http://www.caradvice.com.au/341896/m...pment-shelved/


don't know if any saw this or if its true but it spells doom.....

 

Well that doesn't sound good...


I believe the current Lancer (non-evo) platform can be refreshed, refined and improved upon. New interior, new sheetmetal.. they can do it. Market it well, keep the Ralliart. It wouldn't take much! Re-design the sportback into a hot hatch. Its a good foundation, build some good cars and make some money while the concept cars are developed.

 

I don't see this as bad. Honestly not sure why they don't do this with the evo. They said no new development, not no production. That means they'll still sell it, it just won't get any updates. I think Mitsubishi wants to focus on crossovers and AWD. Those are hot sellers, at least around here.

 

2016 Lancer here if ya need it:

2016 Lancer updated list of standard features at the ES trim level such as FUSE Hands-free Link System, automatic air condition climate control, fog lights, alloy wheels and new LED daytime running lights.

The SE trim level features all-wheel control, heated front seats, rearview camera and display audio with HD radio, while the new SEL trim level adds leather seats, rain sensing wipers with auto on/off headlights, auto-dimming mirror.

The GT trim level has with sport-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes, 18 inch two-tone alloy wheels, sunroof and rear spoiler, and is available as a 5-speed manual or with the new generation CVT8. Sportronic Steering wheel paddle shifters are available for the GT trim.

AWD still not offered with a manual.

 

Well there we have it. I wonder if refinement has been improved. Same engines most likely? The new cvt sounds interesting. Not sure about the wheels tho.

 

Darn, how did they manage to make it more ugly That front is hideous..

 

i agree... good thing i still have my 03

 

Oh come on, the Lancer wasn't ugly to begin with. And it looks better then any of its counterparts from other manufacturers. Different wheels and a different color.. I think it will look good.

 

Black out the middle part and it looks like the GT RVR.

 

Its starting to grow on me now...

 

They could have extended the Evo X as an X.5 with this mild update? It even has a better headunit than the 2016 Evo X.

 

Or at least the RA.

 

WTF, could have definately kept offering an X. Its the same car!

 

Well here is the first review I could find on the 2016. Seems to be much of the same other than improved cvt and front design.

 

I swung by the saddest display at the Chicago autoshow last weekend to take a look at the '16 Lancer. The interior is exactly the same as my '15. Only a fascia refresh as far as I can tell.