Lioncel, a subsidiary of Southeast Motor, has been completely replaced, renamed Lancer, and bears the Mitsubishi logo. Is it true that changing the name and label will synchronize it internationally? Through the following pictures and parameter comparisons, you can understand the relationship and differences between Lingshuai, Southeast Lancer and the latest Lancer.
1. Related background
The Mitsubishi LANCER car series has gone through many generations and has endured for a long time. This is entirely due to the LANCER EVOLUTION, a professional racing version that has made a name for itself in the World Rally Championship. Father is worth son, so LANCER has become synonymous with superior power and controllability.
Look at the long history of Japanese LANCER:
1973: The first generation Lancer was born
1979: The second generation Lancer
1982: The third generation Lancer
1983: The fourth generation Lancer
1988: The fifth generation Lancer
1991: The sixth generation Lancer
1995: The seventh-generation Lancer
2000: The eighth-generation Lancer currently available internationally
2005: The ninth-generation Lancer at the Frankfurt Motor Show Debut, coming soon.
A joint venture between Taiwan's Chunghwa Motors and Japan's Mitsubishi has introduced the fifth-generation LANCER to the eighth-generation currently on sale. After absorbing the improvements of the eighth-generation Lancer, China Automobile began producing the current GLOBAL LANCER (civilian version) and Virge iO (sports version) in 2003. Virge iO has comprehensive sports car configurations such as engine and interior, so it is similar to the domestic Lancer. Not comparable. In the following comparisons, we use the eighth-generation GLOBAL LANCER produced in Taiwan to represent the internationally synchronized Lancer.
Southeast Motors introduced the sixth-generation Lancer facelift model from Taiwan China in 2003, named Lingshuai, and its English name is LIONCEL. Although Lingshuai has modified and upgraded the frame shape, it can only He is considered a sixth and a half generation Lancer. According to the agreement between Taiwan Chunghwa Motors and Mitsubishi, when the models produced in Taiwan are updated, all the original model patents will be transferred to Chunghwa. Therefore, given that Taiwan Chunghwa Motors has complete independent patent rights for the sixth-generation Lancer, this kind of If the model is imported into mainland China, there is no need to pay licensing fees to Mitsubishi. This was the reason for the eventual introduction of this already very outdated model at the time.
In view of the huge space and potential of the Chinese market, as well as consumers' recognition of the authentic Mitsubishi Lancer, this time Mitsubishi officially directly joined the shareholder China Southern Motor and shared 50% of Southeast Motor's shares equally with China Automobile, instead of no longer It is the giant behind China Automobile. The first model given to us by the offspring of the joint venture is the Mitsubishi Lancer. At first, LIONCEL and LANCER were very close in name, which also showed the blood relationship between Lingshuai and Mitsubishi Lancer. Therefore, during the Lingshuai model period, many domestic car owners changed their badges to Mitsubishi. This time the company officially changed its logo and name, officially recognizing its owner and returning to its clan.
But does it really bring us the latest internationally synchronized models?
2. Parameter comparison
Models Southeast Lingshuai Southeast Lancer Taiwan Lancer
(Global Lancer)
Launched in 2003 and 2006 Year 2003
Power matching 1.6L 1.6L 1.6L 1.8L
Vehicle weight (kg) 1130 1130 1190 1270
Feet
Inches
Length (mm) 4430 4400 4500
Width (mm) 1700 1700 1695
Height (mm) 1410 1415 1430
Wheelbase (mm) 2500 2500 2600
Front wheelbase (mm) 1450 1450 1470
Rear wheelbase (mm) 1460 1460 1470
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Power Model Mitsubishi 4G18 Mitsubishi 4G18 Mitsubishi 4G18 Mitsubishi 4G93
Origin of Dongan Engine Dongan Engine Taiwan Taiwan
Displacement (cc) 1584 1584 1584 1834
Camshaft form SOHC SOHC SOHC DOHC
Maximum power
(kw/rpm) 73/ 6000 73/6000 81/6000 103/6000
Maximum horsepower
(PS) 100 100 110 140
Maximum torque
( N.m/rpm) 136/4500 136/4500 142/2750 170/5000
Compression ratio 9.5 9.5 10.0 10.5
Variable
Speed
< p>Box type MT AT MT AT ATGear 5-speed 4-speed
Automatic 5-speed 4-speed
Automatic 6-speed manual Integrated
Technology F5M41 INVECS-II F5M41 INVECS-II INVECS-III
Body: Since the Lingshuai chassis is used, you can see that there is no difference in the chassis size between Lingshuai and Southeast Lancer. Both the wheelbase and wheelbase are one size smaller than the Taiwan Lancer.
Engine: Although Southeast Mitsubishi claims that the Lancer's engine has been retuned on the basis of Lingshuai, according to official data, there is no difference in terms of power or torque; while the Taiwan version of Lancer There are two displacements of 1.6/1.8L. Even if the engines of the 1.6L models are all Mitsubishi 4G18, they are still higher in parameters than the domestic Dongan 4G18.
