'02 Lancer Article From The Northwest Herald

HndaTch627 · 06-30-2001, 03:59 AM

This is probably total Plagairism but i thought i would post the article

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally Exudes zest for life
By Warren Brown
The Washington Post

Napoleonville, LA. - "My test car, an O-Z Rally, was equipped with the standard 120-horsepower, 2.0 Litre four cylinder engine. Compare that with the 227 Horsepower for the turbocharged Subaru WRX and 170 horsepower for the soon-to-be-introduced Focus SVT. But though its engine was lackluster, the test car's chassis, shared with the 280-horsepower Lancer Evo VII sold in Japan, was right.
....All current -edition US Lancers are equipped with 2.0 Litre, 16 Valve Inline 4 cylinder engines designed to produce 120 horsepower @ 5500 RPM and 130 pound feet of torque @ 4250 RPM.
I averaged about 26 MPG in mostly highway driving. Pricing is not yet firm, but the price range will be from $14k to $18.5k."

Does anyone else find this humorous?? Wow did MMC shoot themselves in the foot with this one. THe Civic EX w/ side air bags costs less, get's better mileage, and prolly handles about the same. Can't you get a 2.5RS for around 18k new now?? Well in any case there's also bascially a review of the WRX, nothing new just same ole stuff. It was in the Friday June 29th, 2001 Edition of the northwest herald. Pick it up if u would like to see that articles in thier entirety(spelling???)

Jeremy

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mykrrrr · 06-30-2001, 12:34 PM

The OZ Rally version of the new Lancer will be more like $14k not $18k.

Mitsu is going to bring the Lancer EVOLUTION here in the next year or so to compete directly with the WRX...they'd be missing the boat if they didn't

It's stupid that the tester even mentioned the WRX and the Focus SVT in the same sentence as the Lancer OZ...oh wait he's an idiot since he's a automotive writer...

-myk

HndaTch627 · 06-30-2001, 02:09 PM

myk i totally agree, but as of now Mistu has some work to do to get eh LAncer over here. Right now ther eis no US Spec lancer. They had better get their act together

Jeremy

Dissenter · 07-01-2001, 03:56 PM

The market is red hot right now. Subaru has capitalized early in the game, so if others want to join in, they have to get things going fast.

HndaTch627 · 07-01-2001, 06:05 PM

I totally agree with that, it's just the fac that Mistu is in such financial trouble that they can't afford a flop right now, They'd be better off offering a supercharged version of their new V-6, at least it would end up with SOME kind of performance. But in any case i see them holding on the big ticket EVO for a while.

Jeremy

Akirasoft · 07-01-2001, 08:22 PM

Well, based on the specs I would assume they are not targeting the WRX, just the SCC market in general. That car should compete alright with the civics and integras at least suspension-wise. With the standard mods for cars in that genre, it could be a well rounded ride.

HndaTch627 · 07-02-2001, 04:57 AM

I would have to agree, their power is rather lacking but in the suspension class they would be a pretty fair toss up.

Jeremy

mykrrrr · 07-02-2001, 09:27 AM

The Lancer is already coming to this country next MY.

The Lancer EVOLUTION is still getting DOT/EPA certified. Mitsu is having problems with the FMIC & US DOT front crash regulations.

-myk

PLATNIUM2GSTi · 07-02-2001, 11:50 AM

The EVO will not be entering the country any time soon. The mitsu guys want to see what sales are going to be from the model that is coming this year(2003).Its a mitsu lancer 2.0 liter engine front wheel drive nothing more. basically its a piece and we have nothing to worry about for a long while because the STi is coming next year(2004)

WRXtreme78 · 07-02-2001, 12:33 PM

How about the supercars like Skyline, and the long gone Supras and 3000GTs? isn't RX8 and the new Z coming out soon?

Hondaslayer · 07-02-2001, 02:35 PM

Nissan is considering bringing the skyline over. only it will be called the infiti R35

HndaTch627 · 07-02-2001, 03:31 PM

Why do they always have to change the name of the car??

