Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X test drive since 2008 sedan
"Evolution" for the people
Mitsubishi Motors is very fond of Russia So the sales of the tenth generation of Lancer started with us earlier than in other countries. A successful model is scattered like hot pies. And the Japanese know expand the ruler.
Recently, dealers have a 1.8-liter engine and an all-wheel drive 2-liter version. We’re rolling it today.
The dynamic wedge -shaped silhouette of the Lancer, which clearly refers to the golden times of the former Galant, is a very aggressive design of the front, everything speaks of the combat mood of the car. Beast. Almost Lancer Evolution. Even without an apron in front and enormous anti -wing from behind (it seems that these decorative elements do not carry any functional load, and they go to the civilian car as a cow saddle).
And what is this very sporty sedan on the go? Even the usual Lancer behaves on the road very well. And the two -liter all -wheel drive version in controllability is close to the ideal on this test. The collected, pressed suspension, reinforced hard body and accurately configured, moderately acute steering allow the sophisticated driver to fully realize the riding potential of Lancer. The car perfectly holds high -speed straight and trajectory in corners. At the same time, the rigidity of the suspension does not cause tangible damage to the drilling comfort.
Not only a 150-horsepower engine, but also a magnificent 6-band variator, the programs in which, of course, can be chosen by manually swaying the selector or using steering wheel keys, have an active ride.
Moreover, in manual mode, the box honestly allows you to promote the engine to the maximum. And to a reduced machine will switch only when the speed drops below the area of \u200b\u200baction of this transmission. But you have to pay for edification with increased fuel consumption. Which, by the way, is to a large extent contributed to the multi -mode all -wheel drive transmission ON Demand 4WD with electronic control and automatic connecting the rear -wheel drive when slipping the front wheels (a similar system is also equipped with a single -platform Mitsubishi Outlander XL).
Using a three -position switch, the driver can choose an economical 2WD mode, in which the drive is carried out on the front wheels, 4WD when the torque is distributed between the front and rear axles, Lock with a rigidly blocked faint clip. According to manufacturers, the lock provides better handling and safety in bad road conditions and on light off -road. Although it is hard for us to imagine a car with such characteristics of geometric cross -country ability (huge front overhang, a sports suspension with a clearance of 150 mm), to be honest.
In general, stay on road roads, where in our most of the year adverse weather conditions, all -wheel drive will add confidence. And it will multiply the pleasure of driving this wonderful renunciation of the sedan.
And for pleasure, alas, you have to pay. The most affordable Lancer 4WD MT performed by Intense will cost 674 020 rubles. By paying 31,088 rubles, you will receive the same car, but with a variator. And having spent another 40,200 rubles, decorate your car with a leather salon.
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 4WD includes the basic configuration: on-board computer, climate control, rain and light sensors, six discs CD/MP3-MP3-MP3, anterior aerodynamic fairing, front fog lights, rear spoiler and side treaches, backdrops of thresholds, thresholds. Sports suspension with a clearance of 150 mm, stretching between front shock absorber racks and alloy wheels with a diameter of 16.
Andrey Tsybulsky
Photo author: Andrey Tsybulsky
Source: MKOMBILA magazine [August/2008]
