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Detroit show: Chrysler ecoVoyagerJan 2008

Detroit show: Chrysler ecoVoyager

Chrysler electric vehicles step into the limelight

CJ LancerOct 2007

CJ Lancer

For a long time, the Mitsubishi Lancer has been known as the affordable small car.Cheaper than the best cars in the class, the Lancer was liked by fleets but it triggered little emotion among private owners. That was the job of the Evo Lancer, which seemed so different it was hardly a Lancer at all.In late 2007, the CJ Lancer arrived, and at last the small Mitsubishi sedan was fit to drag the Lancer nameplate out of the bargain basement.Its more expensive price and higher specification – combined with an all-new platform and striking, Alfa-esque design – catapulted the Lancer up against the Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus and Mazda3.And why not – this CJ series was a significantly better car than the model it replaced and came standard with electronic stability control, dual front airbags, a driver’s knee bag, and cruise control.Motivating the CJ Lancer was a 2.0-litre MIVEC four-cylinder using variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust camshafts.Thanks to its smaller capacity and some new lighter components, including a plastic intake manifold, this engine was 27kg lighter than the 2.4-litre unit it replaced.It generated a healthy 113kW at 6000rpm and 198Nm of torque at 4250rpm, while returning 7.7L/100km.A five-speed manual was the standard transmission on all CJ Lancer models, with the option of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic.The VRX automatic models were also fitted with gearshift paddles behind the steering wheel.The CJ was built off the same base as the ZF Outlander and the platform has also been shared with a range of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge products including the Caliber, Sebring, Avenger, Compass and Patriot.It was 35mm longer, 65mm wider and 56 per cent stiffer in the body than the previous Lancer and the wheelbase and front and rear track also grew accordingly.Conforming to small-car norms, the Lancer employed a MacPherson-type front suspension set-up, but redesigned with a higher roll centre and using some lighter components.The rear suspension was a multi-link set-up with trailing arms.The undisputed king of the Mitsubishi Lancer range is the iconic Evolution model.Known affectionately as the Evo, it is a high-tech rally car that you can drive on the road. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was launched locally in July 2008.The latest Evo model, the 10th iteration, is just as hard as the previous generation model but uses even more advanced technology to make it even quicker.It now has ESC and side airbags for the first time as well as some comfort features that were not previously available.Providing the firepower is a 2.0-litre in-line four-cylinder with 217kW and 366Nm of torque.The standard gearbox is a five-speed manual, while a cutting-edge dual clutch automatic is available as an option.In October 2008 Mitsubishi resurrected the spirit of the much-loved CC Lancer GSR turbo 4WD with the Ralliart.Available in both four-door sedan and five-door Sportback versions of the CJ Lancer, the Ralliart competed against the Subaru Impreza WRX, as well as hot hatches such as the VW Golf GTI.Mitsubishi based the Ralliart on the VRX body, meaning it used the standard Lancer structure that includes a split-fold rear seat instead of the beefed-up and braced Evo item.Nevertheless, many (albeit-modified) Evo-X features were fitted to the Ralliart as standard, including its aluminium bonnet featuring an air scoop for the turbo, and the three-spoke steering wheel.More importantly, a variation of the Evo-X’s new TC-SST Twin-Clutch Sport Shift Transmission and turbo-charged 4B11 1998cc 2.0-litre four-cylinder underscored the Ralliart’s performance aspirations.This 98-RON premium unleaded petrol-powered twin-cam 16-valve unit, fitted with Mitsubishi’s MIVEC variable-valve timing device, had been detuned, with an emphasis on providing ample low-to mid-range torque.Using a single-scroll rather than the Evo-X’s twin-scroll turbo-charger as well as a unique cooling and exhaust system set-up, the Ralliart engine delivered 177kW of power at 6000rpm and 343Nm of torque at 3000rpm to about 4750rpm (down from 217kW at 6500rpm and 366Nm at 3500rpm in the Evo-X).The Ralliart could hit 100km/h in 7.1 seconds (Evo-X: 5.7s) on the way to a top speed of 220km/h (Evo-X: 242km/h), while its fuel consumption and emissions outputs were rated at 10.2 litres per 100km and 243 grams per kilometre.In September 2009 Mitsubishi released its 2010 Lancer sedan and hatchback range in Australia, complete with interior and exterior cosmetic updates, more features and extra safety for no extra cost.Technical upgrades for all models – including the Lancer ES, VR, VRX, Aspire and Ralliart – included an improved ETACS (Electronic Total Automobile Control) electronic stability control system and synchronised windscreen washers.In addition, the entry-level Lancer ES gained a floor console box for extra storage, plus a cup-holder lid, while side and curtain airbags were available as an option.The mid-range Lancer VR received a new chrome upper grille, 16-inch alloy wheels, cup-holder lid, leather-trimmed parking brake handle and a “revolutionary” insulated front windscreen to decrease road noise, while a Rockford Fosgate premium sound system was a new option.The pseudo-sports VRX variant also scored the sound-deadening windscreen and leather parking brake trim, but also offered the premium Rockford Fosgate sound system as standard. Mitsubishi’s Multi Communication System (MMCS) was a new option.The superior windscreen, leather handbrake cover, Rockford Fosgate head unit and MMCS were also added as standard to the luxury-spec Aspire, which also gained chromed exterior door-handles and the new option of a sunroof. Finally, while the Lancer Ralliart scored the upgraded windscreen and handbrake trim for MY2010, the premium sound system and MMCS were part of a new option package, which also included leather seat trim.Shortly after announcing the 2010 upgrades, Mitsubishi decided to add side and curtain airbags to its entry-level ES Lancer sedan and hatchback, extending the life-saving equipment across the range.In September 2010, the 2011 Lancer range was launched, including a new SX model, priced above theES base model and based on the specification of an ACTiV special-edition that was released in March and featuring a rear spoiler, 16-inch multi-spoke alloys and a leather-clad steering wheel with audio controls.Range-wide upgrades included an updated brake assist system, an improved power window safety system, enhanced cabin sound insulation and the addition of a USB port, colour LCD display and welcome lights as standard.Further, Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connectivity was offered as standard with the VR, VRX and Ralliart models, while i-Pod cables came with all variants when coupled with the MMCS driver interface.

