Fifth generation

EVO 1


Lancer

Proton wira

Wira convert to Evo 3

It was only in 1991 that there was greater differentiation between the Mirage and Lancer. Although both were on the same platform, the Lancer sedan received different veneer door four Mirage. The Mirage variant was sold in North America under the name of Eagle Summit. Minivan models, such as the Mitsubishi Space Runner and Mitsubishi Chariot, were related to mechanics. In 1993, the Lancer wagon, named the Libero in Japan, was launched. An electric version was also released the name of Libero EV that ran on NiCd batteries. A V6 variant was also introduced with only 1.6 L, which is the smallest mass-produced V6. The high performance, turbocharged GSR version formed the basis of contemporary Lancer Evolution (or 'Lancer Evo') from September 1993, using the drivetrain of the successful Galant VR-4 rally car.

Mirage Asti Coupé in Japan was offered as the Lancer Coupé in many export markets.

The fifth generation Lancer was rebadged as the Proton Wira sedan and 5 door Hatchback models in Malaysia in 1993 with 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8 L engine capacity. A short-lived 2.0 L diesel model was also available. Currently, the car has stopped production as one of the longest-running models in Malaysia after Proton Saga Proton, which is based on a previous model Lancer.