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  • Build Quality
    4.4 (11)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (10)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (11)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (10)
  • Handling
    4.3 (10)
  • Braking
    4.2 (11)
  • Suspension
    3.9 (10)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.1 (10)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.4 (10)
  • Interior Design
    3.8 (10)
  • Boot Size
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  • Features
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  • Comfort
    4.1 (10)
  • Noise Level
    4.1 (11)


Reliable but boring

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Just sold my 1.5 year old Lancer with less than 7000k for much less than I paid in April 2017, while they are great reliable cars they are not for anyone who enjoys driving. Very slow and the suspension is super sloppy to the point of feeling dangerous, you have to slow down to advisory speeds or you could crash, it also wandered when the road camber changed, our 4x4 handles better. I couldn't justify the huge loan for a boring, slow, poor handling car. EVO's and Ralliarts may be good but clearly they have little in common with the base models. I'm unsure how they can justify calling it a sport, side skirts and spoiler don't create sports handling.

BodySedan
BadgeES Sport
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedApr 2017

Jodie

Jodie

  • 5 reviews

Love my Lancer, won’t buy another vehicle

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I purchased my 2014 Lancer as an ex demo model with lots of optional extras like tinted windows, sat nav, camera and reversing sensors. Love my Lancer! Has so much room for a mid sized sedan. I can fit three adults and two car seats in plus a weeks shopping in the boot.

BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2015

John r

John rCairns

  • 4 reviews

Great second car

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I've had this car for over 3 years now and haven't had any major problems. It drives very smoothly and looks sexy too. It is nice and luxurious on the inside and you can get it very cheap too if you buy it used. Only complaints i have is that it is very hard to see behind when reversing because of the design and also this problem doesn't apply to this car but sedans in general but I find it difficult to park because the car is so big but I find it's all worth it in the end.

BodySedan
BadgeVR-X
Engine Size2.4
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedFeb 2017
alannahrose

alannahroseGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 8 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love my car

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Drives really easily and smoothly, bought it as a company owned vehicle so it was treated really well which was good. I wish I had a AUX or a USB plug in, but i know that the newer models have this so when i upgrade will make sure to double check. Costs between $50-70 to fill up, depending on petrol prices. I will also make sure it is not CVT, because thats the one thing i dont like about the car.



BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2012

Lizzy

LizzySpringwood

  • 6 reviews

Ok- bad on petrol

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It's a nice zippy little car, but it's petrol hungry, drives rough and suspension seem too hard. Otherwise I love the look of it, and love the way it handles corners quickly and smoothly, love the cruise control and chilly air con- however this takes AGES to get cold in summer compared to other cars.

BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedMay 2016

Isabel

IsabelSunshine Coast

  • 10 reviews

So dissapointing

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We've previously had two Lancers (both 1990's models) which were awesome. Unbreakable. Bought this Lancer expecting it to be the same quality. Nope.
Terrible road noise (vaguely improved with the addition of very expensive tyres), random engine noises, awful clunky manual gearbox, cheap poor quality foam seats.
The only decent thing about this car was the design. It looked great. Mitsubishi obviously put money into design and not much else nowdays. Will never buy again.
Traded this junk on a Hyundai i30 which is awesome. Lost a lot of money with this crap car. Glad I got rid of it as I heard they have now recalled them due to serious engine fault.

BodySedan
BadgeSX
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedMay 2017

Nanette

NanetteSouth Australia

  • 4 reviews

Perfect vehicle for safe comfortable country trips

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Good for overtaking road trains on country trips.
Very reliable & economical & not expensive for services.
Very comfortable leather seats.
Plenty of room in the back, front & boot.
Seats fold down for extra boot room if required.
Very little road noise.
Good surround sound system.
Very good safe car.
My daughter is very happy with her purchase.

BodySedan
BadgePlatinum
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedFeb 2017

Relby

RelbyPerth

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Love it!

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Beautiful looking car, in Gunmetal grey with suede / leather interior, electric windows all round, mag low profile tyres and spoiler, it’s a stylish car for any age group. With its zippy 2.4L engine it’s perfect for city or country driving. It’s a roomy small vehicle with plenty of boot space and leg room.

BodySedan
BadgeES Limited Edition
Engine Size2.4
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedAug 2007

Amylase

AmylaseMelbourne

  • 8 reviews

Nice, practical car

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The driving experience is pretty good. The engine is a bit noisy but you get used to it. if you like cars that make sounds this is the type of car for you. The performance is good too. it can go from 0 to 100 real fast and the driving is smooth. the brakes are the best. Breaks almost straight away as you press it, The interior is spacious for 5 people, there is ample leg room the lights are red for interior which makes it sort of a sportish look. the car is reliable. but has had 2 recalls in the past about the drive belt and the airbags. the running costs are not too bad full tank s about $50 and service been about $300

BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2008
Vallidos

VallidosSydney

  • 4 reviews

Perfect Car.

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Car is very reliable, good on petrol and there are minimal mechanical issues. Sufficient leg space for all people in the car, especially with boot space in the hatchback version. The car looks good, runs good and does not fail to get you from A to B. Great car overall!