Jeremy

WRXtreme78 · 07-02-2001, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaslayer
Nissan is considering bringing the skyline over. only it will be called the infiti R35

Oh yeah i went to Mitsuwa yesterday and read an article on the New redesigned Skyline. It looked alot like a Q45 or more of a Luxo sedan..

PhlypSide · 07-02-2001, 05:50 PM

About some of the new cars:

Mitsubishi Lancer/EVO VII: The US-spec non-EVO is bleh. With the diminished styling and very bland (by comparison) looks, it would appear as the Mitsu fans don't even get the "2.5RS" version of the EVO... a pity really, EVO IV-VI are some of my mostest favoritestestests cars on the planet.

Nissan Skyline: Butt Ugly. GTR Looks like a Giant Audi TT with a wing.

Nissan Skyline: Butt Ugly. Sedan Looks like an updated version of the J30 it's replacing in the Infiniti lineup. Can we say GS300 ripoff??? I know I can

Nissan 300ZX: I predict a backlash against this weird overly futuristic styling trend.... the Z32 is the best Fairlady tied with the old 240Zs of 'yore.

Toyota GT4500 or whatever: This is more of a concept than a "coming soon to a dealer near you" car. Wait until there is a consistency amongst at least the "aritists concepts" of the car.... either way the planned configuration/pricepoint places this car in Lexus territory, not Toyota... I've heard lofty figures well in excess of $60K USD.

lateRZ
"I once heard that car styling is alot like food, blander is better to appeal to a wider audience/market... but with the Lancer EVO... KEEP IT SPICE NOT NICE!"

06-30-2001, 03:59 AM	#1
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	'02 Lancer Article From The Northwest Herald This is probably total Plagairism but i thought i would post the article 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally Exudes zest for life By Warren Brown The Washington Post Napoleonville, LA. - "My test car, an O-Z Rally, was equipped with the standard 120-horsepower, 2.0 Litre four cylinder engine. Compare that with the 227 Horsepower for the turbocharged Subaru WRX and 170 horsepower for the soon-to-be-introduced Focus SVT. But though its engine was lackluster, the test car's chassis, shared with the 280-horsepower Lancer Evo VII sold in Japan, was right. ....All current -edition US Lancers are equipped with 2.0 Litre, 16 Valve Inline 4 cylinder engines designed to produce 120 horsepower @ 5500 RPM and 130 pound feet of torque @ 4250 RPM. I averaged about 26 MPG in mostly highway driving. Pricing is not yet firm, but the price range will be from $14k to $18.5k." Does anyone else find this humorous?? Wow did MMC shoot themselves in the foot with this one. THe Civic EX w/ side air bags costs less, get's better mileage, and prolly handles about the same. Can't you get a 2.5RS for around 18k new now?? Well in any case there's also bascially a review of the WRX, nothing new just same ole stuff. It was in the Friday June 29th, 2001 Edition of the northwest herald. Pick it up if u would like to see that articles in thier entirety(spelling???) Jeremy * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-02-2001, 11:50 AM	#9
PLATNIUM2GSTi Scooby Newbie Member#: 2756 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: bartlett, il Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Silverthorn Metallic	lancer The EVO will not be entering the country any time soon. The mitsu guys want to see what sales are going to be from the model that is coming this year(2003).Its a mitsu lancer 2.0 liter engine front wheel drive nothing more. basically its a piece and we have nothing to worry about for a long while because the STi is coming next year(2004)

07-02-2001, 12:33 PM	#10
WRXtreme78 Scooby Newbie Member#: 7477 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: South Florida Vehicle: 1976 to 2009 Porsches	Skyline How about the supercars like Skyline, and the long gone Supras and 3000GTs? isn't RX8 and the new Z coming out soon?

