Cons: Aged design; overall refinement doesn’t match most class competitors; high noise levels; not all drivers can find a comfortable seating position[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: Mitsubishi’s compact car gets a mild refresh for 2016 that includes an exterior facelift, a revised interior, new standard features, and an updated continuously variable transmission (CVT). The model lineup has also been revamped; a new SEL trim level joins the roster, while the sporty Ralliart model and its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine are discontinued. The Lancer’s updates for 2016 are welcome improvements, but they’re mostly cosmetic. Lancer’s last complete redesign was back in model-year 2008, and today it’s simply too old to battle effectively in this fiercely competitive class. Almost all its rivals offer newer, more up-to-date designs with superior all-around refinement, performance, and fuel economy. Still, Lancer is one of only two mainstream compact cars to offer all-wheel drive (the other is the Subaru Impreza). We applaud the Lancer ES and SE models for offering AWD and other standard cold-weather niceties at prices that don’t break the bank.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| Class | Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | ES: $17,595 ES AWD: $19,995 GT: $22,495 SE AWD: $20,995 SEL AWD: $21,995 |
| Base Engine 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 148 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24-27 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 34-35 |
| Optional Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 168 |
| Std. Transmission 5-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission CVT |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 22-24 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 30-31 |
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Steve and Johnnie Road Test: 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer SEL[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][mk_image src=”https://consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2016_Lancer_GT_28.jpg” image_width=”600″ image_height=”300″ title=”2016 Mitsubishi Lancer” caption_location=”outside-image” margin_bottom=”20″ crop=”false”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
