Numerous reviews of the Lancer 9 (Lancerf IX) allow us to judge this car as a fairly high-quality and reliable one. But since there are no perfect cars, there are small disadvantages and weaknesses Lancer 9, which are worth paying attention to both the owners of the Lancer IX, and those who are just going to buy this car.

For each problem, we decided to get the opinion of the site's editor, and, in combination, the owner of the Lancer 9.

Weak spots Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Sensitivity to fuel quality

"92nd or 95th?" - a question that is relevant for all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. Disputes over the octane number do not stop among owners to this day. The instruction manual says that you should refuel with gasoline with an octane rating of 92.95 and higher. Often in Russia, the 95th is made by adding additives to the 92nd. As a result, the octane number increases, but the quality of the fuel deteriorates, which affects engine parts. The solution may be the use of 92nd gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some Lancer owners, can lead to engine overheating and valve failure.

Note from the site editor site: I do not consider the described issue to be a shortcoming or a weak point. I used it myself before (for about a year and a half, 95th gasoline - there were no problems). Today, I have been using the 92nd for more than a year and also no problems arise.

Fuel consumption Lancer 9

Fuel consumption is the first thing the owner pays attention to. For the most popular 1.6-liter engine option among motorists, the consumption is: in the city - 8-10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If the consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km even with a 1.6 liter engine, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is its pollution that leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalytic converter. Ferrocene deposits contribute to catalytic failure. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power is lost and gasoline consumption has increased, then perhaps the reason lies in the throttle. Some car owners are foolishly advised to clean throttle valve, with inept cleaning, this procedure threatens to "swim" revolutions. So be careful.

Note from the editor: I have a Lancer 9 with a 1.3L engine. problems, about the expense, as you know, does not arise.

Air conditioner Lancer 9

By itself, it does not cause problems. You only need to turn it on about once a week. This must be done even in winter. The goal is to prevent leakage of air conditioner seals. You can turn it on in winter as follows: first, thoroughly warm up the interior with a heater, and only then turn on the air conditioner.

Note from the editor: to be honest, I have never heard of this procedure, so I can’t say anything about it, the air conditioner works fine.

Water in the cabin Lancer 9

If the smell of dampness and rot appeared in the car, then most likely this is due to water that has penetrated inside the passenger compartment. In some cases, water can enter through the plug between the passenger compartment and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the fender liner and vigorously put the plug in place.

Editor's Note: Haven't encountered this issue.

Soundproofing Lancer 9

Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheel arches.

Editor's Note: I totally agree. Noise isolation Lancer 9, unfortunately, is inferior to European cars. But this, in general, is the weak point of almost all "Japanese". Soon we plan to post an article on our site on soundproofing Lancer IX with our own hands.

Fogging headlights Lancer 9

This is due to the design of the headlights and may occur in wet weather. Eliminated by turning on the low beam. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the warranty service center. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with sealant.

Note from the editor: fogging of headlights can also occur after unsuccessful tuning, when their sealing is broken.

Disadvantages of Lancer 9 optics

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the headlights is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the dipped and main beam headlights with more suitable brightness, or by installing xenon.

Note from the editor: I remind you that the installation of xenon lamps in headlights that are not intended for this is prohibited. But no one will stop you from "collective farming" or installing special lenses.

The rather high cost of official spare parts and maintenance of Lancer 9

For a golf-class car, the Lancer has too high a cost of original spare parts and Maintenance. Of course, you can reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.

Editor's note: I agree about original parts, but there are a huge number of analogues on the market, so there are ways to reduce the cost of service without compromising quality.

Brake discs Lancer 9

Admittedly weak place Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already by the first MOT they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking they will “lead”. In some cases, they can crack or even break.

Note from the editor: you, of course, got excited about the first MOT. I myself encountered the problem of driven disks, but this happened during a run of about 80 thousand km.

Suspension Lancer 9

The suspension is hard. So that long trips not very good roads can tire.

Note from the editor: of course, how many people - so many opinions, but I do not think the suspension of the Lancer 9 is too stiff.

fragile paintwork

Insufficient enamel strength can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.

Editor's note: I myself noticed small chips on the thresholds tailgate somewhere to 85 thousand km. mileage

Of the minor shortcomings, I also want to note the dimensions of the trunk, which are very modest for a city sedan, and the location of the washer reservoir under the hood in a cold place is not the best, so diluting the anti-freeze with water and saving money will not work.

