Mitsubishi Lancer is a very popular car in Russia. Despite the cessation of production, the ninth generation is still in demand among motorists. Mostly sedans. However, station wagons are no less in demand. What are the "Lancer-9" station wagon reviews and specifications, we will consider during our today's review.
Design
For the first time this car was born in 2000. However, the design of the car is so successful that to this day it looks very harmonious and attractive.
In front, the ninth Lancer is distinguished by a “smiling” radiator grille and good slanting headlights. By the way, the bumper of this car is very strong, which is repeatedly confirmed by reviews. Headlights, even after 15 years, do not grow cloudy. The color quality is also excellent. If the car has not been in an accident before, the paint will remain in factory condition. It does not swell over time - this is a big plus for budget car.
From the front, the Mitsubishi Lancer-9 station wagon is practically no different from the sedan. All body parts in this part are interchangeable. But behind the scenes, the situation is a little different. What is the difference between "Lancer-9" station wagon? Back light makes it recognizable on the road.
It stretches along the entire height of the body, starting from the bumper, ending at the top edge of the roof. It is very difficult to find such headlights at disassembly - it will be much easier to find optics for a sedan. However, it will not fit on the station wagon at the rear. The car has a very calm design - a kind of family man who is in no hurry.
But those who want to imitate the appearance of the car and make it more recognizable usually decide on tuning. "Lancer-9" station wagon can be equipped with wheels from "Evolution", as well as other bumpers, diffusers and other body kits. Few people know, but the charged version of the Evolution was produced not only in the sedan body - there were also station wagons.
However, is it worth it to splurge when buying sports body kits if the engine and specifications remain the same? Therefore, many motorists are limited only to the installation of beautiful disks.
Dimensions, ground clearance
In terms of size, the station wagon is 3 centimeters longer and taller than the sedan (4.5 and 1.48 meters, respectively). But the width remained the same and is 1.77 meters. Value ground clearance- 15 centimeters.
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Inside, everything is quite simple and without frills. The motorist is met by a comfortable, three-spoke steering wheel and an almost flat center console. The latter has a climate control unit, a CD radio, a pair of deflectors and additional sensors. On more advanced versions, a multimedia display may be located in the center.
On the instrument panel - two main scales (speedometer and tachometer), placed in separate "wells". The panel is quite informative and is not overloaded with unnecessary arrows. In the ninth generation of Lancer, very spacious salon- note the reviews of the owners. The rear sofa can comfortably accommodate three adult passengers. However, the seats themselves are very hard and do not have bright lateral support. Also, many complain about the plastic. It is quite hard and rattles a lot when the road surface is uneven. Only additional pasting with vibroplast saves the situation. By the way, finding the right interior part in case of damage is not a problem. Now there are a lot of Lancers on showdowns, where you can buy original part with minimal wear and tear for reasonable money.
Trunk
Another advantage of this model is roomy trunk. "Lancer-9" station wagon can accommodate up to 1080 liters of luggage with the seats folded down. In the sedan, only 430 liters are available for use. But this is enough for the average family man.
When loaded “under the shelf”, without folded seats, about 344 liters of luggage are placed.
Specifications
The car was delivered to the Russian market with several options for gasoline engines. Diesel installations were not provided here.
So, in the basic configuration of the Mitsubishi Lancer-9, the station wagon was equipped with a 4-cylinder engine with a volume of 1299 cubic centimeters. The maximum power of this motor was 82 horsepower. The car was equipped with a five-speed manual gearbox, but even with it it had rather weak dynamic characteristics. "Lancer-9" station wagon accelerated to hundreds in 13.7 seconds. And the maximum speed was 170 kilometers per hour. The only plus of this unit is low fuel consumption. "Lancer-9" station wagon with a 1.3 engine spent 6.5 liters of fuel per hundred in the combined cycle.
The most popular for the ninth Lancer is the 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine, which produced 98 Horse power power. The maximum torque of this unit is 150 Nm. Paired with this gasoline engine, one of the two transmissions proposed by the manufacturer could work. So, the 1.6-liter station wagon was equipped with a five-speed manual or a four-mode automatic. Acceleration to hundreds took 11.8 and 13.6 seconds, respectively. The maximum speed varied in the range from 176 to 183 kilometers per hour. In terms of fuel consumption, the car remained very economical. In the combined cycle, the station wagon consumed 6.7 liters on the mechanics and 8.6 liters on the machine.
