Mitsubishi Outlander: 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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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
Pricing & Features
The Lancer GT's standard features include a USB input and Bluetooth for the
$20,790 starting price with a manual transmission, $21,790 with the automatic
(all prices include destination charges).
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Installing a child restraint system to a 3-point type seat belt (with emergency/automatic
locking mechanism)
The 3-point type seat belts at the seat positions above can be converted from
normal emergency locking retractor (ELR) mode to automatic locking retractor (ALR)
mode. It must be so converted, when installing a child restraint system.
Installation:
1. Place the child restraint system in the
Heated seats*
The heated seats can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
A– For driver’s switch B– For passenger’s switch
1- Heater high (for quick heating) 2- Heater off 3- Heater low (to keep the
seat warm)
The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while the heater is on.
