Next-Generation Mitsubishi Lancer Is Hypothetical, Still Quite Cool

[cawimmer430]

Rendering is based of a current Renault Megane sedan, still looks cool.



Next-Generation Mitsubishi Lancer Is Hypothetical, Still Quite Cool

To say that the tenth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer looks dated would be a major understatement.

Believe it or not, it was launched in 2007 and is still on sale in some markets like Brazil, Egypt and Taiwan.

While it is no longer available in the rest of the world, the Lancer nameplate could return as a global model in the future. Recently, a report claimed that Mitsubishi is planning to bring back the Lancer Evolution for an eleventh generation.



If that were to happen, then surely the automaker should first launch a new regular Lancer, right? Following this logic, the folks from Kolesa tried to anticipate how the 11th-generation would look like if it were to use the brand's latest Dynamic Shield design language.

The first step was to apply the typical Mitsubishi grille with chrome moldings on the sides (as seen on the Eclipse Cross and facelifted L200 pickup) to the body of the Renault Megane Sedan. The designer then opted for sleek LED headlights and chunky DRLs — both also familiar from the latest Mitsubishi concepts and production models.

The two-tone bodywork with dark grey roof and A pillars provides a nice contrast to the rest of the car that's painted white; it also makes the Lancer look more dynamic thanks to the "floating roof" trick applied to the C pillars. Actually, this is inspired by the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer Concept.



Moving on to the rear, the hypothetical Mitsubishi Lancer adopts horizontal LED taillights united by a light bar according to the latest trends in car design. There's also a sporty bumper with a diffuser-like insert in the middle and concealed tailpipes.

Choosing the Renault Megane Sedan as a basis for these renderings is not fortuitous as the aforementioned report claimed the next-generation Lancer would share underpinnings with the upcoming Megane. We wouldn't mind that one bit, as long as the next-generation Lancer looked like this. Would you?


Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/07/next-generation-mitsubishi-lancer-is-hypothetical-still-quite-cool/

[FoMoJo]

Of all the Asian imports, I've always liked the styling of Mitsubishi the best.  Something neat and tidy about it.

[12,000 RPM]

They should make  a hatch version too

Surprised Nissan didn't jump on the Megane train for the next Sentra. But I'll take Mitsu badged Clios (Colt) and Meganes (Lancer) any day.

[2o6]

They should make  a hatch version too

Surprised Nissan didn't jump on the Megane train for the next Sentra. But I'll take Mitsu badged Clios (Colt) and Meganes (Lancer) any day.

The Chinese Syplhy will likely be our Sentra, and IMO it looks good.

https://www.motor1.com/news/344844/nissan-sylphy-unveiled-shanghai/

[Raza]

I couldn't pick it out of a lineup.  Looks like every Japanese or Korean compact or midsize sedan made today.

[MX793]

Nice to see the Ford Fusion MachIII razor grille making an appearance.

[CaminoRacer]

Nice to see the Ford Fusion MachIII razor grille making an appearance.

Mitsu is a cheaper brand so it's only a Mach 2

[cawimmer430]

Of all the Asian imports, I've always liked the styling of Mitsubishi the best.  Something neat and tidy about it.

Yeah, same. I always felt that Mitsubishi's styling was nicer than their Japanese rivals until the last two Galant generations appeared. That's when they lost it, IMO.

The 6th generation Galant is still one of the best-looking saloons ever created, especially in GTI/VR4 trim. I'm biased, I had one.