And finally, the dream of any "lancer driver" is a two-liter engine with 135 horsepower. This motor is rarely found on the Russian market. Therefore, as soon as a two-liter Lancer is found on sale, it quickly goes into other hands (or the price for it is one and a half times higher than for the 1.6-liter version). This motor has excellent technical characteristics. On the mechanics, this "Lancer" accelerates to hundreds in 9.6 seconds. For the 2000s, this was a worthy indicator. However, there were versions on the machine. With them, the car accelerated in 12 seconds. As for the maximum speed, it ranged from 187 to 204 kilometers per hour (again, depending on the type of transmission chosen). In the combined cycle, this engine easily fit into the top ten.
Chassis
The machine was built on the CS2A-CS9W platform and has a transverse engine and transmission. There was no viscous coupling here, so the drive was carried out only on the front wheels. The body is a load-bearing structure and is made of high-strength steel grades. As for the suspension, the classic MacPherson strut was used up front. Behind stood On some modifications, a layout with passive steering of the rear wheels was used. A similar technology was previously practiced on BMW cars. To reduce side rolls, it was also used in the suspension (both on the front and rear axles).
Steering
Steering - rack and pinion, supplemented by a hydraulic booster. At one time, the rake on the ninth Lancer caused a lot of criticism among motorists. The fact is that the control mechanism was very worn out inside. As a result, the rake flowed, constantly in need of repair. Fortunately, now there are specialists specializing in the restoration of the rack and pinion mechanism. The cost of repairs in the event of a breakdown will be up to 20 thousand rubles. A new rail for the ninth Lancer costs about 80 thousand rubles.
There are no problems with the brakes on the Lancer. Ventilated mechanisms are used in front, and simple disk mechanisms are used in the back. By the way, the diameter of the disc was different. In front, it was 276 millimeters, and in the back - 262. When replacing elements (and they grind to 200 thousand kilometers), this must be taken into account. As for the pads, reviews do not recommend using cheap analogues. They quickly grind off and their resource does not correspond to the declared one. It is especially worth avoiding pads with asbestos (white spots on the friction coating). They not only work poorly, but also emit a characteristic squeak.
Also in the "Lancer" was used anti-lock system wheels and electronic distribution braking force. Over time, sensors can “drizzle”. But in most cases, moisture and oxidized contacts are to blame.
Prices, equipment
At the moment, Mitsubishi Lancer is no longer produced. And you can only find it on secondary market. Depending on the condition and year of manufacture (and the run-up here is colossal - 10 years), the price can range from 150 to 390 thousand rubles. Of course, the most expensive versions - with two-liter engine. As for the level of equipment, already in the basic configuration, the ninth Lancer had a hydraulic booster, two airbags, four electric windows, a drive for side mirrors, an ABS system and, importantly, air conditioning.
Conclusion
So, we found out what Mitsubishi Lancer has in the station wagon body specifications, design and price. The machine is assembled quite well and has a good resource. Her only disease is rake. Otherwise, the Mitsubishi Lancer is a very reliable and comfortable workhorse. That is why she has taken root in our area.
Mitsubishi Lancer 9th generation was presented to the public in 2003. The car quickly established itself as a car that combines many features and qualities required by the consumer. In 2005 in Russia it was named Car of the Year.
The comfortable version offers customers 2 engines of 1.3 and 1.5 liters, which confidently drive the car forward. High torque allows the car to provide confident dynamics and relatively. The sports version appeared in March 2004, with a working volume of the power unit of 2 liters.
For Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6 Comfort offers with the ability to manually switch speeds. creates amazing properties of car stability on the road and easily tolerates Russian roads. IN standard equipment each model includes ABS with, three-point seat belts for the driver and other passengers, as well as airbags for everyone inside. Thereby Mitsubishi Lancer 9 became one of the most safe cars in your class.
The 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon is a stylish sports station wagon. Bright, emotional appearance and wide functionality - this is what pleased motorists with a new generation. The model is designed for those who need a comfortable and reliable car for everyday use and recreation. The easily transformable interior can be easily adapted for the transportation of various cargoes up to 2.63 m long. The car also has child seat attachments, which is why this car is chosen by family buyers.
Design Lancer 9
The 9th generation was the second car that was made in the corporate corporate identity of Mitsubishi Motors. Classic proportions of a sedan and a light, swift silhouette - all this distinguishes the car from other models. Its recognition has become even greater, because almost all motorists know the double false radiator grille.
