouth, predatory squinted headlights, the front part, like the muzzle of a poisonous snake, is impressive. The rear lights resemble the Italian Alfa Romeo, but the trunk looks somewhat heavy. On the road, the novelty is escorted by an interested look, as if it was Ferrari. Perhaps the new Lancer is given even more attention. It is understandable, the previous version of Lancer has become a real bestseller in Russia, dispersing 110,000 models.
In the domestic market, Lancer is offered in three trim levels: Invite, Invite+ and Intense. Compared to the predecessor, the price of the initial package has also increased - now it will be $ 17990. Currently, the body type is only a sedan, but in the future there will also be a hatchback, there will be no station wagon.
Two engines - 1.5 l. with a capacity of 109 hp and 2l. and with a capacity of 150 hp Both digest 92 gasoline without problems. For a 1.5-liter power unit, a five-speed manual transmission or a four-band machine is offered, for a 2-liter motor, instead of a machine gun, you can order a variator that comes out more economical than automatic transmission and no less dynamic than mechanics.
The most equipped Lancer, which is distinguished by a two-liter engine, a spectacular aerodynamic body kit, three additional pillows and a 6-disk CD changer, came to us. Together with the new body, Mitsubishi Lancer X received a new interior that is practically identical to the more expensive Outlander XL crossover. The central console looks more impressive than the previous one and is decorated with plastic imitating carbon, but the display placed on it at direct sunlight is very poorly read.
The cut -off steering wheel has a control keys for the audio system and the steering wheel of gearboxes. It is a pleasure not only to use them not only because they are convenient, but also because the endless variator has six virtual gears. It is very convenient to switch a couple of steps down before turning from economical revolutions, and upon reaching the limiter, the variator does not jump to increased.
Judging by the official data from Mitsubishi, the internal space of Lancer is greater than that of competitors. It is comfortable not only on the front seats, but also from behind, where you can place three passengers without any problems.
The lateral mirrors are very informative, but the review back the headrests and anti -winged on the trunk. Speaking of trunk. Despite its sadness and the absence of loops (they are replaced by gas stops), it does not shine in size of its volume of only 315 liters. The fault of this is a full -size reserve, which in the European version replaces the dock. The backs of the rear seats, although they fold, but the hole in the salon is narrow due to the transverse body amplifier. Another minus of the absence of a pen.
It's time to check the new Lancer on the road. Dense chairs are not entirely sports, but sitting in them is convenient, the three -spoke steering wheel can be configured by inclination, but not by departure.
The ignition key, as before, is deprived of a standard alarm. You will have to pay extra for it. The two -liter engine is very even, which in combination with the variator gives Lancer a Nordic character. It cannot be called slow, but not quickly moving it will turn out, 150 hp For a modern injector engine is not enough. The situation is somewhat helped out manual switching, allowing you to stay at increased speeds, where the response to the accelerator is stronger. However, with increasing speed, the engine becomes noisy and this noise is not very melodic.
If we talk about fuel economy, then less than 15l. 100 km. It was not possible to meet the city. At speed, good noise insulation, the noise of the wind or neighbors in the stream is weakly visible, but the joints of the car are tough, with sound accompaniment. Shock absorbers are probably to blame that do not have time to work on the hang up and unimportant sound insulation of arches.
At speed, Lancer behaves well. The low sensitivity of independent suspension to road irregularities allows you to maintain good exchange rate stability. But everything changes when you have to often rotate with the steering wheel. During the trip, the neighbor unexpectedly cut out in the stream and I had to go away from the collision. To a sharp turn of the steering wheel, the car reacted rather sluggishly, falling in the side and a little wagging, which I was very surprised. For Russian Lancers, stabilization systems cannot be ordered even for a surcharge.
From the car such aggressive outwardly, equipped with a spacer between the front cups, you expect other habits. In fact, he turns out to be a calm family sedan. The standard high -profile rubber is also contributing to its contribution, giving large departments and blocking too early on dry asphalt.
The new Lancer turned out to be too universal. By the totality of all qualities, it seems like a leader. Appearance with a spark, but there is no character, there is no excitement. Still, Lancer X is only outwardly similar to Evolution. Although if you recall that this is rather a family car, then he copes with the role of a sports car well, even if in a static position.
Yaroslav Marshalkin
 

Source: Auto.mail.ru