Japanese and American producers still have a long way to catch up with Europeans in small cars class. All mentioned items have been available in Europe years ago in small cars also. My Opel Astra for example has (standard or as option) bi-xenon lights, heated seats in leather/fabric, auto-dimming inside mirror, illuminated door handles, ESP, rain sensors,... I could also order 18'' wheels, start/stop ignition button, adaptive lights, navigation... When buying the car I could choose between 8 engines, 4 trim levels (each with unique interior design), 14 exterior colours and numerous options. And that was 2 years ago!Rally Red Lancer GTS said:I am really enjoying my Lancer GTS with the full bodykit, foglights, Sunroof, Rockford Fosgate 650-watt 6-CD stereo, Bluetooth-capable, micron filtration system, whiplash-restraint headrests, driver's knee and side and side curtain airbags, ABS w/EBD brake system, tire pressure monitoring system and driver's information interactive system on the dash.
source: China Car TimesBeijing-Benz stoped producing the first generation Mitsubishi Outlander due to an end of contract which doesnt seem to have been renewed. The Outlander delivered a shock to the Chinese auto market when it was first released in China, its unusual styling halfway between station wagon and SUV made it popular with city folk who wanted to ride above the rest. The 2nd generation Outlander is now available in China, but it is an imported model and is around 300,000rmb compared to the first generation Outlander which was around 150,000rmb to 210,000rmb.
I cannot believe basic Lancer in usa do not have ABS.Japanese and American producers still have a long way to catch up with Europeans in small cars class. All mentioned items have been available in Europe years ago in small cars also. My Opel Astra for example has (standard or as option) bi-xenon HID headlights, heated seats in leather/fabric, auto-dimming inside mirror, illuminated door handles, ESP, rain sensors,... I could also order 18'' wheels, start/stop ignition button, adaptive lights, navigation... When buying the car I could choose between 8 engines, 4 trim levels (each with unique interior design), 14 exterior colours and numerous options. And that was 2 years ago!
In USA basic Lancer does not have ABS and in Europe you practicaly can't buy a car without it anymore.