"Mitsubishi Lancer-11" - an updated model,represented by the famous Japanese automaker in 2017. The car belongs to the class of Compact Cars, has a modern swift design and powerful enough power plants. A highlight are all-wheel drive modifications, not typical for this segment. Its direct competitors are Mazda-3 and Subaru Impreza.
New Lancer specialists and journalists assessis ambiguous. Comments differ from pejorative, to laudatory. Critics say that the price of the new "Lancer" is overestimated (indeed, it is more than competitors and exceeds 17,700 dollars for the basic version of ES 2.0). At the same time, the quality of interior trim and instrument panel does not correspond to the price category. On the other hand, except for the cheapest modification, there is a four-wheel drive transmission, which significantly improves the stability on the highway in bad weather conditions.
The car is offered in four versions:
If you look at the photo "Lancer-11", then there are not so many visible changes compared to its predecessor. Slightly changed bumper and headlights, the silhouette became slightly squat and swift.
The cabin will accommodate five people.The seats in the basic configuration are covered with a standard cloth. The rear sofa is quite spacious. Front seats provide enough comfort and support, they will be convenient for most drivers.
The Lancer 11 has two sets of LATCH connectors for the installation of car seats. Lower anchors can be found between the pillow seatback. Top retainers are located behind the seatback.
In general, the salon looks boring.The use of cheap materials neutralizes the pleasant impression of the body design. For example, "classmates" Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte look much more solid: in their interiors high-quality materials are applied and additional opportunities are realized.
The driver and passengers are offered littlehigh-tech functions. The steering column is axially adjustable, however, not in height. The icons on the control buttons are small, so it takes time to figure out their purpose. Special complaints are caused by the 6.1-inch screen of the on-board computer. It's amazing how low its quality is for 2017. Not only that the brightness and clarity of the display leave much to be desired, but the interface itself is somewhat "inhibited." The computer responds slowly to pressing, which irritates the driver and forces him to distract from the road.
But it is not all that bad."Lancer-11" comes with standard automatic climate control, audio system with four speakers, 6.1-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, USB port, voice command system and rearview camera. The Lancer infotainment and voice control systems disappoint with slow response times.
In the basic version of the new model Lancer ES 2.0 is equipped with a 2-liter four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 148 horsepower (hp). All-wheel drive versions are equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 168 liters. from. Transmission standard: five-speed, mechanical. The continuously variable transmission (CVT), which functions as an automatic transmission, is optional with a basic engine and a standard engine with a large engine.
The power of the base engine is quite sufficient foreveryday trips. However, if there is a desire to ride with the breeze, its capabilities may not be enough for a quick ride. In 2.0-liter mode there is a lot of unpleasant noise when the driver strongly presses on the accelerator, especially in combination with the automatic transmission. For fans of high-speed trips, the manufacturer recommends choosing a more powerful and improved 2.4-liter power plant.
According to official information, when equippinga basic 2.0-liter engine and a CVT system, Lancer 11 rides about 27 miles (43.5 km) on one gallon (3.8 liters) of high-octane gasoline in the city and 34 miles on the track. The basic engine with a five-speed manual gearbox has an EPA rating of 24/33 mpg in city / highway. Models with a 2.4-liter engine consume 23/30 miles per gallon in the city / highway. Thus, the Lancer is a fairly "voracious" car, especially during a motorway ride. For example, the nearest competitor "Mazda-3" is more economical, and the all-wheel drive "Subaru Impreza" consumes slightly more fuel.
All modifications of the Mitsubishi Lancer-11, exceptbasic ES 2.0, have a standard all-wheel drive option. Not only does it help the car maintain a reliable grip in inclement weather, but also makes the vehicle more agile on corners. Model SE 2.4 is equipped with a sports suspension, which makes it the fastest in the lineup Lancer. Agility "Lancer" has a drawback - it's an uncomfortable ride on uneven roads.
By the way, only a few manufacturers offer compact cars with four-wheel drive. The closest competitor in this class is the lightweight Subaru Impreza and the more efficient Subaru WRX.
Mitsubishi provides customerscar "Lancer-11" five-year warranty, or 60,000-mile mileage to a new car. And also a 10-year warranty / 100,000-mile run on the transmission. This is the best offer in this segment. However, Kia and Hyundai offer similar conditions.
In the reliability rating of JD Power of the new modelawarded just 6.6 points out of ten (2.5 stars out of five). At the same time, reliability is understood not as security as such, but as a combination of factors that take into account both the aesthetic perception of the model and the pleasure of driving. The rating is made up of three items:
As we see, the weak point is the quality of performance and equipment of the salon, which is confirmed by numerous reviews of respected automobile publications.
According to experts, Lancer-11 is less reliable thanmost other cars on the road. The average rating in the segment of compact cars is 3.25 stars. By the way, Mazda-3 also scored 2.5 stars, and Impreza - three.
