2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Review
In a segment defined by value and gas mileage, the sporty Lancer GT doesn't cut it against its best competitors — or even against the average ones.
Though you wouldn't know just by looking, the attractive Lancer hasn't been redesigned since the 2008 model year. That may not seem like a long time, but the compact-sedan segment has taken huge leaps in refinement and gas mileage since the Lancer last saw a thorough going-over. Little has changed for the 2013 model year (see them compared here).
Compacts like the Mazda3 and Ford Focus are many times more refined for a similar price, and some versions of these competitors get substantially better gas mileage. The Lancer sedan comes in four primary trim levels: DE, ES, GT and SE. The GT has a more powerful engine and a sportier suspension than the other trim levels, but it's slotted below the higher-performance, turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Ralliart and Evolution models. See here for a comparison of Lancer trims. Compare the GT, Ralliart and Evolution here.
If you prefer hatchbacks, the Sportback version of the Lancer comes in ES and GT trim levels, detailed separately.
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Fuel injection amount learning process (diesel-powered vehicles)
To keep exhaust emissions and engine noise low, the engine very occasionally
performs a learning process for the fuel injection amount.
The engine sounds slightly different from usual while the lea ...
Ignition switch
To prevent vehicle theft, only the emergency key with the preregistered keyless
operation key inserted can start the engine. (Electronic immobilizer function) Also
refer to “Starting and driving ...
Coat hook
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s side.
WARNING
• Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object on the coat hook. If
the curtain airbag was activated, a ...