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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Interrupt display screen (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is
OFF)
When there is information to be announced, such as lamp reminders, the buzzer
sounds and the multiinformation display switches to the warning display screen.
Refer to the appropriate page and take ...
Polishing
The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has become stained or lost
its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished, polishing
these parts will stain them or dam ...
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion, discolouration
and stains, wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
Soot and dust, iron powde ...