Redesigned Front Suspension
The MacPherson strut front suspension is similar in layout to the previous Lancer's, but all-new, with a sharpened focus on enhancing rigidity while reducing weight and lowering the roll center. Slightly longer suspension travel (10 mm) enhances road holding even on rough roads, and road shock from driving over uneven surfaces has also been reduced.
The Lancer DE and ES models use a 20-mm (0.79-in.) front stabilizer bar, and the GTS model employs a 21-mm (0.83-in.) front stabilizer bar. The GTS also gets exclusive sport-tuning of the spring rates and shock damping force. Fitting a stabilizer strut helps ensure optimal roll rigidity and improved steering stability.
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Driver’s and front passenger’s airbag system
The driver’s airbag is located under the padded cover in the middle of the steering
wheel. The front passenger’s airbag is contained in the instrument panel above the
glove box.
The driver’ ...
Features
To come in at under $14,000, the base Lancer DE forgoes some important
equipment like air conditioning and antilock brakes; both are part of a $1,100
option package. The DE does come with power wi ...
Central door locks
NOTE
• Each of the doors can be locked or unlocked independently by using the inside
lock knob.
• When locking or unlocking with the key on the driver’s door, only the driver’s
door wil ...