Here's the compiled list of all reviews found so far on the GT. If you have or found a new review, just post it normally, I will update the list from time to time.

Local Reviews
The Star
Paul Tan
Sean-the-man
For Wheels
Terato (More like a preview but with lot of pictures)
MotorTrader
NST
Terato Lancer GT Owner's Review


International Reviews
Super Street Online
Business Week
OneShift
The Auto Channel
MSN Auto
Car And Driver March 2007 (PDF)
Motor Trend
Auto Reviews
Edmunds Inside Line Full Test
The Car Connection
Auto Week
DIGIADS
ZDNet (Didn't know Tech Site also reviews cars...lol)
c|net (This review is more on the ICE)
Roadfly.com (video review via youtube)
Edmunds Inside Line Long-Term Road Test

Thanks bro Terion, as usual, u've done an outstanding job.

wah..suddently so many place to read on...thanks bro

No problem guys... if you find any review that's not here, do post it here.

so which is more fair? local or international???

I read asian auto and torque mag today, both seem quite fair...I think in general more international reviews seems fair as compared to local reviews

Added 4 more international reviews from ZDNet, c|net, Roadfly.com and a long-term road test from edmunds.

Plus 1 local review by a GT owner at terato.

A new review done by CBT yesterday. Check out the nst site.

can't seem to find any new review expect for the Paul Tan one on the NST site. Maybe it was just printed on CBT section on paper?

Yeah...i cant find it either

Atteched is the Jpg of the article.

don't see it dude...

I cant seem to attach the file. Once the uploading is finished, an error message comes up at the upload box "page cannot be displayed".

Anyway, here is the write-up
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OCTOBER21,2007

cars.bikes.trucks

TEST DRIVE

Fun and serious at the same time

By Thomas Huang

AT its affordable price, it is no wonder that Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd has received about 1,000 bookings for the Lancer GT since its launch last August.

When it comes to body styling, we felt that the Lancer GT has a muscled look that should appeal to the young but would not turn away those looking for a family car either.

In the cabin, we found the drab black plastic panels to be less than impressive. Convenience came with buttons for audio track switching and volume control on the leather wrapped steering wheel.

The Six CD/MP3 audio player, coupled with a six speaker system, delivered enjoyable sound quality.

For additional storage space the rear seatbacks have a 60:40 split folding feature.

We also liked the centre console box that was large and deep enough to hold our music CDs (compact discs). The two cup holders in the centre console were also useful. However, we did not like the powered window on the driver's side that had a one touch down but not a one touch up function.

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION

The 2 litre 4 cylinder MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control) powerplant, which has a light weight aluminium block, provided more than enough grunt for swift acceleration from a standstill even with the vehicle's kerb weight of 1,385kg.

Automatic gear shifting was smooth and crisp with the INVECS III CVT (continuously variable transmission), with little gear hunting when reducing or increasing vehicle speed slightly.

When we were in the mood for some fun, all that was needed was to switch to sports mode via the magnesium paddle shifters built into the steering wheel.

With six speeds available, the paddle shifters provided us with semi manual control that added to our driving pleasure.

FIRST DRIVE IMPRESSION

The revelation here was the high degree of comfort offered by the suspension, which incorporates front MacPherson struts and a rear multi link system. While the ride was slightly bumpy compared with conventional family sedans, it was far from harsh or jarring.

Passengers were more than adequately cushioned from discomforts caused by minor road irregularities. However, some jarring sensations did intrude into the cabin when we encountered patchy roads filled with big potholes.

The Lancer GT takes fast comers with aplomb. There was very little body roll, and the Lancer GT felt rigid when entering road comers at high speed. This was partly due to the vehicle's flat front sub-frame that helped resist flex inducing forces.

The 18 inch tyres provided great road grip, although they do not come cheap. We checked with a local workshop, and were quoted RM660 per 215/45 R18 tyre of a reputable brand that is imported from Japan.

Engine noise was not audible when the car was driven at a consistent speed. When one stepped hard on the accelerator pedal, a loud but not overwhelmingly intrusive roar emerged. However, the noise level could be disconcerting when combined with the noticeable tyre noise.

Making U turns and manoeuvring in tight spaces was not difficult with a turning radius of 5m.

