Mitsubishi Legnum of the latest generation: description, specifications and features of the car

In 1969, the Japanese automotive company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation released the Mitsubishi Legnum model. In parallel with her released her exact copy, known as Galant. These models differed only one small nuance - drive. Galant cars used all four wheels. Legnum was front-wheel drive. Otherwise, there were no differences.

Design

In total, nine generations of Mitsubishi Legnum were produced. The last was released almost ten years - from 2003 to 2012. The car was built on the platform "Project America" (PS). And in this generation of "Mitsubishi" was offered only in the back of the sedan. As the station wagon was sleeping.

This car is for an amateur. If you look at the reviews you leave about Mitsubishi Legnum, you can see that lovers prefer the 7th and 8th generation versions. A huge number of car enthusiasts use them as a platform for tuning. And, I must say, many do an excellent job. From a low, dynamic and aggressive sedan with a wide hood is an improved product tuning art. Although it is worth noting that designers, creating a model, counted on the fact that Mitsubishi Legnum will become popular among business people.

But it's worth returning to the ninth generation. Many people called these cars American. The main feature inherent in most Mitsubishi cars has disappeared. And we are talking about headlights. Expressive squinting "look" narrow lanterns replaced large optics atypical for Japanese cars form.

Interior

Someone may not like the appearance of Mitsubishi Legnum, but the salon will definitely like everyone. After all, it is incredibly roomy - it will comfortably accommodate not only the driver, but all his 4 passengers. In addition, all controls are located where appropriate. No inconvenience in trying to find any button or lever. And at the height of ergonomics - on the dashboard there is nothing superfluous. The abundance of options is present, but no one has a feeling that he was overwhelmed with information.

Of the interior features can be noted a large steering wheel, electric driver's seat, adjustable in several directions, convenient parking and armrest with a large capacious box.

By the way, the salon will surely appeal to people from the business segment, on which the car is designed. The interior is made in a strict classical style, and in decoration only high-quality materials were used.

Specifications

Mitsubishi Legnum of the last generation were not bad cars in terms of technical indicators. All the sedans were equipped with a 4-speed "automatic", but there were two engines. More powerful produced 172 liters. from. And had a volume of 2.4 liters. The one that was weaker was 160-strong and 2-liter.

Both options were well equipped. Their technical advantages were the McPherson suspension, disc ventilated brakes and a very modest flow rate of 8-9 liters per 100 kilometers in a mixed cycle. By the way, the fuel tank was characterized by a good volume of 67 liters.

Talking about what features Mitsubishi Legnum technical characteristics, we can not fail to note the handling. It is at the height, and this is one of the main advantages of this car. This model of Mitsubishi does not lose grip on the road for a second and behaves with dignity both in turns and on a straight line. The engine in tandem with the gearbox works perfectly. This machine is designed for comfort. Although high speeds can be achieved on it. Its maximum limit is 200 km / h. A mark of 100 km / h the arrow on the speedometer reaches 11.5 seconds.

About the chassis

It is worth turning to the reviews left by the owners of this model. Most of them are positive. People note the attention to the excellent handling and excellent tyagovity engine, which does not "eat" oil and has a moderate "appetite" for fuel.

But there are also nuances. They touch the brakes. They are effective, but are prone to beating discs and overheating. And the second nuance affects the reliability of the suspension. The fact is that for Russian roads it does not quite fit. But the car was not delivered to our country, so many people turn a blind eye to it.

Sport station wagon

A few words worth mentioning about such a model as the Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4. This is a powerful, fast and stylish station wagon, which was only available for sales in the domestic market of Japan.

Under his hood was installed a turbocharged 2.5-liter V6 engine. He produced a power of 280 horsepower. The maximum speed that he could reach was about 250 km / h. The equipment is also solid. These models were equipped with a hatch, spoiler, leather interior (beige and black), red floor, unique thresholds, wings on the sides of the front bumper, overlays and many other "accessories".

And let this car was sold only in the domestic market of Japan, in Russia there are still owners of this model. The car quickly became famous, and especially resourceful people took care of that, too, to take possession of it. You can even find now ads for sale - in normal condition and at the age of 15 the model will cost from 400 to 500 thousand rubles.

Interesting Facts

It should be noted that special models were specially created for motorists of Taiwan. They had a zest in the form of a unique front end. These cars were even sold under a different name. They were known as the Mitsubishi Grunder. The car quickly became popular, so it began to ship to the Philippines and China. Only there these cars were sold as Galant 240M. And the buyers were offered only one version of the engine - 2.4-liter MIVEC.

But nevertheless the ninth generation in the beginning of 2010 has ceased to be popular due to the fact that these models simply lost their modernity. Because their production was completed, and experts began to work hard on such cars as Outlander and Lancer.

However, not so long ago this model again appeared on hearing. Under the name Mitsubishi Galant / Legnum in Brunei sell sports cars known to many as the Lancer Sportback.