2015 Mitsubishi Lancer

The compact Lancer sedan covers several bases for Mitsubishi with the entry-level ES, all-wheel-drive SE and performance-oriented GT and all-wheel-drive Ralliart. The Lancer family includes the rally-inspired Evolution sedan, which is covered in a separate report in the Cars.com Research section. The Lancer competes with compact cars like the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda3 and Nissan Sentra.

New for 2015
All models now have heated side mirrors with turn indicators, and new standard features consist of 16-inch alloy wheels, a Fuse hands-free system with USB port, a six-speaker audio system and fog lights. A Value Package includes 16-inch alloy wheels, Link System, high contrast meters and rear disc brakes. The Sun and Sound Package (available on the Lancer GT) has a glass sunroof, nine-speaker sound system and high-intensity-discharge headlights.

Exterior Highlights

• Forward-leaning grille; Ralliart's version is more aggressive
• Hood scoop (Ralliart)
• Standard 16-inch wheels; available 18-inch wheels
• Available bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
• Available rear-wing spoiler

• Seats five
• Available heated leather seats
• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Air conditioning
• Odor-absorbing headliner
• Available auto dimming rearview mirror (Ralliart)
• Available navigation system
• Available All Weather Package with remote engine start

• 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Available 168-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
• Available 237-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
• Front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive available
• Five-speed manual or continuously variable automatic transmission
• Available six-speed, twin-clutch automated manual transmission (Ralliart)

• Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
• Side-impact airbags for the front seats
• Side curtain airbags for both rows
• Knee airbag for the driver
• Anti-theft engine immobilizer
• Available backup camera