Mitsubishi Lancer 9 – popular japanese sedan, which was produced from 2003 to 2008. This car won the hearts of millions of car enthusiasts around the world. The victories of the restyled versions of Evolution only fueled interest. Many people get confused about the models of the Japanese automaker. The fact is that there are simple Lancers, and there are their sports modifications Evolution, which were produced for each generation of standard cars. Let's take a closer look at the Lancer 9 in our review.

The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is a legendary car with a long history that just needs to be mentioned. This car was sold in different countries, in different years, and therefore, there are discrepancies in the years of release of some generations of the car. Why, even in eminent publications there is unreliable information.

First Mitsubishi Lancer (1973 - 1979)

It was released in February 1973. The model was produced in sedan and station wagon bodies. It was completed with engines of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 liters. This car has developed a very successful sports career. The car has won the Safari Rally twice and the Southern Cross Rally four times. The geography of sales is simply amazing, the car was sold in Europe (as Colt Lancer), USA (sold from 1973 - 1979 as Dodge Colt), Latin America (as Dodge Lancer) and Australia (as Chrysler Lancer 1974 - 1979). In 1975, the model got another body - a coupe, which was called the Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste.

Second generation Mitsubishi Lancer (1979 - 1987)

It was presented with only three different engines. But it was used new technology proprietary technology Mitsubishi's Silent Shaft Technology (Translated into Russian: "silent shaft technology") This technology made it possible to meet all environmental standards of the time. Also, this technology has significantly reduced the level of vibration and noise. This system also helped to save fuel.

Third generation (1982- 1988)

It brought positive design changes, such as injector and turbocharging. In 1985, the company released a station wagon modification. This car became a stepping stone for the development and improvement of other cars. On the basis of this car, the Saga of the Proton brand was built, which was produced until the beginning of 2008.

Fourth generation (1983 -1991)

Acquired more aerodynamic and sporty features. In addition, only three body styles remained in this generation - 3 and 5-door sedan and hatchback.

Fifth generation (1991 - 1995)

In total, the 5th generation had three different bodies: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. The car was equipped with 10 different power units and three different gearboxes! The car was built on a proprietary platform "CB2A-CB4A-CD9A". In 1993, the Lancer Evolution appears, with a V6 engine, which was borrowed from the Galant RL-4 rally.

Sixth generation (1996 - 2000)

Initially intended only for residents of Latin America and Asia. This vehicle has not passed European safety standards. A series of crash tests EuroNCAP showed that the car is not fit for life. But despite this, the car was more than commercially successful.

Seventh generation (1996 -2000)

In this generation, the driver's airbag began to be included in the car, but the passenger's airbag was offered only for a surcharge.

Eighth generation (2000 - 2007)

Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia. Produced for Asian markets.

Ninth generation (2003 - 2007)

Our car belongs to this generation. By the way, the car does not differ much from Cedia. The car is assembled on the platform CS2A-CS5W. Car sales in Russia began in 2004.

At the moment, Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is already in production. Production started in 2007.

Body

When looking at this car, it is difficult to single out any striking features. The car does not look defiant, you cannot call it a youth car, it does not stand out. Restrained, straight lines of the body, neat slanting headlights. This is a car that suits everyone. And appearance The 9th generation is practically no different from the 8th generation car.

The bumper has changed a little - it has become more streamlined, rounded. The radiator grille has changed its pattern, diamonds have appeared instead of lines. That's probably all the changes.

The design of this car was developed under the direction of Olivier Boulet. The car has become lighter by 60 kg, due to the roof, hood and doors.

• Clearance — 165 mm on our roads is a plus.
• The length of the car is 4535 mm, with a height of 1445 mm.

A carbon fiber spoiler is installed on the rear of the car. The need to install this element is due to the redistribution of the mass of the car in the ratio of 40% to the rear axle and 60% to the front axle of the car.

This ratio would not allow the rear wheels to touch the ground at high speed. The spoiler compensates for the lack of downforce on the rear axle of the car.

