2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Summary

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 4dr FWD Hatchback shown
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2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Kelley Blue Book Retail $14,350–$23,000  

MPG City: 17 – 25 Highway: 25 – 32

Available Engines

148-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
237-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
143-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
168-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)
161-hp, 2.4-liter I-4 (regular gas)

Transmissions

6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed CVT w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 4 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

New base ES model
Unique hatchback styling
168-hp four-cylinder
Turbocharged all-wheel-drive Ralliart version
Available dual-clutch transmission (Ralliart)
 

What We Like

Smooth-revving base four-cylinder
Slick manual shifter
Playful handling
Cargo room with backseat folded
Standard stability system

What We Don't

Cabin can get noisy on the highway
Cargo area with seats up isn't much bigger than sedan's
Radio skimps on buttons
Design looks a little truncated from some angles

Mitsubishi's compact Lancer gained a hatchback version for the 2010 model year. Dubbed the Lancer Sportback, the hatchback is offered with a choice of three four-cylinder engines: two naturally aspirated and one turbocharged. Competitors include the Subaru Impreza and Mazda3. The Lancer sedan and high-performance Lancer Evolution are covered in separate reports in the Cars.com Research section.

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3 Available Lancer Sportback Trims

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    Original MSRP
ES 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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$17,095
GTS 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback
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$19,895
Ralliart 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback
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$28,095
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