The five-seat Lancer Sportback hatchback is offered with a choice of two four-cylinder engines. Competitors include the Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza and Mazda3. The Lancer sedan and high-performance Lancer Evolution are covered in separate reports in the Cars.com Research section. New for 2014 The Lancer Sportback gains new stereo systems, with the up-level GT receiving a 6.1-inch touch-screen stereo with HD Radio and satellite radio. The GT now has a backup camera, and it can have an available 7-inch touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic information. Exterior Highlights
Standard 16-inch wheels; available 18-inch wheels
Rear spoiler
Available fog lights
Available high-intensity-discharge headlights
Available power moonroof
Available rain-sensing windshield wipers
Interior Highlights
Seats five
Folding backseat
CD stereo; available Rockford Fosgate stereo with a subwoofer
Air conditioning; available automatic air conditioning
