Last month I test drove the Mitsubishi Lancer for a full week. Now, I have to say that this car may have been at a disadvantage since the week prior I had the Kia Forte. I tried not to compare the two, but it was very hard not to.
Some things I loved about the Lancer:
Safety – again airbags are a must for my family and I. HUGE bonus on every car that has multiple bags.
Keyless entry – I’m not sure why I like this feature so much. It’s either because I hate digging in my purse/bag/pockets when I have my hands full of groceries, or because I loved watching my kiddos face when the doors would unlock on their own. (yes, our current vehicles are old school and don’t have these luxuries)
The look of the car was sporty, but not over the top. This is definitely the type of car I could drive and would not mind being seen in. Mind you, I really like simple when it comes to the look of the car. No sporty tires, or flashy colors & spoilers. If this is a must have for you – you may not like this car. But for me, it’s great!
Comfort – for a small family. Back when I had 2 babies, a family of 4, this car would have been great. Two kids in the back space with a nice “invisible line” in the middle. ha! There is space for children to relax and stretch their legs.
Some things I didn’t care for:
Please remember, I had a Kia the week prior, so I did do a little comparing, I couldn’t help it.
Leg Room – While this would be comfortable for a family of 4, I think as the kids got older, it would not be. Kids have room in the back, older teens, not so much. More leg room could be added in my opinion.
Trunk size – Again, a small young family would do well in this car, but the trunk would not hold all the teen “stuff” – especially if your kids are in sports. Ask me how I know? 🙂
Bells & Whistles – This is actually NOT a bad thing in my book, but I put it under this section because my husband, kids, and most people I know want all the extra accessories that come along with new cars. Me, not so much. If you’re like me, you will love this car. I’m a plain jane 😉 Now, you can opt for the bells & whistles and pay a little more. The car I reviewed did not have any of the extras 😉
MORE ABOUT THE Lancer:
Standard Features
- 237-hp, 2.0-liter MIVEC turbocharged intercooled engine
- Twin-Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
- Full-time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Active Center Differential (ACD)
- Front Helical Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
- Rear Mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
- Full-time All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Drive mode-selector (Tarmac / Gravel / Snow)
- Sportronic® Steering wheel paddle shifters (CVT/TC-SST)
- Front: MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
- Rear: Multi-link with stabilizer bar
- Hydraulic Power Assist
- Auto-off Halogen headlights
- Fog lights
- Side marker lights
- High mount rear stop light
- Rear combination taillights
- Aluminum hood with heat extractor vent
- Rear Ralliart bumper
- Rear wing spoiler
- Side air dams
- Color-keyed power side-view mirrors
- Color-keyed outer door handles
- Sport front grille and bumper
- Chrome side lower door molding
- Short pole antenna
- Exhaust finisher
- Dual exhaust with finisher
- Front windshield variable intermittent wipers and washers
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Green laminated windshield
- 18″ alloy wheels
- 215/45R18 tires
- Space saver temporary spare tire
- Color LCD multi-information display
- High-contrast speedometer/ tachometer gauge cluster
- ECO Status indicator light (CVT/SST only)
- Front map lights
- Center dome light
- Trunk light
- Sport fabric seating surfaces
- 6-way adjustable driver’s seat
- 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
- Driver’s seatback pocket
- 60/40 split folding rear seat
- Rear seat adjustable head restraints (x3)
- Automatic air condition climate control
- Micron air filtration
- Rear heater floor ducts
- Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with silver accent
- Adjustable tilt steering wheel
- Silver painted meter bezel
- Leather-wrapped shift knob with shift boot (TC-SST)
- Aluminum pedals
- Gloss Black I/P and front door accents
- Soft-touch front upper door trim
- Vinyl door trim inserts
- Chrome-plated inner door handle
- Driver and passenger sun visors
- Floor mats
- Remote trunk and fuel lid release lever
- 6.1″ Touch panel display audio system w/ rear view camera
- 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-months pre-paid subscription5
- Digital HD Radio®
- FUSE Hands-free Link System® with Bluetooth™ technology, and USB port3
- Voice-Activated, Bluetooth® hands free phone system
- Multi-Information Display (trip meter, odometer, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, driving distance to empty, service reminder, drive mode indicator, transmission position indicator, water temperature warning light, and low fuel warning)
- Steering wheel mounted audio, cruise control, and Bluetooth® hands-free system controls3
- FAST-Key passive entry system with panic alarm feature
- Power windows with driver’s side auto down/up feature
- Power door locks
- 12-volt accessory outlets (x2)
- Floor center console box with armrest lid
- Front lower console accessory box cover
- Front cup holders (x2)
- Front cup holder cover
- Door trim pocket with bottle holder (x2)
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Retractable assist grips (x4)
- Coat hanger (x1) at rear assist grip
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and brake assist4
- Active Stability Control (ASC)4
- Traction Control Logic (TCL)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 7 standard airbags including driver’s knee airbag2
- Three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all seating positions
- Height-adjustable front shoulder belts with pretensioner
- LATCH child-restraint system
- Child safety rear door locks
- Anti-theft security alarm system
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- RISE body construction
- Front pedestrian impact crumple zones
- Trunk entrapment release handle
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