Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTE – better specs, RM118,888

We revealed its existence last month, and we now have full details plus live pictures of the new Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTE. This is quite significant for long-time Lancer fans, as it offers new features, yet at a lower price than the outgoing Lancer GT.

Let’s get the price out of the way first – this new model goes for RM118,888 (or RM115,590 without insurance), which is a healthy reduction from the RM129,025 (with insurance, RM125,467 without) 2012 Lancer GT. This move draws the CBU Mitsubishi level with the CKD Kia Cerato 2.0.

Despite this RM10,000-odd price cut, the new GTE gains a few additional features over the old model, namely a keyless operation system (with a turn-to-start knob), a sunroof, rear seat ISOFIX anchors and a knee airbag for the driver (making a total of three airbags).

The rest of the vehicle stays as before, so you still get the large 18-inch wheels, all-around bodykit with LED DRLs, rear spoiler and automatic (halogen) headlights and wipers. A reverse camera (through the 6.1-inch touchscreen head unit), magnesium paddle shifters, cruise control, single-zone climate control and Nappa leather upholstery are on the standard kit list too.http://paultan.org/