Chrysler's electric dreamSep 2007

Chrysler's electric dream

Chrysler gets green with envi as Daimler and BMW announce new hybrid deal

Jeep 2007 Patriot 5-dr wagon rangeAug 2007

Jeep 2007 Patriot 5-dr wagon range

Jeep goes soft to appeal to new customers with its new Patriot compact SUV

MK PatriotAug 2007

MK Patriot

JEEP’S car-based Patriot was aimed at customers stepping up from a small car or dropping down from a medium or large sedan, with rugged styling and relatively good on-road manners.Similar to the sporty-styled Compass, but wearing a much more traditional Jeep skin to appeal to fans of the American brand who may have never actually bought one before.The Patriot was the third model to use the GS platform that had already spawned the Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass, and gave the American carmaker a sub-$30,000 starter.Jeep positioned the Compass – which cost a little more – as its more road-biased sporty model, while the Patriot had a more rugged bush-bashing style ... ‘Cherokee Light’, if you like.Without low-range gearing, adequate underbody protection or the type of ground clearance needed for real bush-bashing – and unlike most other Jeeps, including the rock-crawling Wrangler, it was incapable of conquering the gruelling Rubicon Trail.Still, the Patriot offered constant 4WD (with a lock mode) and its body sat high enough for light off-road duties.Like both the Compass and Caliber, the Patriot was available from launch with two engines – the Chrysler Group’s 2.4-litre petrol four-cylinder in five-speed manual or CVT automatic, and a Volkswagen-sourced 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with a six-speed manual gearobox.At 4408mm long, 1785mm wide and 1667mm tall, the Patriot's dimensions put it right in the middle of the compact SUV pack.The Patriot’s 2.4-litre petrol engine used variable valve timing to deliver 125kW and 220Nm of torque, while the 2.0-litre CRD turbo-diesel offered 103kW and 310Nm.The front-wheel drive-biased 4WD system used an electronically controlled centre coupling to send up to 50 per cent of torque to the rear wheels when required.When operating below 16km/h, the system would sends 50 per cent of torque to the rear axle for optimum low-speed traction and unlike many compact SUV rivals, the Patriot's 4WD system could be locked in 50/50 split for off-road work or other slippery conditions.The Patriot also came standard with electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes. Driver and passenger front and side airbags were standard, while supplementary side head and thorax airbags are available as an option on Limited models.Unlike its Cherokee big brother, the Patriot had multi-link independent rear suspension for better on-road handling. and like the Compass and Caliber, the Patriot used a traditional set-up of MacPherson struts for the front.Ground clearance was 204mm and the (braked) towing capacity was a modest 1500kg. Jeep also resisted the temptation of fitting the Patriot with a space-saver spare wheel, instead including a full-size spare as standard equipment.In October 2009, Jeep cut the number of Patriot versions from six to three, dropping the diesel and offering just the 2.4-litre petrol wit manual or CVT gearbox choices.The Patriot's interior presentation, suspension, exhaust system and sound deadening were also improved.May 2011 saw a minor cosmetic facelift, with exterior styling tweaks, more interior upgrades and features plus claimed improvements to its dynamics. A limited-edition 70th Anniversary variant was also offered.

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