Surprising things playing in the automotive world. We just got over the idea that freshly car passing a series restaylin'styles live six to eight years, as the Japanese again breaking stereotypes. Less than four years, as the successor Mitsubishi Lancer comes entirely new generation. Generation X

Debut of the previous Mitsubishi Lancer sedan, sexist for the ninth generation, the cabin was held in Moscow in 2003, after three weeks wagon version showed visitors Frankfurt exhibition. Just two years later was an modernization. And yet two years later, a ninth generation ceases to exist, yielding place of a new car. And really new, nothing that resembles old copy.

Unbelievable. Short-Term, but the car was a happy life for four years. It is not true that the Lancer model was unsuccessful. Instead, he competed on an equal footing with the Ford Focus and Renault Logan - bestsellers Russian market. Apparently, Tommi truth that Mitsubishi popular because of their accessibility brought little money producers and sellers. In any case, will remember with gratitude about nebroskom car, which won the hearts of thousands of Russians.

The new 2007 Lancer, unlike its predecessor, has the original appearance. The front part of it recalls the old Galant. It is known that the car design created with the participation of managers holding "Rolf" - Mitsubishi distributor in Russia. Especially allocated radiator grill, which combines well with a narrow optics, air intake in the bumper and against fog headlamps. Back novelty also looks impressive. Lanterns resemble eyebrows disaffected rights. Success really not bad. By idea autodesigners, aggressive appearance will like a Russian buyer. Perhaps, in that they are not mistaken.

In addition to the exterior of the most important change can be considered a solid increase in size, which, according to project leader in the development of vehicles segment S Ryugo Nakao show moving news in a higher class. Indeed, the length 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer rose to 4570 mm, or 35 mm longer than the predecessor. If measured from the front cabin to the rear wheel arches, here's the 1715 mm. This is the largest figure in the classroom. Behind left Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Mazda3. Increase in height was 60 mm. Incidentally, the distance from seat to the roof Lancer also outstripped competitors. But the most significant changes affected the width, which increased by 65 mm. When walk on the driving seat, a feeling of spaciousness extraordinary. The distance between the heads of the driver and front passenger is growing at 51 mm. The fee for the large salon steel materials of this very salon made. Plastic can be called anything but a very practical, but more than triple for such work could not be put. Regarding ergonomic solutions, they claim no. Indications devices are read easily, and a small number of buttons does not cause difficulties in the management of radio, air conditioning and other devices.

It is time to check in the newcomer. It is a reservation that the test took place on roads Lancer polygon Japan Automobile Research Institute, which from time to time lease all Japanese manufacturers. Sit from their seats, steering wheel and turn notice that the machine once committed too salty turn 180 degrees. Later, in an interview with engineers revealed that the turning radius of five metres, exactly - it is also the best, compared to other Japanese rivals, figure.

Our test, we decided to start with the version equipped with a new 1.5 litre engine volume. This engine power of 109 hp has a brand electronic control system for gas distribution phases (MIVEC). By the way, the old power 1.6 - litre unit was at least 11 forces.

Depart at 3R ring of six kilometers in length, and trying to develop the maximum speed. According to the passport, should accelerate to hold hundreds of 11.6. On the basis of subjective sensations, declared corresponds to reality. True, rapid dispersal becomes too loud snarl engine. Yes, noise insulation could be better. Very soon arrow speedometer reached the limit mark in the 191 km / h. Rather, the speedometer showed 195 km / h, but this small variance is not considered a sin.

Continue with the audit planning. To do so, the Japanese built a small route, consisting of the starting straight, "G" and "Snake". Lancer is a thread demonstrated his best qualities. The car was perfect corners, avoiding even thinking of skidding. To do so, the car developed a completely new design suspension. Front McPherson set. Rear used many scheme. Wheelbase has grown by 60 mm. This significantly increased the resistance. In no small measure contributed to improve the manageability increased by 10 mm during the suspension.

The main difference 2Litre option, ironically, is dynamic. Otherwise, the two vehicles differ little. In the dispersal new motor, which is more powerful at 15 hp, Hunt is much quieter. Acceleration to 100 km / h takes two seconds to less than 1.5 - litre version. A Max Speed is 200 km / h.

Now, the most interesting - on prices. The most affordable option Invite with mechanical transmissions and 1.5 - liter engine costs $ 17990. Invite with automatic machine will cost $ 19300. Price 2Litre the cheapest machine is $ 20140. And for the most expensive equipments Intense CVT request to $ 24300. The new Lancer virtually ceased to compete with "Focus". Japanese moving in a different price category, where he was waiting for no less formidable rivals. Pity that the program exclude Lancer wagon with body

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer