2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is an affordable sedan fitted with impressive performance upgrades, while the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred flagship that offers track-honed features and the capability to outperform some sports cars costing several times as much.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Ralliart look more like well-done tuner cars than sophisticated performance machines—and like an economy car on steroids through and through. Take a look a little closer at these cars' details and silhouettes and it's enough to turn off older, more sophisticated shoppers; it's easy to see that they're heavily based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, a basic compact sedan, but dressed up with a go-fast look. The Lancer Ralliart, in particular, shares much with the sportiest version of the Lancer, the GTS, but it gets the Evolution's lightweight aluminum hood with integral ductwork to keep the turbo cool, along with an aggressively styled front bumper and dual exhaust. New last year was a five-door Sportback version of the Ralliart.

INTERIOR
Fog lamps, a hands-free entry system, a trip computer, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, leather trim, and aluminum pedals are all standard on the Ralliart. The Evolution MR upgrades to the twin-clutch gearbox, a slightly more compliant suspension, better wheels, and HID headlamps, plus other extras like the FAST hands-free entry system. At the top of the lineup is the Lancer Evolution MR Touring, which also gets new heated leather sport seats, a power sunroof, and other appearance boosts. Remote engine start and a nav system with music storage are among the options on all Ralliart and Evo models, along with a new FUSE voice-command system for interfacing with smartphones, iPods, and the like.
  
  *140-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with digital signal processing, MP3 playback capability and six speakers
    *Anti-theft engine immobilizer and security alarm
    *Automatic climate control system
    *Center floor console box with armrest
    *Color-keyed outer door handles and side view mirrors
    *Cruise control
    *Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, curtain side air bags, driver's knee air bag, and front seat mounted side-impact air bags
    *Power door locks
    *Fog lights
    *Power windows with driver's one-touch up/down
    *Rear seat heater floor ducts
    *Rear spoiler
    *Recaro bucket seats (front)
    *Brembo braking system
    *Remote keyless entry system
    *Tilt-adjustable steering column
    *Hands-free Bluetoothâ„¢ cell phone system
    *High-contrast multi-color LCD instrument display
    *Leather parking brake lever with chrome release button
    *Leather-wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio control switches

EXTERIOR
The Lancer Evolution features its own distinct suspension system, including inverted struts in front and a rear multi-link configuration, with numerous forged aluminum components to help reduce unsprung weight. The 18 x 8.5-inch wheels (Enkei cast-alloy on the GSR and BBS forged-alloy on the MR) are shod with large (245/40R18) tarmac-grabbing Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tires at all four corners.

The S-AWC system, which regulates torque and braking at each wheel includes a bevy of acronyms: ASC (Active Stability Control), ACD (Active Center Differential), AYC (Active Yaw Control) and Sport ABS, an ABS system designed for aggressive driving. The biggest difference over the outgoing car is the large number of yaw sensors included in the system, all designed to keep the Evo X on its intended path. The S-AWC system can be set for three different road surfaces: tarmac (standard), ice and gravel

The Twin Clutch SST on the MR appears similar to Audi/VW's DSG system; even and odd gears are on separate clutches for rapid-fire shifting and no torque loss between gears. Shifting of the TC-SST is controlled by alloy paddles on the steering wheel or the gear shift lever when in manual mode, and by the engine computer in automatic mode. The system has three modes: Normal, Sport and S-Sport, the latter providing the most aggressive, fast shifts.

ENGINE
The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might look like an economy car on steroids through and through—and leave older, more sophisticated buyers reeling—there's a lot to love in the driving experience. The Evolution has a 291-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Ralliart picks up a lower-boost, 237-hp version of the same engine. Between the two, we actually like the Ralliart's engine a bit better; it's tuned for stronger low- and mid-rev response. The Evo's engine tends to have a longer turbo lag and delivers its power in a sudden mad rush. In either case, shifts are made either through a five-speed manual, which is good but a bit notchy, or a six-speed automated manual transmission, termed Twin Clutch-SST. The automated gearbox includes Normal and Sport driving modes and though it's a little hesitant in gentle driving, it pulls off snappy shifts like a track pro when you tap into all the power.

Both the Ralliart and Evo come with a sophisticated set of mechanical and electronic systems designed to transmit power smoothly to the pavement, even when the driver isn't using finesse or the conditions aren't ideal. Highlights include Super All-Wheel Control, an Active Center Differential, a helical gear front differential, and Active Yaw Control. Altogether these systems give the 2011 Lancer Evolution and Ralliart tremendous agility, tractability, and poise to rival much more expensive machines from Germany.

