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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $15,998 – $51,798 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.8 – 12.6 L/100km

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New to the Lancer line-up is the SE AWC, which takes its place between the DE, SE and GT models, and the Ralliart versions. This newcomer inherits a racier engine whose output reaches 168 hp – that’s 20 more than the entry-level models. Also on offer are the Lancer Sportback SE and GT. Meanwhile, the Ralliart and Sportback Ralliart feature a 237-hp engine and AWD. The high-performance Evolution, designed for rally driving but adapted for the road, knows just how to extract the best from its 291-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo engine.

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2014 Mitsubishi Lancer: Survival

In 2008, Mitsubishi’s new and improved Lancer exploded onto the compact sedan scene. Beautiful, cocky and sporty, we swooned before its aggressive front grille that made it seem more shark than car. The tail end was fabulous and the passenger compartment, despite its dark grey, very dark grey, charcoal grey …August 28, 2014

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Four compact cars with AWD for less than $25,000

Comparative Tests

There are just four cars with AWD for less than $25,000 on the market: the Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Matrix and Suzuki SX4. Interestingly, they’re all Japanese. We threw them all in the ring together. Four contenders We brought these rivals together on a particularly wet December 15th. Raining? February 9, 2012

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: No Half Measures!

Who can resist a car that offers top-notch performances while turning heads and sparking envy? More often than not, vehicles with this kind of charisma are astronomically priced – but not this time! The Mitsubishi Lancer can be yours for just over $40,000. It’s been available on the Canadian market …June 22, 2011

No Apologies Needed: The Unforgiving 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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Junk in the Trunk: The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer: More Than Just A Pretty Face

From the first time you clap eyes on it, one thing is apparent: Mitsubishi’s entry in the compact sedan marketplace is probably the best looking. It’s hard to believe it’s descended from the same ghastly contraption that arrived on our shores way back in 1977. Now in its ninth iteration, …April 18, 2010

A More Mature Evolution named Mister: The Evo MR.

There’s been a lot of things said to describe Mitsubishi’s Evolution throughout the years. People have called it a supercar-beater, a value leader, and a technological tour de force. But no matter how you cut it, the Evo is this: a violent cacophony of sound, fury, and blistering speed. And …September 2, 2009

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What if the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Came Back Like This?

A lot of compact sports car enthusiasts miss the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution since the tenth and final generation bowed out a little over five years ago. In fact, the Japanese automaker has completely abandoned the Lancer to focus on SUVs and crossovers. Rumours of the Evo’s resurrection have been greatly …March 31, 2021

Recall Notice for the Mitsubishi Lancer

Transport Canada has just published a recall notice regarding a windshield wiper problem on the Mitsubishi Lancer , model years 2008 to 2017. In total, 80 610 units are said to be affected. Water could drain into the windshield wiper link ball joint. Over time, the joint can rust or …October 31, 2018

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Still on Sale

After checking out Mitsubishi Canada’s website, we noticed that the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition still appears on it, and we can even build the car and get a price quote. Announced in October 2015, the Final Edition celebrated the absolute end of the Evolution Series, which spanned ten …May 8, 2017

2017 Mitsubishi Lancer and RVR offered in Black Edition

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The Very Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Will Benefit Charity

Mitsubishi is really getting their money’s worth out of the Lancer Evolution. At the end of 2015, the very first Final Edition unit to roll off the assembly line was auctioned to benefit the Mutiple Sclerosis Society in the United States. Mitsubishi is now auctioning the LAST Evolution Final Edition …September 9, 2016

Here’s The Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

We’ve known for quite a while that the Lancer Evolution is about to be retired. In the past year, the brand has presented various SUVs that could wear its name, vehicles that could be limited to the Japanese and British markets. However, Mitsubishi hadn’t yet introduced the very last edition …October 5, 2015

The Mitsubishi Lancer Will Receiver Another Facelift

The Mitsubishi Lancer compact has been sold without much change since 2007. In this rapidly-evolving market segment, that’s an eternity –during the same period, there were three different iterations of the Mazda3–, and it seems that we haven’t seen the last of this car yet: during an interview, Mitsubishi Australia’s …April 23, 2015

The Very Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Goes On Sale

We have been talking about this for quite a while now, but Mitsubishi’s only sports car is about to be axed: the final hurrah for the EVO, the 2015 Lancer Evolution X Final Edition is now on sale in the Japanese manufacturer's home market. Based on the GSR model, the …April 15, 2015

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Concept : One Last Hurrah

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One Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

It has been confirmed numerous times that the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is on its way out; recently, the manufacturer itself confirmed that the car would not be renewed. However, the rally-bred car will go out with a bang. Mitsubishi has confirmed that it will not be replacing the Mitsubishi Lancer …December 15, 2014

No More Evo: The End of Performance at Mitsubishi...for now

Earlier this month, Mitsubishi told us that the Lancer Evolution would not be renewed in 2015, and that the next-gen Lancer would not benefit from an Evo version. The CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, Osamu Masuko, mentioned in a conference that his company did not have the financial resources to develop …April 9, 2014

Next Mitsubishi EVO To Possibly Rival Nissan GT-R

The next generation Mitsubishi EVO might be a performance rival to the ultra-fast Nissan GT-R with up to 500 HP, according to a new report from the UK publication Autocar. Furthermore, what is sure to turn the stomach of many automotive purists, the EVO is likely to come with a …July 23, 2013

The Car Guide rating 80%

Pros

Still sexy!
Sweet sport handling
10 year/160,000 km warranty (drivetrain)
Almost as much cargo space as a compact SUV (Sportback)
Efficient AWD

Cons

Keyless launch for the $$ versions
Rear bench doesn't fold down (base trim)
No telescopic steering
Watch your knees in back

Driving	8/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

Visual System
October 26, 2018
Electrical
January 26, 2018
Airbag
July 29, 2016
Powertrain
September 20, 2013
Lights And Instruments
January 4, 2012

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