Mitsubishi Outlander: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Review
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Some packaging combinations — think wine in a box — are questionable at best, but Mitsubishi's new Lancer Sportback is a combination that's safe to call a success. Blending the sporty shape of a coupe with the functionality of a four-door hatchback, the Lancer Sportback has plenty of style to go along with its versatility. It's also a lot of fun to drive when equipped with the standard manual transmission, making it a legitimate alternative to cars like the Mazda3 and Subaru Impreza.
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The Look
The current-generation Lancer sedan has been sold since early 2007. (See a
side-by-side comparison of the 2010 Lancer Sportback and sedan.) Mitsubishi has
resurrected the Sportback name for 2010,
Ride & Handling
It's not especially difficult to firm up a car's suspension and call it a
sport model, but doing so doesn't guarantee driving it will be fun — just look
at the Toyota Corolla XRS.
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Going & Stopping
The Lancer Sportback's 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine offers
energetic acceleration that should satisfy all but the most power-hungry
drivers. For them, Mitsubishi offers a Ralliar
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Split tailgate
WARNING:
● It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate (upper gate and lower gate) open,
since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
To lock or unlock from outside the vehicle
Vehicles without the keyless ent
Uphill/downhill driving
DRIVING UPHILL
The Twin Clutch SST may not upshift to a higher shift position if the computer
determines the current speed cannot be maintained once a higher shift position is
engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the throttle while climbing
a steep grade, the Twin Clutch
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