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Mitsubishi Lancer – A Hatchback or Compact Sedan with Style and Great Performance

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If you are in the market for a new or used Mitsubishi Lancer, there are a number of models and price ranges to choose from at a reputable dealership. You can visit the dealership and allow the knowledgeable and professional staffs to inform you of the benefits of owning one of these vehicles.

The Mitsubishi Lancer for 2012 comes available in hatchback and sedan in Ralliart, SE, GTS, ES, and DE trims. The only vehicles that have Sportback are the GT and ES trims. The ES and DE trims have a 148 horsepower and the GTS is powered with 2.4 horsepower. If you desire a greater amount of horsepower in your Lancer, the Ralliart offers a 4-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine. All Ralliarts come with a standard 5-speed manual transmission.

The new Lancer comes with a variety of safety items such as stability control and the standard anti-lock brakes. This vehicle also offers a variety of high tech features such as Bluetooth connectivity, hard drive music storage, automatic climate control, keyless ignition, and touch screen navigation. There are also drum brakes in the DE model while all the others have discs.

There have been reviews of the Mitsubishi Lancer that have been very impressive such as its high-tech option features, sporty styling, and secure handling. The Ralliart is noted for its sharp handling and fast acceleration. The 2012 ranks 32nd out of 40 in the category of affordable small cars. The ranking comes from 58 published test drives and reviews of the Lancer in addition to safety and reliability data.

There were originally the GTS, ES, and the DE trims being offered as the SE was just added in 2012. The engines of the current Ralliart and GTS came into play in 2009. Stability control became standard for the entire line in 2010 in addition to 4-wheel anti-lock brakes and standard power door locks. There were some revisions made on the interior and exterior of this vehicle in the area of styling in 2010 also.

Road tests done on the Mitsubishi Lancer resulted in finding the vehicle is comfortable, spacious, and has a comfortable interior for rear passengers. They also found that this vehicle and its features came at an affordable price when compared to others in the same class.

Contact a Mitsubishi representative by either a phone call, visiting the dealership, or filling out a contact form from a visit to their website. The website is packed with information about the vehicles to include prices, payment options, locations and more.