Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart best review 2013

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart best review 2013

Lancer Ralliart has a slight ( 2.0 -liter ) engine that makes big power ( 237 hp ) . This is the same basic engine as in the EVO ( 291 hp ) just not quite as freakishly strong for its size .However , even the 2 -liter 237 hp from an achievement worth pondering . Recently, mid- 90s , 237 is the number of horsepower V - 8 and even today , a typical very high output V - 8 - for example , the current Mustang GT 's 5.0 -liter , 400 hp V - 8 - do not approach the strength - per - liter output of the 2 -liter Mitsubishi delivers. The GT V - 8 will need to make more than 500 hp to the same as the 2.0 ' s power - per - liter benchmark .Acceleration - not surprisingly - very good . The Ralliart up to 60 in about 5.7 seconds , is not at all far behind the current EVO ( which got there in about 5 flat ) .Only two losses . Wait , three .One , Subaru WRX faster , up to 60 in just 5.3 seconds .Two , Ralliart is equipped only with a six-speed dual clutch automatic ( odd ) is also the same unit that is used in top-of - the-line EVO MR . It was a sophisticated piece of equipment with a variety of virtues ( more on this below ) but baldfaced truth is that it's just more fun to work the clutch itself . Unfortunately , if you want that third pedal , you have to increase $ 6,400 to EVO GSR ( $ 34.095 ) .Or buy a Subaru WRX instead.This last point - eating it . EPA Ralliart prices in 17 cities , 25 highway , which is actually worse mileage than cars powered V - 8 muscle like the current Ford Mustang GT Boss 302 ( 17 city , 25 highway ) . And - believe me - if you are driving the Ralliart as it is meant to be driven , you will see your friends at the Exxon station very often .Little turbo 2 is a hoot , but the mileage is poor ( and considering how decent gas mileage car V - 8 and V - 6 -powered high performance has become ) you may be asking yourself later on why you do not just go ahead and get a V - 8 .

 At first , you think there is something wrong .The light goes green , you stomp on the gas pedal and ... nothing. There is a momentary delay before anything actually happens , almost like an old muscle car with a carburetor bog - prone . But then Ralliart comes alive - blitzing forward rush suddenly turbo boost and firecracker - fast gear changes through a dual-clutch automated manual . Within about 50 meters you gather serious pace and if you keep your story will be over 120 and climbing before your brain can catch up with the reality of it all .This is a fast mover .And the initial lag ? On the one hand , it's kind of fun because what comes next . The ( instantaneous ) calm before the storm . It is a big part of what makes driving a high- pressure turbo -boosted car so special - and justify buying one of the cars as fast as the larger , non - turbo V - 6 or V - 8 even .Hot dog !But - it would be better with a real stick to play with . Then you could end the four small , turbo spooling , before throwing the clutch ( self) and launching the car with appropriate ferocity . True , the clutch will probably not live long in this way , but then a car like the Ralliart ( and even evil brother EVO ) is not designed to be a transportation equipment 200,000 miles.But what about the Subaru WRX ? It is faster ( and perhaps can be expected to live longer , either because larger machines less stressful / hanged and also , frankly , because Subarus have the track record is much better in that department ) but less than that and the brat so - in my opinion - is not quite as fun to drive . He does not have nearly the demon blast suddenly the power that Mitsubishi does not - which reminds me , dear , from the '70s - era two - stroke motorcycles . And - damn - they are fun !Handling is exceptional.The Ralliart has the same basic layout as the race - ready suspension EVO , including driver - adjustable three - mode ( asphalt / Gravel / Snow ) AWD . Tire package is not quite as aggressive as the EVO and you do not get the big Brembo brakes are available with the EVO - but it is a difference you will see only on the track , driving it out . On the streets , the Ralliart is still a very powerful machine that will outcorner nearly all comers . Especially newcomers in that price range - that unless Subaru WRX not even offer a high performance AWD system ( and not a driver - adjustable Soobie ) or dual - clutch manual transmission automatic race - bred , well .