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February 18, 2009
Mitsubishi Lancer GTS vs. VW Jetta S: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Ok, so we have a Lancer GTS on loan right now. So I’m thinking, what does this thing compete against? The closest thing I could come up with was the Jetta S. They both provide a big bang for the buck at just under $18,000. The Jetta has an extra 2 hp and 200 pounds, and smaller wheels (17″ vs. the 18″ wheels on the Lancer). Oh, and no wing. So, which would you choose?
Lancer GTS
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
I got to spend some quality time with the Lancer GTS this weekend. Honestly, I knew almost nothing about this car before it showed up at our offices. Of course everyone knows about the EVO, but did you know you can get a car based on the same body and platform for as little as $14K? The GTS adds a bigger motor (a 168 hp 2.4 liter vs. the 152 hp 2.0 liter on the base), 18″ wheels, sports suspension and a wing but still keeps the price tag just south of $18k.
To me the Lancer really hits the sweet spot in size between the Civic and the Accord. And for Civic LX money you get a much sportier car. Ok, so it’s maybe not as refined as a Honda, but who cares?
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February 13, 2009
In the CarDomain Garage: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS 2.4L
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
We just got our hands on this cool little Lancer. We’ve only had it a few hours, but I would say for $18k this thing looks great and it’s a hoot to drive. First swap would be the exhaust, though—it’s so quiet and smooth at idle I kept thinking I’d stalled it. More on this ride next week!
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October 27, 2008
Gas on the Right, Brakes on the Left
I just spent some time with the new Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, and it only comes with one transmission choice: Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission, a twin-clutch automatic gearbox. It’s similar to VW’s DSG tranny.
I grew up with traditional stick shifts, as I have never owned a vehicle fitted with an autobox. These new twin-clutch autos could sway me. In the auto mode, they’re just fine for around-town driving. Engage the manual mode, and there’s almost no lag between upshifts while downshifts are silky smooth. So, could these new gearboxes woo anyone else away from a clutch pedal?
