Revealed at the Australian International Motor Show October 9th - 19th.

The new Lancer Aspire comes with a 2.4-litre engine, having a more powerful, yet surprisingly more economical driving experience than many of its competitors.

Generating 125 kW of power @ 6,000 rpm and 226 Nm of torque @ 4,100 rpm, the Lancer Aspire seems to be the perfect answer to drivers wanting to downsize from larger, less fuel efficient vehicles, but also wanting some sort of performance that you may not see in other small cars, but don't expect the Aspire to be seen as a sport sedan.

Lancer Aspire provides a some what pampered driving experience with its unique exterior styling, large 18 inch wheels, and upgraded interior specifications.

With Mitsubishi having Launched the vehicles in recent weeks, vehicle product planning manager, Chris Maxted had this to say, "We have found that up to 32 per cent of our new Lancer customers are coming to us from both mid- and large-sized passenger vehicles"' Mr Maxted said.

"While they don't wish to give up the luxuries of a richly appointed cabin or an energetic engine response, they do recognise the need to conserve their resources" and that's where the Lancer Aspire 2.4-litre sedan is a perfect match".

The Lancer Aspire includes a whole list of safety and comfort features such as Automatic Traction & Stability Control, ABS brakes with EBD, seven SRS airbags, rain sensing wipers and dusk sensing headlamps just to name a few.

Externally, the Lancer Aspire picks up some elegant stylish chrome accents, including highlights to the radiator grille, belt line molding and across the boot lid.

The comfortable interior includes black leather trimmed seats and a distinctive wood grain finish to the instrument panel, shift panel, and front console.

For those of you that are crazy about their in car stereo sound the Lancer Aspire comes with the inclusion of a standard Rockford Fosgate premium audio system, one of the most powerful systems in its category, which also comes with a 650 watt amp, nine speakers and if that's not enough to blow your ear drums a sub-woofer is also included in the package.

To help mark the occasion of the new Lancer Aspire Mitsubishi have announced a special introductory offer that will include the fitting of a Multi Communication System with a sat nav at no extra cost, only further insuring that the new Aspire is bang for buck.

The Lancer Aspire will be available in a number of colours, including Cool Silver, Effect Grey, Red Metallic, White Solid, Black Mica and Champagne. The vehicle is protected by Mitsubishi's industry leading and comprehensive five year/130,000 whole vehicle warranty, backed up by its 10 year/160,000 km powertrain warranty and a five year/unlimited km roadside assistance package.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Aspire 2.4-litre prestige sedan will be priced at $33,990 (plus on road costs).