Overview
The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is an ace five-passenger Mitsubishi sports sedan, available in DE, ES, GTS and Ralliart trims.
Smartly engineered with top-notch technology, the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer offers neat interiors, posh features and outstanding performance at a great value.
The Mitsubishi Lancer has secured the Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the 'compact segment as surveyed by AutoPacific, based solely on owners' feedback in 2008.
Power and performance
The Lancer DE and ES are powered by a 2.0-liter, 152-horsepower DOHC MIVEC engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Lancer GTS - with an all-new 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter DOHC MIVEC engine - is a powerful answer to the blahs.
The Lancer Ralliart is powered by a 237-horsepower, 2.0-liter, DOHC MIVEC, turbocharged and intercooled engine mated to a new six-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST), a sequential shift manual transmission with magnesium paddle shifters and two shift modes (Normal and Sport). The engine utilizes a proprietary All-Wheel Control (AWC) system based on the Mitsubishi Active Center Differential (ACD) and the system is controlled by the Mitsubishi AWC computer that delivers one heck of a driving experience.
The DE and ES with 5-speed manual transmission deliver an EPA estimated 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway while GTS yields just 20/28. The CVT produces a negligible difference in fuel efficiency. The Ralliart is rated at 17 city/25 highway and 20 combined.
Body and styling
Every 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer model includes auto-off halogen headlamps, power windows and side view mirrors, power door locks and auto up/down driver window, 140-watt CD/MP3 audio system with DSP control.
The exterior features include (Depending upon the trim selected) 16-inch steel wheels (DE), color-keyed door handles and side-view mirrors, chrome grille accent, remote keyless entry (ES), rear wing spoiler, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip, sport-tuned suspension including front strut tower brace, 18-inch alloy wheels, side turn markers (GTS), 18-inch alloy wheels with Yokohama ADVAN performance tires, dual exhaust with chrome exhaust tips, rear combination tail lamps with black housing, front Ralliart chrome grille surround and bumper and rear Ralliart bumper (Ralliart).
Inside, FAST-Key, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface system, automatic climate control Magnesium paddle shifters, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt adjustable steering column, cruise control, sport-type meter gauges multi-information display, variable intermittent wipers, auxiliary audio inputs jack, chrome, 12V accessory outlet, 60/40 folding rear seats, leather-wrapped sport-type steering wheel and shift knob with shift boot, steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio switches, aluminum pedals, adjustable rear headrests and a new 140-watt, Mitsubishi AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and auxiliary audio inputs are key features.
Safety Features
Seven-airbag safety system including a driver's knee airbag, active Stability Control, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Height-adjustable headrests and 3-point seatbelts in all three rear seat positions are among the standard safety features of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer.
