The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car that was manufactured and marketed by the Mitsubishi Motors. The Mitsubishi Lancer was initially launched in Australia as the LA series in 1973. The Mitsubishi Lancer has been a successful model in rallies and has been used widely. The Mitsubishi Lancer was available in twelve versions and used different types of engines ranging from the basic 1.2 L sedan to a more powerful rally derived 1600 GSR model.
The Mitsubishi Lancer was sold in different pats of the World and used different names based on the marked. The Mitsubishi Lancer was also called as the Colt Lancer, Dodge Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, Mitsubishi Mirage and also as the Galant Fortis. The Lancer EX used the 1.8 Litre turbocharged 4 cylinder option known as the 1800GSR and GT Turbo. The Sportback version of the Lancer was also available in the lower LS trim.