Manoeuvring control, though impressively precise, was a little on the heavy Side with a hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Stopping power was superb with front and rear 16 inch disc brakes, as well as ABS (anti lock braking system) and EBD (electronic brake force distribution).

With precise, crisp and stable handling, it was only too easy to get carded away and we constantly had to remind ourselves not to perform outrageous manoeuvres when driving on public roads.

Our test drive unit had less than 4,000km on the odometer, and gave us approximately 10 km per litre of, petrol during our drive from Kuala Lumpur to lpoh and Penang. (Note: Fuel tank capacity of the Lancer GT is 59 litres).

The Nappa leather sport seats, designed with lumbar support, were quite comfortable and did not result in stiff backs during our outstation trip.

With a wheelbase of 2,635mm, there was adequate legroom for rear passengers with two front seat occupants who were 1.7m in height.

The Lancer GT is a family sedan that has nice sporty pretensions, and is well designed for either family pursuits or a bit of individual fun playtime.

Here's the scanned NST copy:

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CAR.my magazine has an impressive review of our GT...in fact it is 2 write-ups by different editor/tester and they even boldly went on to pronounce our GT to be " Car of the Year " if i'm not mistaken.

..was just browsing thru the mag just now until the shop owner gives me his <wanna buy or not> look....

*thumbs up!!

A diff SA told me quitely (altho he doesn't work with eon), it is the car industry so call "hero" this year. Then he continued telling me the cons...*lol

yo red_surfer, I was looking at the same mag at a bookstore today, and both of the writers/editor agreed the Lancer has to be car of the year, even side sweeping the Swift

Perhaps the test drive car are more seasoned liau now, so the drivers could actually feel the differences. Initially the car has not been 'broken' and 'tamed' yet. Hahahha...
Good to know that more and more people is realizing the potential of the car, and the fact that the order (or backorder) is now at 1000, is really a good advertisement for Lancer!

Got this together with the letter from MMM's CEO about the petrol voucher

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Wah...MMM really know how to retain you all lah...poison....but good poison...

I wonder ppl who already got car get or not....

Edit: K read the other post so i guess not...

Moved InfinityGT's post to free petrol from MMM thread:
http://forum.lancerzone.com/index.php?s=&a...post&p=7434

Just saw another Singapore magazine comparing Lancer with Civic. I didn't buy it, anyone here got the magazine? Thanks.

chk the news, reviews and rumors thread...

For those who can read Chinese here are some good reviews from Taiwan.
http://www.carnews.com/detail/2007-10/31/a..._view_11533.htm
http://www.carnews.com/detail/2007-11/1/ar..._view_11539.htm
http://www.carnews.com/detail/2007-11/2/ar..._view_11541.htm
http://www.carnews.com/detail/2007-11/3/ar..._view_11543.htm
http://www.carnews.com/detail/2007-11/4/ar..._view_11545.htm

this is great...looks like lancer wins hands down comparing to the Civic 2.0. At last we get a fair review and comparison of all cars.

can't read - but pics look nice... any key highlight you can paste here?

2008 Q&A from MMM Spokeperson in USA

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer


1 - First generation

2 - Second generation

3 - Third generation-SAGA / ISWARA

4 - Fourth generation

5 - Fifth generation-WIRA

6 - Sixth generation

7 - Seventh generation-WAJA(platform)

8 - Eighth generation-OUR RIDE

i've been doing a lot of readings regarding our beloved lancer these days, got this from google and find it quite interesting. enjoy =)

automobile.com

http://star-motoring.com/news/story.asp?fi...=ms_personality

Hitting her stride
By HONG BOON HOW
Huang Mei Si knows how to carry herself with poise. She takes off to chat about ... you know ... life, work and the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT.

IF YOU have ever wondered why models sometimes just break their rhythm midway and pose on a runway, Huang Mei Si will let you into a little secret - these glamorous girls are about to trip over their long dresses.

Making a quick twirl and then a sudden pose are the only way to regain their balance and stop from falling face down, she says.


Know a few tricks and a model can learn to walk with style. When Mei Si isn’t walking, she’s driving her Gen.2 MME. — BRIAN MOH / The Star
If you have been watching ntv7’s Deal or No Deal gameshow, you might recognise her as the girl with suitcase number 8.

Mei Si started doing runway modelling recently and found out that it was a world of difference from static modelling.

