New Mitsubishi Lancer. When will it come to India?

mohitd · 25th October 2008, 19:46

The dealer here says April.
Amount I cursed him in my funny is not funny.
And the cedia is getting a facelift.
The sport is getting OZ wheels, seat covers, momo steering wheel, Kenwood touch screen player and pedal kits.

Guna · 25th October 2008, 20:42

Folks
I was driving in Bangalore and noticed a white Evo or a new lancer zipping past from the opposite side. Of course, I could not take any pitcure.

veyron1 · 26th October 2008, 02:14

A li'l Birdie says the New Lancer should be out before July '09. The EVO shall be out later. No news on that yet.

The birdie also goes ahead to speculate on the pricing..but I'm sceptical on that front...the bottom end, or the Lancer "GS", is supposed to be on the southern half of 10L....let's see...

veyron1 · 26th October 2008, 02:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram

The market's value for money paradigm, just changed irreversibly.

For Lancer to get any respectable volume sales in India, they will have to sell no dearer than they sell in the rest of the world, and maybe cheaper.

Your viewpoints, welcome please.

Forgive my Pessismism, Sir. But today's market sees the abomination named Fabia sell for 9 lacs. And in good numbers too, at that. The Nano only changes the VFM perspective for logical thinkers. If a Nano can be produced for a Lac, imagine the margins being squeezed by auto makers & Govts. (by means of taxes). Heck, just take the R15, for example....1.10 L on-road. Priced as much a Nano. VFM? You tell me. The Ninja 250 for example, for the same price would've been a better argument.

Business ethics hold no water in matters of the heart. Which is the case for most Indians, as a car is an item of luxury, an asset for 85% of the population. Not an amenity or a necessity, as is the case elsewhere. Therefore, automakers can get away with whatever pricing that they want to here. The Lancer could be dicey, because Mitsubishi is a low-value brand in terms of market presence and resale numbers. If it were, say, Skoda, they could launch the new Lancer for 19 lacs and still get away with it....

DjNik · 14th December 2008, 13:35

Any updates on when is the Lancer Expected?

Vid6639 · 14th December 2008, 13:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjNik

Any updates on when is the Lancer Expected?

Sometime mid next year is the word going around.

bhp1 · 14th December 2008, 16:10

With almost all automakers delaying their launches/projects, don't be surprised if new Lancer also gets delayed.

d3adlythegame · 14th December 2008, 22:03

its kinda stupid though,car makers should actually be launchin their cars now, cuz it would make ppl buy these cars and boost sales, instead of waitin till the economy gets better.

what do u guys say ?

dilipkumar7278 · 22nd January 2009, 14:53

Any updates of new Lancer
Cheers
Dilip

Spock · 28th January 2009, 16:28

I am thinking about the current Lancer Diesel 2.0. There are strong claims about its mileage(20.02 kms/litre). I really don't know if buying a decade old model is wise or not.

mohitd · 3rd March 2009, 18:32

Hey does anyone have any clue to when the lancers coming or should the thread be renamed new mitsubishi lancer-will it come to India.

Iv been waiting for over 4 months now.

If anyone has any clue please do let me know.

narayan · 3rd March 2009, 19:05

I think this thread has to be locked..

every time it pops up, i eagerly open it to see the launch date. but since this is not happening - lets just lock/close this ...
its getting very depressing

equinox22 · 4th March 2009, 00:51

Will they be launching the RalliArt version too? In face have they ever launched the RalliArt in India?

karan561 · 23rd March 2009, 20:37

No launch Date out yet but the car should be out by July as per an insider (Marketting Dept.) , but the news is that the lancer will be selling under the name LANCER GALANT .

equinox22 · 23rd March 2009, 21:49

Any idea why they are combining the names of the two cars? Is it to place it as a premium product?

25th October 2008, 19:46	#181
mohitd BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Times	The dealer here says April. Amount I cursed him in my funny is not funny. And the cedia is getting a facelift. The sport is getting OZ wheels, seat covers, momo steering wheel, Kenwood touch screen player and pedal kits.
	() Thanks

25th October 2008, 20:42	#182
Guna Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,073 Thanked: 4,375 Times	Folks I was driving in Bangalore and noticed a white Evo or a new lancer zipping past from the opposite side. Of course, I could not take any pitcure.
	() Thanks

26th October 2008, 02:14	#183
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	A li'l Birdie says the New Lancer should be out before July '09. The EVO shall be out later. No news on that yet. The birdie also goes ahead to speculate on the pricing..but I'm sceptical on that front...the bottom end, or the Lancer "GS", is supposed to be on the southern half of 10L....let's see...
	() Thanks

14th December 2008, 13:35	#185
DjNik BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 340 Thanked: 3 Times	Any updates on when is the Lancer Expected?
	() Thanks

14th December 2008, 16:10	#187
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	With almost all automakers delaying their launches/projects, don't be surprised if new Lancer also gets delayed.
	() Thanks

14th December 2008, 22:03	#188
d3adlythegame BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 90 Thanked: Once	its kinda stupid though,car makers should actually be launchin their cars now, cuz it would make ppl buy these cars and boost sales, instead of waitin till the economy gets better. what do u guys say ?
	() Thanks

22nd January 2009, 14:53	#189
dilipkumar7278 BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: COCHIN Posts: 441 Thanked: 110 Times View My Garage	Any updates of new Lancer Cheers Dilip
	() Thanks

28th January 2009, 16:28	#190
Spock Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15 Thanked: Once	I am thinking about the current Lancer Diesel 2.0. There are strong claims about its mileage(20.02 kms/litre). I really don't know if buying a decade old model is wise or not.
	() Thanks

3rd March 2009, 18:32	#191
mohitd BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calcutta Posts: 140 Thanked: 2 Times	Hey does anyone have any clue to when the lancers coming or should the thread be renamed new mitsubishi lancer-will it come to India. Iv been waiting for over 4 months now. If anyone has any clue please do let me know.
	() Thanks

3rd March 2009, 19:05	#192
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,115 Thanked: 2,374 Times View My Garage	I think this thread has to be locked.. every time it pops up, i eagerly open it to see the launch date. but since this is not happening - lets just lock/close this ... its getting very depressing
	() Thanks

4th March 2009, 00:51	#193
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Will they be launching the RalliArt version too? In face have they ever launched the RalliArt in India?
	() Thanks

23rd March 2009, 20:37	#194
karan561 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5,079 Thanked: 22,354 Times View My Garage	No launch Date out yet but the car should be out by July as per an insider (Marketting Dept.) , but the news is that the lancer will be selling under the name LANCER GALANT . Last edited by karan561 : 23rd March 2009 at 20:39.
	() Thanks

23rd March 2009, 21:49	#195
equinox22 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago/Pune Posts: 165 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Any idea why they are combining the names of the two cars? Is it to place it as a premium product?
	() Thanks