In conclusion, we can say that the Mitsubishi Lancer IX still has much more advantages than disadvantages, and with proper timely maintenance, it will faithfully serve its owner without causing any special problems in operation.

Mitsubishi Lancer specifications 9

This car was solemnly presented in 2003. Earned the first reward after 2 years, as best car Let's take a look at Mitsubishi Lancer 9's technical properties, how it gained recognition and favor with the people of Russia.

Versions and configurations

Lancer 9 generation combines a large number of necessary functions and advantages. Without exception, they are all necessary for the driver, nothing more.

There are two popular versions of the Lancer 9: - one with a 1.3-liter power unit, the second - with 1.6 liters. Solid dynamics and low consumption of gasoline is their hallmark.

The sports modification of the 9th Lancer, equipped with a 2-liter engine, is designed for connoisseurs.

"Domestic" Lancer 9 generations were presented in 3 types of internal combustion engines: 1.3 l, 1.6 l and 2.0 l - all without exception on gasoline. Well sold out, both sedan and station wagons. And this is due to the fact that the technical properties of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 were always on top.

Mitsubishi Lancer specifications 9

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Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Regarding sedan trim levels:

• 82-powerful 1.3-liter engine was equipped only with equipment Invite-MT. The engine brand was called 4G13, and the body brand was CS1A. Year of manufacture - from August 2003 to May 2009. Wheel drive - front.
  - Invite-MT equipment was also supplied with a 1.6-liter internal combustion engine in the same brand of body. Lancer 9 of this version accelerated up to 100 km / h in 13.6 seconds. Gasoline consumption - 6.7 liters. per 100 km.
• 98 powerful 1.6-liter powerful engine equipment was equipped under the name Invite-MT special category, received from April 2007 to June 2007. The car accelerated to 183 km / h, stood out among the versions (for example, Invite +) with low consumption - 6.7 l / 100 kilometers versus 7.9 l / 100 kilometers - a noticeable difference . The gearbox is mechanical with 5 gears, when separate configurations of the Invite 1.6 liter were supplied with a 4-speed manual transmission.
• The same motor was installed on Invite + with mechanical box gears, and on AT and AT + with automatic transmission gears. Modification with a 4-speed automatic transmission, produced from March 2006 to May 2009, spent 7.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Given that the gearbox is automatic, this consumption can be considered low.
• Modifications Instyle-MT and Instyle-AT equipped with a 1.6-liter engine. These two versions were published from August 2003 to May 2009. Consumption of the version equipped with a manual transmission was 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers, and with an automatic - 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. The 5-speed manual transmission accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds, while the automatic took 13.6 seconds. It is worth noting that on a manual gearbox it is possible to accelerate to 183 km / h, and on an automatic one - up to 176 km / h.
• Popular configurations Intens-MT and Intens-AT were already produced with a more voluminous 2.0 liter 4G63 engine. Intens-MT has been produced since August 2003. to May 2009 Intensity AT - from March 2006 to May 2009. Consumption of manual transmission - 8.4 l / 100 kilometers, automatic transmission - 9 l. km / h - with automatic.

Thus, 3 brands of motor 4G13, 4G18 and 4G63 were installed in Lancer 9 generations. Final - destiny the best trim levels Intensity

In terms of power, the motors also had 3 values: 4G13 had 82 hp, 4G18 - 98 hp, and 4G63 - 135 hp.

In general, Lancer motors of the 9th generation are a separate issue. Weak engines, these are either aspirated from the Orion or Sirius line. Powerful 4G6 - made using Myvek technology, which ensures the simultaneous operation of cylinders at low and high speeds.

Mitsubishi Lancer technical 9 properties 2.0 Intens-AT

station wagons

Wagon specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Station wagons Lancer 9 generations were made faster (by 4 months). The cars came straight from the Mizushima auto concern.

The note. Mizushima is the 2nd concern in terms of size, filling the Russian market with Lancers. Located in the city of Kurashiki. The main supplier Japanese cars in Russia, the Nagova Plant in Okazaki is considered.

Station wagons were equipped with 2 engines: 98-powerful 4G18 with 1.6 liters. and 135-powerful 4G63 for 2.0 liters .. The boxes were installed with manual transmission and automatic transmission. The station wagon body model was called CS3W.