Safety in Mitsubishi Lancer 9
Company engineers Mitsubishi Motors convinced that the most the best way minimizing the consequences of an accident is its prevention. At the very beginning of the defense there are such safety elements - a reliable chassis with independent suspensions that allow the car to stand firmly on the course of movement. ABS system helps prevent loss of vehicle stability on the road, and the EBD system improves the efficiency of the brakes, perfectly distributing the braking forces between the wheels.
If the impact did happen, Mitsubishi Lancer 9 equipped with airbags for the front passenger and driver. Front seat belts reliably protect your health in case of an accident. The body of the car was created using a special RISE technology, which provides for a programmed deformation upon impact. A strong power frame and ISOFIX child seat anchors create additional security passengers.
Technique Mitsubishi Lancer 9th generation
Motor Mitsubishi Lancer features a wide range of revolutions in everyday driving. IN modern engines light alloys are used to reduce the weight of the structure and a 16-valve gas distribution system. Thanks to this, the engine is economical and low toxic.
Below is a list of engines with their features:
- Power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters. and a power of 98 hp. It is capable of developing torque up to 150 N/m and is well elastic, which makes driving in the city very easy and relieves the driver of the need for frequent downshifts.
- 1.3 liter engine. and a power of 82 hp. provides smooth acceleration.
- 2 liter engine with 135 hp. gives the sporty version an explosive temperament, and a five-speed gearbox with easy shifting allows you to get the most out of the driving process;
- Together with a 1.6 liter engine. you can install a 4-speed sequential, which will provide a more dynamic ride. This box has built-in intelligence that remembers your driving style and then automatically changes gears in a style that suits you. A special Sport Mode allows you to switch gears manually;
The reliable Lancer chassis provides reliable grip on any road surface, regardless of whether it is gravel, country road, asphalt or icy track. The car is equipped, which provides a convenient combination of comfort and stability along the course of travel.
Features Mitsubishi Lancer 9
Characteristics Mitsubishi Lancer 9th generation, 1.3 MT
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Everything shows that the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer was successful and liked by many motorists.
Video Mitsubishi Lancer 9
The video below shows what points you should pay attention to when buying a used Lancer.
It so happened that Japanese cars have won the stereotype of reliable, and even eternal cars, and continue to enjoy their authority. It is worth recognizing that many models that are still being produced now deservedly occupy the first lines in world reliability ratings, but how does this apply to today's hero - Mitsubishi Lancer IX?
In fact, the ninth Lancer is an interesting model, at least in historical terms. The car began to be produced in 2000 with the Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia model, which was intended for the native and Asian markets. The classic Lancer began production in 2003. It was then that the company presented the Lancer IX for the European and American markets. Although the car received a different name, and the line of power units was noticeably different, nevertheless, in terms of design, it remained the same.
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The IX-generation Lancer was presented in August 2003 at the Moscow Motor Show. Two types of bodies were offered - a sedan and a station wagon, and five configuration options. But the most interesting thing is that the emergence of a new generation did not stop the production of the old man, and it is still being produced, but only in Venezuela.
It is worth recognizing that the car turned out to be simple and reliable. In addition, it has great tuning capabilities. But in the original configuration, the car is the simplest representative of budget transport.
Body quality and condition
With a body, not everything is so simple, despite the considerable age and low cost of the car, corrosion does not cause much trouble. But the fact is that the good durability of metal and paintwork disappears on broken and crumpled bodies. This is the whole essence of the nuances - there are incredibly few cars with a whole body on the Russian secondary market.Mitsubishi Lancer IX was very popular among fans of aggressive driving and popular, because of movies and computer games, street racing. Therefore, the search for a non-broken and non-painted copy is a hopeless task.
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Lancers do not have any problems with corrosion, so bumps on the paint and “spiders” will indicate poor-quality repairs after an accident. The weakest point in corrosion resistance was the rear arches. Rust begins to appear on the inner seam, which received a weak galvanization and becomes the main focus of corrosion, gradually moving to the outside through the joint between the wing and the rack. The most severe cases affect the entire inside of the wheel arch, and gradually develop at the rear of the sills. In this case, repairs are possible only with the use of welding and donor elements.
