With the exception of the Lancer Evolution X, the Lancer is marketed as the Galant Fortis (Latin for strong, steadfast and courageous) in the Japanese domestic market. It comes in 3 trim levels: Exceed, Super Exceed, and Sport.

The new Lancer was released on September 15, 2007 in Taiwan and has been named Lancer Fortis. It’s powered by a 4B11, 2.0 litre DOHC engine outputting 157 hp (117 kW) and the transmission is a 6-speed (fixed gears in sport mode) version of the CVT. However, unlike other Lancer models in USA and Japan, Mitsubishi has changed the front and rear ends to make it look like a family car.

Due to popular demand of the 7th-gen Lancer in Singapore, it will continue to be sold alongside the new Lancer which will be called the Lancer EX to differentiate itself from the former. The 1.5l, 2.0l and the GTS (marketed as the GT) variants are available in Singapore. For MY2009, the GT has been refreshed all around with updated front grill, darkened clear tail lamps, and chrome lining with an additional floor console internally. Rear brakes has also been upgraded for the 2.0 variants to disc brakes for better stopping power.

In Malaysia, only the GTS is offered and is marketed as the GT. However, Proton has renewed cross-licensing and technology transfer agreements with Mitsubishi as of October 2008, and it is expected that a second-generation Proton Waja will be a re-badged eighth generation Lancer but with possibly different engine options, and has minor changes, even less than the Lancer Fortis in Taiwan.

In Indonesia, like Malaysia, only the GTS is sold and is badged as the GT using the new 2.0L engine and is sold alongside the Evolution X, and like Singapore the previous generation Lancer is still sold, marketed as the Lancer Cedia using the same 1.8L engine as the 7th generation Lancer. With the agreement with Proton finalized on October 2008, it is expected that the Lancer-based Waja will be exported to Indonesia.

Hong Kong received its unique edition of the Lancer in 2008, dubbed the Lancer 2.0. The car comes in two trim levels, without a name for either of them. Both are equipped with the 4B11 2.0 4 cylinder engine, 7 airbags, 8 speaker stereo system (manufacturer not known), Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) with HID as well as 18″ alloy wheels. The upper trim has Ralliart style body kit which includes a revised front bumper, side skirt, rear bumper with diffuser and the addition of a correct-to-Evolution-X rear spoiler,while the lower trim make do without the abovementioned features.

In Philippines the Lancer arrived in Mid 2008 known as the Lancer EX to differentiate it from the 7th-generation Lancer still sold in the Philippines. For the 2010 MY, the Lancer EX underwent a facelift, and is still available with 4 trims, the GT-A, now with a redesigned front grille resembling the Lancer Ralliart from the USDM, the GT, essentially identical to the GT-A but is paired to a 5-speed manual, the GLS which is essentially identical to the USDM ES model but with dual SRS airbags and standard front foglamps, and the GLX, which is essentially identical to the USDM DE, but with the same rims as with that of the GLS and with dual SRS airbags. All models sport clear-type black taillamps, ABS, EBD and share the same 2.0L 4B11 MIVEC powerplant.

In 1980, The Lancer EX was introduced with a 1.8 L turbocharged 4-cylinder option known as the 1800GSR and GT Turbo. The first generation 1800GSR and GT only came out with a turbocharged, non-intercooled 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp). And in 1983, an Intercooler was then introduced, making it achieve 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp)..

Japan model and trim levels

* 1400SL – 4-door sedan powered by a 1.4L engine, with a 4-speed Manual Transmission. 5-speed was also introduced. (1979-1987)
* 1200SL – Same as the SL, with a 1.2L engine option. (1979-1983)
* 1400GL – 3-speed Automatic version of the SL (1979-1983)
* 1400SL A/T – Same as the GL, with minor changes. (1983-1987)
* 1600XL – 4-door sedan powered by a 1.6L engine, with a 3-speed Automatic Transmission. (1979-1983)
* 1600GSR – 4-door sedan powered by a 1.6L engine with twin carbs, with a 5-speed Manual Transmission. (1981-1983)
* 1600XL Super – Same as the XL, with minor changes. (1983-1987)
* 1800SE – 4-door sedan powered by a 1.8L producing 100 hp (75 kW) engine, and available with a 5-speed Manual Transmission or a 3-speed Automatic Transmission. (1981-1983)
* 1800GSR Turbo – 4-door sedan powered by a turbocharged 1.8L engine producing 135 hp (101 kW), with aesthetic upgrades.(1981-1983)
* 1800GT Turbo – Same as the GSR, but with a different body trim. (1981-1983)
* 1800GSR Turbo Intercooler – Intercooled version of the first turbo version, producing 160 hp (119 kW), and with minor changes to the aesthetics. (1983-1987)
* 1800GT Turbo Intercooler – Same as the GSR Turbo Intercooler, again with different body trim. (1983-1987)
* 1800GSL Turbo – Same as the GSR Turbo Intercooler, only it used the engine from the GSR/GT Turbo, and equipped with a 3-speed Automatic Transmission, and with a more luxurious interior. Along with an AM/FM Multi-Cassette Stereo System. (1983-1987)