Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while reducing weight and lowering the roll center. Slightly longer suspension travel (10 mm) enhances road holding even on rough roads, and road shock from driving over uneven surfaces has also been reduced.
The Lancer DE and ES models use a 20-mm (0.79-in.) front stabilizer bar, and the GTS model employs a 21-mm (0.83-in.) front stabilizer bar. The GTS also gets exclusive sport-tuning of the spring rates and shock damping force. Fitting a stabilizer strut helps ensure optimal roll rigidity and improved steering stability.
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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
The information written in this Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) section contains
important points concerning the driver, front passenger, driver’s knee, side and
curtain airbags.
The SRS dr ...
Performance
The 152-hp four-cylinder engine produces plenty of power to move the Lancer
at highway speeds, even when fully loaded with four adults and luggage. My only
reoccurring thought was that no matter h ...
Roof carrier precaution
Caution
► Make sure that the weight of the luggage does not exceed the allowable roof
load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this may cause damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is t ...