Automobile Mitsubishi Lancer X was launched in 2007. There are two petrol engines of 1.5 (4A91) or 2.0 (4B11) liters to choose from. Both motors are quite reliable and have a timing chain drive, but the most popular power unit 2.0 liters. As for the 1.5 liter engine, then, based on operating experience, it was noticed increased consumption oils.

The tenth Lancer is equipped with manual or automatic (CVT) transmissions. Looking ahead a little, it is worth saying that, according to the official recommendation, the engine oil on the Lancer X should be changed every 6 thousand km. mileage, which is twice as often as conventional maintenance. The following will describe the consumables with prices and part numbers to make it easier to find them. The scheduled maintenance plan looks like this:

List of works during maintenance 1 (mileage 24 thousand km.)

1. . Refueling volume taking into account the filter for dv. 1.5l - 4.2 liters, for dv. 2.0l is 4.3 liters. Price per canister 1l. Mobil 5W40 Super 3000 X1 - 7$ (150012), the cost of a canister is 4 liters. - 27$ (150013). Still need an o-ring drain plug - 0,5$ (MD050317).
2. . for 1.5l. price - 7$ (MR984204), for 2.0 price - 7$ (MD322508).
3. . Price for original carbon filter - 10$ (7803A005).
4. Checks during TO 1 and all subsequent:

• accessory drive belt;
• crankcase ventilation systems;
• hoses and connections of the cooling system;
• coolant;
• exhaust system;
• fuel pipelines and connections;
• covers of hinges of different angular velocities;
• checking the technical condition of the front suspension parts;
• checking the technical condition of the rear suspension parts;
• tightening of threaded connections of fastening the chassis to the body;
• condition of tires and air pressure in them;
• wheel alignment angles;
• steering gear;
• power steering system;
• checking the free play (backlash) of the steering wheel;
• hydraulic brake pipelines and their connections;
• pads, discs and drums brake mechanisms wheels;
• parking brake;
• air conditioner refrigerant
• brake fluid;
• accumulator battery;
• spark plug;
• headlight adjustment;
• locks, hinges, hood latch, lubrication of body fittings;
• cleaning drainage holes;

List of works at TO 2 (mileage 48 thousand km or 2 years)

1. Repeat maintenance procedures 1.
2. . Price - 8$ (1500A023).
3. Replacing the fluid in the hydraulic clutch release. Replacement will require about 1 liter of DOT4 or higher brake fluid. Cost of 0.5 liter DOT4 - 4$ (150906), DOT5.1 - 8$ (100950).
4. Replacement brake fluid. You need about one liter of DOT4 or DOT5.1 liquid described in the paragraph above.
5. Oil change in automatic transmission (CVT). The amount of fluid required for replacement in the variator is 7.3 liters. The manufacturer recommends using oil for Mitsubishi variators Dia Queen CVTF J1, which is sold in cans of 20 liters - 236$ (S0001401), among the alternatives, a similar oil is found in containers of 1 liter Mitsubishi GENUINE CVTF J4 - 22$ (MZ320288). You will also need a pallet gasket - 9$ (2705A015), Oil cooler filter - 9$ (2824A006), o-ring - 2$ (2920A096).
6. Manual transmission oil change. Replacement requires 2.5 liters. It is recommended to fill in Dia Queen Multi Gear Oil (API GL-3, SAE 75W80), price per 1 liter - 12$ (MZ320284).

List of works at TO 3 (mileage 72 thousand km.)

1. Repeat maintenance work TO 1.

List of works at TO 4 (mileage 96 thousand km or 4 years)

1. Repeat all points of TO 2.
2. Coolant replacement. It is recommended to use Dia Queen Super Long Life Coolant, which will require 7 liters. Price for 1 liter of ready-to-use (not concentrate) - 9$ (MZ320291).

List of works at TO 5 (mileage 120 thousand km.)

1. Carry out maintenance 1 (Change oil, oil and cabin filters).

List of works at TO 6 (mileage 144 thousand km or 6 years)

1. Carry out all the procedures described in TO 4.

List of works at TO 7 (mileage 168 thousand km.)

