Pros:
- Aggressive, unique styling
- Lots of space
- Standard airbags galore, including driver's knee airbag
- Lots of nifty options on GTS model
Cons:
- CVT automatic lacks a "low" or "sport" mode
- No fold-down rear seat on entry-level DE model
Buyers looking for an economical sedan that stands out -- visually, at least -- from the pack
Who should not buy the Mitsubishi Lancer:
Those seeking the absolute best in handling, fuel economy, space... or any category, for that matter
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: DE, ES, GTS
- Price range (including options): $14,615 - $22,615
- Base engine: 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder, 152 hp @ 6000 RPM, 146 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
- Optional engine: PZEV-compliant 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder, 143 horsepower @ 6000 RPM, 143 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM (California only)
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, continuously-variable automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 21 MPG city/29 MPG highway (manual), 22/29 (CVT)
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, driver's knee airbag, front seat mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags
- Optional safety equipment: Antilock brakes
- Major standard features: Power windows, CD/MP3 player
- Major options: A/C, navigation system, keyless entry/ignition, 30 GB hard-drive-based music server
- Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 10 years/100,000 miles powertrain, 7 years/100,000 miles outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/unlimited mileage roadside assistance
