Faceoff: ALTIS E vs LANCER GLS

[hunkydoodle]

Hi Guys!!! Can you help me decide what to buy. Can you give me your experience with the two cars mentioned above. Thanks

[1D4LV]

hmmm. biased ako eh.... mas type ko tindig ng lancer..

[niky]

Current models? Mas maganda ang suspension ng Lancer, pero mas malaki yata ang rear seat space ng Altis. Mas fuel efficient din ang Altis, but I really hate Toyota's automatics. Sluggish, jerky... so-so.

In terms of value, the Altis is a sure bet, but it's boring. The Lancer is good value for money, and it drives better, but dealership service is kind of so-so, depending on the dealership you go to.

[hunkydoodle]

thanks niky, we have the same observation with regards to the interior space of both cars. Am just also dissapointed with the instrument panel of Lancer because it looks very pale. Very old fashioned. Although im quite impressed with the engine and CVT of GLS model

Am really having a hard time deciding which one to buy since this is my first brand new car and i want my money to worth it....

[niky]

Well, it's really up to you. The purchase should be decided by what you need and what you feel comfortable with buying.

But don't limit yourself to these two cars. There are lots of other choices out there! Shop around and look at cars both in the same price range and a little more expensive or a little cheaper. You may find something you like, and, even if it's more expensive, there's a chance the dealership will cut you a deal or give you a discount.

Good luck and happy hunting!

[hunkydoodle]

Can someone confirm to me that a GLS-CVT of Lancer is more economical in terms of fuel efficiency on a highway thatn any other automatic sedan..

[torque2006]

here's a good explanation all in layman's terms, complete with flash presentation on how a CVT works, and why it is a revolutionary concept on fuel efficiency.

it also discusses pros and cons of a CVT, like how the auto industry are trying to create a new belt that can withstand high torque ranges.

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for the flash presentation:

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the altis E is the entry level version of the corolla altis, while mitsubishi's GLS is an upgrade over the GLX, therefore having better interiors and additional electronics. it's a step lower than the lancer GT though (4g63 engine < which is a step lower than the evolution ).

i'd go with the lancer, primarily because i get more and i love CVT.

[xvtrinidad]

hi guys!
sum1 from diamond mtrs told me that chasis of altis is wider and the frame work is better than the lancer. mas lighter daw ang lancer.

but for me lancer gls ako because of the cvt.

[Djerms]

Torque,
Correction lang. The altis J is the entry level of the corolla. Haven't driven the lancer yet but Im so satisfied with my altis with so many options to boot.

I like the intrumentation and the dash of the Lancer tho.

[safeorigin]

i'll choose the lancer because it is much more performace oriented(well, not much on the engine figure i guess but lots of goodies in it).

but patience is a virtue.

i'd wait for the 2008 lancer this year if i were you. it is a possible civic contender imho. and it certainly IS a good way to spend your budget for a new car.

[impulzz]

pansin ko lang sa mga current altis, madaling kalawangin yung window frame, seen it on some altis we have datailed and my sister has one too, wala pa 1 year sa sis ko yung altis may bumula na agad sa window frame ng driver side, toyota repainted it pero bumalik din now both pasenger side window frames have bubbles, kaso 3 years old na altis wla na warranty. and also the moist headlite kahit 3 beses na pinalitan nag moist pa din. at yung dash board yung part sa taas ng radio awang na.

ok sana lancer kaso ang panget talaga ng corporate look facia.

[Djerms]

Originally Posted by impulzz

pansin ko lang sa mga current altis, madaling kalawangin yung window frame, seen it on some altis we have datailed and my sister has one too, wala pa 1 year sa sis ko yung altis may bumula na agad sa window frame ng driver side, toyota repainted it pero bumalik din now both pasenger side window frames have bubbles, kaso 3 years old na altis wla na warranty. and also the moist headlite kahit 3 beses na pinalitan nag moist pa din. at yung dash board yung part sa taas ng radio awang na.

ok sana lancer kaso ang panget talaga ng corporate look facia.

Wala naman kalawang yung 2 altises namin pero yup...moist headlights. GRRRR

[mcbry]

sakit nga talaga ng altis yung moist sa headlights. sa amin 3 months old palang yung altis nag moist na yung sa driver side na headlights.

pero overall altis parin ako.

[richie29]

Hey, i drive a 07 mitsu lancer GLS and i never had any regrets choosing my ride over the altis E..most often i only run across a couple of similar looking lancers in an hour's drive but the altis, well it seems every tom dick and harry has one like i can count about 50 in the same span of time including those used as taxis and police vehicles (people's car?)... yup i was considering an altis too but after seeing and test driving both cars, the lancer GLS stood out for me . Pound for pound you get more...list price for the manual altis E is 780K while the A/T is 816K whoa!!!!...got my lancer GLS for 723K (list price less 45K disc)..anyways here are the key differences (besides the price) that i used in choosing between the 2 rides, maybe it will help you decide brad!

1. Engine - toyota has the edge because newer design with vvti technology and more hp but who needs more hp in metro manila...claimed to be more efficient and economical but i know more than a couple of altis owners who complain about the relatively high consumption (so nasa driver din).. the lancer engine is older but thats not necessarily bad..older means more available parts , easier maintenance, more reliable
2. A/T transmission - hands down the CVT with 6 speed sportronic of the lancer GLS compared to the altis E 4 speed A/T..a lot smoother the lancer's gear transition
3. wheels and turning radius and suspension - the lancer gls comes with 15 inch mags while the altis E use 14 inchers..turning radius of the lancer gls is smaller at 4.9m while the altis is 5.2m..therefore lancer is easier to manuever, more stable at cornering speeds and suspension design almost perfect ..altis rather bumpy
4. upholstery trim and seats - the altis e fabric material looks kinda dorky (also the matching fabric used in the door sidings..lancer in classy black velour-like fabric for seats and siding..altis seats kinda square looking
5. dashboard and gauges and steering wheel - most significant for me because thats what you'll be seeing and holding on to when driving..for the altis e, reminded me a lot of the 1993 corolla big body i used to have (it is supposed to be a 2007 car right?)...lancer gls conventional but refresh ing design like the more i look/hold them, the more i like them
5. rear leg/knee-room - lancer gls has a lot more

Oh by the way the lancer gls comes with driver side airbag, ABS with EBD, all wheel disc brakes, rear back-up sensors in body color (the altis is color black though am not sure if the e-variant has it), and a chromed tailpipe finisher

if youre really into the altis, get the 'G' model...the 'S' variant btw is just a dressed-up 'J' variant, the entry altis

[hunkydoodle]

thanks for the info mga sir... i guess am gonna look out for other brands na rin as well and strech my budget a little if needed...