Mitsubishi Lancer: Great bones, more keep compact Lancer relevant - The Spokesman Review (blog)
The current-generation Lancer debuted a decade ago, an eon in automotive time. Today, small sedans like the Lancer face stiff competition not only from each other but also from crossovers. In fact, Mitsubishi’s best sellers are a pair of crossovers — the midsize Outlander and compact Outlander Sport — both of which have been refreshed more recently than their sedan sibling. When it debuted, the Lancer rode on a platform sturdy enough to support its top model, the 300-horsepower Lancer Evolution sport sedan. In even its most basic form, the Lancer handled like a more expensive car. The Lancer ($18,205, including destination) is one of the most responsive models in the segment, especially in GT ($21,405) and Ralliart ($30,305) trims. It’s inside where the Lancer’s age shows most clearly. I recently tested a 2015 Lancer GT. The GT trim is available only with front-wheel-drive and with a 168-hp 2. 4-liter four-cylinder engine it shares with the AWD-only SE ($20,995). The GT is further equipped with a standard five-speed manual... Source: www.spokesman.com