But it is worth recognizing that the age of the car can reach the 17-year-old mark, which already deserves respect. Therefore, minor defects under the plastic lining on the doors, on the edge of the hood or trunk, at the bottom of the doors, in the trunk and in other "classic" places, you can not pay much attention when choosing a car. But it is worth remembering that a detailed inspection will have to be carried out - after all, minor defects can hide more serious problems.
If you draw one line under the state of the body of modern Mitsubishi Lancer IX specimens, then you can display several simple rules. If the car was not beaten and was in normal hands, then the body will be in a satisfactory condition. But budget repair after an accident and a complete disregard for the elementary rules of car maintenance - leads to serious consequences with rotten body parts and bottom.
Interior condition
Despite the relative cheapness of the car, the most basic claim to the interior design remains a strange decision on internal ergonomics. Some controls are located so unexpectedly and unusually for Russian and European consumers that it causes real bewilderment. In addition, many owners note the tightness of the cabin, especially if the owner's height exceeds 175 - 180 cm.Naturally, the constant knocking and creaking of interior trim parts is natural for an old car with a budget price tag. The trim plastic was not of very high quality and was very hard, which did not add silence to the car.
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Finishing materials are not very expensive, but resist wear well. Front seats with a good profile, and a microlift is included in the basic equipment. In addition, a frequent malfunction is a broken cable for adjusting the temperature of the stove, in car modifications without automatic climate control. Also, a non-working air conditioner is a frequent malfunction of the Lancer IX.
If your choice fell on the basic or other not rich equipment, then you should prepare for the fact that the seats will be in a terrible state. In addition to the fact that the fabric upholstery absorbs all the dirt, the seat frame in inexpensive trim levels may not withstand even 150,000 km of run. Therefore, if you change seats, it is better to install from the same Lancer, but with the Intense configuration, in which the seats are of excellent quality.
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Basic equipment will appreciate the presence of heated mirrors and front seats. The Sport version was equipped with a Momo sports steering wheel. It would not be superfluous to warn future owners that all the plastic in the cabin was of poor quality and was quickly overwritten. In addition, the cars were not equipped with central torpedoes. covered in leather. If you are offered such a copy, then this is a sign of repair after good accident leading to a crack in the center console. The fact is that the original and used spare parts are more expensive than leather upholstery.
Electrical condition and quality
In this segment, the Mitsubishi Lancer IX deserves respect, even a ten-year-old car cannot boast of extensive problems with electronics and wiring. Of the shortcomings, only the resource of the generator can be noted, which may require maintenance and replacement of some elements after 100,000 km of run. Also, some owners note a frankly weak contact group ignition switch and difficulty in replacing some light bulbs. Otherwise, in terms of electricity, a car is more reliable than a tank.Suspension condition and reliability
First of all, I would like to talk about brake system. No, it's no different high quality, nor a small resource. This car has a pretty standard brake system. But there is a small nuance - the whole system requires constant maintenance and attention. At each MOT, you will have to monitor the condition of all anthers, guides, and so on. In another case, the entire system quickly turns sour, and the calipers may stop disengaging.But there are also positive sides. The resource of brake pads is enough for 30,000 - 40,000 km of run, despite the fact that the cost of a set of pads is a little more expensive than Zhiguli ones.
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The suspension is independent and provides good handling. However, smoothness is not the strong point of this model. The suspension itself is quite reliable for a budget car, and new cars could safely leave 100,000 - 120,000 km without serious intervention. But such a resource could be achieved with careful operation in urban mode. Using the car to the maximum, on still on bad road and at maximum load - the resource of the suspension elements was halved. And first of all, it would be necessary to change expensive shock absorbers.
In addition, the owners note the low resource of wheel bearings during active driving. Using a car in a quiet urban environment, you can achieve 150,000 mileage from bearings, but taking part in extreme races, the resource will drop sharply to the mark of 50,000 - 60,000 km.
Approximately the same figures apply to rear suspension everything is reliable with careful operation. But if you succumb to the image of the car and start training in extreme driving, you will have to fork out for frequent repairs of the hodovka.
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Wheel bearings run 100 thousand km, and rear springs 1.6-liter cars can sag after several years of operation. The steering system also does not stand out against the general background. In general, the system is quite reliable, and will not cause much trouble compared to other cars. The hydraulic power steering system has a good resource reserve, and can work for many years. The only thing, due to the poor placement of hydraulic tubes high pressure, leaks may occur, but the pump itself is reliable if you monitor the level of the hydraulic fluid.
