Despite the widespread expansion of five-door hatchbacks into the domestic car market, the position of "three-volume" is still strong and they have a large army of potential clients. In which direction should a seeker of a 5-7-year-old car lean towards the practicality of Skoda, or the emotionality of Mitsubishi?
The X was unveiled in January 2007 at the Detroit Auto Show. The appearance of the production car was preceded by the demonstration of several concept cars, on which the outer forms of a new style for the company were honed. The cost of making a mistake was high, because to miscalculate the design meant losing a whole mountain of orders. But the designers and marketers were right.
"Japanese" with the in-plant index CY2A has two body types - a sedan and a five-door hatchback. It is interesting that the prefix X in the name is interpreted ambiguously: both as the tenth generation of the model, and as "X", meaning a sharp and expressive style of the car.
The second generation appeared in 2004, the car went through a serious restyling five years later - in 2008, the veil of secrecy from which was removed at the Paris Auto Show. It is the restyled version that we will consider in our review. The changes affected the design of the front and rear parts of the body, new engines and transmissions, audio systems and security systems appeared. Skoda was produced in five-door liftback and station wagon versions.
Pride - strong bodies
The main difference between the compared cars lies in their external appearance... "Mitsik" has a bright and expressive design, which may not be to everyone's liking, but it certainly will not leave indifferent neighbors downstream. Even today, they pay attention to these cars, and 9 years ago it was just a break in patterns. It is gratifying that there are no complaints about the quality of the metal and paintwork of the "Japanese". Corrosion on used cars can occur only on the edges of the wheel arches, as well as in places affected by minor accidents.
The Octavia is Mitsubishi's design counterpart. Calm features, smooth lines, artificially blown shapes will appeal to older people and those who do not like to stand out. By and large, the body of the "Czech" is also devoid of branded problem areas, in which metal corrosion often occurs. If a 5-year-old car did not get into road trouble, then you should not worry and look for traces of the "red" disease, you simply will not find it.
There is never too much space
Salon "Lancer" is decorated less defiantly than the exterior. The controls are simple and straightforward, the stuffed versions boast climate control, a multifunctional steering wheel, etc. The plastic of the dashboard, although hard to the touch, starts to make noise only on cars with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km on our roads. The "Japanese" has a wheelbase of 5 centimeters longer than that of a competitor. And all this difference falls precisely on the usable legroom of the front and rear passengers. Three adult riders can easily fit in the back. The luggage compartment volume is 430 liters, which is not much. This value can be increased by folding the backrests of the second row, but the opening between the passenger compartment and the trunk, narrowed by the body amplifier, will interfere with transporting bulky items.
Despite the visual big sizes"Skoda", there is a little less space in the cabin. In the back row of seats there is enough space for three adults, but the one sitting in the center will be hampered by the impressive size of the central tunnel. Interior materials several best quality so they give up and start creaking later than the competitor. A distinctive feature of the car is the impressive size of the trunk. It is 130 liters more than that of the "Japanese" (560 versus 430 liters), and when folded rear seats we get a loading area with a capacity of 1620 liters of useful luggage.
All motors are different in taste and color.
The range of engines for both cars is moderately diverse. Skoda Octavia The A5 was offered with several gasoline engines volume of 1.2-2.0 liters with a capacity of 102-200 liters. with. and four diesel engines with a volume of 1.6-2.0 liters (105-170 hp). In principle, all units have proven to be reliable. But employees of official service stations advise choosing an old and well-proven 1.6-liter gasoline unit. Although it does not shine with dynamic performance and fuel economy, it is much cheaper to maintain. The motors can be operated with 5- and 6-speed mechanical boxes gears, as well as 6- and 7-band DSG robotic transmissions.
Mitsubishi lancer X were supplied to our market only with gasoline engines with a volume of 1.5-2.0 liters with a capacity of 109-154 liters. with. Most engines are devoid of characteristic diseases, except that after 100 thousand km the front oil seal may begin to leak crankshaft... 5-speed "mechanics", 4-speed "automatic" and variator also serve for a long time, but do not like overheating.
