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IT. UM MlJl.l——— .... ... : r — H —-. — ..:; . : ?-?k • •.. : . : . Ji. H™ I " -bt Si ■- • I ? = ■ B ” R~ i — 7 '•"— _, '• WMI : ; 1| * S .. •” a ™*™^!BSß^^j^^H^^^M^^^MM|||fef : ?LT^w'^'?'■ 1 X..-?g‘-^ , -' I - 7i '?r When Mitsubishi set out to design the new Lancer, they | planned to create an exceptional family car. >'■."• . ■ «uM The result is the all new Mitusbishi Lancer EX — . t&K£H|fi ffifi KMW OfIHBU exceptionally good looking, spacious and veiy comfort- EhsT able,'with new design features that provide greater iwßl ■Hr™* \X safety, more driving pleasure and fuel economy as low MB Hhß WR& B»w W wfflw V\ v\ x\ , as 7 litres/lOOkm (40 mpg). BEI HH HUI HHBBH Jr l#l Ww '" :-' —’^^======z _.. r»E3 ES 0 Bl S 3 Exuberant Performance ~.—MWL BB ffj r-nmi_ mm cm BKa a *b» ,«a5?& mi Lancer EX gives you three model options. The EX has a '." /I I ' ■H w w IBm 8 l» B wro EyßWi P* four speed manual transmission, while the EX:GSLis <^ l 'r , .r Mmrs 7 e -""" 1 ,47'.- iL tu T b *‘*‘‘* > \ ? < . BBBRB B S® PISS available in either 5 speed manual or 3 speed auto/£^gss s ~~l ’ I '• Hwf fflH Wct BwS MraMr B M matic. Engines are cross flow — inlet on one side. \ ' • * —J|(l)»v-^g- , * y riZZZ2I / ' a x r ■■? -□■ ■ 1 jj; 1 ■»■■. swirl efficiently into the combustion chambers for ”* — "■ I complete combustion. Expressive Styling I ''■■ ' S /f k vk < U~- ' ' I Pur dgMSKij r > The result is a highly efficient and economical engine. One look at the new Lancer and you can see the laratraP Z/-uA -w L» LJi L - IB- j fc-7/ The EX-GSL uses the highly regarded Mitsubishi 'Bo‘ difference. The crisp, aerodynamic lines are the result of advanced engineering research, carried out in the |BHSHM| f equal to a six cylinder. A pair of silent shafts rotate on world’s largest wind tunnel. Aerodynamic lines that add f «\k ’'" /z U | ’ ] z either side of the crankshaft, in opposite directionsand to cruising economy, quiet driving and high speed V B\\ .y — -H t -d B at twice the crankshaft speed, effectively cancelling out stability There is a feeling of spaciousness about the \y.. g \\ tl B \k~ JhxV ' JM -B vibration. The result is a remarkably entire car, enchanced by extra large windows and slim, vMBBBMI XhUMMb smooth, quiet running engine which &<. • - : . strong support pillars that allow greater visibility. | 1 1 1 11 '& /"' " y means you can use full engine ’’’' „. t.- • ' • . power without the intrusion ekWiWM Exceptionally Spacious - .. , of harsh noise . The designers of the Lancer EX have provided optimum . . BL . \\ v and vibration. interior space and comfort, with styling that is completely -;• in harmony with the modern exterior lines. Wide, luxurious individual front seats, provide extensive z’'• horizontal adjustment, matched r ■ Mro iT^Z^k^vM^WM 11 with multi-position backrest \\. ■ ._ settings. (Adjustable head sitent-shafts’ # \\ restraints and adjustable . - x lumbar support are included X /\ in the GSL). The position of £LjMBtX-BB|=j,fl the steering wheel can also be r adjusted for the most Extensive Body Protection comfortable driving position. ■«Ssas Mitsubishi designers arid, engineers have spared no B B There’s comfort too from the “== effort in creating an even more durable Lancer. Galvan--\.comprehensive flow through H-" ised steel body panels are used extensively in the Lancer ventilation system. ~-- Foot and face “- with polyvinyl chloride stripping to prevent corrosion. level outlets are -Y-s 9 B |gjiS «■ As further protection from corrosion, wheel cavities are supplemented by § BZja|ai gJjH H B B j a 1 built as a full housing and the insides of the front-wheel ■ ■'' n3®L— windscreen defrosting B g H M B Mfe housings are lined with polyethylene panels to keep and fascia mounted ■S@BEmsMhHIIHS^ ?z ’ --~ mud from clinging to vulnerable areas. It’s careful side window demisters. In the Lancer EX, rear seat 'V'‘ attention to design detail like this that has given passengers will be just as comfortable. There is B : Mitsubishi cars an enviable reputation for durability and generous headroom, legroom and footspace, ex- MBBBgS|Bß^BßMH|BßK|B!§^g||fjßßfiHi^Mi|jfe|^^ff l ' 7 =- = - reliability. ceptional for this class of car. Extra Protection from Todd Park ■'• Excellence in Engineering and Safety B Todd Motors take protection even further. Every Since its debut in 1973, the Mitsubishi Lancer has made s - -~ '~ '' Mitsubishi Lancer EX receives comprehensive history, winning rally after rally on the tough interna- = == - zZ F? -. Bfl| corrosion proofing treatment. First, a rust inhibiting tional circuit F =■'=•• ’-=- =--'- ~zinc-phosphate coating is etched into the steel. Then Such success is the resuitof quality engineering, robust B B m r m through the total immersion-dip ‘Electrocoat’ process, construction and excellent performance, achieved Kk| HttBMB aßj~^'- r R a corrosion resistant primer paint film is electrically through intensive Mitsubishi research. BBJ^BBMHBB|BB^Ssfe|ißfe6^^i : gi;V r ; 1 bonded to all body surfaces both inside and out. Take the new Lancer EX for a drive and proof of its <J 'l-G) Mitsubishi cars are the only Japanese cars being sporting heredity is immediate. Stability at speed is n v assembled in New Zealand excellent and cornering precise, while handling I> x receive such thorough remains responsive and light for parking, thanks to the wMBBI^BBMBII^MBMBMIMB^^^^sf 11 ' 1 if •' I\YSmi| j t protection against variable ratio.steering.. ■BBMfIfIBHBBBfIBHiMBBBBHBBBBfIHHSBBBBBBBBBBMBBBBIHHREBiBHHHHHHHHHHI /'W corrosion. The EX suspension system is a turther development of H & ' Mitsubishi research. Driving comfort with reduced i T- P noise is made possible by long coil springs, which H ./iy T \ -• fw effectively absorb road shocks. The position <?f these . '^ i= —Vi i' * U coil spring's also allows a lower floor, because they take Km /Cl -i 'A up less space, making it possible to set the rear seat rjr»‘ A further back — a feature that contributes to the roomy \ MM BBBfeßßfe&ia«fl9i»XMlßore9M ' Experience No 1* ■ i mESIE j^- Come and test drive the all new Mitsubishi LancerEXat WygEl-SS! ''.-'. g jgf=i I your Todd Dealer today. Experience the driving pleasure that has made Mitsubishi New Zealand’s top selling range of Japanese cars. -i WK£jfegT;dggi My-3 : 'i’7- ’ •NZPOr-gis3Bt:onsccnfirmM:UubishTopser:ngJapanessasrJsn/Decl9'9 -<-■■ Priced from $8895 69 ♦ I Lancer EX-another exceptional car from Mitsubishi TnHd SEE YOUR TODD DEALER: r gSS!s!SS MITSUBISHI CHRISTCHURCH: Cooper Henderson Motors, cnr.Tuam & Durham Streets ASHBURTON; Autolines (Ashburton) Ltd TIMARU: Kirk Motors . cooper Henderson Motors, Blenheim Road , ’- BLENHEIM: R.W. Motors Ltd WESTPORT: Richards Motors Ltd , . GREYMOUTH: Haines Eadie Ltd .. ; J . .T 00239 .... : • ‘ : 'Z < .■^ / '.£^»tfAfoaw l 'VWMcteOea/WS- :'/■..■■<■.• .'■'.•: : ;-:;..Y’ - , : :;-3.<z-.-..> vM' ■ ............ .... ... ■■ ■■■. - ■

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