Herself steering rack operates normally for at least 100,000 km, after which a knock appears that will remain for a long time. It does not cause any particular inconvenience, and after a while it becomes commonplace in this car.
Transmission quality and condition
But in this segment, not everything is so simple, it is here Japanese company gave me a little surprise. It has already traditionally developed that it is preferable to purchase equipment with manual transmission. According to statistics, it is mechanics that are cheaper to maintain and have a longer resource. But Mitsubishi Lancer IX is an exception to this rule.In addition, we do not recommend purchasing cars with all-wheel drive. Due to the fact that the car is quite budgetary, few of the owners pay enough attention to the maintenance of all elements. And in the secondary market, most all-wheel drive modifications are offered with completely dead splines, universal joints and CV joints. But it is worth recognizing something else, for those who want to bring the car to ideal condition using more reliable elements and replacing the engine with a more powerful one, it is possible to use all-wheel drive elements with Mitsubishi Outlander.
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In mechanics, many note a too light clutch pedal and long lever strokes. Mechanical boxes gears on junior engines of 1.3 and 1.6 liters are represented by two units F5M41-1-V7B3 and 5M41-1-R7B5, respectively. In essence, it is the same design with minimal changes. Therefore, all malfunctions and problems are identical.
Approximately 100,000 - 150,000 km of run does not make the mechanics draw attention to themselves. But having already overcome this threshold, the owner begins to understand the full depth of an unsuccessful choice. First of all, noise begins to appear in the box due to bearings. But the point is that not only release bearing but also bearings input shaft, which is more expensive. At the same time, some owners do not pay attention to the noise that has appeared, and continued operation leads to damage to the entire front of the box. In addition, after 150,000 km of run, clutches and synchronizers are subject to failure. At the same time, you have to carefully monitor the differential. And the oil in the box must be changed every 40,000 - 50,000 km. Which is an unusual case for mechanics.
The same applies to modifications of the model with more powerful motors. The only difference is a slight change in the resource of boxes up or down. Therefore, it is better to make a choice in the direction of automatic transmission, with which there are much fewer problems.
For Russian market, cars with a 1.6-liter engine were equipped with a simple but reliable F4A4A-1-N2Z box, and for a more powerful modification with a 2-liter engine, it was offered automatic transmission F4A4B-1-J5Z. Again, this is the same machine design with minor changes. But automatic boxes on the Lancer are relatively indestructible, subject to routine maintenance.
Oil is recommended to be changed every 60 thousand kilometers. The replacement takes place in two stages: 4 liters are drained, 4 liters of new are poured, and then, a day later, the operation is repeated. In total, about 8 liters of oil are poured into the box. The first malfunctions on this unit may appear after a run of 250,000 km. But they appear in most cases with a rare and non-periodic oil change. There are not many breakdowns in this box, but they are. With constant use of the car on country roads, there is a chance of rapid wear of the Overdrive planetary gear, in which the needle bearing breaks. If you start the situation, then numerous other malfunctions will appear.
Also, there are periodic breakdowns of the speed sensors, but this is due to the poor location and constant contamination of the sensors themselves. But in general, automatic transmissions of this series turned out to be so successful that they are still used on some budget models. If carried out Maintenance with a regular oil change every 50,000 km, you can get by with a simple replacement of rubber seals, several solenoids and a filter at the turn of 250,000 km, which is a worthy result for any machine.
But the American versions of the car were equipped with a not entirely successful variator. To be more precise, the CVTs of the F1C1 series, which became the progenitor for the popular Jatco RE0F06A and JF011E. That is, the design turned out to be successful, and became widespread in numerous versions of later variators. But in fact, the American version of the Lancer IX received a crude product with a bunch of childhood diseases, and maintenance costs a significant amount.
Mitsubishi Lancer IX powertrains
Although Mitsubishi engines are considered one of the most reliable and successful, especially the old modifications, there were some surprises here too. It seems that Japanese engineers decided not to give cars a big resource budget configuration. Therefore, most troubles arise with units of 1.3 and 1.6 liters. Most small engines were represented by the 4G1 series, which was distinguished by a short resource piston group.Despite the small resource of the piston group, which does not exceed 120,000 km, the motors also had great advantages in cost and ease of maintenance. All elements of engines can be purchased for relatively little money. Even replacing the timing belts with all the rollers costs modest amounts.
