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1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX variants to arrive in July

By Sharleen Banzon —

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6

As some of you may already know, we reviewed the 1.6-liter Mitsubishi Lancer EX in this month’s Japan Issue. Well, those interested in lining up for one will have to wait a bit more: According to Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, the smaller-engined units of its popular compact sedan won’t be hitting showrooms until July.

There’s some good news, though: For 2012, the four-variant Lancer EX lineup will comprise three 1.6-liter flavors to choose from, with the fourth variant retaining the 2.0-liter engine that the Lancer was launched with in 2008. The smaller lump nets 115hp and 154Nm, while the brawnier mill puts out 153hp and 199Nm, still transmitted by a CVT.

The base 1.6-liter GLX variants will have five-speed manual and four-speed automatic options. The 1.6-liter MX, meanwhile, will be equipped with a four-speed automatic gearbox, as well as features over the GLX such as: a GPS navigation system; two more speakers for a total of six; automatic climate controls; high-gloss black and chrome interior accents; an LCD-type multi-information display in the instrument cluster; front map lamps; and HID headlamps with an adaptive front lighting system and manual levelers.

Incidentally, the 1.6 Lancer EX featured in our current May issue is mistakenly billed as a GLX variant, but is actually an MX.

As for the 2.0-liter Lancer EX GT-A, its range-topping package includes: new-design 18-inch alloy rims; paddle shifters; cruise control; a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system; front, side, curtain and driver’s knee airbags; aluminum pedals; a sport-type color-keyed front bumper; front and side air dams; and a rear spoiler. Note that it doesn’t get the new eight-inch multimedia touch-screen interface, which means the MX is the only Lancer EX that features a GPS navigation system.

Prices for the new Lancer variants are still unavailable, so watch this space for updates. Meanwhile, check out this photo of the 1.6-liter Lancer's engine bay.

 

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6

Photos by Mikko David

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  • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 03:11pm
     
    1.5 Liter MIVEC ang engine nya..
       
  • Anonymouse May 10 2012 @ 03:21pm
     
    If the EX is assembled here, then why do we have to wait until July to get it?
       
    • caliber38 May 11 2012 @ 04:51pm
       
      They probably have to reconfigure the factory.
         
  • carwiki May 10 2012 @ 03:31pm
     
    1.6 liter 115 hp? Kasing hp pala ng 1.6 liter engine ng BMW.
       
  • carwiki May 10 2012 @ 03:32pm
     
    What will happen to the Lancer non- EX variant?
       
    • LancerEX-GTA May 10 2012 @ 03:40pm
       
      Likely to be phased out - the Lancer Cedia generation
         
    • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 03:41pm
       
      Wala na yata yan...
         
  • mark14 May 10 2012 @ 03:43pm
     
    Why doesn't the GT-A have the touch-screen GPS navi?
       
    • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 03:53pm
       
      Dahil sa Rockford Fosgate na head unit...Di puwedeng lagyan ng AVT na GPS Navi yan.
         
  • mindkinetic May 10 2012 @ 03:51pm
     
    1.6 engine is fair enough . the price is what matters now.
        1
  • LancerEX-GTA May 10 2012 @ 04:07pm
     
    I want to see the new-design 18-inch alloy rims of the GT-A
       
  • neutral May 10 2012 @ 04:10pm
     
    Mitsubishi is trying to improve its sales in the car segment because this segment is where toyota and hyundai are offering 4 or more models. If mitsubishi does not improve in this segment, hyundai might take the second spot in the near future.
       
  • GTi May 10 2012 @ 04:24pm
     
    115hp?! Sa laki't bigat nito lalagyan nila ng 115hp engine? Kahit ba naman ang Altis mas malakas dito... Cmon! the old Lancer Itlog from almost twenty years ago had a 115hp 1.6L engine!
       
    • John Rigor May 10 2012 @ 07:13pm
       
      You're right. I have a feeling a 1.6 Lancer EX would be sluggish, especially if mated to a 4-speed auto.
         
      • carwiki May 10 2012 @ 10:00pm
         
        I agree.
           
      • Feeter Silverster May 11 2012 @ 06:15am
         
        Ok na rin yan, feel like Vios siguro, ang mahalaga eh yung reliable at matipid na engine
           
        • car_mac May 11 2012 @ 11:13am
           
          Mitsu engines are not as reliable as the Vios.
              3
          • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:12pm
             
            Sir I'm sure you already know where your dislikes came from...
               