Who does the wallet miss?
There is an opinion among motorists that the maintenance of cars of the Volkswagen AG concern, to which the Skoda Octavia belongs, costs much more than competitors. But the prices for "consumables" and popular components say the opposite, the maintenance of "Japanese" and "German" is about the same cost. Of course we are talking about original details and official service. If you buy spare parts of dubious quality and visit garage masters, then the order of the numbers will be different, but there is no guarantee either.
According to the editorial board, Skoda is more suitable for practical family men who sometimes go to the country and wholesale markets for vegetables. Mitsubishi, on the other hand, will appeal to young people, who rarely have anything in the trunk except for a sports bag and a couple of bags from the supermarket, and self-expression is not in the last place. But most importantly, both machines will become faithful companions thanks to their reliable and proven design.
Lancer 10 is a car that has a positive reputation among car owners. It is reliable, safe, economical, modern, but not without its drawbacks.
Competitors take advantage of this, creating cars that can make the buyer refuse to choose Mitsubishi.
These cars also have design flaws that do not allow the Lancer X to be pushed out of the market.
Lancer 10 or Mazda
It is rather difficult to choose a cocoa car between Mitsubishi and Mazda 3. The advantages that Mazda has are:
- high-quality sound insulation;
- interior plastic looks more expensive;
- lack of "crickets";
- headlight washer;
- daytime running lights do not require complex activation.
The disadvantages of the Mazda 3 against the background of the Lancer are:
- the material of the buttons is too soft, so there are scratches on them during use;
- worst cornering control;
- paintwork more prone to damage.
If we compare it with the Mazda 6, then the Lancer is clearly inferior in dynamics and controllability. The disadvantage of the Mazda 6 is its too low ground clearance. After installing the crankcase protection, problems with overcoming obstacles on the road are possible.
Lancer X vs Ford Focus comparison
If the car owner has a large appearance, then it is better to refuse to purchase a Ford Focus. The salon is too cramped for people whose height exceeds 180 cm.The car also has a number of minor technical flaws:
- wipers do not clean the windshield well;
- condensation forms in the headlights;
- the quality of the plastic in the pre-styling version is low, so for the absence of "crickets" the choice should be made towards Focus 2;
- poor visibility in the rear-view mirrors;
- chafing of the trunk lock electrical wiring.
The choice towards Ford Focus should be made if there is a desire to own a car with diesel engine... It is highly reliable. The rest of the engines have a shorter resource and are very whimsical, although they do not suffer from a masloger like a 1.5 liter engine from Mitsubishi. In general this car designed for measured, city driving.
Mitsubishi Lancer 10 vs Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Cruze has mediocre dynamics, so if the car owner has a desire sport driving, then the choice should be made towards Lancer 10 ralliart with power plants of 2.0 or 2.4 liters.
Also with what the owners need to come to terms Chevrolet cruze, is a less practical salon. The plastic looks cheaper than the Lancer X. The interior is made in light colors, which causes it to get dirty quickly. The steering wheel is made of leatherette, which causes rapid wear of the coating. In general, with the same service life, the Lancer X interior looks more attractive.
The advantage of the Chevrolet Cruze lies in reliability power plant... All children's problems of the motor have already been solved by the manufacturer, so the engine practically does not cause trouble for the car owner.
Lancer X or Honda Civic
Honda Civic is able to compete with Lancer 10. The car has good dynamic performance. Noise isolation is a level higher than that of Mitsubishi. The engine on the level of reliability corresponds to the 1.8 liter motor Lancer X, which is renowned for its great resource.
Civic 8 will help you not to get lost in the traffic. Its design is filled with futurism. Dynamic performance is not inferior to Lancer 10.
The power plant of the Civic 4d is quite reliable, but just like on 1.5 liter Mitsubishi engines, coking occurs when reaching 100 thousand km. Structurally power unit more advanced than the 1.5 liter Lancer 10 engine.