Station wagon options:

• Invite-MT equipped with a 98-powerful 1.6-liter engine. Issue - June 2005-February 2009 Gasoline consumption in mixed mode - 7 liters. for 100 kilometers. Transmission manual transmission 5-speed. Maximum acceleration 181 km / h.
• Invite+ MT/AT it was equipped with a 98-powerful internal combustion engine, but it was produced 2 years later - since 2007. The gearbox is either manual or automatic. Gasoline consumption: Mechanical - 7 liters, Automatic - 8.2 liters. Manual transmission Invite + accelerated to 181 km / h, automatic transmission - up to 175 km / h
• Equipment Instyle-MT/AT produced since 2003. Equipped with a 98-powerful engine. Consumption of manual transmission - 7 l / 100 kilometers, automatic transmission - 8.2 l / 100 kilometers. Acceleration to 100 matches - 12.6 s, automatic - more.
• Top equipment Intens-MT equipped with a 135-powerful 2-liter. power engine. Transmission - only manual transmission. Issue: June 2005 - February 2009. Gasoline consumption - 8.6 liters, acceleration to 100 - 10 seconds, the highest speed - 199 km / h.

Body

Body repair

3-volume 4-door sedan belongs to the class "C". The developers paid special attention to the safety of the machine. The body of the Lancer 9 is a unique frame, improved by a number of significant factors. Recall that actually because of the body, the implementation of the past Lancer in Europe failed.

Minus affected the safety of the body base. When the Lancer 9 was produced, this drawback was eliminated, the frame cage was additionally reinforced with stiffeners in the doors and sidewalls.

In addition, for greater safety, certain sections and parts of the Lancer 9 acquired a programmed degree of deformation. Speaking differently, during accidents and impacts, they deformed, taking the impact energy, and did not allow it to bend inside the cabin.

The body of the Lancer 9 is excellent in terms of strength from through corrosion. MM provided a 12 year warranty.

The dimensions of the Lancer 9 are suitable according to the standards in the golf class. It is compact yet spacious.

The length of the sedan body is 4.535 m, the width is 1.715 m, and the height is 1.445 m. Ground clearance is 0.165 m.

Wagon and sedan trunk dimensions

Salon

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Inside, the sedan, and even more so the station wagon, is practical and meets the rules for family cars. For example, the trunk - 430 l ..

Everything in the cabin is very practical. In particular, the "domestic" versions, which look somehow gray against the background of the "American" ones.

For example, a multimedia system with an LCD monitor and elegant wood-like overlays in the "American" or "Asian" versions. And with regard to the Momo steering wheel, an electric sunroof and a leather car dealership are generally not worth talking about.

Such modifications reasonably "rule" on secondary market. You can see them according to the nameplates: Raliart, Mirage or Virage.

Grille RallyArt

In general, thanks to the direct delivery from Japan and the sizes increased in comparison with the Lancer 8, the Lancer 9 (or the restyled Cedia) attracted the inhabitants of Russia.

Often, car owners of a new Lancer in those days praised the space behind. Including very tall and obese passengers in the rear seats felt comfortable, as there is enough legroom. Only, you can’t say the same about the width and height of the cabin. Three not small people on back seat it will be crowded, and high ride only on front seat, because the ceiling is low at the back and they will be very uncomfortable.

Restyling in 2005 did not bring anything new. In addition to a modified grille and an upgraded bumper. Appeared climate control and leather steering wheel.

The best audience for Russian market The 9th generation Lancer had between 2005 and 2007. And today there is no shortage of these cars on the market. Infrequently come across pre-styling models of 2003 and 2004 of release. Even less cars in 2008 and 2009, this is obvious. Since 2007, sales of the 10th generation Lancer began.

Despite its technical superiority, the sedan dominates the market. As for engines, there is more demand for a 1.6-liter 98-powerful naturally aspirated engine. The gearbox is mechanical.

Approximate price for Lancer 9 in the secondary market of the Russian Federation

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has excellent technical properties. The station wagon is well suited for a family of several people, the sedan can be used as a taxi.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in-line four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.6 with one camshaft and a power of 82 hp. and 92 hp respectively; 2.0 with two camshafts and a power of 135 hp. when operating in the conditions of the Russian Federation, they have a small resource and high flow oils.

The oil consumption on the Lancer 9 is so high that when the next scheduled maintenance is reached, you can only get by with a replacement oil filter. After all, consumption, or rather "zhor" oil varies from 1 liter to 3 liters per 1000 km. With volume oil system from 3 to 4 liters, for 10-15 thousand km. you will have to add at least 15 liters, and thus change it several times.

