This year sees the 10^th anniversary of the Mitsubishi Lancer, and the 2013 range of models offers some fantastic extra features, along with various improvements on previous years.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is available across the following levels:

• ES
  All four levels of the 2013 Lancer come as standard with two wheel front axle drive, cruise control and Continuously Variable Transmission or CVT for ultimate mastery while out on the road.
  The first two tiers feature a 148hp 2.0L four-cylinder engine, packing a surprising punch for an otherwise fairly compact vehicle.
  The ES includes 16-inch steel wheels, front and rear disc brakes, 5-speed manual transmission, a four-speaker sound system, tire pressure monitoring system, air conditioning and USB input with iPod control.
  Airbags located at the front seat, driver’s knee and side curtain offer fairly comprehensive safety in the event of an accident.
• LX
  Taking a step up, the LX replaces the 16-inch steel wheels with alloys and includes the addition of a security alarm, improved fabric seats, climate control air conditioning, keyless entry, chrome grille and a six-speaker sound system with two tweeters.
  These extra features obviously enhance the comfort and convenience afforded to you by the Lancer as a whole. Heated seats ensure your car journeys are as comfortable as possible during those frosty winter months, while the leather bound steering wheel, gearshift and park brake provide an additional touch of luxury.
• VRX
  If you really want to go all out and take everything the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has to offer, you’ll definitely want to consider the VRX.
  This level includes the addition of a more robust 2.4L four-cylinder engine, 18-inch alloy wheels and front fog lamps, as well as a powerful nine-speaker sound system with four tweeters and a subwoofer.
  Powered folding mirrors are also an important addition, giving you a great deal of visibility while out on the road.
  This model provides the ultimate in luxury and comfort and also includes a couple of cosmetic treats in the form of a chrome grille surround, alloy sports pedals and a rear stabilizer bar.
  What’s more, the VRX model offers Rockford Fosgate premium audio and Mitsubishi a Multi Communication System with a 7″ WVGA touch screen display, 3D navigation mapping and SD Card input for the ultimate in in-car audio-visual entertainment.

All in all, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer offers a range of enhancements in its 10^th year. The Lancer is certainly proving to be a sound vehicle with an array of high-quality components and extensive functionality in terms of handling, safety, comfort, and entertainment.

To find out more about the 2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER or to arrange a test drive, consider visiting your nearest Bartons Mitsubishi dealership. With more than 66 years of experience in the motoring industry, their friendly staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Mitsubishi have recently released the 2013 Triton and, as you might have already guessed, it definitely does not disappoint.

This beautiful behemoth has undergone some serious enhancements and improvements from last year’s model and Mitsubishi have really pulled out all the stops to make for a safe, secure, and all-round superb driving experience.

Key Features

The basic entry-level model is the Mitsubishi Triton GL Single Cab chassis 4×2 which features a robust 94kW/194Nm 2.4L petrol engine while the GLX model has been given an upgrade with the 100kW/314Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine found in the Triton GLX Single Cab 4×2. All other GLX models including the Club Cab, Single Cab 4×4, Double Cab 4×2 and Double Cab 4×4 crank it up even further with the ‘Hi Power’ version which offers 131kW and 400Nm.

Visually, the Triton offers a real feast for the eyes, boasting side steps, body-coloured external panels, and a wonderfully comfortable cloth upholstery interior.

The interior also features silver flourishes across the instrument cluster, while the steering wheel and gear stick are wrapped in high-grade leather, resulting in a slick and stylish theme throughout.

You’ll also find a whole host of convenient features; power windows and mirrors, cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls to offer the utmost control and visibility of your surroundings, while the air conditioning, quad-speaker audio system, and Bluetooth phone connectivity provide the ultimate in in-car entertainment, comfort, and convenience.

Moving back outside for a moment, the Triton GL-R boasts 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear step, and sports bar, while the GLX-R includes the addition of auto-folding side mirrors, fog lamps, and 17-inch alloys that will give you unprecedented confidence and control on the road.

Safety

Mitsubishi’s 2013 Triton range was awarded an overall score of 25.08 out of 37 by ANCAP crash testing measures.

Dual front airbags for both driver and passenger are included as standard, while Antilock brakes, or ABS, with electronic brake distribution, or EBD, are offered as optional extras on the entry-level models.

Pre-tension devices are also fitted to all of the seatbelts to reduce slack and minimize injury in the event of a crash or emergency stop.

The 2013 Triton has been awarded a final score of four out of five stars for its safety measures, providing good-to-marginal protection in front and side crash tests; this suggests that these measures provide an overall adequate level of protection to both driver and passengers.

Conclusion

All in all, Mitsubishi’s Triton line up certainly boasts some major improvements from previous years; the interior and exterior designs have both been given a great deal of attention and the inner workings of the car, including its workhorse engine, ABS, and EBS, have all been fine-tuned to deliver impeccable performance while providing some of the very best available in safety and security.

If you would like to find out more about the Mitsubishi 2013 Triton range or you’d like to arrange a test drive, contact or visit your nearest Bartons Mitsubishi dealership and their friendly staff will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

In this car review we are going to take a look at the Mitsubishi Outlander, a vehicle which has undergone several changes this year, marking the end of the current generation of Outlanders and paving the way for the more drastic alterations which are set to be implemented towards the end of 2014.

This year’s development certainly appears to be tailored more towards drivers who are looking towards more of a performance vehicle rather than a purely practical purchase; so the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander might not be the ideal choice for your daily commute or school run.

The cabin offers a generous amount of leg room and definitely makes for a spacious and comfortable drive. However the design aspects are somewhat plain and it would be nice to see more of a balance between practicality/utility and aesthetics.

Although the Outlander lacks telescopic steering, it does handle the road very nicely. With four-wheel ABS and on-board stability and traction control systems, taking sharp corners and traversing less-than-ideal weather conditions should be a breeze.

For the more safety-minded, the Outlander features front and rear head airbags and dual front side-mounted airbags. What’s more, child seat anchors enable you to drive with a little extra peace of mind, and the driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system provide even greater safety while on the road.

ES

The Outlander ES combines a hardy 2.2L four-cylinder engine with continuously variable transmission and all-wheel drive to offer uncompromising acceleration and road handling as standard, further bolstered by stability and traction control systems.

Boasting 22 mpg and 28 mpg for city and highway driving respectively, the ES offers some fairly competitive fuel efficiency for a vehicle of its class.

Side and curtain airbags come as standard, as does an integrated MP3 player, USB input, and Bluetooth connectivity with phone connectivity and voice control.

Price: MSRP from $22,695

LS

Adding to the features of the Outlander ES, the LS Trim includes the addition of third-row seats with recline adjustment, making it ideal for those longer car journeys with the family.

Price: MSRP from $23,995

Aspire

The Aspire Trim is where the Mitsubishi Outlander really outshines the competition, boasting a workhorse 2.4L engine with automatic transmission while still offering the same great fuel economy as the ES and AS models.

In addition to the features included in the ES and SE models, the Aspire also adds the option of Rockford Fosgate premium audio.

The Mitsubishi Multi Communication System with a 7″ WVGA touch screen display, 3D navigation mapping, and SD Card input is available as an optional extra if you really want to take your in-car entertainment to the next level.

Price: MSRP from $43,490

If you would like to learn more about the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander and any other fantastic Mitsubishi vehicles, contact or visit your nearest Bartons Mitsubishi dealership. You can also check out Gumtree’s car reviews on many popular Mitsubishi models including the Outlander. With more than 66 years of experience within the motoring industry, their friendly staff will be more than happy to help you book a test drive and answer any questions you may have.