The wheels organically fit into the overall style of the car. The tire size is set by the manufacturer to 195/60 R15.

Salon

In the interior (as well as in the exterior), the Japanese are conservative. At the driver's workplace, everything remained in its place. Adjustments of the driver's seat allow you to comfortably accommodate the driver of any height. At the same time, I would like to note the simplicity of the adjustments themselves, everything is in its place.

Plastic elements look expensive and pleasant to the touch. The control panel is simple and informative. The seats are comfortable and have good lateral fixation, they have a heating function.

The interior is equipped with two airbags. There are also power windows and mirrors. The car has a decent audio system with 4 speakers.

The salon itself is very roomy! The car can comfortably fit 5 people.

The trunk is roomy, its volume is 590 liters, but its volume can be increased by folding the rear seats.

Many owners of such a car spoke in favor of a thicker steering wheel.

The steering is equipped with hydraulic booster, which makes driving easier and more enjoyable. There is also a steering column adjustment for reach and height. The salon is equipped with climate control.

AT basic equipment car included ABS system and EBD (brake force distribution system).

Engine

For the European market Mitsubishi Lancer 9 was supplied with only three gasoline engines with a volume of 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 liters. The most popular was the 1.6 engine with 98 horsepower.

Acceleration to hundreds is 11.8 seconds, provided that the engine is equipped with a manual transmission. If the engine is equipped with automatic transmission, acceleration is 13.6 seconds. One of the most common faults is revving.

Transmission

This vehicle is equipped mechanical box gear shifting. In general, the box makes a very good impression.

If you decide to move on a long journey, then this car will not disappoint you. Obedient in management and economical. The only negative impression is that the driver's right leg is in constant tension.

The soundproofing of the cabin is more than decent, on the way you will not raise your voice to talk to your passenger. Smooth ride, even lulls on the road.

Illumination of control devices is soft and does not irritate the eyes.

Checking a car in a car service

To check the car, we went to a car service that repairs engines, suspensions, gearboxes, and also provides high-quality body and painting services. Our test Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has undergone a thorough check of its technical condition.

Based on the results of the inspection, a lot of suspension faults were found, namely:

• support bearings for replacement;
• steering rack boot - replacement;
• caliper guides - replacement;
• Brake pads need to be replaced as a complete set.

Electronic diagnostics showed only one error - a malfunction of the lambda probe.

The most serious malfunction at the time of inspection was a crankshaft oil seal leak.

Summing up

On our ten-point rating scale of test cars, we gave the Lancer 9 points! First of all, this is due to such a criterion as price-quality. Japanese sedan is worth the money. Of the minuses - mediocre sound insulation, boring interior design and simple, not expressive appearance. The rest of the car pleased us! It is safe to say that this is very reliable car and with proper maintenance, it will serve you for many years. A real workhorse. The most common fault in this car is the suspension, which requires timely maintenance. Internal combustion engines in a car are reliable and calmly nurse their resource without additional adventures. The car is quite common in our city, has high liquidity and is easily sold.

In general, the Lancer is a reliable and interesting car. It's not that hard to find examples in good condition. technical condition even with decent mileage. But you should not consider cars more expensive than 400,000 rubles, because within half a million you can buy cars of a higher class, such as Ford Mondeo or Mazda 6.

Mitsubishi Lancer specifications 9

This car was solemnly presented in 2003. The first reward was earned after 2 years, as the best car of the year. Let's analyze what technical properties Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has, how it gained recognition and favor of the inhabitants of Russia.

Versions and configurations

Lancer 9 generation combines a large number of necessary functions and advantages. Without exception, they are all necessary for the driver, nothing more.

There are two popular versions of the Lancer 9: - one with a 1.3-liter power unit, the second - with 1.6 liters. Solid dynamics and low consumption of gasoline is their hallmark.

The sports modification of the 9th Lancer, equipped with a 2-liter engine, is designed for connoisseurs.

