Mitsubishi Lancer used review | 2007-2013 - Cars Guide
It seems the Lancer has been around forever, much like the Toyota Corolla , but unlike the small Toyota it has never commanded a lot of attention from buyers. The CJ model that arrived in 2007 was a big step forward for the Lancer with a longer wheelbase and wider track, more room inside and more equipment. Ignoring the hero sports model, the Evo, the models that were aimed at the mainstream were the ES entry level, the VR mid-ranger, and the sporty VR-X. The transmission options available with the 2. 0-litre were a five-speed manual and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as the automatic choice. A six-speed sports mode had the CVT feeling more like a manual, which made it crisper and less soggy as CVTs can be. A larger, 2. 4-litre four was added to the range in 2008, and was the engine that powered the VR-X. At its peak it produced 125 kW and 226 Nm to give the sporty Lancer the performance it needed. On the road the larger footprint from the longer wheelbase and wider track gave the Lancer a reassuring stability and balance. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
