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Mitsubishi Lancer VI 1.3 12V GL,GLX (75 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
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)
VI Overview:
Mitsubishi Lancer (VI). With 108 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.6 l/100km). Weighing only 995 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.8 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Mitsubishi Lancer VI was produced before widespread Euro NCAP testing for its segment, and as such, no official Euro NCAP rating is available for this specific generation.
1.3 12V GL,GLX (75 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city driving and light commutes, but noticeably sluggish on highways and during overtakes due to low power and automatic transmission.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel economy for its size, though the older automatic transmission slightly increases consumption compared to the manual.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable powertrains across the range
- • Wide range of engine options, including a potent GSR variant for enthusiasts
- • Practical and economical for daily use, especially lower trims
- • Affordable to maintain and readily available parts
Cons:
- • Basic interior design and materials, typical for its era
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Ride comfort can be firm on sportier trims
- • Exterior styling is somewhat conservative compared to rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(V: 1994 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mitsubishi |
| Model: | Lancer |
| Generation: | VI |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 12V GL,GLX (75 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.7 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 108 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1299 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 3 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 71 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.3 kg/Hp, 75.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.5 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 995 |
| Max. weight: | 1485 |
| Max load: | 490 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 420 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4295 mm mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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