	Curb Weight	3021 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	94.5 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	108.3 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	15.5 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.6 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.3 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Minimum Ground Clearance	5.5 inches
	Overall Length	180.4 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	54.7 inches
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	46.6 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	32.8 feet
	Wheel Base	103.7 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	4079 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	69.4 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Fog Lights	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Fuel Economy

	City	24 mpg
	Highway	32 mpg
	Combined	27 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic
	Recommended Fuel	Regular

Performance

	Horsepower	148 @ 6000 RPM
	Torque	146 @ 4200 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	5 years / 60000 miles
	Powertrain	10 years / 100000 miles
	Corrosion	7 years / 100000 miles

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sportback Hatchback 4D Standard Features

Alarm System
CD Player
Cloth Seats
Cruise Control
Folding Rear Seat
Hands Free Phone
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
MP3 Player
Navigation System
Power Outlet
Power Windows
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
Real-Time Traffic Information
Rear Window Defroster
Remote Engine Start
Remote Keyless Entry
Satellite Radio
Steering Wheel Controls
Tilt Steering Wheel
USB Port

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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
KBB.com Review

2.9

Kbb.com Expert Rating

You'll Like This Car If...

If you are looking for a sleek, sharp-handling compact car with a comprehensive warranty, you’ll find the Mitsubishi Lancer worth a look.

You May Not Like This Car If...

While the Lancer’s sub-$16,000 starting price may appear attractive at first glance, value-driven buyers may favor the equally priced Hyundai Elantra and Kia Rio for their additional standard features and superior fuel economy.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.5

Consumer Rating

377 ratings

Value

4.6

Performance

4.6

Quality

4.5

Comfort

4.5

Reliability

4.7

Styling

4.6

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sportback Hatchback 4D Safety

Safety Features & Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability Control
Traction Control
Driver Knee Airbag
Front Head Curtain Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Rear Head Curtain Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors

4.0

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Frontal Crash

4.0

Side Barrier

4.0

Rollover Rating

4.0

Side Crash

4.0

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Price	$5,024	$4,831	$3,948	$4,041
KBB.com Rating	2.9	1.8	3.6	3.9
Consumer Rating	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.0
Fuel Economy	City 24/Hwy 32/Comb 27 MPG	City 34/Hwy 38/Comb 36 MPG	City 27/Hwy 34/Comb 30 MPG	City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 28 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Safety Rating	4.0	N/A	3.0	5.0
Seating Capacity	5	2	4	5
Basic Warranty	5 years or 60000 miles	4 years or 50000 miles	4 years or 50000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	148 @ 6000 RPM	70 @ 5800 RPM	101 @ 6500 RPM	138 @ 6300 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD	FWD	FWD