First generation lancer

The Lancer (LA series in Australia, where it was called the Chrysler Valiant Lancer initially) was launched in 1973 and proved to be particularly successful in rallies, a claim that remains to this day. At the time of its launch, Mitsubishi had the Minica kei and Galant compact car, so the Lancer used to fill the gap in small and medium-sized to reduce the growing segment of the Japanese market. Twelve models were launched from a base 1.2 L sedan to a more powerful rally derived 1600 GSR model.

There are three body styles, 2-door coupes, 4-door sedans, and rarely seen a 5-door pickup.