Styling
Some people suggest that a car's performance is the most important part of any review, but that's not the case with the new Lancer. This is one sharp-looking sedan. Rarely do I test a sub-$20,000 car that gets stares, but the Lancer GTS, with its 18-inch alloy wheels and super-sized spoiler, had plenty of heads turning in its direction.
The most daring design element is the front end, with its frowning grille and sharp headlights tucked underneath an angled hood. There are so many stylish lines on the new Lancer I was surprised by something new each time I showed it to someone. During a video shoot, I noticed that there are actually two distinct lines running down the rear flank of the car, not just one.
Around back, the taillights slant inward, toward the license plate, but also protrude out from the car's body — not flush like most vehicles — just at the top of the taillight. The bottoms are flush with another style line sliding underneath. That's a lot of detail for a company's entry-level vehicle.
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Important operation tips for the air conditioning
• Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle inside extremely hot, and it will
require more time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, ope ...
Storage spaces
CAUTION
• Never leave lighters, cans of carbonated drink, and spectacles in the cabin
when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flamm ...
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system
The Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system automatically stops and restarts the engine
without operating the ignition switch or the engine switch when the vehicle is stopped,
such as at a traffic li ...