20 Aug 2007
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer spotted in Dubai

One of our readers, Muhammad Talha, who previously sent us photos of the next Nissan Altima in the UAE, apparently found the stash of 2008 Mitsubishi Lancers that we were earlier secretly told existed somewhere in Dubai.

There are 10 of these cars, seemingly Lancer GTS models with Rockford Fosgate stereos, sitting at the used car market in Dubai, with destination listed as Al Habtoor Motors. We already know that the local dealers are simply sitting on these cars, waiting for HQ in Japan to give the go-ahead for launch. It’s already being delayed for quite a while now.

Mitsubishi shouldn’t delay any longer. I haven’t been this interested in a small car since the launch of the new Honda Civic.

For more photos of the actual 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, check our our previous report.
by a fan, on August 20 2007 @ 9:48 pm
cool. just 10 cars eh? i do hope its better than the civic. i need to buy a car by december!!!!
by Gregory, on August 21 2007 @ 2:23 pm
Looks lika a Mazda 3 at one glance,not so impressive
by Binu, on August 21 2007 @ 2:50 pm
Are they with the new 150 Hp, 2 L engine?
by a fan, on August 21 2007 @ 3:54 pm
yes 2l 150+ hp though its heavy (3000lbs??)
by sq1, on August 22 2007 @ 8:50 pm
nice looking car… thank GOD.
by mimi, on August 23 2007 @ 4:24 pm
by Don, on August 24 2007 @ 2:50 pm
good work
by Saddam Patel, on August 24 2007 @ 11:08 pm
Mitsubishi needs to go away…their cars are crap…
by civic junky, on August 25 2007 @ 1:09 am
Good move to come in the Dubai Market
by ali, on August 26 2007 @ 6:43 pm
cool car ;especially the WRC version
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury, on August 26 2007 @ 7:34 pm
Here’s bit of news. I spotted the basic model driving around at Dragon Mart (Dubai) while I was flogging the Hummer H3 tester. The guy was driving so slowly I overtook him with my slow-ass baby Humvee.
by Tharayil Shibu, on August 27 2007 @ 12:06 pm
Seems like Mitsubishi has woken up finally for a change seems like a good design
by Binu, on August 28 2007 @ 8:16 am
Lancer 2008 EX is being launched today in Bahrain
by ROBIN, on September 5 2007 @ 12:35 pm
Lancer GLX 2000cc Low Line:
CODE: CY4ASTSHLW (D07) Auto Trans. (w/ sports mode) Net Price: AED49,500/-
Lancer GLS 2000cc High Line:
CODE: CY4ASTMHLW (L61) Auto Trans. (w/ sports mode) Net Price: AED56,000/-
by nad, on October 6 2007 @ 2:12 am
So. has any of you purchased this car? What are your insights on this model? I’m planning to buy a GT model… what do you guys think?
by karim, on March 23 2008 @ 1:39 pm
This car over all is a nice car because u get more than u pay as u can see it’s highly equipped which gives it an advantage with that great aggressive design .
I made a little research between Mitsubishi lancer GTS and the new Toyota corolla XLE
I specifically chosen the corolla XLE because they are at the same price in Gulf area.
First Exterior the corolla is a mini Camry which makes it lack its own personality
While the Mitsubishi lancer GTS stands up for its self and really give u an impression that this car has a little touch of European design and the front looks like shark head .
Second the interior in the corolla more high quality than the Mitsubishi lancer GTS
And the corolla makes u feel that u are isolated that the surrounding environment but the interior is boring for me while Mitsubishi lancer GTS it is less quality and the cabin is so noisy but its beautiful also and some how matches little with the exterior, hoever I for got to say that the Mitsubishi lancer GTS is more roomy than the corolla
Third the performance the Mitsubishi lancer GTS got heavier so don’t expect to much from the 2.liter engine but it quit handles good while Toyota corolla it is not really good for me in the handling
Fourth resale value sorry guys but I have to say the Toyota wins in that but don’t forget the Sun and Sound Package which make me forget about the reasale value I am 21 and car really matters for me
by suresh, on July 9 2008 @ 1:04 pm
Hi, iam planing to take lanncer ex GT . can anyone give ur valuable suggestions.
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury, on July 9 2008 @ 7:27 pm
You will find more information about the new Lancer here:
http://www.drivearabia.com/ultimatecarbuyerguide/usedcarspage3.php/36/271/