Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X test drive since 2008 sedan
Mitsubishi Lancer
The autopilot evaluates cars according to five main criteria. The amount of advantages is indicated +, disadvantages -. The next subject gained four + and one. This is Mitsubishi Lancer. EXTERIOR. Since 1996, the European Lancer has existed in only two bodies: a sedan and a station wagon. A rare case when the appearance of two versions of the same model of one year of release is completely different. The updated Lancer Sedan is stylized and elegant, with the current optics with a reflector of the type of crystal line, the shape of the body elements largely repeats the stylistic solutions of the older brother of Galant.
The full -wheel drive Wagon of 1999 retained the features of the previous generation of Lancer, it is less expressive, modest, more utilitarian, although, without a doubt, it carries a certain element of off -road brutality. Wagon thoroughly rises above the soil, having an enviable clearance of 185 mm. For the design and appearance of the station wagon ++++-, sedan +++++.
INTERIOR. The salon is simple and undemanding, even boring, but quite practical and functional. Strictly as part of the purpose of this car. The internal space is used very rationally. Of course, there is no great room, but from crowding, even with a complete set of riders, people will not suffer much. A small sedan has a very voluminous trunk, and Wagon is simply out of criticism from the point of view of capacity. The rear seats are naturally separate and folding, and in addition, their backs can be adjusted along the angle of inclination. In a folded state, they form an even platform, the volume of the luggage compartment, respectively, 470 and 740 liters. There is a high -cost light. The quality of sound insulation of both machines is satisfactory. ++++-
Equipment and ergonomics. From the point of view of ergonomics in Lancer, all the normally typical representative of the Japanese automotive industry, executed on the principle of construction around a person. Excellent visibility, comfortable landing. The type, readability of devices and controls of large claims do not cause. With the exception of the following: the front seats, with high and comfortable backs and vertical adjustment, suffer from a disease characteristic of so many modern small -sized cars, short pillows. Also, the flaws include a highly located gas pedal and a harsh-slipping surface of the steering wheel.
There are only two options for configuration officially supplied to the Russian market: GL and GLX. The rich standard GL set includes a steering column, a hydraulic wrap, a driver’s pillow, air conditioning, an electronic clock, front electric windows, a very good heating of the front seats. GLX will add a passenger pillow, ABS, rear windows and side electric measures with heating. In terms of convenience, it causes some doubts to the reserve of the station wagon, suspended from the outside under the bottom, although there is a reason in which case, you will not have to drag dirt in the salon. ++++-
ROAD. Sedans supplied to Russia are equipped exclusively with a 1.3 engine, and station wagons and a 1.6-liter engine. Both leave the most pleasant impressions of driving. Light in management, stable, obedient, dynamic and maneuverable.
The 1.3-liter 12-valve of the sedan is characterized by outstanding traction on the bottom and very worthy accelerated dynamics. With a 1.6-liter car, of course, more interesting, but this motor loves high speeds more. Nevertheless, he behaves quite satisfactory on the bottoms. Both motors are quite quiet, balanced, suspended on the hydraulic power, due to which there are no vibrations at all. Trose -wheel drive checkpoint. Communicative steering and very effective brakes. The completely independent multi -link suspension of the sedan provides it with a stable connection with the road, high terminal stability and inspires a pleasant sense of confidence and complete predictability of the machine even in very risky maneuvers. Wagon is no worse in this regard, but it is as if loading. But with an indisputable advantage of all -wheel drive. Its suspension is configured to withstand bad roads, for which in ordinary situations you have to pay more shaking and a more pronounced transmission of the features of the terrain to the fifth point of the riders. But in the snow or mud Lancer Wagon 4x4 among his own kind, no doubt, king. In case of slipping of the Wheel of the WISKOFT, the center differential is blocked, and the car is very confidently storming both dirt and deep snow where an ordinary passenger car quickly capitulates. What we were directly convinced of. +++++
Features of national operation. Still, a three-year-old (or 70 thousand km) guarantee for Lancer in Russia, something means, doesn’t it? The body with partial galvanizing and multilayer coating confidently opposes corrosion. When buying this model, we must be aware that the cost of its maintenance at an authorized service in our country is a very high $ 55 per norm, the original spare parts are expensive. This is like a drawback. And the advantage of the Lancer is that in the content to the owner it is quite sparingly. If we proceed from the average annual run of about 20 thousand km, then in a normal situation the costs of the new car will amount to an average of about $ 200 per year during the first three years. The vast majority of Lancer owners in Russia during this period recalls the existence of a car service only when the term of the next regulation is suitable. However, the old English proverb claims, everyone has a skeleton in the closet. With a run of about 2530 thousand. It is possible to deal with the brake discs. The braking efficiency does not affect, but causes nasty vibration. It is treated either with a groove or replacement. Alas, this problem is characteristic of many front -wheel drive cars, just others are silent about it. Another part of the skeleton hid in the rubber elements of the suspension. They may require replacement in the interval of about 5080 thousand km. The replacements of these elements are associated with decent expenses, since many of them are delivered only in collection with levers. The engines are very reliable, more than 200 thousand km without overhaul, with proper operation, of course. The well -known problem of unstable idle stroke is primarily associated with pollution of nozzles. Ultrasound cleaning with a removal will cost about $ 140. How often this is required depends on the consumed gasoline, but, as experience shows, no earlier than after 40 thousand km. In general, the frequency of the owner is. I don’t want to talk about the effects of Russian salt on the wiring and the contents of the engine compartment, even much more expensive cars are practically not protected from it. In addition to traditional connectors in Lancer, the contacts of the fuse block require increased attention.
It is strictly forbidden to start the car from the tugboat without finding out the reason why it does not start, you can lose the entire engine. Also, if the car did not start from three attempts to take a decent break, so that gasoline accumulates as a result in the catalyst, evaporates, since there is a danger of a catalyst fire. And one more urgent wish use the exclusively recommended oil manufacturer and avoid all kinds of additives to it. ++++-
Our sentence. The car is modest, but pleasant in every way. Reliable, solid, without unnecessary complaints. The money spent on it is fully justified. In both versions, a middle -class family car is good, the sedan is also not bad for women and beginners. Since we do not have four with a plus ++++-.
Text Andrey Timofeev, photo Alexey Ilyin
A source: "Autopilot"