In the absence of leakage of oil seals, gaskets and seals, the reasons for oil consumption can be:

• Wear of valve guides and seals
• Wear or coking oil scraper rings, scuffs on the cylinder block

Every cause has its own root cause.

Oil flow through valve seals

Valve seals lose their elasticity and “tan” at different mileage. On one engine, they are replaced at 50 thousand km. run, on the other 150 thousand km. At the same time, at a higher mileage, replacing the oil seals does not solve the problem with oil consumption. Why is that? Valve stem seals fail due to overheating, both visible when the temperature sensor detects it, and invisible, the so-called internal preheating. In the first case, the cooling system may be the cause. The second case is difficult to diagnose and detect, and is associated with poor fuel quality. The products of incomplete combustion of gasoline form soot and varnish deposits in the combustion chamber. As a result, the thermal conductivity of its walls deteriorates, which causes overheating, which is not detected by the temperature sensor. Besides, self-replacement valve stem seals without troubleshooting and subsequent replacement of valve guides, does not give a positive effect. And Lancer, as he ate butter, so be it. And, if we take into account the pumping effect that occurs when installing new seals on old bushings that have wear, then the flow rate will be even greater than before replacement.

Occurrence of rings and oil consumption

Oil scraper rings in case of overheating of the Lancer motor lie down and lose their mobility - this is one of the reasons for oil consumption. When using poor quality gasoline, the rings coke and also stop working. In addition, if the coke clogged the grooves and the rings lay on it, then their intensive wear against the cylinder walls will occur. As a result of mechanical wear, scoring can occur on the sleeve, which is another reason for oil consumption. The compression rings also cause a pumping effect when the oil scrapers are stuck and the flow will rise. Replacing rings does not work if the cylinder block is not bored under new size or the surface is not micropolished. Wear in the block leads to a change in the geometry of the cylinder: ovality, taper, ellipse, which in turn causes the engine to knock. The knock can also be "rod" due to oil starvation.

The root cause of the "zhora" of oil on Lancer 9

What does the fight for the environment and the reduction of toxic emissions lead to? It is necessary to optimize the clearances in the motor and its parts. The smaller the gaps, the easier and faster they are clogged with products of incomplete combustion of gasoline. It is for this reason that all of the above happens, and that is why all manufacturers write and warn about the use of high quality fuel. Exacerbates the situation and objective reasons:

• Short trips
• Driving an unheated car
• Continuous idling
• Use of gasoline that does not comply with the passport
• Operation at low speeds

These factors do not allow the engine to reach the operating temperature at which coke and carbon deposits will be burned out. The use of AI-98, instead of AI-92, also contributes to carbon formation, since the burning rate of high-octane gasoline is lower. What does not burn forms soot, clogs the catalyst.

How to increase the life of a Mitsubishi engine

Viscosity increase and transition to other grades engine oil do not give sustainable results. Regular use of flushing the oil system before changing the oil - MF5 will keep power unit clean. Flushing the Lancer motor allows you to deeply clean the surfaces of all types of deposits and soot, decoke the rings and restore their mobility.

The use of a ceramic-metal additive for the engine will restore its resource, compensate and protect it from wear. The composition of Engine GA4, designed for 4 liters of oil, does not change the chemical composition and physical properties of the oil. Forms a cermet on conjugated friction pairs protective layer, which restores the geometry of the cylinder, increases compression, as a result of which Lancer 9 oil consumption decreases or even stops, depending on the degree of wear and the causes of "zhora". The composition does not affect and does not restore valve seals, piston rings.

It is possible to optimize combustion processes and get rid of the consequences of incomplete combustion of fuel with the help of an additive in gasoline combustion catalyst, FueleX. The combustion catalyst increases the rate and temperature of combustion, resulting in complete combustion. And as a result, there is no soot, coke and deposits - a clean engine, combustion chamber, catalyst. The use of a combustion catalyst increases the life of the motor.

Mitsubishi Lancer IX has gained fame as a reliable and unpretentious car. There are no ideal things and the "Japanese" has its own weaknesses. Which every future owner should know about and which you need to pay attention to when buying a used car of this model.

Weaknesses of the 9th generation Mitsubishi Lancer and their manifestations

• increased oil consumption;
• throttle assembly;
• brake discs and calipers;
• steering rack;
• exhaust gas catalytic converter;
• weak LCP.

