The Mitsubishi Lancer is a 4-door hatchback , sedan offered in 4dr Sdn Man DE FWD , 4dr Sdn Man ES FWD , 4dr Sdn CVT ES FWD , 4dr Sdn Man GT FWD , 4dr Sdn CVT GT FWD , 4dr Sdn TC-SST Ralliart AWD , 4dr Sdn CVT SE AWD , 4dr Sdn Man GSR , 4dr Sdn TC-SST MR , 5dr Sportback ES FWD and 5dr Sportback GT FWD . The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 (143 hp) , 2.0-liter 4 (148 hp) , 2.0-liter 4 turbo (237 hp) , 2.0-liter 4 turbo (291 hp) and 2.4-liter 4 (168 hp) engines, and 5-speed manual , 6-speed sequential and CVT transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 25 mpg highway. The Lancer sedan Ralliart 4-cyl uses Premium fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Hyundai Elantra , Nissan Sentra , Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla .
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