Safety
A 2013 base Lancer with front-wheel drive scores an overall four out of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests. The Lancer receives the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick designation with its best score, Good, in frontal-offset, side, rear and roof-strength tests.
Standard safety features include front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, and a driver's knee airbag. See here for a list of standard safety features.
Click here to see how well child-safety seats fit in the Lancer.
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Obstacle detection areas
The detection areas of the corner and back sensors are limited to those shown
in the illustration. Moreover, the sensors are unable to detect low or thin objects
or objects near the rear bumper. T ...
To play iPod tracks via voice operation (vehicles with Bluetooth® 2.0 interface)
Desired tracks can be selected and played from your iPod by “Artist”, “Album”,
“Playlist” and “Genre” using voice commands.
For information concerning the voice recognition function ...
Performance
The 152-hp four-cylinder engine produces plenty of power to move the Lancer
at highway speeds, even when fully loaded with four adults and luggage. My only
reoccurring thought was that no matter h ...