Mitsubishi Lancer Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Mitsubishi Lancer

Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1973–present
Assembly	Mizushima plant, Okazaki, Aichi, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact (1973–1999) Compact (2000–present)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Mirage (for North America)

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a popular car made by Mitsubishi Motors. It's known as a "family car" because it's great for everyday use. This car has been around for a long time, starting in 1973.

Over the years, the Lancer has had many different names. It was called the Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, and even the Chrysler Lancer in various countries. In Japan, it's also known as the Galant Fortis since 2007. In Taiwan, it's called the Lancer Fortis.

What is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
- A Car with Many Names
- The Lancer in Races
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What is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a type of car called a compact car. This means it's a good size for families and daily driving. It has been made by Mitsubishi Motors since 1973. The Lancer has been sold all over the world.

A Car with Many Names

The Lancer has been known by many different names in different places. For example, in some countries, it was called the Colt Lancer. In North America, it was sold as the Dodge/Plymouth Colt and Eagle Summit. In other places, it was known as the Chrysler Valiant Lancer or Chrysler Lancer.

It was also called the Hindustan Lancer in India. In China, it was the Soueast Lioncel. Sometimes, it even shared names with other Mitsubishi cars, like the Mitsubishi Carisma or Mitsubishi Mirage. This shows how popular and widespread the Lancer design was!

The Lancer in Races

The Mitsubishi Lancer is not just a family car. It also has a famous history in rallying. Rallying is a type of car racing on tough roads like dirt, gravel, or snow. Special versions of the Lancer, like the Lancer Evolution, became very famous in these races.

These rally cars were built to be super fast and strong. They helped Mitsubishi win many championships around the world. This racing success made the Lancer even more popular with car fans.