BodyHatch
BadgeRX
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2009

Jaz

Jaz

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Gets me here & there

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The car overall is a very reliable car! My mum purchased the car brand new with all the extras she could get at the time. Its now my first car and it goes like a champ! Its a beautiful red colour with a sports look to the

The only problem with the car is the amount of fuel it tends to use. I go through fuel a lot faster the older the car gets and it's getting frustrating.

The side strip on the car door has also had the silver peel off and go black when taking it to Mitsubishi they tell me that I need to get the whole side door penal replaced which is a very expensive fix.

There is no other problems with the car just those two things.

BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedJun 2009

Andy

AndySydney

  • 4 reviews

Love the feel of the ride

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This model came with the touch screen and leather seats with seat warmer. This is by far the best purchase and I cannot live without it. Usually I hate driving in winter but the seat warmers make it enjoyable. The ride is very smooth since the handling is pretty good.

BodySedan
BadgeLX
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2014

Bored C.S.

Bored C.S.Sydney

  • 6 reviews

Great Price for a Great Car

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Even though Mitsubishis aren't the most sought for cars on the market anymore, the Lancer still remains a very reliable car. Compared to other cars on its level (Mazda 3's, Corolla's, Civic's), I enjoy driving the Lancer a lot more. I feel that the accleration is a lot more responsive than the other cars. Handling is also very nice, with steering being very responsive.

Interior is not bad either, very spacious, and no one feels cramped inside. Exterior/body, Mitsubishi hasn't changed the design of their Lancers for a very long time, so it does look a bit dated. However this isn't that much of an issue, as they still look great, especially with the Ralliart front.

BodyHatch
BadgeGSR
Engine Size2.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017

Sunil K

Sunil KSydney

  • 4 reviews

Gets the job done

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The Lancer's performance yearns for more. Likening the normal Lancer's performance to the Evolution's would make it a much more pleasure to drive. Nonetheless, it gets the job done. It is rather fuel efficient, and has handy indicators regarding fuel use. With the Aspire variant, the interior is significantly nicer. With leather seats and posh accents, many compliments have been directed at the luxurious feel of the vehicle. Legroom in the backseats are limited, but is a pleasure to drive.

BodySedan
BadgeAspire
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017

Glen T.

Glen T.Sydney

  • 6 reviews

Perfect sedan vehicle to drive

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My driving experience with my Lancer has been overall great. No issues at all with its performance, handling or noise. I do enjoy the CVT transmission of my Lancer as it makes a very different unique sound compared to many other cars when you accelerate the car. The interior of the car is quite standard - nothing really impressive but at the same time gives it a modest look. One thing that i would like to point out is the aux cord connection is in a small cabinet in front of the gear stick which is a little difficult to reach down and plug in but still accessible. This car is very reliable and has not let me down at all. It is not the most economical car to drive in but short distances to and from work is not too bad weekly.

BodySedan
BadgeES Sport
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2016
kelsey2112

kelsey2112

  • 8 reviews
  • 1 like

Best first car!

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I love love love my sexy red active lancer 2010! This was my first car (from starting on my P's and now i am full license). It runs smoothly, doesnt use up too much petrol and its a good looking car! I have an automatic version and love it.
I am currently on 210,000kms and its running great and the services are only costing me around $3-400 mark. Great little car, highly recommend it!

BodySedan
BadgeActiv
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2010

Mark

MarkDar

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Amazing first car

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Driving is smooth, this was the baseline cj es model sedan. I brought it brand new as I wanted assurance that my next car would not break down and cost me excess money. Manual version here, fuel efficient one tank of 91 gets from Brisbane to Sydney. Capped price servicing 250$ with five years warranty and free road side assistance. * if you follow they service schedule. 50000km 3.5 years and not a single issue. Happy customer here.

BodySedan
BadgeES
Engine Size1.8
TransmissionManual
Date PurchasedDec 2014

Jimmyboi

JimmyboiSydney

  • 4 reviews

All the gadget's

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I purchased the top tear of this model and it comes with rain sensing wipers, leather seats, seat warmers, 9 speaker system including rear subwoofer.
Plenty of fun gadget's to use.
Handling is quite heavy compared to other cars and cabin noise can be loud at times.
There is plenty of room for a "small car" and it has saved me plenty of times in terms of space.
It is a very reliable car and the ongoing costs is not much. It's 8 years capped price with mitzubishi, services once a year

BodySedan
BadgeXLS
Engine Size2.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017

Frank

FrankPerth, WA

  • 17 reviews
  • 6 likes

My 2nd Lancer and just as impressive as the 1st one.

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BodySedan
BadgeAspire
Engine Size2.4
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2010

Ben

BenBrisbane

  • 4 reviews

Excellent value for money.

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BodySedan
BadgeRalliart
Engine Size2.0
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017

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Questions & Answers

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I need a radiator for my 06 2.4lt Manual Lancer. Will a radiator out of a 1.5 lt fit?

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William N.

William N.asked

I have a 2000 lancer and put a different gearbox in a now it won’t work y is that please

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Andrew A.

Andrew A.asked

I have a 2005 Mitsubishi lancer wagon the car cranks over but will not fire up. I've replaced all the fuses and relays checked timing belt but still nothing. I had the smart scan on it and it's telling me the TPS is to far away will this stop the car from starting

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