Highlights*
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback offers reliable performance, a comfortable ride, and generous cargo room.
Lowlights*
The brand's All-Wheel Control (AWC) system is not available on this model which may prompt some potential buyers to look elsewhere. Unlike the sedan, this five-door Lancer makes do with the smaller, 2.0L engine (no 2.4L available). Finally, rearward visibility is improved.
Pricing
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback starts at $19,798 in base SE trim. Equipment includes Bluetooth connectivity, heated front seats, a chrome grille, audio controls on the steering wheel, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 16” alloy wheels, and a rear spoiler.
Priced from $24,198, the more upscale GT model adds a 710-Watt Rockford Fosgate sound system, Fast-Key access, automatic climate control, leather seats, a chrome exhaust tip, fog lights, a power sunroof, and distinctive, 5-spoke wheels.
Fuel consumption
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is rated at 8.5L/100km city, 5.9L/100km highway, and 7.3L/100km combined with the manual transmission.
Opting for the CVT doesn't change the average fuel consumption. However, it changes city driving to 8.3L/100km and highway to 6.1L/100km.
Styling
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback looks just as aggressive up front as the regular, 4-door Lancer. However, it's a different story in the back where the very angular liftgate gives this model a unique profile among current hatchbacks.
Cargo capacity
The rear cargo floor offers 9 cm of height adjustment. In the raised position, the trunk can hold 391 litres of cargo; once you set it down, you get 433 litres. Of course, you can also fold the rear seats, which increases cargo capacity to 1,320 litres.
Powertrain
As mentioned above, the single engine choice with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a 2.0L 4-cylinder that produces 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The standard 5-speed manual transmission can be replaced by a CVT (GT models even add paddle shifters).
Safety
Seven airbags come standard, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system, stability and traction control, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, and brake assist.
Warranty
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback boasts a 5-year/100,000-km comprehensive limited warranty, a 10-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty, plus five years of roadside assistance.
Competitors
Ford Focus Hatchback, Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Mazda3 Sport, Kia Forte 5, Volkswagen Golf
* Based on expert reviews.
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montreal, Les éditions de l’homme, 2012, p.476
Joubert Antoine, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montreal, Transcontinental, 2012, p.458
www.mitsubishi-motors.ca
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback offers reliable performance, a comfortable ride, and generous cargo room.
Lowlights*
The brand's All-Wheel Control (AWC) system is not available on this model which may prompt some potential buyers to look elsewhere. Unlike the sedan, this five-door Lancer makes do with the smaller, 2.0L engine (no 2.4L available). Finally, rearward visibility is improved.
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Pricing
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback starts at $19,798 in base SE trim. Equipment includes Bluetooth connectivity, heated front seats, a chrome grille, audio controls on the steering wheel, a 6-way adjustable driver's seat, 16” alloy wheels, and a rear spoiler.
Priced from $24,198, the more upscale GT model adds a 710-Watt Rockford Fosgate sound system, Fast-Key access, automatic climate control, leather seats, a chrome exhaust tip, fog lights, a power sunroof, and distinctive, 5-spoke wheels.
Fuel consumption
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is rated at 8.5L/100km city, 5.9L/100km highway, and 7.3L/100km combined with the manual transmission.
Opting for the CVT doesn't change the average fuel consumption. However, it changes city driving to 8.3L/100km and highway to 6.1L/100km.
Styling
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback looks just as aggressive up front as the regular, 4-door Lancer. However, it's a different story in the back where the very angular liftgate gives this model a unique profile among current hatchbacks.
Cargo capacity
The rear cargo floor offers 9 cm of height adjustment. In the raised position, the trunk can hold 391 litres of cargo; once you set it down, you get 433 litres. Of course, you can also fold the rear seats, which increases cargo capacity to 1,320 litres.
Powertrain
As mentioned above, the single engine choice with the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a 2.0L 4-cylinder that produces 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The standard 5-speed manual transmission can be replaced by a CVT (GT models even add paddle shifters).
Safety
Seven airbags come standard, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system, stability and traction control, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, and brake assist.
Warranty
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback boasts a 5-year/100,000-km comprehensive limited warranty, a 10-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty, plus five years of roadside assistance.
Competitors
Ford Focus Hatchback, Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Mazda3 Sport, Kia Forte 5, Volkswagen Golf
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* Based on expert reviews.
Lachapelle Marc, Le guide de l’auto 2013, Montreal, Les éditions de l’homme, 2012, p.476
Joubert Antoine, L’annuel de l’automobile 2013, Montreal, Transcontinental, 2012, p.458
www.mitsubishi-motors.ca
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