Old Dog, Few Tricks
The Lancer's angular, stocky appearance still looks good in an aggressive way, though it's bordering on dated when lined up against the new Focus or Mazda3. The GT borrows front styling from the turbocharged Ralliart and wears large, 18-inch wheels that don't look overdone thanks to their understated styling. Even the interior design still looks fairly contemporary, as the materials have stood the test of time.
The Lancer GT's shining driving characteristic is how sportfully it handles. The quick-acting steering is reminiscent of the Evolution, a legitimate sports car. The GT is available only with front-wheel drive, so it doesn't have the Evolution's super-smart all-wheel drive, but the GT's handling is still entertaining for a compact car.
The 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine has more guts than many small sedans, with a potent 168 horsepower, up from the base model's 148-hp, 2.0-liter engine. The 2.4-liter engine pairs with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable automatic transmission. The CVT responds quickly to accelerator inputs and isn't as laggy as other CVTs when you need quick response for passing.
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To listen to a CD
With CD player
1. Insert disc with label facing up.
When a disc is inserted, the CD indicator will come on and the CD player will
begin playing even if the radio is being used. The CD player will ...
Emergency stop signal system
This is a device that reduces the possibility of rear end collisions by the rapid
and automatic blinking of the hazard warning lamps to alert vehicles approaching
from behind during sudden braking ...
Operating the heater system
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the
position and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to the desired temp ...