Used 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer for sale 

The Mitsubishi Lancer ranges across four trim lines at varying price points. The base-level ES trim comes with a 2.0L Inline-4 producing maximum power and torque of 148 hp and 145 lb-ft, respectively. The SE and GT trims have a 2.4L four-cylinder engine under the hood producing 168 mph and 167 lb-ft. The Ralliart trim comes with a 2.0 L Inline-4 that pumps out 237 hp and 253 lb-ft. It falls in a price range that extends from $17,195 for its base variant and goes up to $28,395 for its top-rack variant.

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The GT trim that starts at $20,445 would be the best option for most people as it offers a great feature set, including 18 in. alloy wheels, full-color LCD multi-information display, high-contrast speedometer/tachometer gauge cluster, sport fabric seating surfaces, leather-wrapped shift knob, automatic climate control, optional mmcs navigation system with 7 in. high-definition touch panel, and 140-watt audio system with 6 speakers. People who want a more sporty driving experience can opt for the Ralliart trim.

The Mitsubishi Lancer comes with a 2.0L Inline-4 mated to a CVT transmission churning out 148 hp of maximum power and 145 lb-ft of maximum torque. The Lancer takes 7.8 seconds to reach a speed of 60 mph and 16.5 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.

The Lancer is limited to a top speed of 120 mph. The Lancer is an adequately powerful sedan for most people looking for a decent car in the segment. However, the base engine is noisy, and there are many refined and more smooth options in the segment.

Mitsubishi is the most powerful of the lot, outputting 148 hp and 145 lb-ft, followed by the Chevrolet Cruze that outputs 138 hp and an increased torque of 148 lb-ft, whereas the Honda Civic produces 143 hp and 129 lb-ft of power and torque, respectively. The Lancer is the fastest to reach 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, followed by the Civic and Cruze in 8.8 and 9.3 seconds, respectively. The Civic has the highest top speed of 130 mph, followed by the Lancer which is limited at 120 mph, and the Cruze which can reach up to 108 mph.

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a low fuel-efficient car outputting efficiency figures which are on the lower side in the segment. It delivers fuel efficiency of 26 mpg in the city, 34 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 29 mpg. The Lancer has a fuel capacity of 15.5 gallons, outputting a range of 403 miles in the city, 527 on the highway, and a combined range of 449 miles. 

In comparison, the Honda Civic is the most fuel-efficient, offering a combined efficiency of 35 mpg, followed by the Cruze offering a combined efficiency of 30 mpg, while the Lancer delivers a combined efficiency of 29 mpg. The Chevy has the largest fuel capacity of 15.6 gallons, followed by the Lancer with a fuel capacity of 15.5 gallons. The Civic comes with a 13.2-gallon fuel tank. The Cruze delivers the best-combined range of 468 miles, followed by the Civic and Lancer delivering 462 and 449 miles, respectively.

The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer has a spacious front row with seats that are comfortable and supportive. The materials and elements in the interior are of very low quality, and all the other cars in the competition offer a better interior.

There are cheap plastic elements in the cabin, giving it a low-quality feel. There is an ample amount of space in the front as well as the second row. The 2014 Lancer offers a cargo capacity of 12.3 cu-ft.

The Mitsubishi is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row, whereas the Civic has more legroom in the second row. The Cruze in the second row lacks legroom offering 35.4 inches, while the competition has more legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Lancer falls short of its rivals offering just 12.5 cu-ft, while the Civic offers 12.5 cu-ft, and the Chevy offers slightly better cargo space, measuring 15 cu-ft. Few key features include-

• Sport fabric/Deluxe fabric/Leather seating surfaces
• Heated front seats
• 6-way adjustable driver’s seat 
• 4-way adjustable front passenger seat 
• Automatic climate control 
• Rear heater floor ducts 
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with silver accent

How intuitive is the 2018 Mitsubishi Lancer’s infotainment unit?

The Mitsubishi Lancer features a basic infotainment unit with 4 speakers as standard in the low-end trim, while the GT trim gets a 6-speaker unit as standard. The sedan comes with a 7-inch high-definition touch panel. The infotainment unit comes with a navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone & audio connectivity, two USB ports, along with satellite radio, HD radio, and single CD input.

There is also available a 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10 in. dual-voice coil subwoofer with Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-WIDE surround, and Dolby Volume. Other major infotainment features include-

• MMCS Navigation system with 7 in. high-definition touch panel
• Voice command
• 3d Mapping
• Real-time Traffic
• Mapcare with two map updates 
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-months prepaid subscription
• HD Radio
• FUSE Hands-free Link System with Bluetooth technology, USB port

The 2014 Lancer looks ugly with a bland and old-looking design language. The aesthetics of this Lancer are not the best and are among the worst looking in the segment.

The Ralliart trim, however, looks much better with its distinct styling and sporty elements on the exterior. The Mitsubishi Lancer weighs 2,932 lbs and has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches.

The Chevrolet Cruze weighs the most, weighing in at 3,118 lbs, followed by the Lancer which weighs a lower 2,932 lbs, followed by the Civic that weighs 2,754 lbs. The Chevrolet is also the longest, while the Lancer is the highest. Compared to the Lancer, the Cruze has a better ground clearance of 6.4 inches. Major exterior features of the sedan are-

• Bi-xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights with leveling control 
• Daytime running lights (combined with HID)
• Auto-off headlights
• Rear combination tail lights
• Exhaust finisher
• Power glass sunroof with tilt and slide 
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers 
• Front windshield variable intermittent wipers and washers
• 18 in. alloy wheels

The new Mitsubishi Lancer comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS with EBD along with Front and rear side-impact SRS curtain airbags, front seat-mounted SRS side airbags, driver’s side SRS knee airbag, and advanced dual-stage SRS front airbags with occupant seat position sensors. Other advanced safety tech includes traction control, stability control, and a rearview camera.

NHTSA and IIHS have tested and rated the 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer and have given it great test results, including a 4-star overall safety rating by NHTSA and mostly 'Good' from IIHS. The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer stops from 60 mph at a distance of 130 feet, which is an average distance in the segment. Major safety features of the sedan are-

• Hill Start Assist (HSA) 
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce 
• Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
• Active Stability Control (ASC)
• Traction Control Logic (TCL) 
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The Mitsubishi Lancer is a bad-looking sedan with a powerful but noisy base engine and a laggy CVT transmission. The two other engine options are better but don't justify the bad interior. This is not something you want to buy in this segment as there are much better options available that are more refined, have better interior and fuel efficiency.