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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Review
Fresh, sporty lineup features economy to Evo.
2009 Lancer Review Summary & Specifications
Mitsubishi has everyone covered in the compact class with the 152-hp Lancer ES for those with their minds on economy; the 168-hp Lancer GTS for those with spirit and an eye for value; the 237-hp Ralliart for those with a sense of adventure; and the 291-hp Evo for those with a need for speed. The best news is that these four look enough alike that maybe you can split your personalities.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses drove the Lancer Ralliart at Pacific Raceway near Seattle; Tom Lankard test drove the Lancer ES in Santa Monica and Evo in Phoenix; editor Mitch McCullough drove the Evo at Firebird Raceway near Phoenix.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Lancer DE ($14,190), ES ($16,390), GTS ($18,440), Ralliart ($26,490), Evolution ($32,990) |
| Engines (standard) | intercooled turbocharged DOHC 2.0-liter four-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | 152-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder, 168-hp 2.4-liter four cylinder, 231-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, 291-hp turbocharged four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automated manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 6-speed CVT, 6-speed manual, 6-speed twin clutch automated manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front air bags, side airbags in front, side curtain air bags, driver's knee air bag, tire pressure monitor, ABS with EBD (all but DE), stability control (Ralliart, Evo) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with EBD (DE), stability control (GTS) |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14190 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart ($26,490) |
| Standard Equipment | fabric upholstery; automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls, 6-way driver's seat, 4-way, manually adjustable front passenger seat, 60/40 fold-down rear seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth cellular telephone pre-wiring; driver information center; cruise control, aluminum pedals, power looks, windows and mirrors, rear heater floor ducts, tilt steering wheel with cruise control and redundant audio switches; auto-off headlights halogen headlights, fog lights, aluminum hood, rear wing, 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Recaro Sport Package ($2750) including Recaro front seats, HID headlamps, 650-watt 9-speaker sound system with 10-inch subwoofer and 6CD/MP3 |
| Destination Charge | 675 |
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| Price as Tested | 29915 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 237 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 253 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/25 |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 |
| Length/Width/Height | 180/69.4/58/7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 32.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/53.3/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.9/54.1/36.1 |
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| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3462 |
| Stock Tires | P215/45/R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | ventilated disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 |
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