"Domestic" Lancer 9 generations were presented in 3 types of internal combustion engines: 1.3 l, 1.6 l and 2.0 l - all without exception on gasoline. Well sold out, both sedan and station wagons. And this is due to the fact that the technical properties of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 were always on top.

Mitsubishi Lancer specifications 9

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Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Regarding sedan trim levels:

• 82-powerful 1.3-liter engine was equipped only with equipment Invite-MT. The engine brand was called 4G13, and the body brand was CS1A. Year of manufacture - from August 2003 to May 2009. Wheel drive - front.
  - Invite-MT equipment was also supplied with a 1.6-liter internal combustion engine in the same brand of body. Lancer 9 of this version accelerated up to 100 km / h in 13.6 seconds. Gasoline consumption - 6.7 liters. per 100 km.
• A 98-powerful 1.6-liter powerful engine was equipped with equipment under the name Invite-MT special category, received from April 2007 to June 2007. The car accelerated to 183 km / h, stood out among the versions (for example, Invite +) with low consumption - 6.7 l / 100 kilometers versus 7.9 l / 100 kilometers - a noticeable difference . The gearbox is mechanical with 5 gears, when separate configurations of the Invite 1.6 liter were supplied with a 4-speed manual transmission.
• The same motor was installed on Invite + with a manual transmission, and on AT and AT + with automatic transmission gears. Modification with a 4-speed automatic transmission, produced from March 2006 to May 2009, spent 7.9 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Given that the gearbox is automatic, this consumption can be considered low.
• Modifications Instyle-MT and Instyle-AT equipped with a 1.6-liter engine. These two versions were published from August 2003 to May 2009. The consumption of the version equipped with a manual transmission was 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers, and with the automatic - 7.9 liters per 100 kilometers. The 5-speed manual transmission accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.8 seconds, while the automatic took 13.6 seconds. It is worth noting that on a manual gearbox it is possible to accelerate to 183 km / h, and on an automatic one - up to 176 km / h.
• Popular configurations Intens-MT and Intens-AT were already produced with a more voluminous 2.0 liter 4G63 engine. Intens-MT has been produced since August 2003. to May 2009 Intensity AT - from March 2006 to May 2009. Consumption of manual transmission - 8.4 l / 100 kilometers, automatic transmission - 9 l. km / h - with automatic.

Thus, 3 brands of motor 4G13, 4G18 and 4G63 were installed in Lancer 9 generations. The final one is the destiny of the best Intense trim levels.

In terms of power, the motors also had 3 values: 4G13 had 82 hp, 4G18 - 98 hp, and 4G63 - 135 hp.

In general, Lancer motors of the 9th generation are a separate issue. Weak engines are either aspirated from the Orion or Sirius line. Powerful 4G6 - made using Myvek technology, which ensures the simultaneous operation of cylinders at low and high speeds.

Mitsubishi Lancer technical 9 properties 2.0 Intens-AT

station wagons

Wagon specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

Station wagons Lancer 9 generations were made faster (by 4 months). The cars came straight from the Mizushima auto concern.

The note. Mizushima is the 2nd concern in terms of size, filling the Russian market with Lancers. Located in the city of Kurashiki. The main supplier of Japanese cars in Russia is Nagova Plant in Okazaki.

Station wagons were equipped with 2 engines: 98-powerful 4G18 with 1.6 liters. and 135-powerful 4G63 for 2.0 liters .. The boxes were installed with manual transmission and automatic transmission. The station wagon body model was called CS3W.

