Mitsubishi Australia’s introduction of the keenly priced Mirage five-door hatchback has rekindled interest in the larger and more luxurious Mitsubishi Lancer range of cars.
The Lancer is significantly bigger than the Mirage, and is a size down on the now defunct Mitsubishi 380 sedan. While the Mirage is aimed at those looking for a suburban car, the Lancer can make long country trips with ease.
In these times of downsizing, the Lancer has to some extent filled the slot left by the much-missed 380.
Mitsubishi’s Lancer is built to a high quality and has earned a well-deserved reputation for running for year after year without missing a beat.
The semi-sporty Lancer VRX that was our road test car for the past week has the convenience of Bluetooth, steering wheel controls and a smart key. Lancer’s front seats are well shaped and spacious. The back seat can accept three adults, but is better suited to two and a child.
Typically the Lancer’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine will use about seven to nine litres per hundred kilometres on motorways.
The standard Mitsubishi Lancer fills the needs of many family car buyers with pre-teen children and it’s easy to see why it’s included on the short list of many buyers looking for a quality small-medium car.
Prices start at $19,990, not including government or dealer delivery charges.
— Ewan Kennedy
