| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution highlights |
| Lancer Evolution is an ultra high performance, 291 hp, full time all wheel drive, four door compact sports sedan that is absolutely bristling with cutting edge drivetrain technology and comes with an impressive heritage of international race and rally competition. |
| Available Models |
| Lancer Evolution GSR; Lancer Evolution MR; Lancer Evolution RS (a new model with specifications suited to facilitate vehicle preparation for sanctioned competition, weight reduction features) |
| Optional Extra Cost Package |
| MR Premium Package: Only available with the Lancer Evolution MR model. |
- 650-Watt (max) Rockford-Fosgate Punch® premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer, custom 20-litre sub-enclosure, digital signal processor, speed compensated volume and equalization, single CD/MP3/DVD capable, AM/FM head unit
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- Hard Disk Drive (40GB) map type satellite GPS navigation with 7-inch touch panel and music server function
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- SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 6 months pre-paid service subscription
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- Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System
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- Hands-free Bluetooth™ cell phone interface system with voice recognition microphone
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- Power sunroof with sunshade
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| Driveline Engineering |
- 2.0 litre DOHC, 16 valve, MIVEC, turbocharged, intercooled, inline 4-cylinder with aluminum block and heads, producing 291 hp at 6,500 rpm and 300 lb-ft of peak torque at 4,000 rpm. Redline 7000 rpm, premium unleaded fuel
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- RS/GSR – 5-speed manual transmission
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- MR – 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission
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- Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) real time vehicle dynamics control network employing the Active Centre Differential (ACD), Active Yaw Control (AYC) , Active Stability Control (ASC) and Sport ABS systems
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- Front helical Limited Slip Differential
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| Active Safety Systems: Chassis, Suspension & Brakes |
- Global performance platform; unibody RISE construction
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- Front suspension: inverted MacPherson struts with strut tower bar
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- Rear suspension: advanced multilink configuration
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- Stabilizer bars, front and rear
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- Forged aluminum suspension components
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- MR – Eibach® springs and Bilstein® shocks
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- Brembo® disc brakes, 351 mm (13.8 in.) front, 330 mm (13.0 in.) rear
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- MR – Brembo® two piece disc brake rotors
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- Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
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- Active Stability Control (ASC)
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- Power assisted rack and pinion steering, 2.27 turns lock to lock
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| Exterior Features |
- RS/GSR – Halogen auto-off headlamps with DRL
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- MR – Projector type HID auto-off headlamps with manual leveling
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- Rear combination tail lamps with black extension
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- Aluminum hood with air vents (colour keyed on MR)
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- Aluminum front fenders with air outlets (colour keyed on MR)
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- Aluminum roof panel (MR models with Premium Package have steel roof)
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- MR models with Premium Package – Power sunroof with sunshade
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- Colour keyed front & rear aero bumpers, side air dams
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- Colour keyed door handles and power side view mirrors
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- RS/GSR – 18 x 8.5 inch Enkei® cast alloy wheels; 245/40R18 Yokohama® ADVAN® asymmetrical tires
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- MR – 18 x 8.5 inch BBS® forged alloy wheels; 245/40R18 Yokohama® ADVAN® asymmetrical tires
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| Interior Features: Comfort and Convenience |
- Automatic air-condition climate control
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- Leather wrapped steering wheel with silver accent
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- Leather wrapped shift knob
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- Leather wrapped parking brake with chrome accent
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- Aluminum sport pedals, front map lights
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- Front cup holders (2) and cockpit accessory outlets (2)
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- Rear center armrest with cup holders
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- MR – Aluminum door scuff plate
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- RS/GSR – RECARO™ front sport seats with sporty fabric (heated on GSR)
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- MR – RECARO™ heated front sport seats with leather and suede-like combination
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- GSR/MR – 140-watt CD/MP3 head unit with 6 speakers, digital signal processor and speed compensated volume and equalization control
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- GSR/MR – MP3/Auxiliary stereo input jack
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- Steering wheel mounted cruise control
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- MR models with Premium Package – Steering wheel mounted audio control switches
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- RS/GSR/MR – Steering wheel mounted Active Center Differential (ACD) switch
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- Power windows with driver side auto-up, auto down, with safety function
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- Remote trunk and fuel lid release
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- MR – FAST-key with panic alarm feature
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- MR – Sportonic® steering wheel magnesium-alloy paddle shifters
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- Sport-type speedometer/tachometer
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- Multi-information LCD display: trip meter, odometer, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, driving distance to empty, service reminder, drive mode indicator, ACD mode indicator, TC-SST mode indicator, S-AWC real-time display, water temperature warning lamp, low fuel warning
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| Passive Safety & Security |
- Global performance platform; unibody RISE construction
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- Advanced dual stage front air bags with occupant seat position sensors
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- Side impact head protection curtain airbags
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- Front seat mounted side impact air bags
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- Three point seat belts and head restraints for all occupants
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- Height adjustable front shoulder belts with pretensioner
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- Child safety locks, rear doors
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- LATCH system (lower anchor and tethers) for CRS
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- Steel side guard door beams
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- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
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- Anti-theft security alarm system
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- Front pedestrian impact crumple zones
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- Tire pressure monitoring system
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| Other Standard Features |
| Side marker lamps • green laminated windshield • centre mounted roof antenna (GSR/MR)• trunk entrapment release handle • cabin & trunk lamps • floor mats • + more |
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| Key: Acc – extra cost dealer installed accessory; Opt – extra cost stand alone option; Pkg – extra cost factory installed package; Std – standard equipment |
| Mitsubishi “10-5-5” Warranty – Best Backed Cars in the World |
| Mitsubishi cars and sport utility vehicles are backed by a comprehensive “10-5-5” warranty. The powertrain is covered by a 10 year or 160,000 km limited warranty. The new vehicle limited warranty is covered for 5 years or 100,000 km. Lancer Evolution, Lancer Sportback Ralliart and Lancer Ralliart are backed by a comprehensive "5-3-5" warranty. The powertrain is covered by a 5 year or 100,000 km limited warranty. The new vehicle limited warranty is covered for 3 years or 60,000 km. The program also includes, on all Mitsubishi cars and sport utility vehicles, 24/7 emergency roadside assistance with free towing to the nearest authorized Mitsubishi retailer for warranty related repairs, for 5 years and unlimited km and an anti-corrosion/perforation limited warranty for any body sheet metal panel found to have developed perforation (metal rust-through) due to corrosion in normal use for 5 years and unlimited km. |
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| For more information: |
| Visit our password free media website: www.mitsubishi-motors-pr.ca or contact |
| Susan Elliott |
| Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. |
| Manager, Corporate and Product Communications |
| Phone: (905) 833-0826 |
| Fax: (905) 833-8301 |
| selliott@mmsa.com |
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| Jacquie Adams |
| Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. |
| Phone: (416) 995-0308 |
| jac.adams@sympatico.ca |
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