The
new Mitsubishi Grand Lancer is going to be launched in the markets of
China, Taiwan and other selected Asian markets. Although the Lancer is already
sentenced to death at these parts of the globe, Mitsubishi clearly is not ready
to give up on its trusted model on other regions.
The Grand Lancer is basically a re-skinned version
of “our” Lancer, with the new bodywork featuring the company’s latest “Dynamic
Shield” front grille, a boomerang-like crease on the sides and an a pointier
rear end.
The cabin also gets a new layout, with the dashboard
looking like it’s made out of softer-to-touch materials decorated with silver
details for a more premium look. There is also a new digital instrument cluster
and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
So far there’s only one engine we’ve heard about and
that’s the 1.8-litre petrol with 138 Hp. Mitsubishi will offer a sole
transmission option in the form of a CVT gearbox which transfers the power to
the front axle. The CVT also offers the option of a manual mode with six
pre-selected ratios and optional paddle shifters on the wheel.
The Mitsubishi Lancer is dead, long live the
Mitsubishi Grand Lancer.
