2012 Mitsubishi Lancer review
Mitsubishi Lancer highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 22 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The Lancer is available in a variety of new trims, including the GT and SE.
- The GTS trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Lancer trims have been upgraded with No A/C, Power Seat(s), and Leatherette & Cloth as standard equipment this year.
- Remote Start, Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, and Leather & Suede Seats features are now available as options on select trims.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Mitsubishi Lancer an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mitsubishi Lancer 18th out of 46 among Compact Cars.
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ES 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Manual Transmission
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
148
Torque (ft-lbs)
145
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
103.7"
Overall length
180.4"
Width
69.4"
Height
59.3"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 35.9"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 36.8"
Front tires
P205/60R16
Rear tires
P205/60R16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer FAQ
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- ES: 26 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- GT: 23 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- DE: 25 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
- SE: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Evolution GSR: 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Evolution MR: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Ralliart: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Mitsubishi Lancer received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mitsubishi Lancer as 17 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Reviews.
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