The disadvantage of the Civic is too soft suspension... In corners, rolls occur, and when driving through irregularities, shock absorbers often break through.
Mitsubishi Lancer X and Toyota Corolla
The advantages and disadvantages of Toyota Corolla originate from the manufacturer's innovation policy. Toyota Motor Corporation is constantly striving to make its vehicle as modern as possible. Therefore, design changes are constantly being made during the production process. Among them there are both successful solutions and clearly unsuccessful ones. So, for example, Corolla 150 has a variant with robotic box transmission, which turned out to be very problematic.
Choice Toyota corolla in most cases it is justified, since the car has a number of advantages over the Lancer 10:
- more reliable electrical;
- clear work of the manual transmission;
- a long resource before the start of the masloger, which the 1.5 liter Lancer 10 engine cannot boast of.
Compare Lancer X and Kia Rio
The Kia Rio has a well-assembled interior and a spacious trunk. Noise isolation is performed worse than in Mitsubishi. Lots of uneven seams and uneven paintwork are also noticeable. The handling is worse than that of the Lancer 10. Reliability is also quite inferior to Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi Lancer X vs. Hyundai Solaris
Solaris has a six-speed automatic transmission. This allows for virtually jolt-free overclocking. Despite the smaller engine displacement, the volume of which is 1.4 liters, the car proves to be gluttonous, especially in urban conditions, consuming up to 11-11.5 liters per 100 km.
Lancer 10 or Skoda Octavia
Skoda Octavia has a turbocharged version with engine displacement technology in its engine lineup. This allows, depending on the need, to obtain either high efficiency, or excellent dynamic performance. For example, the Octavia can accelerate to 100 km / h in 8 seconds.
Inspection Lancer 10 before purchase
What to look for when purchasing a Mitsubishi Lancer X is summarized in the table below.
| Node or system | Note |
|---|---|
| Engine | Compression control for 1.5 motors |
| Body | Rust spots are most common in cars manufactured before 2011 |
| Lubrication system | Masloger is characteristic 1.5 liter engines... It is possible for the lubricant to be squeezed out through the oil seals and seals due to the increased pressure of the crankcase gases |
| Transmission | It is required to check the oil in the variator and automatic transmission. If there is a burning smell, then it is better to refuse to purchase a car. |
| Steering | Problems mainly in the EUR |
| Lighting | Check that there is no tarnishing of the glass of the headlights |
Good afternoon, so I decided to write my own review about this car.
Before that I rode everything lineup VAZ, Volga 3102, Lanos. We bought a car in a showroom in 2007. For three years of using the car, only consumables have changed.
What can I tell you about lancer? This is an excellent car in its class in terms of price / quality ratio. For three years I have never failed. Once I drove from Belgorod to St. Petersburg (1500 km), drove in 15 hours. The car behaved perfectly on the road, but because of the "stupid" machine gun you have to predict traffic situation and act for 1-2 seconds. in advance. The seats are good in my opinion, comfortable to sit over long distances. The reviews wrote that bad level tilt of the steering wheel. My height is 192 cm, I sit quietly behind the wheel. Everything suits me.
Strengths:
- Reliability
- Permeability for this class
Weak sides:
- The trunk lid does not close properly (the dealer said that the disease)
Review of Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 (Mitsubishi Lancer) 2007
16.03.2010
Hello!
I bought a car at a time when the queues for these miracles of technology were like in a mausoleum at one time. I asked friends in neighboring Krasnodar and Rostov to periodically run around the salons and report on the presence of anything at all. With all this, I did not want to feel the emotions of the person who buys Ferrarri, ordering it in 46.5 months - he took only from what was available.