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06-30-2001, 12:34 PM	#2
mykrrrr Scooby Guru Member#: 733 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Squadra Delle Pecore Nere Vehicle: 05 '08 NC, '09 696 '62 Ford Falcon, XD9SC	The OZ Rally version of the new Lancer will be more like $14k not $18k. Mitsu is going to bring the Lancer EVOLUTION here in the next year or so to compete directly with the WRX...they'd be missing the boat if they didn't It's stupid that the tester even mentioned the WRX and the Focus SVT in the same sentence as the Lancer OZ...oh wait he's an idiot since he's a automotive writer... -myk

06-30-2001, 02:09 PM	#3
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	myk i totally agree, but as of now Mistu has some work to do to get eh LAncer over here. Right now ther eis no US Spec lancer. They had better get their act together Jeremy

07-01-2001, 03:56 PM	#4
Dissenter Scooby Specialist Member#: 3777 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Itasca, IL, USA Vehicle: 03 Yellow WRX Wag I drive the short bus.	The market is red hot right now. Subaru has capitalized early in the game, so if others want to join in, they have to get things going fast.

07-01-2001, 06:05 PM	#5
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	I totally agree with that, it's just the fac that Mistu is in such financial trouble that they can't afford a flop right now, They'd be better off offering a supercharged version of their new V-6, at least it would end up with SOME kind of performance. But in any case i see them holding on the big ticket EVO for a while. Jeremy

07-01-2001, 08:22 PM	#6
Akirasoft Scooby Guru Member#: 2973 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wonder Lake, IL Vehicle: 00 TmpRealProfile! 370Z	Well, based on the specs I would assume they are not targeting the WRX, just the SCC market in general. That car should compete alright with the civics and integras at least suspension-wise. With the standard mods for cars in that genre, it could be a well rounded ride.

07-02-2001, 04:57 AM	#7
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	I would have to agree, their power is rather lacking but in the suspension class they would be a pretty fair toss up. Jeremy

07-02-2001, 09:27 AM	#8
mykrrrr Scooby Guru Member#: 733 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Squadra Delle Pecore Nere Vehicle: 05 '08 NC, '09 696 '62 Ford Falcon, XD9SC	The Lancer is already coming to this country next MY. The Lancer EVOLUTION is still getting DOT/EPA certified. Mitsu is having problems with the FMIC & US DOT front crash regulations. -myk

07-02-2001, 02:35 PM	#11
Hondaslayer Spay and neuter your OTters Moderator Member#: 4562 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Seattle? (soon) Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Roadster Fear my 1.6 litre of fury	Nissan is considering bringing the skyline over. only it will be called the infiti R35

07-02-2001, 03:31 PM	#12
HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM	Why do they always have to change the name of the car?? Jeremy

07-02-2001, 05:50 PM	#14
PhlypSide Scooby Specialist Member#: 7228 Join Date: Jun 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicagoland Vehicle: All Wheels Function NOTFWD.com	About some of the new cars: Mitsubishi Lancer/EVO VII: The US-spec non-EVO is bleh. With the diminished styling and very bland (by comparison) looks, it would appear as the Mitsu fans don't even get the "2.5RS" version of the EVO... a pity really, EVO IV-VI are some of my mostest favoritestestests cars on the planet. Nissan Skyline: Butt Ugly. GTR Looks like a Giant Audi TT with a wing. Nissan Skyline: Butt Ugly. Sedan Looks like an updated version of the J30 it's replacing in the Infiniti lineup. Can we say GS300 ripoff??? I know I can Nissan 300ZX: I predict a backlash against this weird overly futuristic styling trend.... the Z32 is the best Fairlady tied with the old 240Zs of 'yore. Toyota GT4500 or whatever: This is more of a concept than a "coming soon to a dealer near you" car. Wait until there is a consistency amongst at least the "aritists concepts" of the car.... either way the planned configuration/pricepoint places this car in Lexus territory, not Toyota... I've heard lofty figures well in excess of $60K USD. lateRZ "I once heard that car styling is alot like food, blander is better to appeal to a wider audience/market... but with the Lancer EVO... KEEP IT SPICE NOT NICE!"