    • Troy May 10 2012 @ 10:10pm
       
      Kaya nga e. Yung 115hp sa itlog malakas yun kase magaan lang. E yung lancer ex mabigat yan e.
         
    • markdejesus76 May 10 2012 @ 11:09pm
       
      Nissan Sentra has 1.6 with 116hp but works fine.
         
    • car_mac May 11 2012 @ 11:13am
       
      It will feel underpowered for me, like the previous generation of the Altis.
         
  • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 04:56pm
     
    4A92 ang engine nito..At least MIVEC sya..Malamang nasa 800-900K Pesos to.
       
    • Allain May 11 2012 @ 10:01pm
       
      Sabi mo 1.5liter MIVEC which is 4A91..Tapos ngayon 4A92.Ano ba talaga kuya?
         
  • mts May 10 2012 @ 05:27pm
     
    Sulit yung mga nakabili ng 2Liter na 840k :)
       
    • Troy May 11 2012 @ 08:12pm
       
      Kelan yun sir?
         
      • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:15pm
         
        Ngayon, until the 1.6 EX's are available in our market so if you want one you should buy now. Sad part is I'll never have a 2.0 MX...
           
    • Allain May 13 2012 @ 01:26pm
       
      San po makakabili ng 840K na lancer EX?
         
  • John Rigor May 10 2012 @ 07:05pm
     
    4 speed in 2012? :O They could have at least retained the 2.0L 5-speed manual, or brought back the EX GT. Lancers are supposed to be sporty and fun to drive.
       
    • LancerEX-GTA May 10 2012 @ 07:25pm
       
      Or they could have offered 1.8L GLX, GLS, MX, 2.0 GTA, then kept the 1.6L Cedia
         
    • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:15pm
       
      funny thing here is that the phased-out cedia had 6speed CVT
         
  • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 08:13pm
     
    Ayaw nilang ilabas dito ang 1.8 Liter na Lancer EX dahil natatakot sila na kainin nyan ang sales ng 2 Liter Lancer EX variants at kaunti lang ang price difference.Yung sa 1.6 Liter MIVEC eh malaki ang price difference nyan at yan ang entry level nila na Lancer EX!
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo May 10 2012 @ 08:42pm
     
    So many mistakes here.

    First, The Lancer EX should at least have the GLS variant, w/c should have a 6-speed automatic tranny, and an addition of paddles for the MX but what happened is the GLX AT and MX both gets 4-SPEED AUTO tranny, w/c is uncool.

    Second, the LCD touchscreen interface w/ GPS Navi, I think all 4 variants should get this, even the GLX making the Lancer EX ahead of the game, but what happens is the MX is the only variant w/c gets the GPS Navi, and the GLX? Question TGP, does the GLX have the 8" touchscreen interface? I hope so.

    The GT-A meanwhile, I'm very disappointed that it doesn't get the 8" touchscreen interface, the Rockford Fosgate audio system should be the reason, my tito's 2011 GT-A has 8" touchscreen interface w/ the sound system remains the same. Hello?! the US Outlander has the same Rockford Fosgate audio system w/ a LCD touchscreen interface(I don't know the size, i'll search it on the web). But I'm looking forward for the newly-designed 18" sporty rims TGP said here, I hope its really new.

    In the end, The 2012 Lancer EX 1.6L is quite worthy to your budget, but the downgrading that Mitsu has done to it is quite.... well very disappointing........
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    • Kyoichi Sudo May 10 2012 @ 09:11pm
       
      shouldn't* be the reason
         
    • Feeter Silverster May 11 2012 @ 06:12am
       
      bili ka na lang ng Garmin navi para cool na ulit.
         
  • BOOGIECAT May 10 2012 @ 09:34pm
     
    Walang CVT na Lancer EX na 1.6 Liter..

    Kaya walang LCD touchscreen interface w/ GPS Navi ang GLX na Lancer EX dahil entry level sya na variant at para mas maging mura.

    Hoping ilabas sa local market yung 1.6 Liter ASX!
       
    • dextermorgan May 12 2012 @ 10:43am
       
      baka naman masyadong mabigat sa asx ang l.6 exept kung naka turbo...
         
  • rdjl_13 May 10 2012 @ 11:10pm
     
    So kung gusto mo ng Lancer EX na 2.0L na mas mura sa GTA dapat bumili na ngayon habang on sale pa? Tama ba? :D
       
    • Feeter Silverster May 11 2012 @ 06:14am
       
      how much po ba ngaun ang naka-sale na Lancer 2.0?
         
