Overview Released in June 2004, the Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution VIII was a high performance sedan. The Evolution VIII was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine – with double overhead cams and four valves per cylinder – that was mated to a five-speed, close-ratio manual transmission. The Evolution VIII required 98 RON unleaded petrol. […]
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Review: Mitsubishi CG Lancer (2002-03)
Overview Released in July 2002, the Mitsubishi CG Lancer was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Japan, the CG Lancer was powered by an all-new 2.0-litre 4G94 four-cylinder petrol engine which had a single overhead camshaft and four valves per cylinder. Transmission options consisted of four-speed automatic and five-speed manual units. The CG Lancer […]
Review: Mitsubishi CH Lancer (2003-08)
Review: Mitsubishi CH.I Lancer (2003-05) Overview Released in September 2003, the Mitsubishi CH Series I (CH.I) Lancer was initially offered as a sedan, with wagon models following in September 2004. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Lancer was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed […]
Review: Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution IX (2005-07)
Overview Released in August 2005, the Mitsubishi CT9A Lancer Evolution IX was a high performance sedan. The Evolution IX was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine – with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and variable inlet valve timing (Mitsubishi’s MIVEC) – that was mated to a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The engine […]
Review: Mitsubishi CE Lancer coupe (1996-03)
Review: Mitsubishi CE.I Lancer coupe (1996-98) Overview Released in June 1996, the Mitsubishi CE Series I (CE.I) Lancer coupe was a small, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Kurashiki, Japan, the front-wheel drive Lancer coupe was available with 1.5-litre engines for the GLi variants and 1.8-litre engines for the GLXi and MR variants. Transmission options consisted of […]
Review: Mitsubishi CF Lancer (2015-17)
Overview Released in Australia in November 2015, the Mitsubishi CF Lancer was available as a small sedan or hatchback (‘Sportback’). Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Mitsubishi CF Lancer was powered by 2.0- and 2.4-litre petrol engines that were mated to either five-speed manual or six-speed continuously variable transmissions. Compared to the Mitsubishi CJ.II Lancer […]
Review: Mitsubishi GA i-MiEV (2010-13)
Overview The Mitsubishi i-MiEV was a light, four-seat electric vehicle. The first i-MiEVs arrived in Australia in April 2009 for field trials and were leased to fleets from July 2010. From August 2011, the i-MiEV was available to the general public, coinciding with a number of updates such as additional safety equipment, a larger rear […]
Review: Mitsubishi CE Lancer (1996-03)
Review: Mitsubishi CE.I Lancer (1996-98) Overview Released in June 1996, the Mitsubishi CE Series I (CE.I) Lancer was available as a small sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Kurashiki, Japan, the front-wheel drive Lancer was powered by 1.5- and 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines (the GLi and GLXi variants, respectively). Transmission choices consisted of a five-speed manual […]
Review: Mitsubishi GK Eclipse Cross (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in December 2017, the Mitsubishi GK Eclipse Cross was a ‘compact crossover’ that was positioned between the Mitsubishi ASX and Outlander models. Manufactured at Mitsubishi’s Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki, Japan, the front- and all-wheel drive Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a […]
Review: Mitsubishi BA Grandis (2004-10)
Review: Mitsubishi BA.I Grandis (2004-06) Overview Released in May 2004, the Mitsubishi BA Series I (BA.I) Grandis was a seven-seat people mover. Manufactured in Okazaki, Japan, the front-wheel drive Grandis was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with a single overhead camshafts and variable valve timing – that was mated to a four-speed […]