Station wagon options:

• Invite-MT equipped with a 98-powerful 1.6-liter engine. Issue - June 2005-February 2009 Gasoline consumption in mixed mode - 7 liters. for 100 kilometers. Transmission manual transmission 5-speed. Maximum acceleration 181 km / h.
• Invite+ MT/AT it was equipped with a 98-powerful internal combustion engine, but it was produced 2 years later - since 2007. The gearbox is either manual or automatic. Gasoline consumption: Mechanical - 7 liters, Automatic - 8.2 liters. Manual transmission Invite + accelerated to 181 km / h, automatic transmission - up to 175 km / h
• Equipment Instyle-MT/AT produced since 2003. Equipped with a 98-powerful engine. Consumption of manual transmission - 7 l / 100 kilometers, automatic transmission - 8.2 l / 100 kilometers. Acceleration to 100 matches - 12.6 s, automatic - more.
• Top equipment Intens-MT equipped with a 135-powerful 2-liter. power engine. Transmission - only manual transmission. Issue: June 2005 - February 2009. Gasoline consumption - 8.6 liters, acceleration to 100 - 10 seconds, the highest speed - 199 km / h.

Body

Body repair

3-volume 4-door sedan belongs to the class "C". The developers paid special attention to the safety of the machine. The body of the Lancer 9 is a unique frame, improved by a number of significant factors. Recall that actually because of the body, the implementation of the past Lancer in Europe failed.

Minus affected the safety of the body base. When the Lancer 9 was produced, this drawback was eliminated, the frame cage was additionally reinforced with stiffeners in the doors and sidewalls.

In addition, for greater safety, certain sections and parts of the Lancer 9 acquired a programmed degree of deformation. Speaking differently, during accidents and impacts, they deformed, taking the impact energy, and did not allow it to bend inside the cabin.

The body of Lancer 9 is also excellent in terms of strength from through corrosion. MM provided a 12 year warranty.

The dimensions of the Lancer 9 are suitable according to the standards in the golf class. It is compact yet spacious.

The length of the body of the sedan is 4.535 m, the width is 1.715 m, and the height is 1.445 m. Ground clearance- 0.165 m.

Wagon and sedan trunk dimensions

Salon

Salon

Inside, the sedan, and even more so the station wagon, is practical and meets the rules for family cars. For example, the trunk - 430 l ..

Everything in the cabin is very practical. In particular, the "domestic" versions, which look somehow gray against the background of the "American" ones.

For example, a multimedia system with an LCD monitor and elegant wood-like overlays in the "American" or "Asian" versions. And with regard to the Momo steering wheel, an electric sunroof and a leather car dealership are generally not worth talking about.

Such modifications reasonably "rule" in the secondary market. You can see them according to the nameplates: Raliart, Mirage or Virage.

Grille RallyArt

In general, thanks to the direct delivery from Japan and the sizes increased in comparison with the Lancer 8, the Lancer 9 (or the restyled Cedia) attracted the inhabitants of Russia.

Often, car owners of a new Lancer in those days praised the space behind. Including very tall and obese passengers in the rear seats felt comfortable, as there is enough legroom. Only, you can’t say the same about the width and height of the cabin. Three non-small people in the back seat will be cramped, and tall people can only ride front seat, because the ceiling is low at the back and they will be very uncomfortable.

Restyling in 2005 did not bring anything new. In addition to a modified grille and an upgraded bumper. Appeared climate control and leather steering wheel.

The 9th generation Lancer had the best audience in the Russian market from 2005 to 2007. And today there is no shortage of these cars on the market. Infrequently come across pre-styling models of 2003 and 2004 of release. Even less cars in 2008 and 2009, this is obvious. Since 2007, sales of the 10th generation Lancer began.

Despite superiority in technical terms, sedan dominates the market. As for motors, there is more demand for 98-powerful naturally aspirated engine 1.6 l. Gearbox - mechanical.

Approximate price for Lancer 9 in the secondary market of the Russian Federation

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has excellent technical properties. The station wagon is well suited for a family of several people, the sedan can be used as a taxi.

Numerous reviews of the Lancer 9 (Lancerf IX) allow us to judge this car as a fairly high-quality and reliable one. But since there are no perfect cars, there are small disadvantages and weaknesses Lancer 9, which are worth paying attention to both the owners of the Lancer IX, and those who are just going to buy this car.

For each problem, we decided to get the opinion of the site's editor, and, in combination, the owner of the Lancer 9.

