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. Other Cars to Consider The was all-new in 2013 and reviewers said it has responsive steering and tackles corners with confidence. To us it's just an excellent automatic with manual-shift mode that rifles through gears faster than we ever could. But step up to the 168-horsepower, 2. Even in those more affordable Lancers, there are too many hard-and-hollow plastic surfaces.
The Mitsubishi Lancer family of compact sedans and hatchbacks have now gone quite a few years without a complete refresh; however, you might not know that in looking at their feature sets. It's a great starter car if you don't mind sacrificing some of the bells and whistles that come standard with most new cars. Some drivability is lost in translation, though; the engine in particular is much peakier in the Evo, and we prefer the broader torque curve and better drivability of the Ralliart. The engine has enough power to give it some pep and still get good gas mileage. When my old Lancer got multiple refusals of repairs from mechanics, I searched for a new one, holding my ground to all who advised me against a Mitsubishi. The bad is that, on any of these models, noise and ride comfort could be deal-breakers.
The Lancer Evolution continues to be one of the best performance values available. The experience was super easy and very professional. We'd like to say that the Evolution or Ralliart are much better and more refined than the lesser models, but they're not. In Evolution guise, the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is as stiff, loud, raucous and fast as some real race cars. Its engine is much more flexible, and feels just as strong as the Evo's in everyday driving. 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. I have friends with new ford focuses, mazda 3's, and corollas and they couldn't believe the deal I got on the car and all wanted to trade vehicles.
The recall began on November 12, 2013. The length, width and height measure at 180. The smaller, more efficient 2. Entertainment controls are conveniently located on the steering wheel which makes it quite easy to use them even while driving. Sit too close, and front legroom disappears. In that time, I've never had to take it into the shop for anything other than an oil change.
The Lancer Sportback is the wagon variant. The paddle shifters are a cool show piece but not all that practical with the 2. Plus, there's back-seat space for adults, and both Sportback hatchback models and sedans offer lots of cargo space, and versatility. The base Lancer returns great fuel economy, achieving 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The engine fails to keep wheezy and unrefined noises in check, too.
Provided you don't become obsessed over the details which will get you down --and provided you're a few paces away--the sporty layout, with a mix of darker surfaces and matte-metallic trims tends to look quite good. As of this writing, browsing 2013 Lancer prices on Cars. That may not seem like a long time, but the compact-sedan segment has taken huge leaps in refinement and gas mileage since the Lancer last saw a thorough going-over. The Evolution also comes with Brembo 4-piston brakes, 18-inch Enkei alloy wheels, aluminum body panels, a large rear spoiler, fog lamps, active stability control and sports-tuned anti-lock brakes. Exterior The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a remarkable example of a flawless blend between a hatchback, sedan and sport vehicle.
Standard are the dual stage front driver and passenger airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags, which deploy upon collision to keep passengers from hitting metal bars and shattered glass from broken windows. Little has changed for the 2013 model year see them compared. 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. The Active Stability Control stabilizes lateral movements of the vehicle that are caused at high speed and while cornering.
Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820. When it arrives, it's phenomenal, and delivered confidently with an Active Center Differential, helical-gear front differential, and Active Yaw Control, altogether giving this plebeian sedan the agility, tractability, and poise to match much more expensive sport machines. The system applies brakes to the correct wheels to stabilize the vehicle. It's hard to make a case for the most of the Lancer lineup—unless you're considering at the finely honed Lancer Evolution--an all-wheel-drive track star--or the satisfying, sporty Ralliart. The price includes uncommon features for the class, like an over-the-top stereo with a 10-inch subwoofer — large for a factory sub — rain-sensing windshield wipers and smart key entry.
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. The Evolution has its own exclusive, stronger and performance-focused body structure. The touch-screen is like using a clunky aftermarket system to access radio, iPod and navigation functions. The warranty is better than what other car manufacturers offer as well. On the resale side, we do not expect the Lancer to retain its value as well as the exceptionally resilient Civic or the Mazda3.