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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution / Ralliart Overview

Likes:

  • Performance for the money
  • Overt exterior styling
  • Sharp, communicative steering
  • Reasonably roomy backseat

Dislikes:

  • Lots of road noise inside
  • On-a-budget interior feel
  • Hesitation from dual-clutch gearbox in gentle driving

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

TheCarConnection.com has studied a range of reviews covering the new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart to produce this comprehensive full review. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the Lancer Ralliart and bring forth their expert assessment. Likes ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

There was a time when Subaru's WRX line of turbocharged models was the uncontested king of budget road rockets, but that time has passed—for in 2009 Mitsubishi has reintroduced the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart, a vehicle that slides right in between the standard Lancer lineup and...

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The 2009 Mitsubishi Ralliart takes on a very capable and fun-to-drive group of small sedans and hatchbacks. Its most direct rival is the Subaru WRX; for 2009 Subaru revised the WRX to get more power and a more aggressive driving feel than last year, though it still has a much smoother and quieter ride than the Ralliart. The Subaru is also tops in its class for safety and one of the few smaller cars named a Top Safety Pick. The Dodge Caliber SRT4 sits at the other end of the spectrum; it's a brute, with a peaky turbocharged engine and very firm suspension tuning that becomes hoppy on rough pavement. Its interior allows plenty of road noise, though the Caliber has some nifty features and spacious seating. In between is the Mazdaspeed3, which feels like a tuner car, with sharp reflexes and a powerful turbo engine, but it manages impressive interior comfort and refinement. VW's GTI isn't as overtly sporty; it's a daily driver with good performance and handling, compromised slightly for ride. At the top of the price range, but not all that much higher than a fully optioned Ralliart, is the BMW 135i; it's one of TCC's favorites for those who want a well-rounded performance coupe that offers good comfort.

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