Test Drive Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X since 2008 Sedan
Lancer in a hatchback body, or when the content is lagging behind
Previous Mitsubishi Lancer with Hatchback Body was published in the late 80s of the last century. This modification belonged to the sixth generation of lancers is a small one, a pretty and bulky machine. Remember? It was removed from production in 1992. Subsequent three generations were produced only in two cell variations sedan and wagon. A dozen years without an intermediate version has proven its need for the market, and engineers had to be praised by the development of hatchback. In 2005, Mitsubishi for the seed gang a fancy prototype Lancer Concept-Sportback. And, I must say, I got to him in the top ten. A rustling aggressor Sportback was then decent, because, in fact, it became the hero of the first series of soap opera named himself. Then it was more close to the reality of pre-production prototype-S, shown by the past April in Switzerland
With a five-door version of Lancer on the conveyor, the Japanese did not really rush. At first, they wondered with the alignment to the series and promoted the sedan, and only in the middle of last year, the company finally began to do hatchback. The first of him received the Japanese and Europeans, in the fall of 2008 the long-awaited car appeared with us.
Sportback in Russia is presented in three variations in Invite, Invite + and Intense. Motor One 143-Strong Sixteenth Flipted 1.8 MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Contro) with variable gas distribution phases and adjustable inlet valves. It is combined with a five-speed mechanic or variator. We have a car on the dough with the last.
Those who believe that the Sportback has an aggressive character, mistaken. All aggression is limited only to appearance. In the soul of Lancer serenity itself. From the motor, engineers managed to achieve good characteristics. And although the stopwatch says one thing, the feeling is completely different. I would never say that a jump from a place until hundreds of the Sportbek occupies 11.7 seconds. It seems much longer. Cause around the variator. Slippers to the floor, the engine in the moment is gaining momentum and hangs at the peak of torque about 4000 rpm. Further overclocking, for the most part, due to a smooth reduction in the transfer ratio in the variator and a slow increase in the crankshaft revolutions.
All power units, to the composition of which the variator includes, work on such an algorithm. The most effective overclocking with minimal fuel consumption is ensured, it is when the engine runs between the peaks of the torque and power. The variator during acceleration, smoothly reducing the gear ratio, is stronger and stronger loads the engine, and he, in turn, is monotonically gaining momentum. It turns out, not only economically, but also eco. With a smooth increase in revolutions, the engine does not work in transient modes, and there is no need to re-enroll the working mixture. The poorest the mixture, the lower the heat of the combustion, the smallest of the oxidation is formed by harmful hydrocarbon chains.
All would not, but only with noise insulation at the Lancer case it does not matter. SUMPLY TROLLYABUS WORD During each acceleration with the engine hanging on high speeds can get anyone. Manual mode? Yes, it is tickling by gears you can both magnesium steering switches and automatic transmission selector. Direct winning in acceleration does not give mode, but in a torn urban cycle, when you go through six fixed gear ratios manually, you can move a little more dynamic than automatic mode. Even when the limiter is triggered, the independent transition to increased transmission does not occur. So, on the selected stage in the mode of increased revolutions, you can move around for a long time. Consumption, of course, will increase, but in this case the engine on the gas pedal reacts lightning off and winning. Just have time to switch.
The direct course of Lancer keeps well, but at turn turns reacts slowly, while the fake reactive feedback force with unity with the car does not contribute. For a large Outlander XL and his French twin brothers Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser, such behavior due to status says goodbye, but from Lancer is waiting for greater points. In steep turns, Lancer is noticeably cubed, and when you pass the arc on the edge, the rear axle always seeks to leave the first. By the way, the stabilization system is not available even for extra charge (there is only ABS C EBD)! For a 1550 kilogram hatch, prone to drift, it is necessary as oxygen fish.
Sportback is good for comfort. On large irregularities, he shakes slightly, and the suspension is not too active about the joints-seams. Even very large sedaws will be satisfied with the salon. Rear, when I sat for myself (I have a height under 190 cm) and over the back of the back, and there was a place in the legs of the place. Engineers such a number of space managed not only with the help of a relatively long base and body layout, but also at the expense of thin back of the front seats. Behind the wheel, it will be convenient for only drivers with growth not higher than average. The position of the steering column is regulated only in height, I, as always, did not have enough adjustment in depth.
Emotions The car leaves about himself contradictory. With aggressive appearance, he shouts and broadcasts others that he is far from a timid. But, at the same time, nor habits or dynamics do not correspond to this image even on iota. If you need a car with a more plug-in character, more intelligible and gambling, I would recommend to stop my choice, for example, on Mazda3 (150-strong Touring 2.0 + 6 MCPP from 710,000 rubles, 2.0 + 4AcPP from 755,000 rubles).
In the arsenal, in addition to the electropaette, cast discs, climate control and other bindings, there will always be six airbags and a dynamic stabilization system DSC. Prices on Lancer Sportback begin with 695 130 rubles. For the version of INVITE with a manual box and from 735,563 rubles. For variator modification. In this case, the machine will be with an electric car, on steel disks, with five airbags (two frontal, two side, one driver's knees), air conditioning and heated seats. Machine at the most expensive execution of Intense (with MCPP 803 987 rubles, with a variator 845,664 rubles) boasted by aggressive body kit, additional side security curtains, alloy discs, more advanced audio and climate control
Do you still want from Lancer Sportback Speakers and Zador? If so, probably, it makes sense to pay attention to the powder version of Ralliart. It is in it that the appearance and the essence begin to come in line with. Sports chassis, 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC, developing 241 horsepower and 343 HM, preselective box TWIN CLUTCH SST (Twin Clutch Sport Shift Transmition) with two clutches, simplified permanent four-wheel drive (from Evolution x) with ACD 7 inter-axis differential electron diffraction 8 seconds to hundreds, maximum speed at the level of 220 km / h. This is where the hard body with Rise technology is really appropriate. What else is needed for happiness? 1 427 272 rub. So that this happiness is carried out.
However, even if you become the owner of the rallyarta, you will still want anything. At your horizons, the tenth Evolution about 295 turbocharges, 366 Newtones and 5.4 seconds to weave, equipped with an advanced all-wheel drive transmission S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control). However, Evolution X is a completely different level. Adrenaline Pleasure at least for 1 775 614 rub
A source: AUTO.Mail.Ru.
