Mitsubishi Lancer - Generation 8.1 (2003-2004)

MITSUBISHI LANCER (2003-2004)

Also called as the "Cedia" (or Century Diamond), the eighth generation Lancer's launch was a bit delayed locally. This model gets a continuously variable transmission which replaces the old 4-speed automatic but still uses the less powerful version of the previous 1.6 engine.

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See the Generation 8.2 or 8.3 model

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	MX	GLS	GLX
Years Available	January 2003-May 2004	January 2003-May 2004	January 2003-May 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	4G18 1.6 SOHC 16V I4	4G18 1.6 SOHC 16V I4	4G18 1.6 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	108hp @ 6,200rpm	108hp @ 6,200rpm	108hp @ 6,200rpm
Torque	138Nm @ 4,200rpm	138Nm @ 4,200rpm	138Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	Continuously Variable Transmission	5-Speed Manual, Continuously Variable Transmission	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 Liters	50 Liters	50 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,500mm	4,500mm	4,500mm
Width	1,695mm	1,695mm	1,695mm
Height	1,445mm	1,445mm	1,445mm
Wheelbase	2,600mm	2,600mm	2,600mm
Curb Weight	1,105kg	1,065kg (MT), 1,080kg (CVT)	1,065kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Leading and Trailing Drums	Leading and Trailing Drums	Leading and Trailing Drums
Tires	195/55 R15	195/55 R15	185/65 R14
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	14 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	1	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	None	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: Back Up Sensors	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	None	None
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles	Adds: Black Out Door Sash, Body Side Mouldings	Body Color Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Woodgrain Panel, Map Lamps, Leather Shift Knob	Adds: Rear Armrest Cup Holders, Driver Side Seat Height Adjuster	Black Door Handles, Center Console with Cup Holder
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering , Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD with In Dash LCD Monitor	AM/FM/CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6	6	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Optra, Ford Lynx, Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla Altis