Lancer aspires to new model

The new Aspire model and the existing VRX will be fitted with the bigger 2.4 litre MIVEC four-cylinder engine, generating 125kW at 6000 rpm (up from 113kW) and 226Nm at 4100 rpm (up from 198Nm). Transferring the extra power to the wheels is a standard Continuously Variable Transmission.

The VRX will also get an enhanced sound insulation package and premium console.

Lancer ES and VR variants have been given only minor upgrades including the sound insulation package for both models and interior and exterior chrome accents for the ES. Additionally, Mitsubishi claims that improvements to the gear ratios on the manual variants should improve fuel economy.

Pricing for the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer start at $20,990 for the manual ES and tops out at $33,990 for the Aspire with CVT.