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2007 Mitsubishi
Lancer 2.0 GT Owner' Review
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Meet the first 2007 Mitsubishi
Lancer 2.0 GT registered to Mr Sham aka 'Viper' |
a handsome black machine |
with a handsome taillights and
a handsome rear spoiler |
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My
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT (MIVEC 2.0)
The first time I saw this car it was from the spyshot section of the
motoring portal Terato.com. The looks really awesome and menacing; shark head, wide body,
big ass with huge rims, nice taillights…Impressive kinda look!
Early morning of 9th Aug, while browsing through the net looking for engine
spec. the MIVEC 2-liter, startled me with another surprise
......the price
tag ! A CBU unit with a tag of RM112K. Immediately I called up all the
authorized dealers in Klang Valley and managed to arrange for test
drives; afternoon (Ampang’s Branch) and night time (Glenmarie HO).
After the second test drive, my heart & brain mutually agreed this is
the Car ! Handed over my booking fee, and was told that would get my car by
the end of Sept. To cut short the story - on 16th August late evening
I received a call from EON Glenmarie, 4 units had been delivered
to Port
and I was on the list!!! Could not wait for tomorrow, went to EON to hug and inspect the car.
'Forced' to take an emergency leave,went to JPJ for registration and luckily settled within a
day. Finally, its mine (despite the title under the Bank’s
name hehehehe). Its my first CBU car!
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a purposeful rear spoiler
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please get used to this grill
- a front visage that gives prominence to the 3-diamond logo |
inverted-slant nose with
trapezoidal grille that defines the new Mitsubishi Motors design identity |
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broad stance and sporty lines |
the front end looks muscular |
please help we cant stop
taking pictures of the rear lights.. |
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These are my comment about
my new baby Lancer GT:-
Design /
Looks
This is one of the major factors why I buy this car. “Garang” looks
with full bodykit! the front part looks like GTR-R34, some says S40 or
even Mustang…Its wedge-shaped body and its raised beltline add to its
speedy character. The sharp cut line across its profile under the door
handles gives a more sophisticated look. Even the spoiler doesn't
look out of place, appearing more tasteful than gaudy….Anyhow the
design made me fall in love ! The body shell / chassis would be same
for Evo X (which probably launch in 2008). No wonder quiet a number of
people when they saw my car they asked me--- “Abang ini Evo
baru ke ?”. No further comment
Internal
/ Inside
Best NAPPA Leather seats, so comfortable and luxury. Door panels
designed are acceptable, not that bad. I like the Info Display,
brilliant! All in; trip meter, average FC, service reminder,
temperature, rest reminder, distance based on fuel in tank. Sports
steering (not sure the size) wrapped with leather with audio control
buttons. In car entertainment, CD player with MP3 comes with 4
speakers and 2 tweeters. Not sure what brand but good enough for my
ears. Bigger head room and leg room as compared to my Wira ie. create
more comfort ride. Luggage space is as good as my Wira (Aeroback).
Almost forgot about the dashboard, very simple and clear. Lots of
people complained bout the cheap plastic looks! But heck, why bother
you have full NAPPA leather seats for your ass. Be realistic, how
often you’ll touch the dash compare to the seat ;)
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with this aggressive looks,
any man will just sit and stare at this car for all day long |
wrapped in sporty,
wide-stance styling |
picture by fahmi |
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boasting an impressive line of
muscular features |
Even the spoiler doesn't look
out of place, appearing more tasteful than gaudy |
picture by fahmi |
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clear taillight clusters with
chrome reflectors |
wheel arches ; watch this
space,the EVO X will has wider body |
a complete package for a sport
sedan |
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Engine
MIVEC 2.0. Not an aggressive MIVEC. Bit sluggish on acceleration
(initial pick-up), I guess its due to heavy chassis, 18inchers rims (tyres
will cost a bomb!) and CVT. 0 to 100 result may not be so impressive
but from 100 to 200 you can feel the best of the engine. At this
range, you’ll be surprised on the power delivered by MIVEC 2.0, solid
ride. In that case, drag or traffic light race is not suited for this car
but is fun for rolling start or highway cruising. I’ve burned
almost 59liters of fuel within 24hrs due to a heavier right foot. This car already hit 200kmh (NS Highway), 190kmh
(Guthrie Expressway) and 180kmh (Elite). Look forward to go beyond
200kmh soon ;)
Paddle shifters with CVT. Drivers who hated auto so much will
definitely try to avoid this CVT. I won’t comment further on this
except to share the story of two of my brothers' test-drive of my Lancer
GT. I’ve given them an opportunity to thrash the car.Both gave similar comments ie. paddle shifters with CVT, drive like manual or even
better coz its eliminate your shifting time
Handling
50-50….50 for comfy, 50 for sports ….I tested uphill to Fraser, the
best part was Jalan Kuala Kubu Baru; winding road, sharp corners, fast
corners and numbers of hairpins. Despite, I’ve been so viciously
taking corners and enjoying the paddleshifters with both of my
daughters (1.5 years old and 3 year old) were sleeping soundly at the
back seat from the point we took off (Fraser’s Hill) till we reached
home (Shah Alam) – off course under the watchful eyes of my wife .
Noise and hard suspension, not an issue then.
The car equipped with a good suspension package comes along with the
front McPherson sturts and rear multi link system; stabilizer bars,
twin port front brakes (16inch discs) and Yokohama Advan tyres (A10).
Steering wheel very responsive when taking sharp corners. At fast
corners, juz slammed the fun pedal then only you’ll know the best of
this car. The brakes as good as it is, happened to me once when I
was cruising at 180kmh at speed lane suddenly a lorry in front (bout
150meter gap) try to overtake another big slow moving vehicle, quickly
slammed the brake pedal and the car slowed down without any problem. The
only problem was my co-passenger freaked out when they saw the lorry
made a last minute move.
Based on the fact that this new Lancer is 56 percent stiffer
torsionally than the car it replaces and offers 50 percent better
bending resistance. It has higher torsional rigidity than even the Evo
IX, for instance. Completes the car as Fantastic Sports Machine !
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this would be the first thing
every boy racer would change - but the Lancer GT already equipped with 18
" wheels |
18" wheels wrapped with Yoko
A10 |
halogen headlamps |
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paddle shifters and audio
controls on the steering wheels |
interior trimming |
the interior uses a modern and
sporty design |
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color-keyed aero package |
the multi-info display |
the 3-diamond logo in a
chrome-finished grill |
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Overall
I’m totally happy with this car! This is not a race car but this is the
best sports sedan / family sedan in our market now. BEST in terms of total
package with this car you’ll get MIVEC 2.0, marvelous design, superb
handling, complete safety package for you and your family, best quality (CBU),
3-year free maintenance (which include; labour, engine oil, CVT oil, etc),
5-year warranty! and yet offers an affordable price.
I’m not sure what I need more from Mitsubishi .Bravo!!! ~ Mr Sham aka 'Viper'
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