Specifications

    *Wheelbase: 104.3 in.
    *Length: 177.0 in.
    *Height: 58.3 in.
    *Width: 71.3 in.
    *Engine: DOHC MIVEC 2.0-liter inline 4; intercooled/turbocharged
    *Horsepower: 291 @ 6,500 rpm
    *Torque: 300 lb.-ft. (est.) @ 4,400 rpm
    *Transmission: GSR: 5-speed manual
    *SE & MR: 6-speed TC-SST with magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters
    *Dynamics: Super-All Wheel Control with Active Center Differential (ACD) 4-wheel drive, Active *    Yaw Control (AYC) rear differential, Active Stability Control (ASC) and Sports ABS
    *Wheels: GSR & SE: 18 x 8.5 Enkei cast alloy
    *MR: 18 x 8.5 BBS forged alloy
    *Tires: 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tires
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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

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The main version of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is the Ralliart edition. Turbocharging makes the four-cylinder engine crank out 242 horsepower (5 horsepower more than the 2010 version) at 258 lb-ft of torque. This helps the Lancer with acceleration from 0 to 6 mph in 5.4 seconds (a half-second faster than the year earlier). To help with driver handling of the powerhouse, the car offers a five-speed, manual transmission in addition to a TC-SST dual-clutch gearbox.
Specs

Thanks to the robust range of offerings that are available for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, there's sure to be a model to please just about anyone. While base models start at around $15K, more drivers will probably be interested in sportier trims. The Ralliart's starting MSRP is around $25K, while the Evolution's is around $35K. The base 2.0-liter engine isn't all that impressive, but the turbocharged version definitely is. With all-wheel drive and an available CVT, the Lancer is bound to win over many drivers.

INTERIOR
While the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer's chiseled exterior lends an air of aggression, its interior design and materials tend to drag down the vehicle's overall appeal. On the whole, the cabin design is uninspiring and rife with hard plastic elements. Taller drivers will likely bemoan the lack of a telescoping steering wheel and the lack of under-thigh support. On the other hand, the rear seats are quite comfortable, with a generous amount of legroom. These 60/40-split seats fold flat to accommodate bulky items, which is advantageous considering the Lancer's rather small 11.6-cubic-foot trunk.

One item of contention from last year, the operation of the touchscreen navigation unit, looks to be remedied by Mitsubishi's Fuse voice-activation system. Much like Ford's Sync system, selecting a destination or your favorite music is only a voice command away. The Mitsubishi system lacks some of the Sync's functions and commands, but we still prefer it to the tricky touchscreen layout in any case.

 Standard features include power windows and side view mirrors, an anti-theft engine immobilizer, auto-off headlamps with daytime running lights, and an AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 playback capability and four speakers. Air conditioning, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and power door locks are optional on the DE.

The ES has more features, including 16-inch alloy wheels, color-keyed door handles and mirrors, and a chrome grille surround. Other standard equipment includes: air conditioning, split folding rear seats, center console box with armrest, map lamps, floor mats, power locks, and an anti-theft alarm system.

EXTERIOR
The Ralliart is an all-wheel drive sedan. Standard on the Ralliart and Evolution GSR will be 18-by-8.5-inch Enkei wheels that will carry the 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tires. As a result of the bigger wheels and tires, the fenders are slightly larger. Overall, the Lancer is 90 pounds lighter than the year before.

Many features listed are also available on lower trim cars as stand-alone options or as part of bundled packages. The Alloy Wheel package adds 16-inch alloy wheels to the ES trim along with rear disc brakes (instead of drums) and a rear stabilizer bar. Several cosmetic and aerodynamic enhancement options are also available for the DE and ES trims.

A Touring package is available for GTS and Ralliart trims and features xenon headlights, a sunroof, a smaller rear spoiler, rain-sensing wipers

ENGINE
The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and ES are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. In California-emissions states, this engine earns Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) certification but it's also down on power a bit with 143 hp and 143 lb-ft of torque. The Lancer GTS upgrades to a 2.4-liter four that makes 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque.

A five-speed manual transmission is standard for both engines, and a CVT is optional on the ES and GTS. The GTS also includes a CVT manual mode with simulated gear ratios operated via shift paddles on the steering wheel. The Ralliart features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 that thumps out 237 hp and 253 lb-ft. Power is sent to all four wheels through an automated dual-clutch manual transmission with shift paddles.

a GTS with a manual transmission accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, which is quick for this class. The combination of the base engine and five-speed delivers a time of 8.8 seconds to 60 mph, while the CVT can muster only a performance of 9.1 seconds. The Ralliart dispatches the 0-60 dash in a sizzling 5.8 seconds.

In terms of fuel economy, the 2.0-liter achieves an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city/33 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined with the automatic transmission, an average rating for this class of car. The 2.4-liter gets 23 city/30 highway and 26 combined with the automatic. The manual transmission delivers nearly identical fuel efficiency. The high-performance Ralliart has notably poorer fuel efficiency, with a rating of 17/25/20.