Strengths:
- Price quality
- Controllability
- Brakes
- Omnivorous 91-98
Weak sides:
- Noise isolation
- Low beam
Review of Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 (Mitsubishi Lancer) 2008
This is my first own car. When buying, of course, like any woman far from technology, she was guided by the choice appearance... My husband thought about other characteristics (he has Pajero). I had to wait 2 months at an authorized dealer. When I got the car (before that I was driving several times on the occasion), I thought that I was afraid to start. However, unexpectedly for myself from the first time I felt the simplicity in management, the obedience of my Ulanushka. She herself drove her out of the salon, put her on record, went through MOT, her husband was only surprised. Despite the fact that the machine was bought for me this way - to go shopping, go to the dacha, etc. (I work 5 steps from home), I fell in love with her so that not a day passed without her. There is nothing to compare, but she obeys me unquestioningly. I drive it, of course, but it was created for this.
Of course, from expenses - T.O. zero 6.000 with oil change. For 15,000 - 7 thousand.
Overall, I am very satisfied. The back is spacious and comfortable. The trunk opens from the inside, which is also a big plus. Of the shortcomings, probably only poor sound insulation. But after all, each car should have its own small flaw, otherwise one model would have been driving on the roads for a long time - whose name is perfection …….
Strengths:
- Large, comfortable lounge
- Frisky, obedient
Weak sides:
- Noisy
Review of Mitsubishi cedia (Mitsubishi Lancer) 2001
I was looking for an inexpensive right-handed car. The choice was between Lancer, Civic and Corolla (after Lancer I still had a Civic and Corolla anyway). Red Lancer caught in a very good package. It cost 50-70 thousand rubles cheaper than its counterparts due to the fact that the roof was scratched and the varnish came off the right doors. I decided to take it, because my friend, who works in a car service, eliminated these shortcomings for 10 thousand rubles. First of all, I bought good music, rubber mats, changed the oil and filters everywhere and went to the tinting.
I liked the car very much. The light beige interior and wood-like inserts made of normal high-quality plastic soothed. Noise isolation was also at the level. I liked the variator. There are no switchings. Everything happens smoothly: both acceleration and deceleration. And when you switch the box to sport mode and several times you sharply press the gas pedal, then the temper of the lancer simply changes before our eyes. And if you press the pedal to the floor, then the tachometer needle rises to 5 thousand revolutions and does not fall until it reaches maximum speed. By the way, I don’t know how much he has according to his passport. maximum speed, but he laid down the arrow of the speedometer without straining, and this is 180 km / h. In general, the car constantly asked to light it up, just like the BMWs that I later had. Now I call these Lancers economy class bimmer. My Laner kept the road perfectly. Never, nowhere did I throw out any surprises.
The first five thousand passed without problems. The trip to Moscow (2800 km) was also included in the same five thousand km. On the way, I realized that it is dangerous to meddle on the right handlebar further than the Krasnodar Territory, because overtaking becomes risky. It's good that we were traveling together. One was driving, the second was looking to see if there was an opportunity to overtake. On the way back, at the entrance to Krasnodar, when braking, a metal grinding suddenly appeared. Yes, so strong that I got scared, I thought that something had fallen off. It turned out that the pads were either worn out or crumbled. The next day I went and bought new ones for 1000 rubles. Changed in 5 minutes. He began to leave the service, but there are no brakes. I almost hit a parked car. They drove back. Everything is fine. And the brakes do not appear. They took everything apart and put it back together, but their relatives are still gone and gone. Nobody could understand what was the reason. And my mood began to deteriorate, because the next day was a trip to Sochi. And then out of nowhere appeared an elderly uncle on the same Lancer. It was he who revealed the secret. The pads are not original. And on one side, the plate separating the shoe and the caliper was loosely pressed literally by a millimeter. Therefore, there are no these very brakes. With him, he says, exactly the same. In general, the masters stuffed something there and I drove on as if nothing had happened. I don't know how this millimeter played on the brakes, but the next time I bought normal pads for 3000, this problem was gone. And those wretched ones for a thousand have exhausted themselves after 4 thousand kilometers. After another couple of thousand, the light went out. Burnt out. I changed the lamps and everything returned to normal.
