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Mitsubishi Lancer III 1.5 (70 Hp)
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Mitsubishi Lancer:
The Mitsubishi Lancer is an automobile that was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors from 1973 until 2024.
The Lancer has been marketed as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Mitsubishi Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift than the Galant Fortis. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (III). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Lancer III was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, and therefore has no official rating. Safety features are basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of its era.
1.5 (70 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly detuned or earlier version of the 1.5L, offering competent but not thrilling performance for general use.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy should be comparable to the 75 Hp version, providing a good balance for a compact sedan of this period.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent reliability and durability for its era
- • Economical to run, especially the diesel variants
- • Simple and easy to maintain mechanics
- • Practical and spacious interior for a compact sedan
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
Cons:
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards
- • Dated exterior and interior design
- • Limited performance across the engine lineup
- • Lack of modern amenities and comfort features
- • Susceptible to rust in older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III: 1984 - 1986).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 (70 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1985 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 70 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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