  • alfranz3 May 10 2012 @ 11:19pm
     
    hope they retain at least a 2.0 MT Variant. And 4-speed autos??? please MMPC...
       
  • mitsuboy May 11 2012 @ 02:36am
     
    sana mag lagay ang topgear ng engine comparo section like for example 4A92 MIVEC vs 4G92 MIVEC or B16A vs 4AGE vs SR16DE
       
    • Troy May 11 2012 @ 08:14pm
       
      Super agree! Dati ko na to naisip e. Pano kaya natin to marrequest?
         
  • roadrage May 11 2012 @ 07:43am
     
    Wala kayang gagawa ng taxi out of the entry level?? Naisip ko lang...
       
  • ashek268 May 11 2012 @ 10:41am
     
    Nice car ruined by prehistoric engine and a stone-age transmission. And a heavy body.
        2
    • walphie May 11 2012 @ 11:05am
       
      The 4A92 is a new 1.6 MIVEC mill. This is not the old big bored 4G18 series. The heavy body is actually arguable, since the engine is significantly lighter than the old 4G18 used in the Cedia Lancer.
         
    • Iniong May 13 2012 @ 12:48pm
       
      big body..smalll engine
         
  • Carfanatic May 11 2012 @ 10:57am
     
    Let's hope MMPC will be able to correct some problems noted. But I guess they are targeting the budget conscious buyers.
       
  • car_mac May 11 2012 @ 11:16am
     
    The engine or the 4-speed AT does not match its style and size.
       
  • BOOGIECAT May 11 2012 @ 01:05pm
     
    Okay na ang 4 Speed A/T variant kaysa sa CVT na madaling masira..
       
  • World Super Cars May 11 2012 @ 02:40pm
     
    sana ibalik din ang Lancer EX GT 5M/T...
       
  • Troy May 11 2012 @ 08:15pm
     
    Ahh, 4AT we meet again.
       
    • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:11pm
       
      weird for a Lancer EX, the phased-out 1.6 cedia had the 6CVT
         
      • BOOGIECAT May 13 2012 @ 03:01pm
         
        Alam ng Mitsubishi na di nag-click ang CVT sa Cedia kaya nagdecide sila na gawing normal 4 Speed A/T nalang ang Lancer EX 1.6 Liter na pang European at Philippine market.
           
        • Kyoichi Sudo May 13 2012 @ 05:37pm
           
          Cedia kasi, d masyadong click talaga pero dapat iniba nila ang expectations nila kung ginawa sana nilang CVT ang Lancer EX 1.6
             
  • lord_cykb24 May 11 2012 @ 09:12pm
     
    a necessary evil move by MMPC to shake up a little bit of their compact sedans segment, which is dominated by Toyota and Hyundai. But if the 1.6 variants were much cheaper or same price with those aforementioned brands, then The Lancer EX 1.6L variant will selling so hot like TGP and FHM magz...!!!
       
  • The Stig May 11 2012 @ 09:24pm
     
    For me, Lancer ang the best out there...ang lancer yung nag-open up sa mundo ng paddle shifter in an ordinary car here in the Philippines...ang may mga paddle shifts lng kasi dati eh yung mga sports car na galing europe...yang mga altis, vios or yung sa hyundai, napakaordinary ang features...toyota is more on the face lifts...di nag-iimprove ng technology...hyundai cars. . .weird ang mukha...gt-a ang the best para sa akin ngayon...di kasi maafford ang evo.haha!
       
  • Allain May 12 2012 @ 05:17pm
     
    4A92 Engine..Lancer EX
    Specifications

    Engine type — DOHC 16v, MIVEC, ECI multiple
    Displacement — 1590 cc
    Bore — 75.0 mm
    Stroke — 90.0 mm
    Compression ratio — 11.0:1
    Power — 86 kW (117 PS) at 6000 rpm
    Torque — 154 N·m (114 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm

    Hyundai Gamma 1.6L..Hyundai Elantra
    Specifications
    Engine type — 16v, D-CVVT
    Displacement — 1,591cc
    Bore — 77.0 mm
    Stroke — 85.44 mm
    Compression ratio — 10.5:1
    Power — 91 kW (124 PS) at 6000 rpm
    Torque — 156 N·m (115 lb·ft) at 4200 rpm

    Presyo na lang Mitsubishi and i will choose you over the Elantra.. Before kasi Elantra nasa #1 most desirable car na bibilin ko this Dec. ngayon i am thinking of Lancer EX...if The Price is Right!LOL
       
    • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:09pm
       
      ITS MORE FUN IN THE LANCER EX! LOL!
         
