Mitsubishi Lancer @ 2007 NAIAS
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Mitsubishi Lancer @ 2007 NAIAS
Mitsubishi Lancer @ 2007 NAIAS
Press Release:
Press Release:
Mitsubishi Motors To Unveil All-New Lancer Sports Sedan At 2007 North American International Auto Show
November 10, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform.
Known as "Project Global", and already successfully previewed with the second generation Outlander, it will be showcased at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by its highest volume variant: the all-new 4-door Lancer sports sedan.
Dynamic
Designed at Mitsubishi Motors studios in Europe and Japan, the Lancer sports sedan shares its stunning design language with the much-acclaimed Mitsubishi Design Europe-penned 2005 Concept-X and Concept-Sportback show cars.
Its low stance, long hood / short deck proportions, wide track, trademark "shark nose" and distinctively deep set "eyes", all bring a new meaning to the concept of sports sedans - very much in line with both Mitsubishi's "Japanese Modern" design philosophy and its peerless credentials within 45 years of racing.
To be launched progressively in world markets from Spring 2007 (North America), the Lancer sports sedan will form a full family of cars with dynamic qualities to match their looks all across the range: from entry models (1.5 litre 110 ps engine in Europe) right up to the all-new Lancer Evolution supercar, including diesel power (Europe), a high performance 2.0 litre turbo gasoline version and other variants.
Global
Representing a multi-million dollar investment, "Project Global" will support the launch of several new Mitsubishi vehicles over the next few years, designed from the outset for world markets, i.e.: with the built-in flexibility required to accommodate regional needs and regulations as well as market trends and new customer demands in markets as diverse as Japan, North America, Russia, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
As a further evidence of its adaptability, models from business partners DaimlerChrysler A.G. - with which it was co-developed - and P.S.A. Peugeot Citroen* are / will also be based on this global platform.
Along those lines, "Project Global" will also enable the introduction of the "World Engine" family of powerplants. Co-engineered with DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Company, the engines to be used in Mitsubishi vehicles have been modified by the company for individual market and model use.
November 10, 2006 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has embarked upon its most ambitious automotive project ever through the launch of its first global platform.
Known as "Project Global", and already successfully previewed with the second generation Outlander, it will be showcased at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by its highest volume variant: the all-new 4-door Lancer sports sedan.
Dynamic
Designed at Mitsubishi Motors studios in Europe and Japan, the Lancer sports sedan shares its stunning design language with the much-acclaimed Mitsubishi Design Europe-penned 2005 Concept-X and Concept-Sportback show cars.
Its low stance, long hood / short deck proportions, wide track, trademark "shark nose" and distinctively deep set "eyes", all bring a new meaning to the concept of sports sedans - very much in line with both Mitsubishi's "Japanese Modern" design philosophy and its peerless credentials within 45 years of racing.
To be launched progressively in world markets from Spring 2007 (North America), the Lancer sports sedan will form a full family of cars with dynamic qualities to match their looks all across the range: from entry models (1.5 litre 110 ps engine in Europe) right up to the all-new Lancer Evolution supercar, including diesel power (Europe), a high performance 2.0 litre turbo gasoline version and other variants.
Global
Representing a multi-million dollar investment, "Project Global" will support the launch of several new Mitsubishi vehicles over the next few years, designed from the outset for world markets, i.e.: with the built-in flexibility required to accommodate regional needs and regulations as well as market trends and new customer demands in markets as diverse as Japan, North America, Russia, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
As a further evidence of its adaptability, models from business partners DaimlerChrysler A.G. - with which it was co-developed - and P.S.A. Peugeot Citroen* are / will also be based on this global platform.
Along those lines, "Project Global" will also enable the introduction of the "World Engine" family of powerplants. Co-engineered with DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Company, the engines to be used in Mitsubishi vehicles have been modified by the company for individual market and model use.
This car will save MMNA.
I absolutely love the changes that Mitsubishi made. Now the car's design flows from the front to the back. Before, I felt the front was far too aggressive and didn't work with the rest of the more tame, Acura-esque body. Now the entire design looks original. Beautiful! Can't wait to get behind the wheel and experience the performance improvements. I want the paddle shifters. I want the S-AWC.
Deep down I knew they wouldn't go wrong with the Lancer and the upcoming Evo. I believe that this car will sell very, very well. Sadly, I will miss being the only one in my area to drive the thing. The Lancer and the Evo X will be more commonplace like 'Vettes.
for that. It's all for the best, though. I'm over it already.
Deep down I knew they wouldn't go wrong with the Lancer and the upcoming Evo. I believe that this car will sell very, very well. Sadly, I will miss being the only one in my area to drive the thing. The Lancer and the Evo X will be more commonplace like 'Vettes.
for that. It's all for the best, though. I'm over it already.
Last edited by EVO X Owner-2-B; Nov 10, 2006 at 06:28 AM.
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I don't know, kinda reminds me of the current Eclipse. Except with 4 door and an agressiver head lights. Come on mitsu show us the real stuff, so that way I can decide to save up for it or not.
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Too aerodynamic man. I could probably do a photoshop using this image onto the image of the car getting being road tested but I'm too lazy to do it. Or I could do a more realistic drawing than the one shown but again, don't want to waste my time doing it. So far, looks like they'll have a winner with this vehicle. I can see the mag and internet reviews already. Class leading handling, innovative design, but the interior materials still lack the quality of Honda and Toyota (how many times have I read this, its a conspiracy I tell ya).
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I pop in this forum about once per month.....its always the same old ****....no real pictures of anything that even looks like an EVO 10. The hell the concept vehicle is all we really have to go on and those pics have been around for nearly a year now. LOL