Transmission: Southeast Lingshuai and Lancer both have manual transmission and automatic manual transmission. Taiwan only has manual transmission and automatic transmission. Just comparing the two SPORTS MODE transmissions that use the INVECS intelligent evolutionary automatic transmission system (the computer automatically detects the best and adjusts the best shifting timing), Southeast's is a 4-speed automatic manual INVECS second generation; Taiwan's Lancer has used the INVECS third-generation six-speed automatic manual transmission system.
3. Picture comparison
Lingshuai
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
Although Southeast Lancer is completely It follows the chassis of Lingshuai, but the front shape completely possesses the outline characteristics of Taiwan's eighth-generation Lancer.
Lingshuai
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
The side lines and tail structures of Lingshuai and Lancer remain exactly the same. This upgrade requires almost no changes to the original shell mold. The Lancer's taillights still have a fan-shaped structure, but they have been replaced with LED lighting, which has a longer life and responds faster to commands. As far as the tail is concerned, the difference between Southeast Lancer and Taiwan Lancer is the biggest.
Lingshuai
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
Compared with Lingshuai, Lancer's interior has a completely new look, and the three-spoke steering wheel uses real leather straps. Air holes, non-slip and breathable; equipped with silver decoration, it is more textured and sporty. But after a closer look, it is not difficult to find that the structure of the center console has not actually changed, but the panel layout has been re-integrated, the air outlet has been changed to a more sporty round shape, the manual air conditioner has been changed from a turntable to a knob type, and the overall structure has been improved. Good 2DIN speakers. Compared with the layout and configuration of Taiwan Lancer, it is not an order of magnitude competitor at all.
Lingshuai
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
In the engine compartment, the layout and wiring of Lingshuai and Lancer are completely The same thing, but the Lancer is equipped with an engine guard with a huge Mitsubishi logo. This is the best of the three, and it also matches the preferences of the Chinese people. However, the original Taiwan Lancer is equipped with a high-flow air intake system. It has saved a step for car fans who like to modify, and it is also one of the reasons why the same type of 4G18 engine in Taiwan has better power.
Summary:
Through the above comparison, it is not difficult to see that the Southeast Lancer is essentially a rebadged and rebranded Lingshuai, which is still different from the internationally synchronized Mitsubishi Lancer. Very big. This brings up the second topic.
Is this Lancer worth buying?
Although the Southeast Lancer is very close to Taiwan’s eighth-generation Lancer in appearance, there are still many differences and gaps in some details. Let’s compare them in detail:
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
The center grille of the Southeast Lancer is installed separately, while the Taiwan Lancer has the standard Mitsubishi family mask, and the center grille is integrated with the bumper. , with a stronger visual integrity; there are also differences in the inner partition of the grille. The Southeast version is horizontal, while the Taiwan version adopts a more dynamic diagonal grille design; in addition, the Taiwan version also extends a line along the Mitsubishi logo on the hood. The muscle lines make the entire front of the car appear strong and powerful.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
Southeast Lancer’s taillight is a 24-piece LED, single fan-shaped taillight, equipped with decorative taillights on the trunk lid Red reflector.
The Taiwanese version of the taillight has 58 LEDs and is a two-piece four-piece combination taillight.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
The side turn signals of the Southeast Lancer have been changed from the handsome oval shape to a more dynamic blade shape. The Taiwanese version's side turn signals are integrated into the rearview mirror. In addition, the rearview mirror also has an electric folding function that is rare for similar models in mainland China.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
On the steering wheel, the Taiwan version has quite high configurations and all kinds of function keys are available.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
Southeast Lancer is equipped with manual air conditioning and single disc CD. The Taiwan version is equipped with a 7-inch screen that, in addition to playing VCD, can also realize full-color monitoring and reversing through the camera set above the license plate frame in the trunk. The audio is equipped with a front tape and a rear (tail box) 6-disc CD/VCD. In addition It is also equipped with visual constant temperature air conditioning and Bluetooth communication system.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
Taiwan Lancer is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, which has one more Ds sports gear than the Southeast Lancer.
Lancer
Taiwan Lancer
The highest model of the Southeast Lancer is only equipped with manually adjustable seats, while the Taiwan version is equipped with stepless ESC function.
Compare the prices again:
Lingshuai Lancer Taiwan Lancer
The current market execution price is 79,800-99,800 yuan, 102,800-122,800 yuan, 489,000-549,000 yuan NT$
(equivalent to RMB 122,000-137,000)
* The price of Lingshuai is the current market price of the remaining vehicles. Southeast will maintain the dual-brand strategy and produce Lingshuai and Lancer at the same time. , Lingshuai will focus on the market below 80,000 yuan with low configuration, and the price will fall further.
The Southeast Lancer is improved from the six-and-a-half-generation Lancer with technology in the 1990s, and has an appearance that is close to the internationally synchronized eighth-generation Lancer; what’s more, the Mitsubishi Rishin MPV launched at the same time Only the body logo has been changed, but the Southeast Eagle head logo is still on the steering wheel. Mitsubishi is too confident in its own brand.
Rather than saying that Mitsubishi brought Lancer to domestic users, it would be better to say that it launched the 2006 model of Mitsubishi with a new standard, because this Lancer is really far from the internationally synchronized eighth-generation Lancer. Whether it is in terms of chassis, power, or rich configuration, it is far behind Taiwan's eighth-generation Lancer.