The finicky virtual buttons are small and hard to find while driving, and surfing through a music library proved a pain even though I don't have a huge library on my phone; there's no quick-scrolling feature. The top-of-the-performance-heap Lancer Evolution is an impressive performance sedan by any measure. New for 2013 There are no significant changes for 2013. Though you wouldn't know just by looking, the attractive Lancer hasn't been redesigned since the 2008 model year. One key to the Lancer's still daring, different look is its aggressive, sharklike snout.
The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer might be a sharp, performance-honed small sport sedan or hatch in its Ralliart or Evolution variants, but it's far from that in base form. Options are limited to a Premium Package which adds a sunroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system, upgraded door trim and a color display screen. The Lancer Sportback provides customers with the extra functionality and design expected from a sport vehicle, but at the same time keeps the comfort and cabin quietness that the Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan provides. Because of the Lancer's rather tall beltline and thick rear pillars, it could be tough for some to see out when changing lanes or backing up taller drivers won't have issue. Plan on talking to a passenger who's only a foot away?. Front side airbags, side-curtain bags, and a driver's knee airbag are included in all Mitsubishi Lancer models, along with anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control. Cargo space in the Lancer Sportback measures at an enormous 52.
Little has changed for the 2013 model year see them compared. Premium Unleaded, 93 octane min Radiator Core size mm 700x409x16 700x403x27 Engine Oil Type 0W-20 5W-30 Engine Oil Capacity qt. Sportback models add increased functionality. The recall began on November 12, 2013. The Mitsubishi Lancer family of compact sedans and hatchbacks stand out as different, yet confounding.
It packs a 291-horsepower, 2. Front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission are standard. Driving Experience The ride in the Lancer Sportback is exceptional. Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. Standard safety features include front airbags, front-seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, and a driver's knee airbag. The Lancer's forward-leaning stance is already one of the more aggressive shapes among compact cars, and the Evolution looks even more so. The Ralliart model features a mild turbocharged engine but enough performance to still surprise.
In back, there's enough space to fit a couple of adults in the backseat for short trips. Seven airbags all around the interior of the Lancer Sportback keep the passengers completely safe in case of a collision. Even in those more affordable Lancers, there are too many hard-and-hollow plastic surfaces. All-wheel drive and an automated dual-clutch manual transmission are standard. All-wheel drive and an automated dual-clutch manual transmission with shifter paddles are standard.
The steering wheel has audio and cruise controls mounted on it for easy access while driving, however it lacks in telescoping functionality. The profoundly multipurpose Sportback can surpass most expectations that are expected from a midrange sport vehicle. Raise your voice a few notches. Front-wheel drive and a manual five-speed transmission are standard. Front seats in the Lancer are supportive and a little larger and better-bolstered than those in many other small cars; they also yield a nice, upright driving position and reasonable long-distance comfort. The front fascia of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportbacks gives an aggressive look, with a large black grille in the center and headlamps bowing to towards the center of the grille.
The Lancer Ralliart is powered by a turbocharged 237 horsepower 2. Sportback models add increased functionality. New for 2013 There are no significant changes for 2013. The 2013 Lancer is hardly a fresh face in the compact-car arena, but the sedan especially manages to stand out in as stylistically different from both models that try to emulate larger mid-size sedans like the Chevrolet Cruze and the Volkswagen Jetta as well as those that are taking a sleeker, creased, and rakish look such as the Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. Driving enjoyment is another big plus for the Lancer lineup--provided you don't go with one of the base models.
Much of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer lineup looks like it would be miserly and fuel-efficient. Yet that's not so much the case. Vehicle Overview Mitsubishi's rally-inspired Lancer Evolution performance sedan uses an aluminum 291-horsepower, turbocharged engine and features a standard all-wheel-drive system with three selectable modes for tarmac, gravel or snow driving conditions. Evolution and Ralliart models are the driving-enthusiast draws of the lineup. While these cars can look closely related from the outside, what's under the hood, and the driving experience, is very different.
In the affected vehicles, the clutch master cylinder can fail. Its design is simple, yet elegant, and attractive to anyone, regardless of the age-group. One area where the Lancer does excel is in its option menu. The 5-seat Lancer comes in two distinct body styles, with a few engines options and a couple of trim levels for each. And in federal tests, the Lancer sedan and Sportback both earned four stars in both frontal and side crash categories, for an overall rating of four out of five stars. Star Star Star No-Star No-Star The 2013 Lancer Sportback is a sleek compact car that has a lustrous outlook and detailing with exceptional handling on the road.