SAFETY
The Mitsubishi Lancer comes standard with front-seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Antilock brakes and stability control are standard across the board, but four-wheel disc brakes are standard only on the GTS and Ralliart. The DE and ES trims get by with rear drum brakes. In recent Edmunds brake testing, a Lancer GTS stopped from 60 mph in a scant 115 feet.

In government crash testing, the Lancer received a five-star rating for driver frontal crash protection and front-seat side crash protection. It earned four stars for passenger frontal crash protection and for rear-seat side protection. In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength tests, the Lancer achieved the best rating of "Good."
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2011 Mitsubishi Galant

Specifications prices Modifications and Image 2011 Mitsubishi Galant
The American-built Mitsubishi Galant is one of those vehicles that should have been replaced a while ago, but it hasn't been--and it's the longest-lived family four-door on the market, since it was last redesigned in 2004.

The Galant strikes a pose like that of the old Nissan Altima, and in its early life it was almost competitive with the likes of the Altima, Accord and Camry. The exterior still strikes us as blandly handsome, and the efficient interior suffers mostly from open-grained plastics--it's well-organized and the driving position is good.

However, time hasn't been kind to the Galant lineup--Mitsubishi dropped the V-6 and performance Ralliart editions last year, leaving just the Galant ES and Galant SE behind. Both of these are four-cylinder vehicles, and the 2.4-liter four only musters 160 horsepower, well off the mark of today's base Hyundai Sonata, or even the Honda Accord. Even so, it's acceptably pleasant to drive, so long as you steer clear of any extreme driving. The steering is firm enough to the touch, the brakes modulate well, and ride quality is resilient. At 20/27 mpg, fuel economy is respectable.

INTERIOR
The Mitsubishi Galant's cabin hails from a brief period of time when silver-painted control stacks were the hip thing. That day has passed, and now the Galant's stereo and climate controls look as if they came from an old boombox and can be difficult to read at a glance besides. Furthermore, the quality of the materials has become subpar. Most plastics and other surfaces just don't match the refined look and feel of the Galant's many more desirable competitors. There's also no telescoping steering wheel, a glaring omission in this class.

On the upside, the passenger package is relatively roomy considering the Galant's size, and the seats prove to be softly cushioned. The trunk offers 13.3 cubic feet of capacity, just a foot or two less than the competition although the opening is usefully wide. The rear seat does not fold down to permit cargo volume to be enlarged, and although there's a ski pass-through, the rear seats do not fold down

In the Galant ES you'll find standard cruise control, air conditioning, keyless entry, and a 140-watt, six-speaker sound system. The SE adds automatic climate control, heated seats, hands-free Bluetooth, and a Rockford Fosgate audio system, as well as larger alloy wheels, a spoiler, and fog lamps. The SE also gains the navigation system and rearview camera formerly listed as options, which means this Galant is essentially fully equipped..

EXTERIOR
Most notably, the new Galant does away with the old car's black bar front grille, and replaces it with a metal mesh grille. A new lower intake is flanked by integrated fog lights. The hood is also sporting a new look, now featuring sharp creases.

Out back, the Galant receives new taillights, as well as newly sculpted rear fenders. Mitsubishi says the Galant's interior has also been revised, but the only real noticeable change is a new shift gate.

The other major change was the removal of the Sport trim level, and the V6 engine option. Now the Galant will be available in just two flavors -- four-cylinder ES, and four-cylinder SE.

The SE adds a power sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a back-up camera, heated mirrors, a rear spoiler, automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual illuminated vanity mirrors,

ENGINE
Every Mitsubishi Galant is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine attached to a four-speed automatic. Output is 160 hp and 157 pound-feet of torque, totals that trail those from almost all of the Galant's competition. Fuel economy is an estimated 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined.
Safety

Both four-cylinder models receive motivation via a 160 horsepower, 157 lb-ft of torque 2.4-liter MIVEC four-cylinder, mated to a Spotrtronic four-speed automatic transmission.

All models come standard with dual-stage front air bags, front passenger occupant sensors, side curtain air bags, and seat-mounted side-impact air bags.

SAFETY
The 2011 Mitsubishi Galant comes standard with stability control, antilock brakes, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In government crash testing, the Galant achieved four out of five stars for driver protection in a frontal crash and five stars in all other front and side crash categories. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Galant its highest rating of "Good" in the frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

Driving Impressions

With only 160 hp charged with moving 3,400 pounds of Galant, there's not much in the way of straight-line thrust. Nevertheless, once underway the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant maintains a flat, predictable stance and feels smaller than it is. A surprising amount of road feel is communicated through the driver seat and the steering. Although the steering is a little vague on-center, it is quick and responsive. None of this entertainment comes at the expense of ride quality, which is smooth, forgiving and ideal for weekday commutes.
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