1. Repeat those. maintenance schedule 1.
2. . Both engines need 4 iridium spark plugs. Price for 1 piece for dv. 1.5- 10$ (MN176628), for 2.0 - 6$ (MN163236).

List of works at TO 8 (mileage 192 thousand km.)

1. Repeat all maintenance procedures 4.

Lifetime replacements

1. produced as it wears out. Checking its condition according to the regulations is done every 48 thousand km. run. The cost of the belt for the motor 1.5l - 7$ (5PK1190), bypass roller - 27$ (1341A005), for dv. 2.0 belt - 30$ (1340A123), roller tensioner - 100$ (1345A008), analogue - 8$ (0-N2112S).
2. The timing chain, according to the manufacturer, is designed for the entire service life, but based on the fact that nothing happens, it makes sense to check its condition in the region of 250,000 km. The cost of the chain for dv. 1.5 chains - 33$ (1140A056), tensioner - 21$ (1141A024), chain shoe - 7$ (1141A025), dampener - 5$ (1140A046). For motor 2.0 chain cost - 60$ (MN183891), tensioner - 25$ (MN183894), chain shoe - 9$ (MN183893), calmer - 5$ (MN183892).
3. Replacement is also carried out on demand. original price - 45$ (1770A106).

How much does Mitsubishi Lancer X cost?

The price of spare parts (consumables) for MOT Mitsubishi Lancer X is as follows: MOT No. 1, 3, 5, 7 - 52$ , MOT No. 2, 4, 6, 8 - if the car is equipped with automatic transmission - 280$ if manual transmission - 120$ . Replacing antifreeze will cost - 63$ , change the spark plugs - 28$ , drive belt 1.5/2.0 - 54$ /130$ , timing chain 1.5/2.0 - 66$ /99$ respectively, but the cost fuel filter approximately - 45$ . It is worth noting that all of the above figures for regulatory Maintenance tenth Lancer counted without service stations.

The official premiere of the Mitsubishi "C-segment" sedan in the face of the tenth generation "Lancer" model took place in January 2007 at the international motor show in Detroit. But the history of the model began a little earlier - in 2005, when the Concept-X and Concept-Sportback concept cars debuted at the Tokyo and Frankfurt Motor Shows (the car “in the tenth body” was created based on them).

In 2011, the Lancer 10 underwent a minor update, as a result of which it received point changes in the exterior and interior, as well as improved sound insulation.

Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is endowed with a taut and very successful appearance, from whatever angle you look at it. Even at a rather old age, it looks dignified and relevant against the background of newer cars.

The front part of the sedan is made in the corporate style of the Mitsubishi brand called “Jet Fighter” (in the style of fighters), and the open mouth of the radiator grille with chrome trim and predatory squinted optics adds aggression to it (it’s a pity that its filling is completely halogen) .

The dynamic "combat" profile of the Japanese three-volume vehicle is emphasized by a long hood, a strongly inclined front roof pillar and 16-inch "rollers" with 10 spokes (for a fee - 17-inch).

The rear of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 includes lights made in the same style as the headlights and endowing it with aggression, a somewhat heavy trunk and an expressive bumper.

An additional touch of sportiness can be added to the appearance of the car through aerodynamic door sills and a spectacular rear spoiler, which are available in advanced configurations.

The overall dimensions of the body of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 sedan fit into the concept of the C-class: 4570 mm long, 1505 mm high, 1760 mm wide. Wheelbase the car has 2635 mm, and ground clearance- 165 mm. Depending on the modification, the curb weight of the sedan varies from 1265 to 1330 kg.

The interior of the "tenth Lancer" looks modern, but nothing special catches the eye. The steering wheel with three spokes is unified with other models of the brand, there was only a place on it for the necessary minimum of keys. Looks the most stylish dashboard, which is made in the form of two deep "wells" with a 3.5-inch color display between them, covered with a wave-shaped visor from above.

The center console is made in a classic style, in terms of design there are no questions about it. A simple radio is integrated into the panel, so it can only be replaced with the original multimedia system. A little lower there is an emergency button, and even lower there are three rotary knobs and three control buttons air conditioner. Everything is simple and thought out, you literally can’t find fault with ergonomics.

