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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

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  • 5dr Sportback Man ES FWD
    Starts at
    $17,095
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Sportback CVT ES FWD
    Starts at
    $17,995
    25 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Sportback Man GTS FWD
    Starts at
    $19,895
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Sportback CVT GTS FWD
    Starts at
    $20,895
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 5dr Sportback TC-SST Ralliart AWD
    Starts at
    $28,095
    17 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

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

The good & the bad

The good

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

The bad

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

Expert 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Cars.com editors
Full article
our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

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.

New for 2011

A new base ES model comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which, like the Sportback’s other engines, is borrowed from the Lancer sedan and Evolution. The ES uses electric power steering that helps boost fuel economy to 33 mpg highway. A USB port and voice-activated operation of phones, iPods and USB drives are standard on the GTS and Ralliart and optional on the ES.

Exterior

Offered in ES, GTS and performance Ralliart trim levels, the Lancer Sportback retains the general design cues of the Lancer sedan in front, but it takes on a different look at the rear. The Sportback’s liftgate is raked forward at an aggressive angle for a hatchback, and the overall look is a little ungainly from some angles. A rear spoiler near the roof finishes off the design. Exterior features include:

  • Standard 16-inch wheels
  • Available 18-inch wheels
  • Available bi-xenon headlights
  • Standard rear wing-style spoiler

Interior

Like the Lancer sedan, the Sportback has room for up to five people in two rows of seats. The big difference between the two cars is in their cargo areas. Though the Lancer sedan is available with an optional split-folding backseat to increase luggage space, the shape of the car limits what you can fit into the cargo area. With the Sportback, some of those restrictions aren’t there because of its open cargo area, which has a maximum volume of 52.7 cubic feet. Interior features include:

  • Available USB port and voice activation
  • Available Rockford Fosgate audio system
  • Available navigation system
  • Available heated leather seats

Under the Hood

With the addition of the ES model, the Lancer Sportback offers a choice of three engines. The ES and GTS have front-wheel drive, and the Ralliart has all-wheel drive.

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine on ES makes 148 horsepower (143 hp in California) with either a standard five-speed manual or optional continuously variable automatic transmission
  • GTS has a 168-hp (161 in California), 2.4-liter four-cylinder with either a five-speed manual or CVT
  • Ralliart models get a 237-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 253 pounds-feet of torque and is matched to a six-speed, twin-clutch automated manual transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters

Safety
Standard safety features include:

  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags for both rows
  • Knee airbag for the driver
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system

 

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

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.

New for 2011

A new base ES model comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which, like the Sportback’s other engines, is borrowed from the Lancer sedan and Evolution. The ES uses electric power steering that helps boost fuel economy to 33 mpg highway. A USB port and voice-activated operation of phones, iPods and USB drives are standard on the GTS and Ralliart and optional on the ES.

Exterior

Offered in ES, GTS and performance Ralliart trim levels, the Lancer Sportback retains the general design cues of the Lancer sedan in front, but it takes on a different look at the rear. The Sportback’s liftgate is raked forward at an aggressive angle for a hatchback, and the overall look is a little ungainly from some angles. A rear spoiler near the roof finishes off the design. Exterior features include:

  • Standard 16-inch wheels
  • Available 18-inch wheels
  • Available bi-xenon headlights
  • Standard rear wing-style spoiler

Interior

Like the Lancer sedan, the Sportback has room for up to five people in two rows of seats. The big difference between the two cars is in their cargo areas. Though the Lancer sedan is available with an optional split-folding backseat to increase luggage space, the shape of the car limits what you can fit into the cargo area. With the Sportback, some of those restrictions aren’t there because of its open cargo area, which has a maximum volume of 52.7 cubic feet. Interior features include:

  • Available USB port and voice activation
  • Available Rockford Fosgate audio system
  • Available navigation system
  • Available heated leather seats

Under the Hood

With the addition of the ES model, the Lancer Sportback offers a choice of three engines. The ES and GTS have front-wheel drive, and the Ralliart has all-wheel drive.

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine on ES makes 148 horsepower (143 hp in California) with either a standard five-speed manual or optional continuously variable automatic transmission
  • GTS has a 168-hp (161 in California), 2.4-liter four-cylinder with either a five-speed manual or CVT
  • Ralliart models get a 237-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 253 pounds-feet of torque and is matched to a six-speed, twin-clutch automated manual transmission with steering-wheel paddle shifters

Safety
Standard safety features include:

  • Side-impact airbags for the front seats
  • Side curtain airbags for both rows
  • Knee airbag for the driver
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system

 

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles
Dealer certification
123-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.1
Performance 4.7
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • This car runs fast and feel very good

    This car is phenomenon, comfortable, highly efficient, runs fast and smooth, a little noisy, good suspension,have a nice body with all the flairs and spoiler. No problen at all. Very happy to owned this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • the car I purchased without test-driving

