Meet the new and improved Mitsubishi Lancer! Mitsubishi Motors North America will unveil the all-new, 2008 Lancer compact sport sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

The 2008 Lancer looks at the Mitsubishi Concept-X for inspiration which consists of a "shark-nosed" front end inspired by jet fighter air intakes and a wedge-like profile. The car like many Lancer models is powered by 2.0-liter 152 hp aluminum DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine with 5-speed manual transmission.

The 2008 model also has the distinction of being the first vehicle in North America to offer continuously variable transmission (CVT) which includes a 6-step Sportronic(R) mode using magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters. Mitsubishi Lancer will be available in three levels of trim and driving dynamics: DE, ES and the sport-tuned GTS in early 2007.

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