Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a family car built by Mitsubishi Motors. It has been known as the Colt Lancer, Dodge/Plymouth Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Eagle Summit, Hindustan Lancer, Soueast Lioncel, Mitsubishi Carisma, and Mitsubishi Mirage in various countries at different times, and has been sold as the Galant Fortis in Japan since 2007. It has also been sold as Lancer Fortis in Taiwan with a different facelift compared to Galant Fortis.

Between its introduction in 1973 and 2008, over six million Lancers had been sold.

First generation (1973–1979)

The first Lancer (A70) was first launched in February 1973. It served to fill the gap between the Minica kei car and the larger Galant. The sporting 1600 GSR model began the Lancer's long and successful rally history, winning the Safari Rally twice and the Southern Cross Rally four times.

There were three body styles, two- and four-door sedans and a long-running five-door station wagon (built until replaced by the front-wheel drive Lancer/Mirage Van in March 1984). Engines were different 1.2 liter, 1.4 liter, and 1.6 liter fours.

This car was marketed under a variety of names:

• Dodge Colt (USA, 1977–1979)
• Dodge Lancer (some Latin American countries)
• Colt Lancer (Some European markets)
• Chrysler Valiant Lancer LA (Australia, 1974–1977)
• Chrysler Lancer LB (Australia, 1977-1980)
• Plymouth Colt (Canada)

Celeste

In February 1975...
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