<p>11th December 2006</p><p>2007 DETROIT AUTO SHOW - NEW LANCER SPORTS SEDAN: FROM SKETCH TO REALITY -</p><p>Delivering on its promise, Mitsubishi Motors reveals today the sharp look of its all-new Lancer sports sedan.</p><p>Faithful to the previously released sketch, Lancer will bring the dynamic lines of the show- stopping Mitsubishi Concept-X and Concept-Sportback to the showroom. Both unveiled in 2005, they hinted not only at the next generation Mitsubishi compact sports sedans, but also at the next evolution of its design language. </p><p>This is readily apparent in Lancer’s front face. Whilst concepts (CZ2, Tarmac Spyder, Pajero* Evolution, etc,…) or production cars (Colt, current Lancer, Grandis, new Outlander etc,…) have clearly established the triangle-shaped 3-Diamond logo as the focal point, the recent US-only Eclipse and Raider brought a first evolution with a larger inverted gaping grille inspired by jet fighters´ air intake. Split into two separate elements (chrome-ringed for the upper part) this Lancer sports sedan grille goes one step further, staging Mitsubishi’s logo at the centre of a new and very iconic front face, highlighted by Concept- X and Concept-Sportback’s trademark shark nose and deep set “eyes”.</p><p>The 4,570 m long x 1,760 m wide Lancer sports sedan is based on MMC’s “Project Global” platform, a new flexible architecture that also forms the foundation of the new Outlander. </p><p>With its sharp handling and 35 year Lancer sporting credentials, it will be in Europe a new alternative for customers of desirable, heritage-proud, non-mainstream brands in the C- segment: not premium, but different and legitimate.</p><p>To be launched in Europe from the fourth quarter of 2007, the Lancer sports sedan family will progressively expand to offer a complete line-up. Split into 4 powertrain levels (entry, mid-range, upper-range and supercar), it will propose 5 different engines, including the VAG-supplied 140 ps – 2.0 l Common Rail Diesel already fitted to Grandis Di-D and Outlander Di-D. </p><p>*Montero in Spain / Shogun in the UK</p><p>Key Dimensions:</p><p>Wheelbase: 2,635 m Length: 4,570 m Height: 1,490 m Width: 1,760 m</p><p>ENDS</p><p>Contact: Daniel Nacass / General Manager – Public Relations, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. + 31 6 10 92 38 42 or [email protected] </p><p>Max Tuttle / Information Coordinator, Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V + 31 6 53 16 61 85 or [email protected] </p><p>Gabi Whitfield / General Manager – Press & Public Affairs, Mitsubishi Motors UK 01285 647157 or [email protected] </p><p>Note to UK Editors: 1. Timing of launch of 4-door Lancer in the UK has not been decided, it will be Q4 2007 at the earliest but likely to coincide with launch of Lancer Evolution X in Q1 2008. 2. Images supplied with this release are of the standard 4-door Lancer model, not the turbo or Evolution X. 51810/111206</p>