The interior of the Lancer 10 sedan is not distinguished by a high level of performance. Firstly, hard and not very pleasant plastic is completely used, and even in the top versions leather trim is not available, and secondly, everything is not assembled in the best way (you can see the gaps between the parts).

The front seats have a good profile, although more reliable support on the sides would clearly not hurt them. Adjustment ranges are sufficient, but no more than that, there is room with a margin in all directions. The rear sofa is comfortable for three, passengers will not feel discomfort in the legs or in width, however, the low ceiling will put pressure on the heads of tall people.

Trunk Japanese sedan small by the standards of the "golf" class - only 315 liters of usable volume. Its shape is not the most successful, the opening is narrow, the height is small - in general, large-sized objects will not fit there. The rear seat backrest folds flush with the floor, making it easy to carry long items. Under the "plywood" floor there was a place for a full-size spare wheel on a stamped disk.

Specifications. For Mitsubishi Lancer 10, in 2015, two petrol four-cylinder DOHC engines are available, each of which is equipped with MIVEC electronically controlled valve timing and ECI-Multi distributed injection.

• The first is a 1.6-liter unit that produces 117 Horse power power and 154 Nm of torque limit (at 4000 rpm). A 5-speed “mechanics” or a 4-band “automatic” is offered in tandem with it, and all the thrust is sent to the front wheels. With such a "heart" under the hood, the sedan accelerates to the first hundred in 10.8-14.1 seconds, developing a maximum of 180-190 km / h (the best performance in both cases is in the version with manual transmission). Fuel consumption in combined mode varies from 6.1 to 7.1 liters.
• A more powerful 1.8-liter engine generates 140 “horses” and 177 Nm of peak thrust (at 4250 rpm). It is combined or all with the same manual transmission, or with a continuously variable CVT variator (wheel drive - exclusively front). With the “mechanics”, the 140-horsepower Lancer is gaining 100 km / h after 10 seconds and a top speed of 202 km / h, while consuming 7.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km in mixed mode. In the case of the CVT, acceleration to the first hundred takes 1.4 seconds longer, and the maximum capabilities are lower by 11 km / h (fuel consumption is only 0.3 liters higher).

Previously, the following were also available: a “sluggish” 1.5-liter 109-horsepower (with “mechanics” it was “nothing yet”, and with an “automatic” it was simply “none” in terms of dynamics); 2.0-liter 150-horsepower power unit and, "hurricane", 2.0-liter turbocharged 241-horsepower engine.

The “tenth” Mitsubishi Lancer is based on the “global” Project Global platform, which was created by the joint efforts of Mitsubishi and Daimler-Chrysler engineers during their cooperation. The arsenal of the Japanese sedan includes a standard set modern car: front McPherson with stabilizers roll stability, rear - independent suspension with a multi-link scheme.
The brakes on the Lancer are discs on all wheels, and the front is also ventilated (the front has a diameter of 15 inches, the rear - 14 inches). The rack and pinion steering mechanism is supplemented with a hydraulic booster.

Options and prices. In the Russian market in 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is offered in four trim levels:

• The basic level of equipment called Inform is offered at a price of 719,000 rubles, and the list of its equipment includes two front airbags, ABS, on-board computer, power steering, four electric windows, a standard audio system with an AUX connector, as well as steel wheel rims.
• The Invite version is available only with a 117-horsepower engine at a price of 809,990 rubles for a car with "mechanics" or 849,990 rubles with an "automatic". Such a car is supplemented with air conditioning, electric and heated exterior mirrors, heated front seats and an armrest between the front seats.
• For the Lancer 10, performed by Invite +, they offer the whole range of engines and gearboxes, and they ask for it from 849,990 to 939,990 rubles. The prerogative of such a configuration - fog lights, wheel disks light alloy, leather-wrapped multi-steering wheel and gearshift lever.
• The top solution Intense will cost from 919,990 to 969,990 rubles (depending on the installed engine-transmission link). In addition to all of the above, such a sedan sports aerodynamic door sills, a trunk spoiler, side airbags and a driver's knee airbag.

