Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo: production years, generations, engines and specs
The Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo is a 5-door estate produced across two generations from 2003 to 2017. The first generation covers 2003–2008 and includes four versions, while the second covers 2008–2017 and includes five. Every listed version has a front-mounted, transverse, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine with four Inline cylinders and distributed multi-point injection.
Overview
The Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo is a 5-door estate produced across two generations from 2003 to 2017. The first generation covers 2003–2008 and includes four versions, while the second covers 2008–2017 and includes five. Every listed version has a front-mounted, transverse, naturally aspirated Gasoline engine with four Inline cylinders and distributed multi-point injection. The range includes Manual, Automatic and Variable transmissions, plus FWD and AWD configurations.
Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo generations
First generation: 2003–2008
The first-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo is an Estate 5-door offered in four listed versions: 1.5 MT, 1.5 CVT and two 1.5 AT configurations distinguished by drive. All use a 1,468 cc Gasoline engine producing 90 hp and 133 Nm. Buyers could choose FWD with any of the three transmission types, while AWD was available with 1.5 AT. The fuel tank holds 48 liters.
Second generation: 2008–2017
The second-generation Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo is also an Estate 5-door, with five versions: 1.2 AT, 1.5 AT, 1.5 CVT, 1.6 AT and 1.8 AT. Engine displacement ranges from 1,240 cc to 1,797 cc, while output ranges from 90 hp to 124 hp. Four versions are FWD; the 1.6 AT is AWD. Every version has a 41-liter fuel tank.
The supplied production data ends in 2017. It therefore contains no 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo version.
Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo engine and specs
| Generation | Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 MT | 90 hp | 133 Nm | 1,468 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Manual, 5-speed | FWD |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 CVT | 90 hp | 133 Nm | 1,468 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 AT, FWD | 90 hp | 133 Nm | 1,468 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 AT, AWD | 90 hp | 133 Nm | 1,468 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | AWD |
| 2008–2017 | 1.2 AT | 90 hp | 121 Nm | 1,240 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2017 | 1.5 AT | 109 hp | 148 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
| 2008–2017 | 1.5 CVT | 111 hp | 148 Nm | 1,498 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| 2008–2017 | 1.6 AT | 109 hp | 150 Nm | 1,597 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | AWD |
| 2008–2017 | 1.8 AT | 124 hp | 173 Nm | 1,797 cc | Gasoline | 4 | Inline | No | Automatic, 4-speed | FWD |
In the first generation, the 1.5 MT, 1.5 CVT and both 1.5 AT versions reach 90 hp at 5,250 rpm and 133 Nm at 3,750 rpm. Their compression ratio is 10, with a bore and stroke of 75.5 × 82. These engines use 95 fuel.
The second-generation 1.2 AT develops 90 hp at 5,600 rpm and 121 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Its valves per cylinder, compression ratio, and bore and stroke are not measured. It uses 95 fuel.
The second-generation 1.5 AT produces 109 hp at 6,000 rpm and 148 Nm at 4,400 rpm. It has four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10.5; bore and stroke are not measured. The 1.5 CVT produces 111 hp at 6,000 rpm and the same 148 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It also has four valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 10.5 and a bore and stroke of 78 × 78.4. Both use 95 fuel.
The second-generation 1.6 AT delivers 109 hp at 6,000 rpm and 150 Nm at 4,400 rpm. It has four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 10; bore and stroke are not measured. This AWD version uses 92 fuel.
The second-generation 1.8 AT is the most powerful listed version, producing 124 hp at 5,200 rpm and 173 Nm at 4,800 rpm. It has four valves per cylinder and uses 95 fuel. Its compression ratio and bore and stroke are not measured.
Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo performance, fuel consumption and mpg
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is not measured for any listed Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo version. Top speed is also not measured for any version.
City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured throughout both generations. Consequently, an evidence-based mpg figure cannot be calculated from the supplied specifications. CO₂ output and environmental class are not measured for any listed version.
Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo dimensions, cargo space and weight
Cargo-space capacity, trunk dimensions, interior dimensions and exterior dimensions are not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes are also not measured for any version.
| Generation | Version | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 MT | 1,130 kg | 1,655 kg | 135 mm | 48 L | not measured |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 CVT | 1,130 kg | 1,655 kg | 135 mm | 48 L | not measured |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 AT, FWD | 1,250 kg | 1,675 kg | 135 mm | 48 L | not measured |
| 2003–2008 | 1.5 AT, AWD | 1,250 kg | 1,675 kg | 135 mm | 48 L | not measured |
| 2008–2017 | 1.2 AT | 1,120 kg | 1,545 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| 2008–2017 | 1.5 AT | 1,140 kg | 1,715 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| 2008–2017 | 1.5 CVT | 1,140 kg | 1,715 kg | 150 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| 2008–2017 | 1.6 AT | 1,250 kg | 1,775 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
| 2008–2017 | 1.8 AT | 1,170 kg | 1,745 kg | 135 mm | 41 L | not measured |
Every listed version has Independent, spring front suspension and Ventilated disc front brakes. In the first generation, the FWD 1.5 MT, 1.5 CVT and 1.5 AT use Independent, spring rear suspension and Drum rear brakes. The AWD 1.5 AT instead has Dependent, spring rear suspension and Drum rear brakes.
For the second generation, rear suspension and rear brake specifications are not measured for the 1.2 AT, 1.5 AT, 1.6 AT and 1.8 AT. The 1.5 CVT has Semi-independent, torsion rear suspension and Drum rear brakes.
Which Mitsubishi Lancer Cargo version to choose
For the lowest listed kerb weight, the second-generation 1.2 AT is the lightest option at 1,120 kg. It is 20 kg lighter than the second-generation 1.5 AT and 1.5 CVT, and 130 kg lighter than the second-generation 1.6 AT.
For the highest output, the second-generation 1.8 AT leads with 124 hp and 173 Nm. Compared with the 1.2 AT, it provides 34 hp and 52 Nm more. It also has 13 hp more than the 1.5 CVT, while its torque advantage is 25 Nm.
Between the second-generation 1.5 versions, the 1.5 CVT produces 111 hp, which is 2 hp more than the 1.5 AT. Both deliver 148 Nm, although the 1.5 CVT reaches that figure at 4,000 rpm and the 1.5 AT at 4,400 rpm. They have identical kerb weight, gross weight and tank capacity, but the 1.5 CVT provides 150 mm of ground clearance—15 mm more than the 1.5 AT.
Drivers requiring AWD can choose the first-generation 1.5 AT with 90 hp and 133 Nm or the second-generation 1.6 AT with 109 hp and 150 Nm. The later AWD version gains 19 hp and 17 Nm, while both have a kerb weight of 1,250 kg and ground clearance of 135 mm.
The first-generation range offers the largest tank at 48 liters, which is 7 liters more than the 41-liter tank used by every second-generation version. Because fuel consumption is not measured, tank size alone cannot establish driving range or fuel efficiency.
Reliability, common issues, years to avoid, used-car condition and price are not measured in the supplied data. Those questions cannot be settled from these specifications alone.