“Firstly, you have to learn to do the runway strut, where you are supposed to sway your hips while imagining you are walking on a tightrope,” she tells StarMotoring.

And as if such a walking style is not difficult enough, Mei Si says models are occasionally required to wear heels as high as four inches.

“Some designers have a penchant of creating elegant dresses that are very long and can easily hamper the wearer’s stride.


“They may look elegant but runway walking in them can be tricky,” she says.

But not all is lost as models can still learn to walk with style if they know a few tricks.

“You need to learn to kick the length of the dress forward so you won’t trip over them,” the chatty and lanky 23-year old laughs.

Mei Si started modelling two years ago to earn extra pocket money while studying in Kolej Damansara Utama.

“At the time, my friends also encouraged me to join pageants because they felt I stood a chance of winning.”

Mei Si tried her luck and was selected as Miss Malaysia Chinese Cosmo International 2007, a pageant held in Miri, Sarawak, and organised by Hong Kong’s Phoenix TV.

As a model, she also discovered the importance of maintaining a slim figure to stay hired.


Local modelling agencies prefer girls who are at least five feet nine.

“For that height, the ideal weight is around 48kg. I think I am a bit over that ideal.”

Although there are many ways to keep slim, Mei Si choses the healthy way through regular exercises, eating lots of vegetables and controlling her diet.

“Models must also drink plenty of water or their skin will get dry,” she says.

Armed with a degree in computing studies in 2006, Mei Si says she has yet to use her qualification meaningfully as she is now focusing on modelling.

To help her get around, Mei Si uses a Proton Gen.2 MME edition which she bought last year. The Gen.2 is also her first car.

“For me, handling is more important than outright performance, as I would be able to control the car much better,” she says.


She chose the Gen.2 MME because of its sporty looks, good performance and handling, as well as affordability.

Priced at around RM60,000, the Gen.2 MME came with a limited run of 200 cars, and Mei Si’s is car number 33.

“I feel the Gen.2 is right for me as there are some other cars with similar performance that cost twice the price,” she says.

One other car she fancies though is the Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0GT, which we received for a photo shoot with Mei Si, courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

She is familiar with Mitsubishi cars, having appeared as the brand’s ambassador at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show in 2006.

“The Lancer has an aggressive look and its large alloy wheels easily increases its sporty appearance,” says Mei Si.

She says the car’s interior might look simple but is neat and functional.

“The acceleration is good but the ride is a bit hard. I still like the Lancer because it has good handling,” she says.

She has strong and solid chassis and perfectly autofoamed

I couldn't agree more...

here comes all the buayas again..

I like the colour!! Just like mine.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...1/pageId=147499

Inside Line's long-term durability test of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS is complete after one year and nearly 20,000 miles. This all-new sedan based on a new worldwide platform shows us that Mitsubishi is serious about shedding the Lancer's econobox label and moving it into the mainstream. Now that fuel prices have made well-equipped small cars wildly popular, this might be some good news for Mitsubishi at last.

Why We Bought It
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS has been completely redesigned. Under the new bodywork is a new long-wheelbase platform boasting a 56 percent increase in torsional rigidity and a 50 percent improvement in bending rigidity. These structural improvements gave the new Lancer a more substantial feel on the road. But more important to us, the improved chassis also provided a sneak preview of the highly anticipated 2008 Lancer Evolution to come.

With the new Lancer, Mitsubishi wants to broaden the appeal of its small car and show that it can generate brand identity beyond the Evolution. But we were skeptical, because this platform has been designed to accommodate a whole range of different models, including the Mitsubishi Outlander and the compact Dodge Caliber. We also wanted to find out if Mitsubishi still retained its engineering edge after so many years under the sway of Daimler and Chrysler (a time that Mitsubishi employees apparently refer to as "the Occupation").

In the end, our addition of a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer to the long-term fleet became more than just as a placeholder until the Evolution X was available. It was a test of the Mitsubishi brand. Would it be able to build upon the success of one model, or continue to be merely a one-trick pony?

Durability
Behind the wheel we found much to like about the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. It handles well and feels poised on the road, although the new all-aluminum, 2.0-liter inline-4 4B11 engine doesn't seem up to the task of motivating 3,126 pounds, despite its 152 horsepower.

