Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Lancer

Price $15,998 – $51,798
Fuel consumption 5.8 – 12.6 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
New to the Lancer line-up is the SE AWC, which takes its place between the DE, SE and GT models, and the Ralliart versions. This newcomer inherits a racier engine whose output reaches 168 hp – that’s 20 more than the entry-level models. Also on offer are the Lancer Sportback SE and GT. Meanwhile, the Ralliart and Sportback Ralliart feature a 237-hp engine and AWD. The high-performance Evolution, designed for rally driving but adapted for the road, knows just how to extract the best from its 291-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 80%
Driving 8/10
Safety 10/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability 8/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Pros

  • Still sexy!
  • Sweet sport handling
  • 10 year/160,000 km warranty (drivetrain)
  • Almost as much cargo space as a compact SUV (Sportback)
  • Efficient AWD

Cons

  • Keyless launch for the $$ versions
  • Rear bench doesn't fold down (base trim)
  • No telescopic steering
  • Watch your knees in back

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