Mitsubishi Lancer
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Background

The Mitsubishi Lancer (A70) is the first generation version of Mitsubishi's long-running Lancer nameplate. When introduced in 1973, it filled the gap between the Minica kei car and the considerably larger Galant. It was a replacement for the Colt 1200, last sold in 1970. Although sedan production ended in 1979, vans continued on until 1985. This Lancer also formed the basis for the Lancer Celeste sports coupé of 1975 through to 1981. These Lancers were sold under a multitude of names in different markets.

Text adapted from “Mitsubishi Lancer (A70)” on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗ · retrieved 2026-07

Specification
Dimensions
4,245 × 1,610 × 1,326 mm
Fuel
gasoline
Displacement
2–2.4 L · 4 cyl
Fuel economy
20–25 mpg combined — EPA 2012–2015
Still on UK roads
6,332
licensed vehicles · 2025
2014 ▼ 66% since 2014 2025

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Sources
Wikipedia ↗Wikidata ↗ WIKIDATA · DVLA · EPA