Note: This preview is for the base Lancer sedan, only. Please refer to our spec sheets for information about the Lancer Ralliart, Lancer Evolution or Lancer Sportback.
Highlights*
The ninth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer offers lively steering, pleasant handling, great ride quality, and proven reliability from its powertrain components.
Lowlights*
This compact sedan lacks interior refinement as fit and finish leave a lot to be desired. What's more, sporty driving enthusiasts are no doubt disappointed that the manual gearbox is not available on all-wheel-drive models.
Pricing
The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer starts at just $15,998 in DE trim. Next up is the SE at $19,198, and then the GT at $23,998. Variants equipped with the brand's All-Wheel Control system retail from $23,098 (SE AWC) or $27,998 (GT AWC).
Fuel consumption
A manual 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has ratings of 8.3L/100km in the city, 5.7L/100km on the highway, and 7.1L/100km combined. The optional CVT is a bit more fuel efficient with a rating of 7.9, 5.8, and 7.0L/100km, respectively.
AWC comes with a larger-displacement engine, so expect 9.2L/100km in the city, 6.9L/100km on the highway, and 8.2L/100km combined.
New for 2013
A special “10th Anniversary” edition of the Lancer is available this year. At $19,998, buyers get 5-spoke, 16” alloy wheels, a power sunroof, fog lights, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an exhaust finisher, and a “10th Anniversary” badge.
Styling
With an aggressively styled nose, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer continues to turn heads. The wide, horizontal headlights and menacing grille combine with slanted taillights for a sporty-looking exterior.
Cargo room
The sedan's trunk has a maximum cargo capacity of 348 litres, which is only slightly less than rivals such as the Honda Civic (353).
Powertrain
The aluminum-built MIVEC engine that powers FWD Lancers is a 2.0L 4-cylinder unit rated at 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. As mentioned earlier, the standard 5-speed manual transmission can be replaced by a CVT.
Meanwhile, AWC-equipped versions of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer get a 2.4L variant that produces 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque exclusively through a Sportronic CVT with paddle shifters.
Safety
Lancer occupants stay on the right track thanks to stability and traction control, along with ABS and brake assist. Seven airbags come standard, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system.
Warranty
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 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
Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki SX4, Volkswagen Jetta
* 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
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Highlights*
The ninth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer offers lively steering, pleasant handling, great ride quality, and proven reliability from its powertrain components.
Lowlights*
This compact sedan lacks interior refinement as fit and finish leave a lot to be desired. What's more, sporty driving enthusiasts are no doubt disappointed that the manual gearbox is not available on all-wheel-drive models.
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Pricing
The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer starts at just $15,998 in DE trim. Next up is the SE at $19,198, and then the GT at $23,998. Variants equipped with the brand's All-Wheel Control system retail from $23,098 (SE AWC) or $27,998 (GT AWC).
Fuel consumption
A manual 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer has ratings of 8.3L/100km in the city, 5.7L/100km on the highway, and 7.1L/100km combined. The optional CVT is a bit more fuel efficient with a rating of 7.9, 5.8, and 7.0L/100km, respectively.
AWC comes with a larger-displacement engine, so expect 9.2L/100km in the city, 6.9L/100km on the highway, and 8.2L/100km combined.
New for 2013
A special “10th Anniversary” edition of the Lancer is available this year. At $19,998, buyers get 5-spoke, 16” alloy wheels, a power sunroof, fog lights, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, an exhaust finisher, and a “10th Anniversary” badge.
Styling
With an aggressively styled nose, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer continues to turn heads. The wide, horizontal headlights and menacing grille combine with slanted taillights for a sporty-looking exterior.
Cargo room
The sedan's trunk has a maximum cargo capacity of 348 litres, which is only slightly less than rivals such as the Honda Civic (353).
Powertrain
The aluminum-built MIVEC engine that powers FWD Lancers is a 2.0L 4-cylinder unit rated at 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. As mentioned earlier, the standard 5-speed manual transmission can be replaced by a CVT.
Meanwhile, AWC-equipped versions of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer get a 2.4L variant that produces 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque exclusively through a Sportronic CVT with paddle shifters.
Safety
Lancer occupants stay on the right track thanks to stability and traction control, along with ABS and brake assist. Seven airbags come standard, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system.
Warranty
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer 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
Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki SX4, Volkswagen Jetta
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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
mitsubishi-motors.ca
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