There’s no surprise then that the Lancer MX landed in the forgotten realm of the economy sedans.  With more refinement and the better (or at least equal) specifications of  its newer rivals, this car just doesn’t cut it.  It may have been on the forefront half a decade ago, but as technology advances at an exponential rate, this car comes out as a lame duck.

I wouldn’t like to say that the Lancer is a bad car—but it just isn’t a good one.  Mitsubishi should stop polishing their bayonet-tipped rifle.  In order to survive this market, they need to bring out their latest laser-guided machine gun; else they might end up quacking headless all day long.

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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Incorporated for accommodating us for the Mitsubishi Lancer MX test drive.

Subjective Ratings
(10 Being the Highest)
Mitsubishi Lancer MX
Performance  
    Engine 7.5
    Gearbox 6.5
    Steering 6.0
    Brakes 6.5
    Ride 5.5
    Handling 6.5
    Body Structure 7.0
Comfort / Controls  
    Driving Position 7.5
    Controls 5.0
    Instrumentation 6.5
    Outward Vision 7.0
    Quietness 7.0
    Air Con 9.0
    Ingress / Egress 6.0
    Front Seat Space 7.5
    Rear Seat Space 6.0
    Luggage / Loading 5.5
Design / Styling  
    Exterior Styling 7.5
    Exterior Finish 7.0
    Interior Styling 5.5
    Interior Finish 5.5
Others  
    Fuel Mileage 8.0
    List Price 7.0
Overall Rating (Average) 6.65

It's pretty old and every bit feels like it. We're not talking about mileage here, but overall refinement compared to other cars in its segment. Mitsubishi, it's time for a wake-up call.

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