By the way, 2015 was the last year for the tenth generation Lancer on the Russian market, and in December 2017 its production was discontinued in Japan.
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Mitsubishi Lancer 10 generation, which is currently sold at dealers, has lost its former popularity, against the backdrop of competitors. Although a couple of years ago, the Mitsubishi Lancer was so popular that it ranked first in theft in its class. Despite its sporty appearance, which is still relevant to this day, in fact the Lancer 10 is an ordinary city sedan.

Lancer models have been produced in Japan since 1973, having gone through 10 generations and countless restylings. The car under various names is sold in the USA, Latin America, Asia. For each specific automotive market the manufacturer offers its own set of powertrains and transmissions. In Russia today, customers are offered Mitsubishi Lancer X with two gasoline engines displacement of 1.6 and 1.8 liters with a capacity of 117 and 140 horsepower, respectively. As a transmission, the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 front-wheel drive sedan has both mechanical and automatic transmission. More about specifications ah car we'll talk next.

For now, let's talk about the design of the Lancer, which made the car very popular due to its aggressive style. New body, which was shown in 2011, became a few centimeters longer, wider and taller. The front end, with a huge, slightly angled, vertical grille, is a new corporate style milestone. Later, this appeared on the Outlander and the more compact ACX. The most interesting thing is that this design was only suitable for a sedan, an attempt to release Mitsubishi Lancer in a hatchback body was a failure.

The similarity of an ordinary car to a charged Evolution modification had a very positive effect on car sales among young people who do not have money for a charged version. Moreover, in some versions, the usual Lancer has a trunk spoiler, a plastic body kit, and low ground clearance with stylish wheels and low-profile tires. Further we offer photos of the exterior of the Lancer.

Photo Mitsubishi Lancer

Salon Mitsubishi Lancer fabric in all trim levels in Russia. The wheelbase of 2635 mm makes the interior space quite spacious to accommodate 5 adult passengers. Practical, but hard plastic all around. In more expensive trim levels, the gearshift lever and steering wheel lined with leather. Almost all trim levels have an armrest for the driver, seat height adjustment. For rear passengers there is an armrest (with a cup holder) built into the back of the seat. In expensive trim levels, stereo control is placed on the steering wheel and there are gearshift paddles. Photo salon Lancer look further.

Photo salon Mitsubishi Lancer

Mitsubishi Lancer X although it gives a complete look to the entire image of the car, but big size cannot boast. Volume luggage compartment sedan only 315 liters. Under the boot floor is a full-size spare wheel. Back rear seat folds easily in a ratio of 40 to 60 making the car more practical. Photo of the trunk and folded rear seat back below.

Mitsubishi Lancer trunk photo

Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer

As for the technical characteristics of gasoline Lancer motors 10th generation. Then in our country, the manufacturer offers a 1.6-liter in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve unit with a capacity of 117 hp as the base engine. The maximum torque is 154 Nm, which is not a little. As gearboxes in combination with this engine, a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual is offered. Acceleration to the first hundred with a gun and mechanical box is 10.8 and 14.1 seconds, respectively. The maximum speed is 190 (manual transmission) and 180 (automatic transmission) km / h. As for the average fuel consumption, the manufacturer indicates 6.1 liters for the mechanics and 7.1 for the machine.

More powerful Mitsubishi engine Lancer X with a working volume of 1.8 liters, this is the same in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve gasoline engine with proprietary MIVEC injection. This unit already produces 140 hp. at 178 Nm of torque. Everything is combined with the same 5-speed manual or stepless CVT variator. Dynamic characteristics with a mechanical transmission, it is not much better, so acceleration to a groan occurs in 10 seconds, against 10.8 seconds. with 1.6 l engine. However maximum speed already 202 km/h. As for fuel consumption, it is noticeably higher than that of the base engine and is 7.5 liters in the combined cycle. CVT variator also does not indulge in efficiency with a 1.8 engine Lancer consumes 7.8 liters in mixed mode, and in the city in general almost 11 liters. Considering that in practice the consumption will be even greater, then it is worth considering whether you need such a motor under the hood.

By the way, the 10th generation Lancer power units consume only AI-95 gasoline as fuel. Further detailed dimensions Mitsubishi Lancer, clearance, mass, volumes and other useful technical details about the sedan.

