Designed at Mitsubishi Motors studios in Europe and Japan, the Lancer sports sedan shares its design language with the much-acclaimed Mitsubishi Design Europe-penned 2005 Concept-X and Concept-Sportback show cars.

"Its low stance, long hood / short deck proportions, wide track, trademark “shark nose” and distinctively deep set “eyes”, all bring a new meaning to the concept of sports sedans - very much in line with both Mitsubishi’s “Japanese Modern” design philosophy and its peerless credentials within 45 years of racing."

To be launched progressively in world markets from Spring 2007 (North America), the Lancer sports sedan will form a full family of cars with dynamic qualities to match their looks all across the range: from entry models (1.5 litre 110 ps engine in Europe) right up to the all-new Lancer Evolution supercar, including diesel power (Europe), a high performance 2.0 litre turbo gasoline version and other variants.

The 2008 Lancer will officially debut at the 2007 Detroit Motor Show and will represent the highest volume variant of Mitsubishi "Project Global" platform.

About Mitsubishi's "Project Global"

Ninety years after starting car production (with the 1917 Model-A), Mitsubishi has launched its first global platform.

“Project Global” will support the launch of several new Mitsubishi vehicles over the next few years, designed from the outset for world markets, i.e.: with the built-in flexibility required to accommodate regional needs and regulations as well as market trends and new customer demands in markets as diverse as Japan, North America, Russia, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Models from business partners DaimlerChrysler A.G. – with which it was co-developed - and P.S.A. Peugeot Citroën* will also be based on this global platform.

“Project Global” will also enable the introduction of the “World Engine” family of powerplants. Co-engineered with DaimlerChrysler and Hyundai Motor Company, the engines to be used in Mitsubishi vehicles have been modified by the company for individual market and model use.

(Source: Mitsubishi)