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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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How to enter PTYs in the memory
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (5 or 6) to tune the PTY to be entered in
the memory. 2. Press one of the memory select buttons (7) for about 2 seconds
or longer. The sound will be momentarily interrupted wh
Inside rear-view mirror
Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making any seat adjustments so you have
a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while driving. This can be
dangerous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to max