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The popular 1.6-liter engine can run on A-92 gasoline. However, it is sensitive to fuel quality. But the propensity of motors to overheat leads to the fact that the rings inevitably coke, and the unsuccessful design of the cooling system cannot cope with the loads. In addition, the radiator of the cooling system is prone to leaks, and individual ignition coils do not differ in endurance.
Therefore, most engines already at around 120,000 - 130,000 km require overhaul with the replacement of pistons and the groove of the block. But it is worth noting another situation, if the owner is satisfied with the consumption of a small amount of oil (up to 2 liters per 10,000 km), then using flushing and more quality oils, you can do without expensive repairs for a long time.
In addition, the throttle valve, which wears out by 150,000 km, also received an unsuccessful design. The emerging backlash interferes with the normal operation of the motor, and therefore increases wear. But replacement today can cost a small amount, and the next 150,000 km will pass without surprises.
But finding a car in the secondary market with a working catalytic converter is fantastic. In most instances, it has long been cut out or replaced with snags.
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In general, the motors are quite reliable and durable. For stable operation, we recommend cleaning the nozzles every 40-50 thousand kilometers. But a two-liter naturally aspirated engine is another story that has nothing to do with more younger brothers. On the ninth Lancer, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 liter engines were represented by the 4G6 series. The main design difference was the presence of balance shafts, which were put into operation by a separate belt. In essence, this moment is main problem these motors. On most motors, these shafts are disabled and the belt removed. Because, when this belt breaks, and a break can happen due to jamming of the balance shafts themselves, the belt itself falls under the timing belt, which leads to the inevitable meeting of the valves with the pistons.
These units have lost problems with overheating and reliability of the piston group, and also acquired many opportunities for tuning and increasing power. One of common problems due to wear of parts is the periodic need to replace hydraulic lifters. But when using quality engine oil and regular maintenance, motors quietly pass 300,000 - 400,000 km without major repairs.
Conclusion
What can be said about this model? So it is that the image of a good rally car leaves its mark on the state of cars in the secondary market. Undoubtedly, with careful operation and constant maintenance - this car deserves attention and a chance to become a family car. But constant operation in extreme conditions brings all the units of the car to the inevitable replacement or overhaul.
Lancer is just an example of a car for every day - moderately spacious, moderately practical, not very bright and devoid of any frills, but quite convenient for "everyday life". If you nevertheless opted for the Mitsubishi Lancer IX, then spare no effort in finding a car with a two-liter atmospheric engine And automatic transmission gears. This equipment turned out to be the most reliable, and as a result, less expensive than the others.
The Mitsubishi company decided to carry out restyling very smoothly and gradually. So the 9th Lancer model for Europe (CS3A) has been produced since 2003. We finished producing cars with a 1.6 engine in 2008, and with a volume of 2 liters - a little later. So, restyling took place gradually: there are the very first cars (2003-2004), there are the latest ones (2007-2008) and there are cars of the transitional period (2005-2006). During the transitional period, the Japanese made cocktails / salads from restyled and old parts :)
Here is my car in the picture, full dorestyle (2004): 
Here is the full restyling: 
Outwardly, only the change in the bumper and the presence of moldings on the doors are visible. But there is one pleasant moment: the body on the Lancers is already galvanized, but on the restyling, galvanization has more parts, respectively, it will rust less.
Here is the bodywork diagram: 
Another little noticeable element of the body in the restyling is the black plastic lining on the door pillars. On my car, the pillars are just painted.
Plus, at the restyling, they began to put multi-beam caps against 5-beam caps. 5-beam in my opinion look much better than new ones.
Let's go to the underhood space. 
The first thing that catches your eye is the color of the valve cover and intake manifold - they are just black on the restyling :)
Well, in general, inconspicuous details are the foam lining of the top of the radiator on the dorestyle and the soft insert in front of the air intake on the restyling (not in the photo). Of the hidden innovations - since 2006, iridium candles have been installed on 1.6 engines.
Well, most of the differences can be seen in the cabin. Almost the entire interior has been changed. 
The first thing that catches your eye is the different colors. dashboards. On restyling, it looks more modern and beautiful. Although black is very simple and comfortable.
The second obvious difference is the steering wheel and steering column (in the 3rd photo there is a new steering wheel). Absolutely different. Most car owners like the old version of the steering wheel from dorestyle.