Dimensions, weight, volumes, ground clearance Mitsubishi Lancer X

• Length - 4570 mm
• Width - 1760 mm
• Height - 1505 mm
• Curb weight - from 1265 kg
• Gross weight - from 1750 kg
• Base, distance between front and rear axle– 2636 mm
• Front and rear wheel track - 1530/1530 mm, respectively
• Trunk volume - 315 liters
• Volume fuel tank– 59 liters
• Tire size - 205/60 R16
• The size rims– 6.5JX16
• Ground clearance or ground clearance Mitsubishi Lancer - 165 mm

As for the suspension, the front of the Lancer is traditional for front-wheel drive models of this class “MacPherson” with an anti-roll bar. Behind the sedan has a multi-link independent suspension. As for the brakes, there are ventilated disc mechanisms at the front, and 15-inch and 14-inch disc mechanisms at the rear, respectively.

Configuration and price Mitsubishi Lancer

Actual Mitsubishi price Lancer X in the minimum configuration is 599,000 rubles. By the way, for any color other than white, you will need to pay another 11,000 rubles. What is included in the basic Inform package? Firstly, it is a 1.6 liter engine (117 hp), mechanical 5 tbsp. box. Actually steel wheels 16 inches, front airbags. All windows are available, an on-board computer, there is even a stereo system with 4 speakers, but there will be no air conditioning.

If you want to get a Lancer with an automatic gearbox, then the most affordable version with the same 1.6 engine, in the Invite configuration, will have a price of 709,990 rubles. automatic transmission will be represented by a 4-speed unit. The difference in price with the basic version is more than 100 thousand rubles, but the equipment of the car will be much better. There is already air conditioning, heated front seats, a Ralliart sports bumper, air ducts for heating the legs of rear passengers and other useful options.

Mitsubishi Lancer with more powerful engine 1.8 liters is offered in three trim levels. Basic with mechanical 5-tbsp. a box worth 759,990 rubles and two more expensive versions with a continuously variable CVT transmission. Let's talk about the most expensive Intense configuration, which has a price tag of 829,990 rubles. For this money you will get a pretty decent car, both in terms of equipment and appearance. The manufacturer offers 16-inch wheels as wheels. alloy wheels. There are fog lights, halogen headlights, a trunk spoiler, a full set of airbags, including side ones. Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, gearshift paddles and much more.

Video Mitsubishi Lancer

Video Mitsubishi review Lancer X.

In previous years, the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan was the best-selling car. Japanese manufacturer on the Russian market. Today, however, the situation has changed radically. Our fellow citizens are buying fewer sedans and increasingly prefer crossovers. Mitsubishi's best-selling model today is crossover Outlander, which was originally created on the platform of the same Lancer.

We talk about the features of the last Mitsubishi passenger car, remembered by the Russians, as well as the nuances of choosing such used cars, based on the experience of their owners.

However, the success of the Lancer X was short-lived. Due to the global financial crisis that arrived at the wrong time, and a number of objective shortcomings of the model that did not live up to the expectations of some buyers, the “Japanese” shone no longer than the performers of one hit Tanita Tikaram and Lou Begi. But if the motives of "Twist in My Sobriety" and "Mamba No. 5" are still heard from radios from time to time, then the popularity of the more expensive Lancer X than its predecessor has faded in a matter of years.

The Russian office of Mitsubishi even returned the old Lancer with the Classic title for a couple of years, in order to sell it in parallel with the new product, to balance the frisky, noisy and tough car with a calmer, more spacious, comfortable and reliable, and most importantly, more affordable alternative car. Nevertheless, the "tenth" generation still has its connoisseurs and fans. And the model, even a few years after the forced departure from Russian market is still in some demand.

Eyes run up

Now on secondary market in Russia you can find almost any Mitsubishi Lancer X: with all types of bodies, transmissions and powertrains. Up to cars with officially aspirated 2.4 ( 1.2% ). Most offers today for Lancers with a junior engine 1.5 ( 36,8% ). The second most common power unit 1.8 ( 25,3% ) with a return of 140 and 143 hp. They are followed by 2-liter 150-horsepower ( 19,3% ) and 1.6-liter ( 17,4% ) versions. But top Ralliart cars with a 241-horsepower 2.0 are almost never found in our secondary market. Although about a hundred of these cars were officially sold with us.

