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MITSUBISHI LANCER Used Car Review

The Mitsubishi Lancer turned 45 years old in 2018 and remains one of the Japanese brand's most famous models. That was helped in the 1990s, when the Mitsubishi Lancer enjoyed huge success in the world rallying championship (with Finnish driver Tommi Makkinen). The showroom version of the Lancer Evolution became hugely popular with keen drivers. The future of Mitsubishi's small car is now in doubt, however, as the company focuses on SUVs. The current (CJ) generation is already more than 10 years old, having debuted in 2007 - with a hatchback body style replacing the wagon.

Pros

Cons

  • Spacious cabin, and especially practical in hatch form
  • Long warranty (and transferrable)
  • Solid 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and good CVT auto
  • Reputation for reliability
  • Cheap, dull-looking interior
  • Road noise can be loud on typical coarse surfaces
  • Curtain airbags not fitted to pre-2010 models
  • 10-year powertrain warranty not transferable
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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Top2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION MR 6 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 77000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Evo X MR SST 14 with 77,000 kms $50,000 ONO About the car Log book serviced Tokyo TMX 400 kit Aftermarket lights MCA Coil-overs Rebuilt SST by RP Motorsport (removal and reinstall/tune by Tokyo Motorsport) - 10 plate clutch pack - shift fork upgrade - etc.

$50,000Negotiable
Woodvale, WA

22/04/2024

Top2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER GSR SPORTBACK 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$15,500
Coffs Harbour, NSW

24 hours ago

TopRare Evolution 9 CT9A GT Manual Wagon

  • 213000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

For sale: Mitsubishi Evo 9GT Wagon. CT9A 213000 kms. Black. Aftermarket wheels. After market coilovers. New clutch. Drive line fluids recently replaced. Had the 200k service done when I purchased.

$40,000Negotiable
North Ryde, NSW

24/04/2024

Top2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SPORT CVT AUTO 6 SPEED 4D SEDAN

$20,000
Salisbury Downs, SA

21/04/2024

Top2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SPORT 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$18,500
Woongarrah, NSW

22/04/2024

TopMitsubishi Evolution 8MR

$71,000
Picnic Point, NSW

20/04/2024

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER GSR SPORTBACK 5 SP MANUAL 5D HATCHBACK

$15,500
Coffs Harbour, NSW

24 hours ago

Rare Evolution 9 CT9A GT Manual Wagon

  • 213000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

For sale: Mitsubishi Evo 9GT Wagon. CT9A 213000 kms. Black. Aftermarket wheels. After market coilovers. New clutch. Drive line fluids recently replaced. Had the 200k service done when I purchased.

$40,000Negotiable
North Ryde, NSW

24/04/2024

2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION MR 6 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT 4D SEDAN

  • 77000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

Evo X MR SST 14 with 77,000 kms $50,000 ONO About the car Log book serviced Tokyo TMX 400 kit Aftermarket lights MCA Coil-overs Rebuilt SST by RP Motorsport (removal and reinstall/tune by Tokyo Motorsport) - 10 plate clutch pack - shift fork upgrade - etc.

$50,000Negotiable
Woodvale, WA

22/04/2024

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SPORT 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

$18,500
Woongarrah, NSW

22/04/2024

Mitsubishi Lancer GSR SportBack

$15,990Negotiable
Gloucester, NSW

21/04/2024

2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SPORT CVT AUTO 6 SPEED 4D SEDAN

$20,000
Salisbury Downs, SA

21/04/2024

Mitsubishi Evolution 8MR

$71,000
Picnic Point, NSW

20/04/2024

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SPORT 5 SP MANUAL 4D SEDAN

  • 71000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual
  • 4 cyl 2.0L

For Sale $14000 Mitsubishi Lancer Es Sport 2016 10 months rego 71000km Manual Tow bar One owner Located in kurri

$14,000Negotiable
Kurri Kurri, NSW

15/04/2024

Overview of the Mitsubishi Lancer

Overview of the Mitsubishi Lancer

The Mitsubishi Lancer turned 45 years old in 2018 and remains one of the Japanese brand's most famous models.

That was helped in the 1990s, when the Mitsubishi Lancer enjoyed huge success in the world rallying championship (with Finnish driver Tommi Makkinen). The showroom version of the Lancer Evolution became hugely popular with keen drivers.

The future of Mitsubishi's small car is now in doubt, however, as the company focuses on SUVs. The current (CJ) generation is already more than 10 years old, having debuted in 2007 - with a hatchback body style replacing the wagon.

MITSUBISHI LANCER GENERATIONS (SINCE 2000)

2000-2007

2007-present

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption

2.0L 4cyl petrol: 7.1-7.4 litres per 100km

2.4L 4cyl petrol: 8.7-8.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR CARS TO MITSUBISHI LANCER

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: MITSUBISHI LANCER (2015 MODELS ONWARDS)

Based on the previous-model Lancer, the Lancer here represents a decade-old design, so Mitsubishi has had plenty of time to get it right.

The CVT transmission takes some getting used to. Even then, a batch of Lancers had especially tardy CVTs and was recalled to sharpen them up.

On manual cars, make sure there's no shuddering when you take off and that all the gears engage smoothly, especially first thing in the morning.

At idle and with the car in neutral, let the clutch out. There shouldn't be a sudden clattering noise when you do this. If there is, the gearbox could be worn.

Drive any manual Lancer up a hill in fourth or fifth gear and try to accelerate. If the engine speeds up but the car doesn't, you're looking at a worn clutch that will need replacement.

Check the service record carefully. Lancers were popular with younger owners, many of whom regarded preventative maintenance as optional.