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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
In order to produce this comprehensive review on the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, TheCarConnection.com’s experts combed through the available review information. Then the experienced reviewers at TheCarConnection.com incorporated their experience driving the new Lancer.
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
TheCarConnection.com consulted all the best reviews on the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to produce this comprehensive review of the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. TheCarConnection.com’s editors also drove the Lancer Evolution so that they could add their expert insight where needed.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the new Mitsubishi Lancer in order to give you an expert opinion. Experts at TheCarConnection.com have also researched available road tests on the new Mitsubishi Lancer to produce this conclusive review and to help you find the truth where other reviews might differ.
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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
Read the full 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Review here on Justlancercars.
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
TheCarConnection.com has studied a range of reviews covering the new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart to produce this comprehensive full review. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also driven the Lancer Ralliart and bring forth their expert assessment.
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
TheCarConnection.com looked to a wide range of reviews that cover the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Lancer Ralliart models to pull together this comprehensive review, including how this model matches up against other small performance cars. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also driven the Lancer Evolution and Ralliart—including the Sportback body style—and produced the Bottom Line assessment featured here.Are Mitsubishi’s turbocharged Lancer models tuner cars focused on going fast on a tight budget or sophisticated, world-class performance cars? The answer is both. The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart is an affordable sedan fitted with impressive performance upgrades, while the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a sophisticated, no-holds-barred flagship that offers track-honed features and the capability to outperform some sports cars costing several times as much.In appearance, the Evolution and Ralliart look more like well-done tuner cars than sophisticated performance machines. Squint just a little bit and it’s easy to see that the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is based on the Mitsubishi Lancer, a basic compact sedan. The 2010 Ralliart shares much with the sportiest version of the Lancer, the GTS, but it gets the Evolution’s lightweight aluminum hood with integral ductwork to keep the turbo cool, along with an aggressively styled front bumper and dual exhaust. Inside, both the Evo and Ralliart have an interior that looks quite basic, with accents and trims being the main difference from the mainstream Lancer.While the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might look like an economy car on steroids through and through—and leave older, more sophisticated buyers reeling—there’s a lot to love in the driving experience. The Evolution has a 291-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Ralliart picks up a lower-boost, 237-hp version of the same engine. Between the two, we actually like the Ralliart’s engine a bit better; it’s tuned for stronger low- and mid-rev response. The Evo’s engine tends to have a longer turbo lag and delivers its power in a sudden mad rush. In either case, shifts are made either through a five-speed manual, which is good but a bit notchy, or a six-speed automated manual transmission, termed Twin Clutch-SST. The automated gearbox includes Normal and Sport driving modes and though it’s a little hesitant in gentle driving, it pulls off snappy shifts like a track pro when you tap into all the power.Both the Ralliart and Evo come with a sophisticated set of mechanical and electronic systems designed to transmit power smoothly to the pavement, even when the driver isn’t using finesse or the conditions aren’t ideal. Highlights include Super All-Wheel Control, an Active Center Differential, a helical gear front differential, and Active Yaw Control. Altogether these systems give the 2010 Lancer Evolution and Ralliart tremendous agility, tractability, and poise to rival much more expensive machines from Germany.Ultimately, ride and handling is where the more discerning drivers will find the difference between the Evolution and Ralliart. The Evo has very little in common with its lesser brethren; it has an exclusive, enhanced body structure, with many of the steel body panels replaced with lightweight aluminum. The Ralliart is a compromise of sorts, offering some but not all of the powertrain components from the Evo, in a body structure that’s essentially the same as that of the sporty Lancer GTS. The chassis underpinning the Ralliart doesn’t feel quite as precise and unyielding as that of the Evolution, but that’s fine for everyday driving—especially if you find yourself on bumpy roads. The steering is sharp and has a very quick ratio, along with good feedback, and stout brakes deliver all the braking force the tires can handle. The suspension can be harsh, though, rebounding abruptly and temporarily flustering the Ralliart’s otherwise good composure on bumpy corners, especially when getting back on the power. The Evolution MR brings an especially high-performance package that ranks above the base GSR and adds track-ready Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs.Both the Ralliart and the Evolution get a dressed-up interior versus the Lancer, with a few added trims and surfaces, but it’s downright disappointing. With a proliferation of hollow, hard plastics—and some of the same pieces and panels from the $15,000 Lancer—it’s a letdown in a $28,000 Ralliart, let alone in a $44,000 loaded Evolution. Seats are the exception in the Evolution; the heavily bolstered, grippy Recaros are superb, and we recommend the option package that includes these seats in the Ralliart. Functionally, the Evolution and Ralliart are reasonably comfortable, versatile daily drivers, thanks to decent backseat space, a big trunk, and 60/40-split backseats that fold forward in any of the models. The Sportback is especially useful as the hatch allows just a little extra cargo flexibility. However, on any of these models, road noise is an issue.The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart shares its body structure with the standard Lancer sedan, a vehicle that has performed very well in crash tests; because the Evo has such a different structure, it might prove different. The Lancer got top "good" ratings from the IIHS in frontal offset, side, and rear tests, and a mix of four- and five-star results in federal testing. The feds haven’t tested any Lancer, Ralliart, or Evo for side impact. Electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, head-curtain side airbags, front-seat mounted side bags, and a driver knee airbag are all on the standard-features list for the Ralliart and Evolution.The Ralliart comes very well equipped, with fog lamps, a hands-free entry system, a trip computer, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, leather trim, and aluminum pedals. To get the Recaro seat upgrade on the Ralliart requires a $2,750 option package that also includes HID headlamps and a bassy Rockford Fosgate premium sound system. The Lancer Evolution GSR gets a host of performance hardware but otherwise parallels the Ralliart for equipment—except for offering a five-speed manual gearbox. The Evolution MR upgrades to the twin-clutch gearbox, a slightly more compliant suspension, improved wheels, and HID headlamps, plus other extras like the FAST hands-free entry system. New for 2010 is the MR Touring, which also gets new heated leather sport seats, a power sunroof, and other appearance upgrades. Remote engine start and a nav system with music storage are among the options on all Ralliart and Evo models.