    It is awesome drives great. I wasn't sure about the CVT transmission but I've grown to love it after a few modifications of my own I've made my interior look great as a bigger screen and a few other color mods and then for engine mods after a cold air intake and a new exhaust I have now increased my gas mileage to an average of 36 to 40 per gallon I'm looking into buying another Lancer for my daughter. Best sportback and Ralliart model work wonders off-road on gravel in sand and mud you like to go off road and still jump drive something nice on the street this is the vehicle for you, and If you have never test-drove or owned a Mitsubishi Lancer whether it's a turbo or not you need to try it out.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • LOVE

    It wasn't entirely love at first sight, however, I have wanted a Ralliart for a very long time. Being a hatchback, I thought, oh great, so this is all I have to choose from? I have since changed that thinking. I absolutely love this car. While it didn't have the on-screen/touch screen navigation,etc., it has everything else. It's comfortable, and I can carry cargo and up to 4 other passengers, and still have room! How awesome is that?! It's smooth, and I love the fact that I can do manual mode or automatic. :)
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Good car/under appreciated in the Car world

    My wife and I replaced her Focus ST with Sportsback GTS CVT. I hate having an auto, but the paddle shift do the job for entertainment in curves. The 2.4L excellerates better than the eclipse GS both 3 and 4th gen. The platform is excellent provides good handling and the turn radius is awsome. Performence is great though the engine sound needs some work. We easliy get 30 on high trips and my wife normally gets 25 around town and I get 23 with my heavy foot although I have gotten 26 in town. We have recieved many complements on the looks of the car plus you never see any hatch lancers. We had looked at the Mazda 3, but we found it smaller and pricer for 2.5l and the grin just doesn't look good to me. The room in the back is great for our growing family. The only down side is the paint. Mitsubishi like Mazda have paint have issues, but the trade off of 5 year bumper to bumper 10yr/100000 on the drivetrain makes up for that and Mazda doesn't have it when it comes to warrenty. The reliabilty so far for almost 12000 is good still drives like the first day. Would recommend this as an alternative to the Mazda 3 or any hatchback that strives at putting a grin on your face because this one does it. This coming from a guy whose daily is an EVO 8.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • A good choice for a shopping car

    I like the car very much but am not completely sold on the CVT. I think I would prefer a regular geared automatic transmission. I may get used to it, though.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • fast car!

    I would have to say the changes that where made make this car, from 2010 to 2011 awesome!! and fast for a 2.0 cvt trans, un real. the shifter from low to high simple and fast, than the 2010, 0-70 3 sec, toss in drive your gone unreal for a 2.0 with this trans and new shifter, ride is nice very responsive, its like driving a high priced sports cars, so far the new mustangs, camaros, vetts, bmw, anything cant touch this car, even the old timmers are blow away by this little 148hp ""CVT"" and new shift pattern, WITH THE RIGHT DRIVER BEHIND THE WHEEL IT FEELS LIKE 500 HP, see ya, im gone!!!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • taken back by this car!

    JUST drove off the lot with my new SPORTBACK with 3 miles on IT. Fist this I noticed the looks, and people slowing down to try and see the Inside Interior. The second thing I noticed was the computer telling me I needed gas, which I thought it was telling me which side the gas tank was on, I drove 65 miles not noing this, just having fun playing with the stereo, setting my mirrors, getting covetable with the seat, which is covetable once you figure it out, and to me the stereo sounds just like a home theater system, and the blue tooth, awesome! Then it dawned on me, I think I NEED GO GO JUICE!!!! STOP!!!! GET GAS!!!, I pulled in, filled up, IT TOOK 12.5 GALLONS, STILL HAD three GALLONS LEFT. I payed 3.78 a gal, 47.25 cents, big change from my mercury mariner I traded in, 2006 57,000 miles on it. Third thing I noticed, while filling up, I got the black on black sportback, and to me It looks just like or close to the old 93 saab hatchback, tell me im wrong but to me it does, Its a cool looking car!! with the right rims which I got. OK, now for the true test drive, I purchased the basic ES, I got on the exspressway DOING 70 MPH IT was quiet, stereo sounded great!!! had ALL the windows down, and when the moment was right, I floored it, MAAAAAAAAN!!!! I got up to 130 mph!!! It felt like a v8, got scared and slooooowed down, and IT handled great!! People I had more, the car will do 150 mph!!!! OMG I thought to myself A 4 cylinder no way, but IT did. fourth think you can't go wrong with, Im thinking to myself the 100,000 mile "WARRANTY" OMG!!! IM truly taken back by this car, Its a no brainier and 32 miles plus to the gallon, I can go and on about this car, I think it has a great shot for car of the year for 17,000!!!!! I know I made the right choice. fouth thing that I can't believe 100,000 mile warranty
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is available in 3 trim levels:

  • ES (2 styles)
  • GTS (2 styles)
  • Ralliart (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback reliable?

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback owners.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.9
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