Weaknesses Mitsubishi Lancer IX

Sensitivity to fuel quality

"92nd or 95th?" - a question that is relevant for all owners of Mitsubishi Lancer 9. Disputes over the octane number do not stop among owners to this day. The instruction manual says that you should refuel with gasoline with an octane rating of 92.95 and higher. Often in Russia, the 95th is made by adding additives to the 92nd. As a result, the octane number increases, but the quality of the fuel deteriorates, which affects engine parts. The solution may be the use of 92nd gasoline. The 98th, according to the observations of some Lancer owners, can lead to engine overheating and valve failure.

Note from the site editor site: I do not consider the described issue to be a shortcoming or a weak point. I used it myself before (for about a year and a half, 95th gasoline - there were no problems). Today, I have been using the 92nd for more than a year and also no problems arise.

Fuel consumption Lancer 9

Fuel consumption is the first thing the owner pays attention to. For the most popular 1.6-liter engine option among motorists, the consumption is: in the city - 8-10 liters per 100 km, on the highway 6-9 liters per 100 km.

If the consumption increases to 15 liters per 100 km even with a 1.6 liter engine, then this means that you need to pay attention to the catalyst. It is its pollution that leads to such a large fuel consumption. The problem will be solved by replacing the catalytic converter. Ferrocene deposits contribute to catalytic failure. Ferrocene has a specific brick color and its deposits can be seen on the lambda probe and candles, which in this case will also have to be replaced.

If power is lost and gasoline consumption has increased, then perhaps the reason lies in the throttle. Some car owners are foolishly advised to clean throttle valve, with inept cleaning, this procedure threatens to "swim" revolutions. So be careful.

Note from the editor: I have a Lancer 9 with a 1.3L engine. problems, about the expense, as you know, does not arise.

Air conditioner Lancer 9

By itself, it does not cause problems. You only need to turn it on about once a week. This must be done even in winter. The goal is to prevent leakage of air conditioner seals. You can turn it on in winter as follows: first, thoroughly warm up the interior with a heater, and only then turn on the air conditioner.

Note from the editor: to be honest, I have never heard of this procedure, so I can’t say anything about it, the air conditioner works fine.

Water in the cabin Lancer 9

If the smell of dampness and rot appeared in the car, then most likely this is due to water that has penetrated inside the passenger compartment. In some cases, water can enter through the plug between the passenger compartment and the wheel arch of the left front wheel. The problem is solved simply: you need to remove the mudguard, bend the fender liner and vigorously put the plug in place.

Editor's Note: Haven't encountered this issue.

Soundproofing Lancer 9

Noise isolation leaves much to be desired. This is especially true of thresholds and wheel arches.

Editor's Note: I totally agree. Noise isolation Lancer 9, unfortunately, is inferior European cars. But this is, in general, weakness almost all "Japanese". Soon we plan to post an article on our site on soundproofing Lancer IX with our own hands.

Fogging headlights Lancer 9

This is due to the design of the headlights and may occur in wet weather. Eliminated by turning on the low beam. If this does not help, then it makes sense to contact the warranty service center. In general, the problem is solved by cleaning the ventilation holes and lubricating them with sealant.

Note from the editor: fogging of headlights can also occur after unsuccessful tuning, when their sealing is broken.

Disadvantages of Lancer 9 optics

The owners have repeatedly noted that the brightness of the headlights is clearly not enough. It is solved by replacing the dipped and main beam headlights with more suitable brightness, or by installing xenon.

Note from the editor: I remind you that the installation of xenon lamps in headlights that are not intended for this is prohibited. But no one will stop you from "collective farming" or installing special lenses.

The rather high cost of official spare parts and maintenance of Lancer 9

For a golf-class car, the Lancer has too high a cost of original spare parts and Maintenance. Of course, you can reduce costs by using suitable non-original parts.

Editor's note: I agree about original parts, but there are a huge number of analogues on the market, so there are ways to reduce the cost of service without compromising quality.

