Topic: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Best Compact Sedan

[Toofast4U]

Hi guyz! Compare the new Lancer with any compact car and it will be better than anyone of them. Its styling, features and ride has improved which should definately attract more buyers. I am waiting 2 see it on the road soon.

[RunsinLight]

I don't think it will be very successful just because of the fact that Mitsubishi is such a small portion of the Canadian Auto market. Its just not a car brand that many people consider when looking for a car. I can only recall seeing 1 Lancer on the road ever even though we have a dealership in town.

[Toofast4U]

Yo! I am only talkin' about the new Lancer. U wil soon see how it is sold in the market.

[RunsinLight]

Yo! I am only talkin' about the new Lancer.

So was I.

U wil soon see how it is sold in the market.

yes eye wil soon sea

[mmret]

Mitsu marketing needs to work overtime on this one or they'll lose a ripe opportunity.

On paper its a *lot* of car for the money.

[RunsinLight]

Mitsu marketing needs to work overtime on this one or they'll lose a ripe opportunity.

On paper its a *lot* of car for the money.

Exactly, the car itself is only half of what makes a car successful. Seeing a car at car show and going ooo and ahh doesn't necessarily = success.

[avtoller]

  plus those ooohs and aahs often soon turn to groans when one tries to live with the car in the real world. I have driven too many cars over the years that were WONDERFUL on paper, but dogs to drive daily.

[ghost]

i saw a white one a few weekends ago at what looks to be a Mitsu dealership which I always thought was some sort of third rate indie dealer where the sell chopped cars. 
It looks good.

[Craig]

Hi guyz! Compare the new Lancer with any compact car and it will be better than anyone of them. Its styling, features and ride has improved which should definately attract more buyers. I am waiting 2 see it on the road soon.

Yo! I am only talkin' about the new Lancer. U wil soon see how it is sold in the market.

That's great.  How many more years before you're old enough to drive?

[Phillyc]

Let's make a bet: I say Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda 3 will all outsell the Mitsu Lancer, now and forever. (in Canada)

Even the Hyundai Elantra will probably beat it in sales.   

[G0dspd]

  ... Mitsubishi is not even gonna make a dent in the other Japanese manufacturers figures.  The Civics and the 3s are everywhere.  The Corolla has been around since spring 2002 (2003 MY) and it still has decent sales.

Even if the Lancer is a fantastic car, Mitsubishi is flawed in many ways (in Canada) and they won't replicate Hyundai's success (5+ years in the making) with a decent Lancer and an "ok" Outlander.

[JSCC]

We will certainly see increase in sales in the Mitsu brand.
But will it even surpass Mazda/Nissan in marke share (5%)?
I really doubt that.

Mitsu's current market share is (1%) on par with Subaru.
Let's see if they can beat VW (2.5%) first! 

[Snowman]

  What is this observation based on?

[Mitlov]

What is this observation based on?

We've seen pictures, and I think it's a good-looking car, but looks are subjective.  Test-drives I've read suggest that handling is solid but not as agile as a Mazda3 or Civic, engine output is good but nothing special, interior quality is better than before but nothing special, and that the CVT is unpleasant.  While this may make the Lancer a more serious contender than before, I doubt Honda/Toyota/Mazda executives are quaking in their boots.

Also, these improvements do not in any way address Mitsubishi Canada's abysmal dealer network.

[mmret]

What is this observation based on?

We've seen pictures, and I think it's a good-looking car, but looks are subjective.  Test-drives I've read suggest that handling is solid but not as agile as a Mazda3 or Civic, engine output is good but nothing special, interior quality is better than before but nothing special, and that the CVT is unpleasant.  While this may make the Lancer a more serious contender than before, I doubt Honda/Toyota/Mazda executives are quaking in their boots.

Also, these improvements do not in any way address Mitsubishi Canada's abysmal dealer network.

Granted but considering the level of features on the ES and GTS trim levels and the pricing on those levels, there is considerably more value there than in a Civic/Corolla/Maz3. Plus, 5 year comprehensive warranty.

$21700 for a 156hp car with Bluetooth, Push button start, 7 airbags, 18" rims, etc? Impressive.

[citydude]

Every consumer have different needs, there is no one car that will be perfect for everyone.  You're just asking for trouble when you start a topic that says "Best".

[avtoller]

Granted but considering the level of features on the ES and GTS trim levels and the pricing on those levels, there is considerably more value there than in a Civic/Corolla/Maz3. Plus, 5 year comprehensive warranty.

$21700 for a 156hp car with Bluetooth, Push button start, 7 airbags, 18" rims, etc? Impressive.

For me, the value is having a solid, reliable, good handling car, not "features" such as push button start and Bluetooth!!! Those are toys of little value (at least to me), and are prone to costly repairs down the road. Add to this the fact that resale value is likely to be VERY low, and I have to strenuously  disagree with your conclusion.

[Mitlov]

Push button start

Out of curiosity, what is the value of push-button start?  It always seemed to me like it would be more cumbersome than inserting a key and turning it, which can be done in one motion.

[PJungnitsch]

Feature-wise Mitsubishi is a half jump or more ahead of it's competitors right now, but redesigns are coming fast. Gotta like progress, cars are just getting better for the same money as everyone keeps the pressure on.

Oh and nine airbags, not seven. Dunno how much of a gain push button ignition is by itself but with the FAST system the key/fob is always stays in your pocket, automatically unlocking the car door and activating the ignition remotely. Suzuki uses something similar on the top line SX4.

No more fiddling with keys or key fobs, no possibility of locking the keys in the car.

[mmret]

Granted but considering the level of features on the ES and GTS trim levels and the pricing on those levels, there is considerably more value there than in a Civic/Corolla/Maz3. Plus, 5 year comprehensive warranty.

$21700 for a 156hp car with Bluetooth, Push button start, 7 airbags, 18" rims, etc? Impressive.

For me, the value is having a solid, reliable, good handling car, not "features" such as push button start and Bluetooth!!! Those are toys of little value (at least to me), and are prone to costly repairs down the road. Add to this the fact that resale value is likely to be VERY low, and I have to strenuously  disagree with your conclusion.

But is there any real evidence that the Lancer or Mitsu cars in general are unreliable or not solid? Or that the Lancer doesn't handle well? Besides, 5 year warranty should count for something.

Push button start

Out of curiosity, what is the value of push-button start?  It always seemed to me like it would be more cumbersome than inserting a key and turning it, which can be done in one motion.

Some people like this stuff
I'm not saying its really worth anything, but I'm sure we can all agree that people's tastes are different and car buying is a very emotional thing, so random gizmos really might just do it for some people.

Oh and nine airbags, not seven.

Weird, I never thought the rear seats had side airbags. Oh well, +2 points for the Lancer.