Following a drive through the local canyons, Senior Editor Erin Riches reflected, "I like this five-speed manual transmission. It's matched to a 2.0-liter engine that's nothing special. But between the just-right clutch engagement and shifter's positive feel through the gates, the gearbox is certainly up to par for the $21K Lancer. And it's better than some manuals you'll find in $30K cars. Heel-and-toe downshifts are rewarding in the GTS even if just strolling around town, even if the accompanying engine note is a little raucous."

Engineering Editor Jay Kavanagh is in agreement. He writes, "Each time I drive our Lancer I find myself remarking how good the chassis is. The body shell is stiff, and this solidity gave Mitsubishi's engineers the freedom to equip it with damper valving that provides lots of wheel control, yet a supple ride. And that is exactly what they did. Excepting the weak-sauce engine, this car simply drives and steers with the composure and precision of a more expensive car. I notice it every time behind the wheel. This bodes well for the upcoming Lancer Ralliart."

Inside the cabin we had mixed feelings. To be sure, the Lancer doesn't look like an economy car. From the navigation system to the simple design for the gauges and the HVAC layout, the Lancer's interior appears more expensive than it is. But over time we found its plastic surfaces prone to scratches and general wear. The Lancer's comfortable cloth seats were also powerful lint magnets. We found some difficulty maintaining their as-new condition as time wore on. Minor annoyances aside, this Lancer feels better than its less polished predecessors.

An impressive audio system drew the attention of Associate Editor Josh Sadlier. He noted, "The optional Rockford Fosgate stereo really cranks. Bass from the trunk-mounted subwoofer is powerful and punchy, and things are screwed together tightly enough that there are no audible rattles during bass-heavy tracks, unlike our subwoofer-equipped Honda Accord. Having recently driven a Mazda 3 equipped with a Bose system, I can confirm that the Lancer absolutely blows the Mazda setup out of the water."

We experienced only one real issue with the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer throughout its life on the long-term blog pages. An untrustworthy fuel gauge.

Video Production Specialist John Adolph ran out of luck midway through a three-day, 1,800-mile trek from California to Wyoming. Adolph commented, "We were quick and efficient. No dinner stop, no rest areas, no shopping, only a little gambling. Not with nickel slots or poker, but with the Lancer's fuel range. We knew the fuel gauge might be inaccurate based on its last fill-up. But since the Lancer achieved a 300-mile range per tank several times in the fuel log, we chose that distance as our safety net. Who needs a digital gauge anyway? At approximately 7:30 a.m. just outside New Harmony, Utah, the Lancer coasted to a stop. At 314 miles, our luck had run out. Well, not really, since we were a half mile from a Texaco. After purchasing a $5 Blitz gas can, we were able to get back on our way."

We made an appointment at Long Beach Mitsubishi following the fuel gauge problem and discovered that the culprit was a faulty fuel-sending unit. It was installed under warranty.

Vehicle Testing Manager Mike Schmidt was first to drive the Lancer following the repairs. He wrote, "Less than 20 miles after a new sending was installed, the light came on to warn us we were out of fuel. We made a detour to the gas station where the Lancer took a full eight gallons. The only problem is that the tank holds twice that volume. Something was wrong. We drove back to the dealer where we learned that the technician had left the float arm in the up position at installation. The problem was remedied and they returned the car to us later that day, and we haven't experienced any issues since."

We commend the dealership for admitting to its mistake instead of pointing the finger of blame in another direction. For this reason we would use them again.

Total Body Repair Costs: None
Total Routine Maintenance Costs (over 12 months): $251.52
Additional Maintenance Costs: $5 gas can
Warranty Repairs: Fuel sending unit replaced
Non-Warranty Repairs: $40 for two tire-patch repairs
Scheduled Dealer Visits: 1
Unscheduled Dealer Visits: 2, to remedy faulty fuel gauge issue
Days Out of Service: None
Breakdowns Stranding Driver: 1, due to running out of fuel

Performance and Fuel Economy
Our full road test of a CVT-equipped Lancer was our motivation to order the five-speed. Without the manual, 2.0 liters and 152 hp worth of GTS offer little driver enjoyment. We sent the Lancer through our usual assortment of performance tests.