Brake discs Lancer 9

The generally recognized weak point of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX. Already by the first MOT they will need to be replaced, and at high speeds when braking they will “lead”. In some cases, they can crack or even break.

Note from the editor: you, of course, got excited about the first MOT. I myself encountered the problem of driven disks, but this happened during a run of about 80 thousand km.

Suspension Lancer 9

The suspension is hard. So long trips are not very good roads can tire.

Note from the editor: of course, how many people - so many opinions, but I do not think the suspension of the Lancer 9 is too stiff.

fragile paintwork

Insufficient enamel strength can easily lead to cracks and chips, which in turn leads to rust.

Note from the editor: I myself noticed small chips on the thresholds of the rear door somewhere around 85 thousand km. mileage

Of the minor shortcomings, I also want to note the dimensions of the trunk, which are very modest for a city sedan, and the location of the washer reservoir under the hood in a cold place is not the best, so diluting the anti-freeze with water and saving money will not work.

In conclusion, we can say that the Mitsubishi Lancer IX still has much more advantages than disadvantages, and with proper timely maintenance, it will faithfully serve its owner without causing any special problems in operation.

Model Mitsubishi Lancer 9 was first introduced in 2000 in the home market, and buyers were offered the opportunity to choose between two body styles.

• Sedan
• station wagon

Sales were conducted under the name Lancer Cedia. Already in 2003, the car was restyled, and in this form it was able to gain popularity in many countries of the world, including Russia, where you can still find a lot of similar cars with left and right hand drive. The model was in the series until 2008, until it was replaced by the current generation Lancer X.

Exterior

For your class, and Mitsubishi Lancer 9 representative of the family of state employees, the car received a fairly modern, albeit somewhat rustic appearance with large optics, smooth body contours and a rather massive rear end. The front bumper has acquired small round fog lights, spaced as far as possible at the tip. The use of taillights with sophisticated optics and a high rear bumper adds additional attractiveness to the car. In general, the main thesis of the external design of the car is harmony.

The geometry of the car offers a maximum body length of 4480mm, which, together with a minimum blockage of the roof line, provides the car with good roominess in the cabin. The size of the luggage compartment is 430 liters, but can be increased by folding rear row seats.

Mitsubishi Lancer 9 interior

Sedan Mitsubishi Lancer IX offers owners a calm, stylish appearance, where the main attention is drawn to the wide center console with audio installation units and rectangular air ducts. The traditional instrument panel with dial dials provides an ample level of information on key driving parameters, while the three-spoke steering wheel is easy to handle.

The model boasts enough high quality materials used, and the level of sound insulation for Lancer IX is recognized as one of the best in its class, which improves comfort for the driver and passengers. There are no complaints about the build quality of the car, which does not have extraneous squeaks, backlash and so on.

The seats used offer a sufficient level of comfort, including due to the wide range of position adjustments. The amount of space in the cabin is rated as average, where three large passengers in the back seat will experience some inconvenience.

The composition of the equipment used is quite extensive, and includes:

• airbags,
• ABS system,
• air conditioner,
• electric drives for power windows of all doors,
• audio system
• folding rear row seats and other options.

Specifications Mitsubishi Lancer 9

A set of available power units for the car is represented by three models of gasoline engines.

• 1.3 liters (gasoline);
• 1.6 liters (gasoline);
• 2.0 liters (gasoline).

The youngest of them is a 1.3-liter engine with a capacity of 82 horsepower(120 Nm of maximum torque), working only with a five-speed manual transmission. Fuel consumption in this case is about 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers in mixed mode. The maximum speed is limited to 171 km / h with acceleration dynamics of 13.7 seconds.

Larger four-cylinder engines with a cylinder capacity of 1.6 and 2.0 liters, with a capacity of 98 (150Nm of torque) and 135 (176Nm of torque) "horses", respectively, are able to work not only with a manual transmission, but also with a four-speed "automatic" . In Japan, versions with a CVT were available for sale, but such a transmission was not presented in other countries.

