Used 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer for sale 

The Mitsubishi Lancer comes in 5 different trim levels and all the trim levels are distinguished by the different features and engine options on offer. Moreover, it is priced at $15,695 for the base version to $27,995 for the top of its range Ralliart edition which is the baby Lancer Evolution with more grunt and power than the base trim. As standard, some of the features include a Day-night rearview mirror, a Steering wheel with manual tilting, and Power windows.

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We recommend the mid-trim for its wide variety of optional features and a tweaked engine that produces 20 additional ponies when compared to the base version and it doesn’t get too expensive and it is priced at $19,845. But if you are looking for a car with sporty behavior and more power, then opting for the Ralliart edition is the perfect choice as it produces a whopping 237 hp from a forced induction 2 liter inline 4 engine.

This is where the Lancer evolution comes into its own. It has one of the most powerful engines in its segment and guesses what is the cheapest of the lot. It is such a value-for-money car. It makes enough power to make Lancer a strong competitor in the midsize sedan market. It makes use of a 2 liter inline 4 engine that produces 152 brake horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. Adding to the driving appeal is the standard 5-speed manual gearbox which sends all the power to the front wheel and All-wheel-drive in upper trim levels.

The All-wheel-drive works brilliantly in any sort of terrain and in any weather and it is such a balanced car. All this overall feeling of balance is via an excellent suspension setup. In the Acceleration test, the Lancer is the fastest to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and clocks a quarter-mile time of 16.4 seconds which is also the fastest in the segment. While the top speed figure is unknown.

In comparison, all three cars make use of an inline-4 engine and produce nearly the same power output. The Honda Civic makes use of an automatic transmission, while the Lancer uses a similar transmission setup as the Nissan Sentra. In the acceleration test, the Honda Civic clocks 8.9 seconds to the 60 mph mark, while the Hyundai Sonata requires 9.6 seconds to achieve a similar feat. The Honda Civic clocks a quarter-mile run in 16.8 which is just 0.4 milliseconds slower than the Mitsubishi Lancer.

Despite being the powerful engine in the competition, the lancer offers an ideal fuel economy and there is no complaining about the fuel economy as it consumes a decent amount of fuel. It averages a mileage of 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Combined, it is capable of averaging 28 miles per gallon of fuel. However, its fuel tank of 15.6 gallons finds a place on the top of the table. The Nissan Xterra is capable of traversing a total distance of 390 miles in the city and 530 miles on the highways.

In comparison, both Mitsubishi Lancer and Nissan Sentra manage to deliver almost similar fuel economy. When combined, the Honda Civic delivers the highest fuel economy of 32 miles to the gallon. While the Camaro offers the least fuel economy of 27 miles per gallon. When it comes to fuel tank capacity, the Honda Civic has the smallest fuel tank which allows it to travel a distance of 369 miles in the city and 514.8 miles on the highway.

The Interior of the Mitsubishi Lancer is tastefully designed and perfectly curated but there are some cheap plastic bits here and there. The styling of the steering wheel is absolutely spectacular and sporty. The materials used for seats are premium and works well in tandem with the sporty cabin. It also gets some comfort features such as the Driver and passenger cabin of the car.

The Mitsubishi Lancer offers a very attractive package in terms of interior design and detailing of the interiors and has a seating capacity of five passengers. It has a modest front-row headroom space of 39.6 inches while the shoulder room is a bit cramped when compared to its competitors. It has the smallest cargo capacity with a total volume of 12.3 cubic feet which is the lowest in the segment.

In comparison, both Mitsubishi Lancer and Honda Civic have similar front row space and second-row space with very minute differences. The cargo capacity on offer is the highest in the Nissan Sentra measuring 13.1 cubic feet. While the Honda Civic offers a cargo capacity of 12.5 cubic feet. As a result, the Sentra wins the competition when it comes to cargo capacity. Some of the interior features include.

• Sports steering wheel
• Premium cloth upholstery
• Front center armrest
• Leather shift knob
• Driver and passenger heated-seat backs

How intuitive is Mitsubishi Lancer’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Mitsubishi Lancer features a 1st-row display screen as an option, which is controlled by touch and sits perfectly on the central console, and works well. As standard, it comes equipped with modern features like Steering-wheel mounted audio controls, Voice-activated radio, and wireless phone connectivity. With the optional packages, it gets a Rockford Fosgate amplifier, a Primary monitor touchscreen, and 9 premium speakers. Some of the infotainment features include

• Speed-sensitive volume
• Automatic equalizer
• Digital signal processor
• SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player
• AM/FM radio

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer’s design is something out of the box when compared to its rivals. No other Japanese rivals could match its distinctive and aggressive styling. The headlights are looking ferocious with the projector lights and the sinister-looking tail lights are the best features of the exterior styling. Moreover, the bonnet in the upper trims are designed with air scoops and vents for better airflow to the intakes and for better heat transfer and also to make it look like a rally car and it is a nice touch indeed.

The curb weight of this car is 2866 lbs and it is the longest car of the segment with a length of 180 inches and it is 69.4 inches wide and the height of the car takes second place in the table with a height of 58.7 inches. On the other hand, it has the lowest ground clearance of 5.5 inches and also the shortest wheelbase of 103.7 inches long.

In comparison, the Nissan Sentra is the heaviest car of the segment with a curb weight of 2906 lbs and also the tallest and the widest car with a height of 59.5 inches and width of 70.5 inches, While the Honda civic is the lightest car in the segment. However, both Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra have similar wheelbases with a length of 105.1 inches and 105.7 inches. The Nissan Sentra is 5.6 inches high above the ground. While the ground clearance of the Honda Civic is unknown.

The Mitsubishi Lancer does very well in crash tests and it is also listed in the IIHS Top safety pick. While the federal government hasn’t tested this car in its revised NCAP test system. It gets 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS for spot-on braking performance. Some of the standout safety features include head-curtain side airbags, front-seat-mounted airbags, Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor. Some of the additional features include 

• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Four-wheel disc brakes
• Daytime running lights
• Traction control
• Brake assistance
• Side-impact bars

The importance of Lancer for Mitsubishi doesn’t need restating. The Mitsubishi Lancer is the car that is the key to driving volumes for the Japanese marquee in a critical segment that includes some heavy hitters such as the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3. The looks may be surprisingly restrained when compared to its big brother, the Lancer Evolution 10 but it is unique enough to find itself a niche in the automotive world.