2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE

Mitsubishi Motors Details New Mitsubishi Graphics Program, All-Wheel Drive Lancer SE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA), is set to detail exciting new product offerings and events at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show including a new customized graphics program available for the 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle and the 2012 Lancer, an affordably-priced and well-equipped all-wheel drive version of the company's popular Lancer compact sports sedan, and the opportunity for consumers to jump behind the wheel for a test drive of the all-new 100% electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i.

Hot Mitsubishi Graphics for Mitsubishi i Electric Vehicle and Lancer Models
As if the distinctively-shaped 2012 Mitsubishi i electric vehicle and the head-turning Lancer sport sedan weren't stylish enough, owners of these vehicles will now be able to add their own personalized style to each of these remarkable vehicles, thanks to the new Mitsubishi Graphics program.
Available for the all-new Mitsubishi i in December and the Lancer by the end of 2011, customers can simply log onto Mitsubishicars.com and/or MitsubishiGraphics.com beginning in early December, select their graphic(s), print out the order and take it to their local Mitsubishi dealer to purchase their stylish new graphics package for their eco-friendly Mitsubishi i or sporty Lancer model. The Mitsubishi dealer will then place the order for the graphics package, inform the customer when the artwork for their vehicle arrives and coordinate with the customer for its installation by a professional 3M™ Original Wraps installer.





The AWC, working in concert with the vehicle's active stability control (ASC) and anti-lock braking (ABS) systems, offers an enhanced level of traction, stability and control in adverse driving conditions and on slick road surfaces. The system features three distinct driver-selected driving modes (2WD, 4WD AÚTO and 4WD LOCK) for maximum performance and tractability in various road and/or weather conditions. An added degree of driver control is also available with a simple push of a button that directs up to 70% of the engine's available power to the electronic control coupling that controls the rear wheels (4WD LOCK mode).

All 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWC models are powered by the company's venerable 2.4-liter normally-aspirated 4-cylinder engine that features Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) and a fuel-saving continuously-variable transmission (CVT).

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An all-new addition to Mitsubishi's varied 2012 model lineup, the Lancer SE AWC brings the Japanese auto manufacturer's sophisticated and proven All Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel drive system to a very affordably segment of the highly competitive compact sports sedan market with a starting MSRP of only $20,195.
Though miniscule in price, the 2012 Lancer SE AWC packs a comprehensive list of standard features including a 7 air bag safety system, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, heated front seats and door mirrors, a 4 speaker 160-watt AM/FM/CD sound system, 16-in. alloy wheels, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, keyless entry – even advanced safety features including Active Stability Control (ASC) and Traction Control Logic (TCL). Stylish interior and exterior accents include deluxe fabric for the seating surfaces and appealing upper and lower chrome grille sections.



The road-gripping All Wheel Control (AWC) system greatly improves the vehicle's safety by vastly improving traction levels and the driver's control of the vehicle in both ideal (dry) and less than ideal (snow, ice, rain) driving conditions.

The major systems/components of the All Wheel Control (AWC) system include:



The latter item – the driver-controlled Drive Mode Switch – allows the vehicle's operator to engage three distinct driving modes to maximize the Lancer's fuel efficiency and/or enhance tractability:

2WD
Offers the greatest fuel-efficiency on dry roads

4WD AÚTO
Well-balanced all-wheel drive driving mode offers exceptional/predictable handling, high-speed stability and improved traction in all driving conditions.

4WD LOCK
Additional AWD performance in adverse slippery conditions such as sand- or snow-covered roads.

When the driver engages the 4WD LOCK mode, this setting directs up to 70% of the engine's available power to the electronic control coupling that controls the rear wheels.

Among the welcome accessories and options available for this new all-wheel drive Lancer sports sedan model include a Navigation System Package ($2,295) consisting of a 40GB HDD navigation system with music server and real-time traffic information (RDS); a stylish Exterior Package ($850) that includes rear wing, front air dam, exhaust finisher and fog lights; an LED Illumination Package ($335) with blue-colored floor illumination and interior lamps; and the FÚSE Hands-free Link System™ with ÚSB port ($395) that allows the vehicle's occupants to operate the sound system (CD/MP3 player, radio iPod™) and a Bluetooth™-enabled cell phone simply by the use of voice commands.

From residents of the Snowbelt states all the way to the Rocky Mountains, the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest to South Florida, the new 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWC is the perfect go-anywhere, do-anything performance sedan for the consumer in search of a vehicle that offers the piece of mind of an advanced, fuel-efficient all-wheel drive system at an easily attainable price point.

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