The third obvious difference is the colors of the plastic inserts in the front panel: In the pre-style they are stylized as marble and shine in gloss, and in the restyl they are simply gray, painted with paint. And, they wear out quickly. And you have to seal them with tape. Power window inserts in the doors by analogy with inserts in the dashboard. Well, the last thing in the cabin is, of course, the seats. Gray velor was replaced by black fabric (I don’t know the name of this material) :)
This is the taste and color of the car owner, there is not much difference, except appearance not here.
Also, on some machines, door sills were installed (these are): 
I don’t know on what principle they were put, but at the first dorestyles they were definitely not there. For example, I don't have: 
As for the suspension, dorestyle in the rear wishbone the lower silent block is "floating" and the lever that is attached to the largest trailing arm is also floating. As a result, the car has a passive steering function in corners. This is not on the 1.6 restyling, only the 2.0-liter has it.
I couldn't find any other differences. The only thing is that on some resources in the characteristics of the car, different weights are indicated for different cars, but this is most likely a marketing ploy, tk. everything else, including the engine and chassis, is practically the same.
If you know of any other differences, please write in the comments and I will add them to the article.
Mitsubishi Lancer IX is a popular, reliable and practical sedan and hatchback car, which has become the next step in the development of the popular Lancer family.
Mitsubishi LancerHistory of Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Mitsubishi Lancer IX belongs to the family of C-class cars, was developed and produced by Mitsubishi Motors in both sedan and station wagon body at the Mizushima plant in Japan. The platform “CS2A–CS5W” served as the basis for creating the model. The first show of the car took place in Japan in the spring of 2000. For the Japanese market, the right-hand drive model has gained given name"Cedia" (from the words Century Diamond - "diamond of the century"). Two years later, in 2002, the sales geography of Cedia was expanded, and in addition to Japan, the car also appeared in Australia and the USA.
The official debut of the Lancer IX aimed at European markets took place at the Moscow Motor Show in the fall of 2003, and sales of new items in Europe began the same year. Russian dealers have started selling the car since 2004.
The ninth generation Lancer was developed under the guidance of the chief designer of Mitsubishi Frenchman Olivier Boulay.
The car received a new exterior and interior, becoming larger and somewhat more massive. dimensions new items were, mm: length / width / height - 4535 / 1715 / 1445, wheelbase -2600 mm, ground clearance - 165 mm.
Increased by 50 mm in height and 185 mm in length favorably reflected in the space of the cabin and luggage compartment. The increase in passenger legs by 60 mm in the cabin space was achieved due to the wheelbase increased by 100 mm.
Interior and equipment
The interior of the novelty is made in restrained colors without any frills, but quite soundly. Heated driver's seat with lateral support, height-adjustable steering column and good ergonomics. In the base, the model was equipped with: ABS system with EBD (brake force distribution system between all wheels), power steering, central lock, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, audio preparation (with 4 speakers) and two airbags. luggage compartment sedan is 430 liters.
In 2003, the model was facelifted. The updated corporate style fit perfectly into the mood of the consumer, and the car gained a second wind and a new surge in popularity.
In 2006, the company carried out an additional mini-facelift, affecting only the radiator grille, and the model received the Mitsubishi Lancer IX registration.
Engine and transmission
Lancer IX for Europe was supplied with three types of engines, volume: 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 liters. The car went to North America in a configuration with a 2.4l engine, 164 hp, and for domestic market Japan with engines of 1.5 and 1.8 liters.
The most popular was a 1.6-liter engine with 98 hp. (tax savings). Acceleration to hundreds was - 11.8 seconds with manual transmission and 13.6 seconds with "automatic". The maximum speed with manual transmission is 183 km/h and 176 km/h with automatic transmission. Fuel consumption city / highway / mixed, l / 100 km: for manual transmission - 8.8 / 5.5 / 6.7, for "automatic" - 10.6 / 6.6 / 8.0, with a tank capacity of -50 liters of A-95 gasoline.
Engines are designed using the latest technologies, where light alloys are widely used to reduce the weight of motors. A 16-valve gas distribution system was used, the timing was driven by a belt drive, the belt had to be replaced every 90 thousand km, fuel filter mileage before replacement is not more than 30 thousand km. New technologies have made it possible to ensure a low percentage of harmful emissions and high fuel efficiency.
At the choice of the buyer, the motors could be equipped with a 5-speed manual or 4-band automatic transmission.
