2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is a sporty four-door compact sedan that has spacious front and rear seats, decent cargo space, stylish design and a fun-to-drive character. For 2013, a new Premium Package is now offered on the Lancer SE, including upgrades such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, a power sunroof and a Rockford Fosgate premium stereo. The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer competes with Chevrolet Cruze, Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus and Mazda 3.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in five trim-levels: three trim levels with front-wheel drive (DE, ES and GT) and two with all-wheel drive (SE and Ralliart). The high-performance Lancer Evolution is considered a distinct model.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer base DE comes with 16-inch steel wheels, full power accesories, a trip computer, automatic headlights, a tilt-only steering wheel and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player. The ES adds chrome exterior accents, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, front and rear center armrest, upgraded cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split rear seat and steering-wheel audio controls.

The SE trim comes with a more powerful engine, all-wheel drive, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear disk brakes and a rear stabilizer bar. The GT is front-wheel drive only and adds to the SE foglights, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, sporty front fascia, keyless ignition, keyless entry, upgraded sport upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a color driver information display, Bluetooth and a six-speaker sound system.

The all-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart comes with a turbocharged engine, additional sport exterior treatments, hill-start assist, a sport-tuned suspension, aluminum pedals and a sport steering wheel. Available on GT and Ralliart trims is a navigation system. Also optional on GT and Ralliart is a Touring package that features a smaller rear spoiler, the sunroof, xenon headlights, leather seats and rain-sensing wipers.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and ES are powered by a 2.0-liter MIVEC four-cylinder engine that produces 148 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard while a CVT is optional. The 2013 Lancer SE and GT come with a 2.4-liter engine that produces 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque. The SE comes standard with a CVT while GT comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission (the CVT is optional). The 2013 Lancer Ralliart features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that produces 237 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an automated dual-clutch manual transmission with shift paddles and an active center differential.

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