Quite predictably, the most common in the secondary market are Lancer sedans X( 97% ), but you have to look for hatchbacks ( 3% ). Almost all "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancers with mileage are front-wheel drive ( 98% ). Although cars with all-wheel drive also meet from time to time 2% ). Such a transmission, by the way, is only for 2-liter versions. Nearly half of the used cars sold are equipped with a manual transmission ( 41,6% ). Used "Lancers" with "machine guns" ( 29,3% ) and variators ( 29,1% ) are roughly equal in the market.

Body

Contrary to popular belief about the galvanized body of the "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancer, the car does not have it. Under the paint - only a primer and corrosion-resistant steel. This, according to the Japanese, is enough to guarantee the absence through corrosion for 12 years. At the same time, however, the paintwork is rather weakly resistant to damage. Scratched lacquer in recesses under door handles is common. The paint worn to the ground on the thresholds in the doorways of the Lancer X owners will not surprise you. And also cloudy plastic head optics costing from 7700 rubles per headlight.

Rust can develop over time at paint chipped areas if not repaired immediately. But frankly rotten Lancer X you are unlikely to meet. Avoid broken cars, because among the owners of the model there were many young, hot and not always experienced drivers. In addition to the typical signs of such cars, such as different colors of body parts, uneven gaps between panels, as well as the trunk floor without damage and wrinkles, Lancer X owners also have their own “secret” ways to identify a car that has been in an accident. For example, in sedans, the letter L in the Lancer name on the trunk lid was initially placed strictly under the middle of the lock cylinder.

If on the inspected machine the nameplate is shifted to the side, then the cover was repainted. And perhaps not only her. Also on the head optics and taillights you can see the name of its manufacturer. From the factory, the cars were equipped with Stanley lighting equipment. Found another? Changed! Look at the glass markings. The front and rear were originally from AGS Automotive and always with the Mitsubishi logo. Also on both glasses under the letter there is a designation in the form of several dots located in a special way. They should be the same front and back. By the way, it will not be superfluous to evaluate the veracity of the mileage on the odometer on the worn pedals, steering wheel, seats and armrest of the driver's door.

Engines

All four engines with which the usual Lancer X (Ralliart and Evolution do not count) were officially sold in Russia are atmospheric gasoline “fours” with a reliable timing chain drive. These are motors of two families 4A (1.5 and 1.6) and 4B (1.8 and 2.0). They are very reliable, quite unpretentious and can last up to 250,000 km, or even up to 400,000 km. Everything except the youngest and most common 1.5-liter (4A91) unit with an aluminum block, which the Lancer inherited from the Colt subcompact. Due to the fact that it is frankly weak for a C-class car and therefore operates in extreme conditions, the resource of this engine is half as much. Such a motor on cars until 2011, due to the occurrence of rings, often suffers from an “oil burner”, which, if the oil level is not monitored in a timely manner, can cause the death of the unit. On later copies, the problem was solved by improving the problematic design, and at the same time transferring the production of these motors from Germany to Japan.

Other engines have not seen such weaknesses. When inspecting the Lancer with any engines, you need to make sure that there are no signs of leakage of working fluids under the hood. In particular, the front crankshaft oil seal is dry, costing from 300 rubles. It may start leaking oil after 100,000 km. It is also worth assessing the wear drive belt mounted units from 1600 rubles and its rollers from 1000 rubles. Excessively loud exhaust may be due to the demise of the short-lived O-ring between the manifold and exhaust system worth 1000 rubles. On the Idling the engine should run smoothly and without extraneous noise. By the way, do not be afraid of a long-burning light bulb check engine. It goes out at the Lancer only after the engine is started.

checkpoint

The absolute leader in reliability and praise from the owners of the tenth generation Lancer is the "mechanics". On cars with a younger 1.5 engine, this is a slightly more capricious 5-speed Getrag F5M, and on the rest, a less whimsical Japanese Aisin F5M with the same number of steps. The clutch on them runs 100,000 - 150,000 km and costs 8,200 rubles as an assembly. When inspecting a car with such a gearbox with the engine running, depress the clutch pedal, and then release it. Release bearing for 1000 rubles and the input shaft bearing for 1200 rubles should be "silent" at the same time.