Photo salon Mitsubishi Lancer 9 side view

In the first case, gasoline consumption is 6.7-7.9 liters, depending on the transmission, and in the second, 8.4-9 liters. The maximum speed of the car on the "mechanics" with a 2.0-liter engine is 204 km / h with an acceleration of 9.6 seconds.

One of the advantages of the model was completely independent suspension and efficient steering system. Due to this, the sedan received excellent stability and smoothness when cornering, including during high-speed driving. At the same time, for Russian roads, the suspension Japanese car is unnecessarily rigid, since the quality of the roadway almost always leaves much to be desired.

Results

Operating experience Mitsubishi Lancer 9 showed that the model is distinguished by increased reliability and unpretentious operation, and high maintainability and an abundance of spare parts significantly reduce the material costs of maintaining the machine. That is why it is still in demand among Russian motorists, and is estimated to be a much more successful Lancer model than the latest generation of the Japanese sedan.

Hello!

Driving experience is small - 5 years. But during this time, a lot of cars have changed. He alternately owned Alfa Romeo 156 (4 pieces, 2.0TS, SPORTWAGON 1.8TS, 2.0JTS, 2.0TS SELESPEED), VAZ21074, Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6, Opel Meriva 1.4.

After much deliberation, after reading a lot of reviews on the Internet, I decided to take some economy car, easy to maintain and proven to be reliable. Tired of struggling with the vagaries of Alfa Romeo and considerable cash injections into service. Financial situation at that time did not allow to buy something new and expensive.

Looking through one well-known site for the sale of used cars, I came across an ad for the sale of Lancer 9 2006 onwards. 1.6 mechanics. Upon inspection, it was concluded that the car was in perfect condition. The seller is a pensioner, scrupulously doing maintenance, kept the car in the garage. I don’t understand the trim levels on Lancers, but there is a necessary minimum - air conditioning, ABS, two pillows.

What pleases: consumption in the city, with traffic jams about 9 liters, on the highway (we went to St. Petersburg, 5 people in the car) 6.5 liters. Gasoline 92. No breakdowns during ownership. I changed the oil with filters twice and recently changed the front stabilizer struts (FEBI, 200 rubles apiece). I still drive on native pads (wear is about 70%). I can't say if the previous owner changed them. If there is a garage, or even better a room with a lift, then many maintenance procedures can be done by yourself, since the design of the car is very simple. I myself work in a car service and, accordingly, I do everything myself. Low tax, still 98 horses.

The rest of the car is boring. This applies to how appearance(the eye has nothing to catch on), and inside. There are occasional crickets in the cabin. Creaking in the glove box area. Poor acoustics - the speakers wheeze. The driver's seat is moderately comfortable, although there is practically no lateral support. I went to St. Petersburg, 11 hours driving without long stops. The result - with a problematic spine (osteochondrosis of the lower back and thoracic region, whoever suffers will understand) there are no unpleasant sensations in the back. The rear seats are uncomfortable, or rather landing. The trunk is medium in size, enough to drive in Auchan))

In terms of dynamics, the car does not shine - acceleration is sluggish, at speeds above 120 km / h, the internal combustion engine emits a nasty roar. But the road keeps at any speed well. The steering wheel is moderately light and informative, for example, in comparison with the Lacetti, but slurred in comparison with the Alpha. Noise isolation wheel arches nikakuschaya, perhaps comparable only with the Lacetti. Periodically there are knocks in the front suspension, although the diagnostics do not reveal problems. There are no complaints about the MC. Switches clearly, the lever travel is average.

They write that the paintwork on them is weak. Until I noticed, there are no chips and scratches too. Unless there are shallow scratches from nails in the area of ​​​​the door handle. There are no signs of rust anywhere.

I can’t name the prices for consumables, since the car service worker gets them at big discounts and my opinion here will be biased. This is my first review, please don't be too harsh.

Good luck on the roads!