At 1,000 miles we recorded a 60-0-mph stopping distance of 125 feet. Over time the brakes bedded in, improving that number to 119 feet by its final test. Acceleration was the only area to suffer with time. A 0-60-mph time of 8.8 seconds and quarter-mile of 16.4 seconds at 84.0 mph was a decent result for our first test, but those numbers fell by two-tenths of a second by the 19,000-mile mark.

When we learned the GTS would be upgraded with a 168-hp 2.4-liter engine for 2009, we tested an early example for comparison. The added power shaved more than a second off the times recorded by the GTS 2.0-liter. It needed only 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and turned the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 88.7 mph.

From a dynamic standpoint, our long-term GTS improved with time. A slalom speed of 63.6 mph a year ago increased to 66.6 mph. Lateral grip around the skid pad remained steady, generating 0.83g during each test.

Over 12 months and nearly 20,000 miles we averaged 24 mpg in the GTS. It wasn't uncommon to reach 30 mpg on long highway stretches. On the other end of the spectrum, we found 18 mpg around the city was also easily repeatable.

Best Fuel Economy: 30.5 mpg
Worst Fuel Economy: 17.7 mpg
Average Fuel Economy: 24.1 mpg

Retained Value
Edmunds True Market Value (TMV®) used vehicle pricing for the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS is unavailable at this time. Original MSRP for our test vehicle was $21,615.

True Market Value at service end: Not Available
Depreciation: Not Available
Final Odometer Reading: 19,172

Summing Up
One year with the 2008 Lancer GTS has showed us that the new Lancer is indeed more than just another economy car. Previous Lancers came off as cheap in both appearance and feel, but our GTS brought more style, noticeably larger dimensions and an upgraded presentation to the table.

At the same time, its improvements in style and substance failed to make up for the Lancer's significant lack of power. By keeping revs above 4,000 rpm we tasted the potential of its well-developed chassis, and this went a long way toward winning us over. But had we known the larger 2.4-liter GTS would arrive in 2009, we'd have likely passed over the 2008 model altogether.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS successfully overcomes the econobox stereotype of its predecessors. Led by the versatility of its platform and an affordable price tag, we'd consider this sedan among the leaders in its class. Just be sure to get the bigger engine.

The manufacturer provided Edmunds this vehicle for the purposes of evaluation.

another review,

http://www.asianauto.com/carreview.php?op=...more&id=101

asianauto

Interesting what mention here ...

"Handling on the Lancer is phenomenal for its class, and nothing else even comes close. Not the previous handling benchmark Mazda3 and definitely not the current generation Civics and Corollas. It might not even be an overly long stretch to compare it with Honda¡¯s Type-R class of performers; so impressive is its ability to hug corners"

I dont really read this mag though so....

More review in Star, comparison among Altis and Civic, guess which one they choose?

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?...p;sec=lifefocus


http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?...p;sec=lifefocus

Local C! Magazine here recently released an issue comparing the Compact Car Class Category entitled Battle of the C!

Cars compared were
1. Honda Civic 2.0
2. Mazda 3 2.0
3. Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi (Turbo Diesel 6-Speed Manual)
4. Subaru Impreza AWD Hatchback
5. Mitsubishi Lancer EX GT-A (GT Variant)

C! Magazine chose the Mitsubishi Lancer EX handsdown for it's overall performance and aethetics wise.
tests inlcude Quarter Mile Easily besting the Civic and others, turning, etc.

I was looking for the local website but it aint available, i'll update the details here soon.

By the way I managed to scan to whole section of the C! Magazine comparo I was talking about.

here's the cover by the way, i'm currently uploading the other pictures in photobucket.

Wow, we get our car on the magazine cover for comparison issue.

haha.. it's like giving a hint on which car actually won.

freakin good review, blow by blow account.

part 2 of my post.



Cars Joining the Comparison



1st off is the Honda Civic 1.8L (They should've pitted the 2.0L version imo)

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi

Cant agree more.. They should compare with 2.0 civic.
1.8 civic just a base line, lancer can easily outrun it in term of performance and specification.

sorry for the delay on my post on this thread, i'm having a hard time uploading pictures in Photobucket.
This is a good read really.

Toyota Corolla ALTIS



and of course our very own LANCER GT

thks for the upload bro... if ur having trouble uploading there, y not just use our gallery to upload?

I think your picture file is too big. Take time to upload/download.

yeah, i wanted it that big so oters can read it. that's why it's taking a lot of time uploading it.