It’s Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) 30th year in Australia and to celebrate, MMAL is releasing the 30th Anniversary Edition Lancer.

Based on the 2012 model year Lancer VR, the 30th Anniversary Edition Lancer is available in both sedan and sportback body variants and features a range of upgrades to enhance the Lancer’s cabin comfort and sporty lines.

The interior of the 30th Anniversary Edition Lancer receives luxury touches including leather seats with heated front seats, power driver’s seat and privacy glass while the exterior is enhanced through the addition of chrome accent on the rear boot lid and three unique 30th Anniversary badges.

MMAL vice-president of Customer and Brand Management, Paul Unerkov, said the company is proud to celebrate 30 years in Australia and the limited edition anniversary models, including the Lancer, are designed to mark the milestone and give customers extra value.

“The 30th Anniversary Edition Lancer has all the safety and comfort features you expect from a Mitsubishi with a few special extras making it exceptional value,” Unerkov said.

Boasting a five-star ANCAP safety rating, the Lancer 30th Anniversary Edition features Active Stability Control, dual front, side and curtain and driver’s knee SRS airbags, ABS braking system with Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution body system with front crumple zones.

The Lancer 30th Anniversary Edition is available in White Solid, Black Mica, Cool Silver, Titanium and Lightning Blue.

Mitsubishi offers a 10 year / 160,000 km non-transferrable drive-train warranty, five year / 130,000 km new vehicle warranty, free five year/130,000km Roadside Assist and Capped Price Servicing for the first four years or 60,000 km of ownership* on all new vehicles.

* Excludes government, rental, and some fleet buyers