The buyer of a used car should definitely pay attention to the following:

Increased oil consumption in cars with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km.

This feature is "treated" the right choice engine oil, and if it doesn’t help, by replacing oil seals, oil scraper rings, which tend to sink and wear out, and repairing the engine, up to a major one;

Throttle assembly.

She "gnaws out" a hole in the cylinder of the mechanism, at first it does not interfere, but provokes increased wear of the mechanism. Also, washing the throttle assembly or an overgrown hole leads to an increase in speed idle move- up to 1500 - 2000 rpm. Common factory defect. It is solved by replacing the assembly or repairing according to the Titus method;

Brake discs and calipers.

The problem manifests itself when braking at high speeds. The steering wheel rattles, the brake discs heat up, they start to drive, jarring. There were times when the knot split in half. The discs must be changed, preferably with a high-quality non-original analogue, and the calipers are moved and worn parts (cuffs, o-rings) are changed;

Steering rack.

When driving in a straight line on small bumps, knocks appear, as if they were knocking on the steering column with a hammer. By 150 thousand mileage, this problem manifests itself on every second car. The main reason is the corrosion of the mechanism rod at the place of sealing with glands. Leads to rupture of seals and oil leakage. You can solve this problem by buying a new rail (an expensive pleasure), buying a used rail (an analogy with a lottery: you can get to a trouble-free one and save money, or it may leak again in a month), repair with a stem replacement and a complete overhaul and replacement of all oil seals. The output will be almost a new rail at a price 2-3 times cheaper. By the way, ships can also be attributed to weak steering rods;

Exhaust gas catalytic converter.

There are two of them on the Lancer. Due to the poor quality of gasoline, the first one, which is located on exhaust manifold and works in more aggressive conditions. When the lamp came on check engine"and the reason is in the catalyst, there are not so many options, namely: replacing the converter (very expensive and inefficient, since gasoline will destroy it again after 70-100 thousand), remove and fill it with a weak (1: 9) solution of phosphoric acid and water. The method is not always effective and will help if the cells are still in order. The third method consists of removing the catalyst and installing a snag to flash the engine. Lamba probes that control the operation of the converter are moved to the second one to "deceive" the engine control program;

Weak body paint.

Before buying a body inspection is required. Chips in the future will lead to rust. Care with restorative polishes will help maintain the coating and extend its life.

In addition to the above weaknesses This model of vehicle must be thoroughly inspected as a whole before purchase. Unless of course there is no way to drive it to a car service. It is worth a ride on it and listen to possible knocks, squeaks, whistles, etc. In addition to weak points this vehicle There are a number of disadvantages that must be considered before buying a car.

Typical disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer from 2007-2010 release

1. very poor sound insulation;
2. lack of illumination of the glove compartment (apparently the designer considered it unnecessary, even if they put a flashlight in the kit);
3. inconvenient switch "near / far";
4. weak head optics;
5. rigid suspension;
6. expensive original spare parts and, by the way, in terms of their durability, I would like the best;
7. small trunk volume;
8. rattling of cheap plastic in the cabin;
9. uncomfortable armrest;
10. weak air conditioner and stove.

Let's summarize.

Despite the track record of shortcomings and weaknesses, the car is reliable, dynamic, especially with a two-liter engine, handles well and looks good. When buying, the main thing is to carefully consider the inspection, and it is best to carry out diagnostics before buying, and also not to purchase cars that were used in a taxi or in training novice drivers.

P.S. Dear owners of this car model, if, according to your observations, frequently failing parts, components or assemblies appear during operation, we will be very grateful if you report these frequent breakdowns in the comments below!

Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer IX with mileage was last modified: October 16th, 2019 by Administrator

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 in the course of 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 a 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? The rear 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 discs.

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. The ground clearance is 15 centimeters.

Salon

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 solid and rattles a lot when bumped. pavement. 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 many Lancers at the showdown, where you can buy an original part with minimal wear and tear for reasonable money.

Trunk

Another advantage of this model is a spacious 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 plants 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. Together 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 versions). 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. Concerning top 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 was used rear wheels. 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, the Lancer used an anti-lock wheel system 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 find it only in the secondary market. Depending on the condition and year of manufacture (and the run here is colossal - 10 years), the price can range from 150 to 390 thousand rubles. Of course, the most expensive versions are with a 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.