Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Based on the same platform as the Colt/Mirage, the second generation of the Lancer was also offered as a station wagon in 1985 and received an upgrade in 1989.
Some might ask what was different with this facelifted version since it featured the same design language as the 1983 Mirage. And yet, besides the obviously bigger trunk, the second generation of the Lancer also got some technical upgrades, which paved the way for future high-performance models.
Clearly, the car's exterior was still governed by the old, wedged shape imagined by Mitsubishi in the late '70s – early '80s. Still, its rectangular headlights were better incorporated into the front fascia. In addition, the grille received a new look with a thicker upper slat and three thinner ones underneath that. While the profile revealed a similar sight as the Lancer sedan, it looked different behind the C-pillars. The long roof version got a slightly taller section that was extended up until the tailgate. At the back, the corner-mounted taillights were also squared and flanked the trunk's opening.
Inside, the dashboard featured a new instrument cluster, reshaped, so it didn't look like a square box. Its upper corners were shaved and tilted inwards, offering a similar design as other cars from that era. Like its predecessor, it featured slim, low-mounted seats for the front passengers. For the rear ones, though, unlike the sedan, it featured a folding bench fit for three. Thus, the trunk could have been expanded inside the cabin to load longer items.
Under the hood, the automaker was not that generous, offering just a few engines. Yet, for specific markets, the Lancer Combi was available with an all-wheel drive system. That was an intelligent option, which allowed Mitsubishi to enter into the rally world arena with the Lancer.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1458 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 126 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/52.7 in (1,410/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2202.4 lbs (999 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1779 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4500 RPM 60 HP @ 4500 RPM 59 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 113 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/52.7 in (1,410/1,339 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 in (2380 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2292.8 lbs (1040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3428.2 lbs (1555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 164 g/km |