Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis

Introduction:

Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis is a Japanese automobile creation produced in the year 2007. The car is the successor of Mitsubishi Lancer, which is known with different names in the countries world-wide. In the year 2007, its most recent variant was launched in Taiwan. Due to its demand in other auto-markets as well, company continued to sell Lancer Fortis in some other selected countries. But, still there is discretion in the variants available in the countries. In UAE, it is available in two trim levels packed packed with 1.8-litre MIVEC engine.

Engine, mileage & variants:

It is available in two variants – GLS and GLX, which are equipped with a 1.8-litre engine, in-lined 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, MIVEC that churns out power output of 143PS at 6000rpm along with the peak torque of 178Nm at 4250rpm. It is coupled with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) the car can reach from 0-100 Kmph in 11.7 seconds and has a top speed of 185 Kmph. The engine manages to deliver a mileage count of 13.8 kmpl, in a combined driving cycle, which is fairly decent.

Exteriors:

The exterior profile of is impressive enough to catch the attention of prospective buyers. This sedan carries key features like big front grille with chrome surround and bold creases sideways. The rear combination lamps makes an addition to the distinctive look of Lancer Fortis. Plenty of lightning equipments are fitted like headlamps and fog lamps that ensures passengers and pedestrians safety in single stroke. 16-inch alloy wheels comes employed as standard and compliments the lateral look of the car. The overall dimensions of the car stand out to be 4585mm x 1760mm x 1490mm (LxWxH) along with a wheelbase of 2635mm, which makes the car decently spacious inside.

Interiors:

Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis interiors welcomes you in ample features packed cockpit and rear cabin that assures to complement your magnificent presence. The first feature to notice is gloss black door trim with chrome highlights on steering wheel, dashboard and gear shift box. A 2-DIN audio system, AM/FM, CD player, 4-speakers are provided to augment your fun nature. As per standard, 300-litres of boot cabin space is offered wherein you can place cargo and needed belongings. To set optimal temperature as per your requirement you can take use of manual control air conditioning with air filters. Also, driver's side power window has anti-trapping with auto up and down function.

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous:

Lancer Fortis features array of safety functions to protect its passengers from fatal accidental effects. For firm braking and handling it is equipped with ventilated front brakes and rear drum brakes alongside works McPherson strut, coil spring with stabilizer bar front suspension with multi-link, coil spring with stabilizer bar rear suspension. Powerful anti lock braking system with EBD keeps the vehicle in track allowing to apply brakes instantly. To maximize the safety, 3-point ELR seat belts for all the five passengers are embedded in this sedan. Besides this, RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) body type helps in shifting the collision energy to crumple zone before it reaches the cabin and passengers sitting inside.

Verdict:

Surely Mitsubishi Lancer Fortis may not be the best looking car in the segment. But factually talking, had this car been packed with upgraded luxury features, it could have grabbed more attention as compared to its rivals.