2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

What Edmunds.com says Mitsubishi is once again a serious player in the competitive compact sedan segment with the 2008 Lancer. Its sleek new exterior and invigorated performance should appeal especially to younger buyers, while mainstream consumers will appreciate its improved build quality and impressive luxury options. Pros Stout chassis, confident handling, paddle-shift automatic available in...

Introduction Mitsubishi Lancer – 2008 First Drive: Life must be hard for the Mitsubishi Lancer. Forever in the shadow of its twin, the all-wheel-drive Evolution, it can only dream of having its own cult following or serving as the primary life line for its struggling brand. Nonetheless, the Lancer soldiers on, finding its niche among rental fleets and buyers who opt not for the Honda Civic...

With the recent doubling of crude-oil prices, Mitsubishi's ninth-generation Lancer is arriving at a time of renewed interest in smallish sedans. As with most new vehicles, this latest Lancer is stiffer and more powerful than its predecessor, but unlike most of its competitors, it hasn't grown much in size. The biggest increase is in width, which is up 2.5 inches to 69.3, about the same as a Honda...

KBB Editors' Overview Although the high-tech, high-performance Lancer Evolution is among the most respected, most sought-after enthusiast cars on the planet?a bona fide "bargain exotic" at its sub-$30,000 starting price?the Lancer sedan on which it's based has never amounted to much more than an also-ran in this country's currently-burgeoning small car market. By combining more aggressive...