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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.
- Old Dog, Few Tricks
- Ride Quality & Noise
- Gas Mileage
- Pricing & Features
- Safety
- Mitsubishi Lancer GT in the Market
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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 t
Ride Quality & Noise
When you're not having fun tossing this car around, you're really not having
fun. The ride is harsher than an all-wheel-drive Lancer we tested without the
sports suspension; rough roads jostle the
Gas Mileage
The Lancer GT's gas mileage maxes out at an EPA-estimated 31 mpg on the
highway — a number that was merely average even back when this Lancer generation
was introduced. The smaller, more efficie
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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 or speaker registration
function, refer to “Bluetooth® 2.0 interface”.
The following explai
To recline the seatback
Manual type
In order to recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the seatback lock
lever up, and then lean backward to the desired position and release the lever.
The seatback will lock in that position.
CAUTION
• The reclining mechanism of the seatback is spring loaded, causing