The good old Jatco F4A 4-band "automatic", available for the two younger engines of the Lancer, is leisurely and reliable. Provided that the oil is changed in it every 90,000 km and starts from a traffic light without a pedal to the floor, it can last at least 250,000 km. When you test drive, make sure the box doesn't kick, twitch, make extra noise, or be too thoughtful when changing gears. But the choice of the variator must be approached with caution. The Lancer X was fitted with the same Jatco JF011E continuously variable transmission as the Outlander and a whole list of Nissan models, Renault, Suzuki and other famous brands.

Depending on the driving modes and regular oil updates in it, a continuously variable variator is able to cover from 150,000 to 250,000 km. During a test drive, check that in neutral and with the Drive mode turned on, the box does not emit extraneous sounds, did not pull and “did not hang”. And also be sure to inspect the tip of her oil dipstick for the absence of small metal particles in the oil, and most importantly, the smell of burning. If the latter is present, the variator may soon need repairs costing from 100,000 to 200,000 rubles. Of course, it is better not to take such a car.

Rest

Proven on the "Outlanders" all-wheel drive transmission 4WD with electronic control and connection sleeve rear wheels on 2-liter Lancers, judging by the reviews, the thing is problem-free and will not cause any trouble to the owner. Just in case, when inspecting, look under the car and make sure there are no leaks under its elements. A crunch in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe front struts when the car is rocking or when driving over bumps can mean the end of dirty and worn support bearings of 500 rubles each.

The front struts of 5,000 rubles each on early cars until 2011 were sometimes cared for by 20,000 km. And since 2014, anthers appeared on the shock absorbers, which increased their service life. On cars until 2008, rear wheel bearings of 8,600 rubles each, complete with a hub, served 70,000 km each, and on later Lancers they run twice as much. Steering rods and rear silent blocks of the front levers on this model run a little more than 60,000 km, and ball bearings complete with a lever for 12,600 rubles may require replacement after 90,000 km.

During a test drive of a Lancer X with a 1.5 engine, make sure that the electric booster built into the steering rack works smoothly and helps the driver when the steering wheel is turned in both directions. On early copies of machines with this node, there were problems that required the replacement of the rail for 109,400 rubles. Fortunately, she has non-original alternatives from 34,600 rubles. The rest of the versions of the model have a conventional hydraulic booster. It only needs to change the fluid after 90,000 km and see that the rubber tubes do not fray at the points of attachment to the steering mechanism.

How much?

Prices for the "tenth" Mitsubishi Lancer start at about 300,000 rubles for cars manufactured in 2008 with a 1.5 engine and mechanics or automatic. For the same money, you can find a front-wheel drive car with a 2-liter engine and a CVT. All-wheel drive "Lancers" are found in the secondary market for at least 360,000 - 380,000 rubles. For the latest restyled sedans from the latest batches of 2014 with a mileage of 22,000 km, their owners want to get more than 800,000 rubles. Hatchbacks can be found at prices ranging from 330,000 rubles for cars from 2008 to 450,000 rubles for five-doors released in 2010.

Our choice

The "tenth" Lancer as a whole is a good option relatively inexpensive car golf class with mileage. Despite its decent age, it still looks quite relevant even against the background of much more modern competitors. Yes, and the hassle when choosing a car with a "live" power unit should not deliver. We at Am.ru believe that buying this model is good with any type of transmission and engine, except, perhaps, the youngest 1.5. The most reliable: mechanics and automatic. The first is for younger and “hotter” drivers, and the second is for calm and unhurried ones.

The most practical hatchback is more suitable, in the enlarged trunk opening of which you can put bulky cargo. For the rest, a sedan is quite enough, in which, if desired, it is also easy to take away a long length by folding the back of the sofa in a ratio of 40:60. The best can be called the purchase of a restyled car, released after 2011. Good 4-year-old specimens with one owner in the TCP and mileage from 80,000 km to 100,000 km are sold at a price of 420,000 rubles with mechanics and about 500,000 rubles with an automatic or CVT.