Suspension and brakes
Front drive. Suspension - front independent MacPherson strut, rear multi-link with steering function, with transverse stabilizer in both pendants. Brakes: type - floating caliper, front - ventilated disc, rear - disc. Tires - 195/60 R15 88H or 195/50 R16 84V
Safety
The Lancer IX received 4 stars from Euro NCAP for safety, with one point deducted from 5 stars for airbag delay.
In addition to airbags, there are pretensioners and seat belt force limiters. Steering column it is made safety and folds in case of an accident at specially provided points, moving away from the driver. For the transport of children at the rear, there is ISOFIX equipment for installing a child seat.
Pros and cons of Mitsubishi Lancer IX in comparison with classmates
One of the main differences between Lancer IX classmates is undoubtedly Japanese assembly. The rigidity of the body structure for torsion and the reliability of the connection of the chassis nodes have been increased. In addition, a number of elements absorbing the force of impact in a collision are introduced into the design, which ensures a high level of safety. The engineers managed to calculate the deformation zones of the body in such a way that, with a small collision, those in the cabin practically do not feel the impact.
However, the design also has a downside - expensive body repairs. In the event of airbag deployment, the body is usually not restored at all. Amount for replacement only SRS systems, together with the front panel, control unit and belt pretensioners will come out within 140 thousand rubles. To this should be added the restoration of the factory geometry, the replacement of attachments and painting. As a result, it is more profitable for the owner to buy another car than to give the car for repair after an accident.
In cases of normal body repair for cars of European execution there are no problems with body parts. American versions in this regard have to wait a long time to receive an order.
The suspension is distinguished by energy intensity, smooth running and high reliability on any surface. The car holds the road perfectly, providing comfort on the trip.
Many machines show characteristic fault– rapid wear of the engine mount mounted on the motor shield. Usually a malfunction occurs in the region of 50 thousand km and costs 2000 rubles. Since when replacing it, it is necessary to dismantle the subframe, after replacing it, it is necessary to restore the factory value of the wheel alignment and camber.
The most optimal 1.6l engine can start to “pick up” oil in the region of 120 thousand km, which requires the replacement of rings and valve seals. All engines unambiguously do not recognize "left" gasoline, expressing their protest by lighting the eye check engine. Usually, after refueling with high-quality fuel, the indicator goes out by itself, otherwise you will have to replace the candles. In general, the mileage of candles is 30 thousand km and 60 thousand km for iridium ones. The timing belt is changed at 90 thousand kilometers, and sometimes it has to be changed along with the pump.
In the region of 50 thousand km, it is possible to replace racks, as well as bushings front stabilizer, then by 70 thousand km it will often be necessary to replace the rear silent blocks of the front levers. In the region of 120 thousand km, ball bearings will need to be replaced, the replacement of which is only together with levers.
Winter "chemistry" on the roads provokes the flow of cooling radiators. For protection purposes, it is recommended to treat the lower and upper tanks with a special sealant. A similar item is contained in the warranty list.
The clutch freely nurses the line of 100 thousand kilometers.
Problems with starting in severe frosts are mainly related to the wear limit of the converter.
Interesting facts about Mitsubishi Lancer IX
Lancer translated from English - "lancer".
In June 2009, Mitsubishi took an unprecedented step - it was announced the resumption of sales in Russia of the Lancer IX, shot two years ago, but with an addition in the title Lancer models classic. The model was offered in a sedan body in a single modification.
Throughout the history of Mitsubishi Mitsubishi model Lancer is recognized as one of the most popular models of the brand. The success of the brand is confirmed by the fact that, in addition to the markets of Europe and the USA, it is also sold in the markets of Pakistan, Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines and India, where it was in stable demand.
The release of the ninth generation Lancer turned out to be a jubilee. Exactly 30 years ago, in 1973, the first Lancer rolled off the stocks of the Mitsubishi plant. In addition, the Lancer-sedan was officially absent from the European market for seven years, and the station wagon in general - eleven.
During pre-sale testing of the ninth generation Lancer model on the special stage of the famous Thousand Lakes Rally in Finland, at a speed of about 100 km/h, the test car flies off the track. The car caught the wheels of one side of the wet clay-grass roadside. The car spun, it went sideways off the track, hit a stone and made a double flip, breaking young trees along the way ... The car was in the trash. And the people are alive (!) and have not received any injuries. The crew was squeezed by airbags in the "living" space of the car, but safe and sound. The novelty has passed a real unplanned test on passive safety showing simply brilliant results.
