New models - Mitsubishi - Lancer - LRX-1Value packs for Lancer, PajeroMitsubishi aims to maintain buyer interest in the Lancer and Pajero with value-packed limited-edition variants8 May 2001 MITSUBISHI has introduced value-added editions of its Lancer small car and Pajero off-roader. The limited edition Lancer LRX-1 - available in sedan and coupe body styles - features a factory-fitted rear spoiler, custom alloy wheels and CD stacker/cassette in lieu of the single-slot standard unit. Driveaway pricing for the LRX-1 starts at $19,990 for the coupe and $21,990 for the sedan. The LRX-1 is available in a range of hues, including a limited special production run of Amethyst Black - a colour previously reserved for the range-topping MR coupe. The coupe is powered by a 1.5-litre, 12-valve, four cylinder engine, while the sedan uses a 1.8-litre unit. Power is relayed to the front wheels by a five-speed manual transmission or optional Invecs-II "Smart-Logic" auto. Other standard features include power steering, air-conditioning, remote fuel and boot release, electric mirrors and central locking. The Lancer has been a strong performer for Mitsubishi, notching up 6551 sales until the end of April. It is placed fourth in the small-car segment, behind the Toyota Corolla (8350 sales), Holden Astra (7261) and Nissan Pulsar (6626). An all-new Lancer was due here mid-year, but the launch of the newcomer has been pushed back to 2002 due to the popularity of the existing model. Meanwhile, Mitsubishi has also introduced a value-added version of the Pajero off-roader that adds $3500 worth of extras to the GLX at no extra cost. The $43,990 Pajero Dakar ommemorates Mitsubishi's victory in this year's Paris-Dakar rally, in which German-born Jutta Kleinschmidt piloted a Pajero to victory. In doing so, she became the first woman to win the gruelling event. The special limited edition DAKAR pack includes 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers and wheel-arch flares, a rear roof spoiler, Dakar-labelled spare wheel cover, in-dash CD stacker and unique DAKAR badging. Other standard features include air conditioning, driver airbag, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control and remote central locking. A passenger side air bag and ABS brakes are optional. The wagons will be on sale during May and June, and Mitsubishi expects that with the extra $3500 worth of value at no extra cost they will sell quickly. Under the bonnet lurks the familiar 3.5-litre V6 that generates 140kW and 303Nm. The engine is mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed tiptronic-style automatic transmission. Alternately, you can specify an intercooled turbo-diesel engine that cranks out 92kW and 292Nm. A five-speed manual is the only transmission offered with the diesel. Mitsubishi says its "Super Select II" 4WD system, limited-slip differential and fully independent suspension give the vehicle car-like driving characteristics and good off-road ability. All new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Lancer pricingMotor industry news |
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