| Also called | Mitsubishi Cedia Mitsubishi Virage (Taiwan) Soueast Lioncel II |
|---|---|
| Production | 2000–2007 |
| Assembly | China Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela Laem Chabang, Thailand Cainta, Rizal, Philippines Yangmei, Taoyuan, Taiwan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | CS2A–CS9W |
| Engine | 4G13 1.3 L SOHC I4 4G15 1.5 L SOHC I4 4G18 1.6 L SOHC I4 4G93 1.8 L DOHC I4 4G93 1.8 L DOHC I4 GDI Turbo 4G94 2.0 L SOHC I4I4 4G63 2.0 L DOHC I4 4G69 2.4 L SOHC MIVEC I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 4-speed semi-auto 5-speed manual invecs III CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,495–4,605 mm (177.0–181.3 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,375–1,425 mm (54.1–56.1 in) |
| Related | Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution |
The year 2000 saw the release of the Lancer Cedia in Japan (meaning Century Diamond); though in most markets the previous 1995 vintage Mirage-based Lancer continued on, built at Mitsubishi's Mizushima plant in Japan. The new model was available in sedan and station wagon forms. In Europe, the Lancer was not offered in some countries, being too close to the size of the Dutch-built Carisma, so the Evo VII model sold there bore the Carisma name. This series of Lancer is still sold in Japan where the 2007 onwards generation Lancer is known as "Galant Fortis".
In 2003 for the 2004 model year, a heavily restyled Lancer surfaced with a front facia that brought it into line with the Mitsubishi corporate look, as well as a restyled rear, to further differentiate itself from the Lancer Evolution. The car's grille was then redesigned again in 2005 for the 2006 model year.
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