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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday March 7, 2007 - 33 The re-invented 2008 Lancer Auto EVERYTHING force distribution (EBD), which is available as again a few miles further along tucked in behind a an option for the DE model. In addition, all Lancer car to our rear. Because I was previewing this car models feature a tire pressure monitoring system. the same day as the new, 2007 Mitsubishi With the longer wheelbase and wider track, this Outlander, my driving time was short. As always in results in a bigger cabin than the previous model. this situation, I will book one in a few months for Lancer boasts 94.8 cu f. of passenger space (93.3 cu a weeklong test. But first impressions always ft with the optional sunroof). count and I came away feeling as if Mitsubishi has Mitsubishi, once infamous for shiny plastic shaken off the doldrums it has been under for the interiors when they sold here as Plymouths and past few years. Indeed, we were told that despite Dodges, have gone to the "soft touch" school and the fact Mitsubishi has only been in Canada for five the result is materials and controls that are pleas- years, they turned a modest profit in 2006 and all ing to operate. An example is the audio switches of it is being plowed right back into engineering a finished in piano black for an upscale look. flock of new products already in the pipeline. Mitsubishi has also noticed the increasing For Mitsubishi, the corner has been turned and trend for premium sound systems and electronics. the road ahead is open and wide. All Lancers, for instance, come wired for Sirius satellite radio. On the GTS only, Sirius can be included in an optional package called Sun and Sound that includes a power sunroof along with a $ 90 $ 90 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate Punch Premium Audio system that Mitsubishi claims is the most powerful factoryinstalled audio system in the segment. Custom tuned to the interior, the Rockford-Fosgate system includes a sixCD in-dash head unit with MP3 playback capability and features an audio input GOODYEAR TIRES AUTO SERVICE SPECIALS jack to connect an iPod or similar media player. The Lancer's Rockford-Fosgate SAVE ON ELECTRICAL, system plays through nine speakers in AUTO GLASS & WINDSHIELDS DIAGNOSTIC ENGINE, LIGHTS, TIMING BELT seven positions, including a trunkBELTS, EXHAUST, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION SUSPENSION Excellent quality windshields, side glass and mounted subwoofer. SUV'S TUNE-UPS FORTERA The GTS features a standard back glass for cars, trucks & vans. Triple Tread Bluetooth wireless technology cellphone Insurance claims... processed here and yes... FROM Sport Lite Tires interface system with voice recognition CARS/VANS let us help you with your deductible. microphone for hands-free calling. ASSURANCE T riple T read BRAKE SPECIAL Bluetooth is wired in on the ES, but Excellent straight purchase deals too! 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FAST Key allows the driver to Winter Radials unlock the vehicle simply by having the deductable on vans from $98.00 SPRING BREAK INSPECTION remote in a pocket or purse and graspCARS/VANS ing the handle on either of the front 72 Point inspection, check brakes, Remember: You have the right SKYTRAK II check battery, oil & filter & tire Value all season tire, for budget to get your auto glass done doors or the trunk. rotation. minded consumers. Some models extra Radiator check. I drove both the ES and GTS and found where YOU want to! Top ups extra FROM the 2008 felt nimbler than I remember the current model being. That's largely due to the lower weight of the all-aluminum 1996 CHRYSLER 2003 NISSAN 2001 JETTA engine as opposed to the cast iron unit in INTREPID MAXIMA GXE 4 DOOR Auto trans, air, stereo, power Trade-in by senior lady. the outgoing model, making it less nose 1.8L, turbo, 5 speed, sunroof, black with grey interior, 80,000 kms.1 yr. P.T. alloy rims, sunroof, factory warranty, 66,000 kms! lubrico warranty. heavy. The new suspension, especially the loaded. $ * $ $ 15,990 4,990* 11,990* sport-tuned version in the GTS, makes for a Lancer that can match many of the 2004 2005 KIA 2002 PONTIAC MAZDA 3 AMANTE MONTANA VAN sportier versions of the cars it competes Top of the line. V6, Sports, hatch2 yr. lubrico warranty, leather, fully loaded, back, 5 spd. alloy against. low kms, fully equipped. 12,000kms, must see! rims, etc. One of the nice features, and stan$ $17,990* 11,990* $25,900* dard on all Lancers, is the multi-infor2002 CHEV 2003 MITSUBISHI mation LCD tucked in between the tach 1999 FORD SILVERADO OUTLANDER CONTOUR S.E. and the speedo. 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