New Lancer on its way!

A few days back we told you about HM's plans to launch the Mitsubishi Lancer Ev0-X in India, early next year. But if you are already disappointed by the speculated Rs.40-lakh price tag, then Hindustan Motors might put the smile back on your face!

Come Auto Expo 2010 and you may see HM-Mitsubishi's new Lancer gracing its exhibit. Designed to reflect the familial connection with the Evo-X, this model, if launched in India will replace the existing Lancer Cedia line-up. Doing duty under the new hood will be the 1.8-litre MIVEC petrol engine. There would be a frugal 2.0-litre diesel powerplant too.

This model is loaded with all the latest safety and dirver aids along with the fun quotient that one can associate with a 'Mitsubishi Lancer', albiet with less than half the horses.

Evo X coming to India

The Evo might be available at a HM showroom near you early next year. However, contrary to whatever other news sources might claim, the Evo X might not retail for anything less that 40 lakh rupees.
But, even at that price, nothing really comes close to matching the Evo's performance. Its rally bred suspension, advanced four wheel drive system with electronic trickery and a dual-clutch gearbox give it true supercar-worrying performance.
Lets just hope that HM sees the sense in what the Evo can do for Mitsubishi's brand image in India and doesn't wait till the Evo XV before making up its mind.