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2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Review on Justlancercars
To bring you the most useful information on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer, TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven sedan and Sportback versions of the Lancer, with expert opinions and firsthand observations. TheCarConnection.com has also combed reviews from a range of sources, presenting you highlights in an accompanying full review.As Mitsubishi’s smallest and most affordable vehicle in the U.S. market, the Lancer stands out from the crowd of low-priced sedans for two main reasons: First, its resemblance to the much more expensive Lancer Evolution and Ralliart models (covered under a separate review) somehow earns it a little more street cred than, say, a Corolla. Second, the new Sportback model gives the Lancer a new, more versatile body style—and an alternative to small SUVs and crossovers.Across the parking lot, the Lancer could be mistaken for an Evo, especially in top-of-the-line, sporty GTS trim. It’s a nicely proportioned small sedan, looking chunky but low and lean, while the new Sportback hatch model also fits perfectly with the sharklike snout. Even on base models, sporty interior themes and a mix of darker surfaces and matte-metallic trim give it a sophisticated, upscale look from a distance. Unfortunately, as we’ll explain below, up close the interior materials are a letdown.Standard on Lancer DE and ES models is a 152-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine; with it, performance is perky with the five-speed manual and acceptable with the continuously variable (CVT) automatic. Sporty GTS models step up to a 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four, and CVT versions receive magnesium steering-wheel paddle-shifters with six simulated gears to suit high-performance driving. The GTS also gets larger wheels, a firmer suspension, and upgraded braking to put the driving experience pretty much on par with the turbocharged Ralliart—minus the extra power, of course.Cabin design is a highlight in the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. Front seats provide a nice, upright driving position with good outward visibility and long-distance comfort; the sport seats in the GTS are even better. Backseats are tight for legroom, but there’s just enough headroom for adults (just two, ideally). Available only in GTS trim is the new Sportback body style, which brings a little bit more cargo space and versatility—especially if you fold the backseats forward. Otherwise, backseat space is identical between the two. Noise and ride comfort could be deal-breakers. Especially in GTS form, the Lancer rides quite hard, however, with plenty of road noise to match the engine noise. The roar of the engine is more of an issue in CVT models, where the engine gets raucous and buzzy on acceleration. DE and ES models come with a slightly softer suspension and more forgiving tires that comfort-oriented buyers will probably prefer. Also bringing a downmarket feel to the Lancer is the collection of decidedly basic materials used in the cabin—including lots of hard plastic.The Lancer is one of the safer small cars, considering its confidence-inspiring handling, plus safety features including front side airbags, side-curtain bags, and a driver’s knee airbag. The Lancer also does quite well in crash tests, with four- and five-star ratings in the federal tests for frontal and side impact, and "good" ratings for both frontal impact and rear impact from the IIHS. Anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control are newly standard for 2010 across the entire model line.The base DE model is a price leader and, thus, doesn’t come with a long list of features. Power windows and a CD sound system are included, but expect steel wheels with cheap-looking wheel covers and rear drum brakes with optional anti-lock. Most people will be happy with the mid-grade ES, adding stabilizer bars, ventilated disc brakes, a split-folding backseat, steering-wheel audio controls, keyless entry, and air conditioning. The sporty GTS lives up to its Evo look, with a sport suspension, fog lamps, rear spoiler, and air dams, plus automatic climate control, high-contrast gauges, sport seats, and a Bluetooth calling interface. Bluetooth is optional on the ES but not for the DE. As part of an optional Sun and Sound Package, available for both the GTS and ES, a FAST Key entry system permits keyless entry and ignition. Other top options on the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer include a navigation system that includes a 30GB hard-drive music server, plus a 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate sound system and a sunroof.
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