Mitsubishi Outlander: 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, but the new model looks completely different from the one sold in the U.S. as a 2004 model. Whereas that car was essentially a wagon version of that era's Lancer, the 2010 Lancer Sportback is more of a fastback hatchback.
Unlike traditional vertical liftgates, the Sportback's hatch is raked forward, giving it a unique appearance among hatchbacks. The base GTS trim, which is the model I tested, has a standard spoiler above the rear window and 18-inch alloy wheels, both of which enhance the car's sporty appearance.
When I first saw the Sportback I thought it was missing something; the car's design made it seem like its trunklid had been lopped off. I still think the car looks a little truncated, but I give Mitsubishi credit for taking a risk with the Sportback's styling rather than creating just another traditional hatchback.
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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
Interior Design & Comfort
Mitsubishi has taken a minimalist approach with the Lancer Sportback's cabin
styling, and some places it works while in others it doesn't. While the
dashboard has an uncluttered, simple look that'
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Starting the engine (Diesel-powered vehicles)
1. Insert the ignition key and fasten the seat belt. 2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 4. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position. 5. Fully depress the clutch pedal. 6. Turn the ignition key to the
“ON” position. The diesel preheat indic
Ignition switch turn-off reminder system
When the ignition switch is in any position other than the “LOCK” (PUSH OFF)
position, if you close all the doors and the rear hatch then try to lock the doors
and rear hatch by pressing the driver’s or front passenger’s door lock/unlock switch,
or the rear hatch LOCK switch, a warni
