2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

Vehicle Overview

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
• Cruise control
• Available heated leather seats
• Available touch-screen navigation system

Under the Hood

• 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
• Available 168-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder
• Continuously variable automatic transmission
• Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

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