  • mitsugas May 12 2012 @ 10:58pm
     
    sana may m/t nito pang everyday use.
       
    • Allain May 13 2012 @ 01:28pm
       
      meron naman di ba yung GLX MT.
         
  • Kyoichi Sudo May 12 2012 @ 11:09pm
     
    ITS MORE FUN IN THE LANCER EX! LOL!
       
    • Allain May 13 2012 @ 01:29pm
       
      hehehe..More fun ka dyan. Sigurado makupad manakbo yan!
          1
      • BOOGIECAT May 13 2012 @ 02:59pm
         
        Makupad din naman ang Elantra..Mag Lancer EX 1.6 Liter ka..Mas mura pa yan sa Elantra!
           
        • Allain May 14 2012 @ 02:17pm
           
          Sorry bro pero hindi kasing kupad ng Lancer. im using Elantra now as my Service Car. Yung Boss ko ang naka Lancer EX 2.0 kaya na compare ko na sila. Since the car that im planning to buy is for my son gusto nya kasi Sports type so i am considering the Lancer 1.6. Para sa akin mas astig talaga sa porma ang Lancer EX but i love the 6 speed ng Elantra. So magkano ba talaga ang Lancer EX 1.6?
              1
          • Kyoichi Sudo May 14 2012 @ 03:31pm
             
            Sir I have to say your son has good taste. But if he wants something Sporty, if you're considering to buy a second hand for him, I suggest that you should consider buying a Second hand Lancer EX GT-A.

            I saw one here in AyosDito, here's the link: http://www.ayosdito.ph/Mitsubishi Lancer EX G TA AT 10-3291520.htm
            Priced P868K
               
            • Allain May 14 2012 @ 05:33pm
               
              Yeah I know he has a good taste. But the Budget Secretary (the mother) has a limit.hahaha. Anyway I going to check on this and propose it to the Secretary!
                 
              • Kyoichi Sudo May 14 2012 @ 05:47pm
                 
                Go ahead Sir Hahahahaha!!!
                   
  • ashek268 May 13 2012 @ 07:53pm
     
    I hope TG does a 1.6 M/T comparo between the Lancer and the Elantra.
       
  • jeprockz May 14 2012 @ 12:48pm
     
    this is my #1 choice this year. Lancer is much more fun to drive. the handling is very sporty, the looks is awesome, and its fuel efficient because of it CVT transmission and its very lightweight. the question still remains, how much is it?
       
    • Kyoichi Sudo May 14 2012 @ 01:43pm
       
      The problem Sir is that the CVT in the GLS and MX is gone. the GLX AT and MX now has the boring 4-Speed Automatic tranny. I would be more happier if Mitsu did a 5-Speed Auto w/ paddles for the MX. As for your question Sir Jeprockz, Rumors say that the P1,140M pricetag for the cash-buyers of the GTA will now become the new pricetag of the GT-A, cash or bank financing, according to rumors. Still not confirmed.
         
      • jeprockz May 16 2012 @ 08:24am
         
        thanks for the info sir. sad that the a/t variants of the 1.6 lancer don't have CVT. i guess i'll get the stick shift. i prefer manual trany for fun and sprinted driving.
           
  • Kyoichi Sudo May 16 2012 @ 09:46am
     
    I knew LCD touchscreen interface is applicable to the Rockford Fosgate audio system of the Lancer EX GT-A

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsfBdk_FJ3M&list=PL4564B08A1216F1E4&index=2&feature=plpp_video
       
  • engineerangelo 11 months ago
     
    A 2 liter engine is too much. Dapat talaga 1.6 lang or even 1.5. Ang lalaki ng mga makina ng mga sasakyan natin dito sa Pinas. Bakit hindi natin gayahin ang UK. Most of their petrol cars are 1.6L and below. If above 1.6L, diesel engine na. Mas maganda yung ganon, mas tipid. Ang Mitsubishi ASX nga nila dun, 1.6L na gasoline and 1.8L na diesel tapos dito sa atin 2.0L. Our cars here should be environment friendly. Mas kailangan natin yun.
       
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