Became a kind of leap into space. Many liked the spirit of his aggressive appearance, hinting at a racing mood. But in terms of technical stuffing, he did not become particularly progressive, having borrowed a lot of elements from the previous model. And although many say that the 10th generation has become less reliable than the ninth - in fact, they are quite close in this regard. And the aggressive appearance has a big minus, this applies to buying a used car. A lot of cars are sold after lovers of driving and their condition is appropriate.

Lancer X has been in production since 2007. Survived restyling in 2011 and 2015.

The power structure of the body of the tenth Lancer is quite strong, this is confirmed excellent results European Euroncap crash test and the American IIHS. And here paintwork weak, scratches and chips will not keep you waiting for active use. Nevertheless, this model has complete order with anti-corrosion resistance, there are no rotten cars in principle. If the car is in its original paint and coating in good condition, it makes sense to roll up the body in an armored film, at least the front part and thresholds.

There are 4 engines in our market. The youngest one is 1.5 (4a91) liters, followed by a 1.6 (4A92) engine and older 1.8 (4b10) and 2.0 (4b11). We do not consider the Evolution modification, because. this is a completely different car, which has only a body in common with an ordinary Lancer.

All engines can be aggregated with five-speed mechanics, torque converters are available only for engines 1.5 and 1.6, and with engines 1.8 and 2.0, in addition to mechanics, a variator is installed. All motors are chain, which means that frequent replacement of the drive belt is not required.

The most problematic is the 1.5-liter engine. The main disadvantage is high flow oils as a result of coking of piston rings. Moreover, this usually happens even on runs up to 100,000. Although here, again, a lot depends on the quality of the oil, the frequency of its replacement, as well as the nature of operation. But still, no one canceled the unsuccessful constructive. Timely replacement of piston rings with analogs allows you to solve the problem. And it is better to refrain from buying a car with this engine.

The 1.6 engine is less prone to eating oil due to the difference in the piston rings. Nevertheless, oil consumption may appear on it by a run of 100,000.

The 2.0 engine is good, but it is mainly in demand among lovers of annealing, so it is extremely problematic to find a car with such an engine in decent condition.

The golden mean in this case will be a 1.8-liter power unit. It is similar to the 2.0 engine and differs in essence only in a smaller piston stroke. But to find a “live” car with such an engine is already much more real. Of the minor problems characteristic of all motors, the o-ring burns out over time exhaust system. Solved by replacing with a new one.

There are no complaints about transmissions. The 5-speed manual, 4-speed and stepless variator worked well. Although the mechanics in the early releases with the 1.5 engine were problematic (box model 115), later they began to install a new one (model 227) and the problems went away. Car owners have little confidence in the variator, because. we are not used to this type of transmission yet. In addition, repairs tend to be more difficult, more expensive, and fewer service technicians, especially in the regions. Therefore, lovers of two pedals generally prefer the classic automatic. With careful operation, without slipping (especially for the variator), both units are capable of driving more than 200,000 km. It is also necessary to change filters in time.

Main problem undercarriage- This steering rack, which begins to annoy with knocks quite early. Some owners eliminate this problem by making bushings and caprolon more durable.

It is worth noting separately possible problems with electric power steering, which was installed only on a car with a 1.5-liter engine (another reason to abandon this modification).

Many owners are faced with the fact that the brake discs are driving, the calipers are rattling. These unpleasant moments add to the list of known problems of the 10th generation Lancer.

In the electrical part of the car, the main weakness is mounting block(ETACS). Due to the increased load from the simultaneous operation of heating rear window and heated mirrors, the connector on the heating relay is melted. As a rule, owners are limited to soldering the unit and replacing the relay, but some fall into replacing the unit.

Salon on the one hand looks quite modern at the time of the release of the car. On the other hand, it does not shine with the quality of the finish. The plastic is hard, crickets appear over time, in particular, this applies to the instrument panel.

Noise isolation from the factory is poor. Some owners complained about the creaking of the driver's seat, and with relatively low mileage. Many faced the problem of stove fan whistling, which was solved by replacement under warranty.

To summarize, the car is interesting in terms of appearance, it will please the owner with handling and dynamics (in the case of the 2.0 engine, which is excellent). But the number of possible shortcomings makes one wonder. Still from Japanese car expect more reliability.

Sincerely, Alexander Talin.