2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview

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By Rex Roy, Editor

Automotive companies do battle on various levels. Their economy cars face off against the next guy's el-cheapo Kleenex box. Mid-range entries battle for volume supremacy. High-performance models duke it out at the upper end for headlines in the enthusiast press. The 2009 Ralliart looks to fill the gap in Mitsubishi's Lancer lineup that includes the base Lancer models and the esteemed Evolution. At the Detroit auto show where the Ralliart made its debut, Mitsubishi had two previous Ralliart-badged cars to help position their newest model. The older Galant and Starion were both road-rally terrors in their day, and it was nice to see Mitsubishi polish-up those old racers and show them to the world. The Ralliart is powered by a new 2.0-liter intercooled and turbocharged engine that develops about 235 horsepower, up from the base Lancer at 153 but well shy of the Evo's 291. The direct-shift twin-clutch six-speed gearbox (like the Evo) feeds all four wheels via a full-time ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan Man DE	$13,990	$13,328	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan CVT DE	$14,890	$14,186	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan Man ES	$16,090	$15,329	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan CVT ES	$16,990	$16,186	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan Man ES-Sport	$16,090	$15,329	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan CVT ES-Sport	$16,990	$16,186	City: 22 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan Man GTS	$17,990	$17,138	City: 21 Hwy: 29
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer: 4dr Sedan CVT GTS	$18,990	$18,091	City: 22 Hwy: 29