Overview & Reviews
The Ralliart debuts, bringing a 237-horsepower engine, all-wheel drive and an automated-clutch manual transmission to the Lancer lineup. The GTS trim gets more performance via a newly standard 2.4-liter 168-hp four-cylinder engine. The DE and ES trim levels retain the 2.0-liter 152-hp four. The GTS also gains new gauges this year, while the Fast Key keyless ignition and entry system migrates to the Sun and Sound package, leaving the hard-drive navigation system as a stand-alone option. The ES trim gains an optional Sport package that includes some of the GTS's styling elements, such as the big rear wing.
- Confident handling, impressive value, full array of available high-tech equipment, edgy styling, strong engines in GTS and Ralliart trims.
- No stability control except on Ralliart, power-sapping CVT, noisy base engine, subpar interior materials, unimpressive fuel economy.
User Reviews:
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I love my new GTS! - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By AbbyB - January 16 - 4:43 amI bought this car on Saturday and I absolutely love it!
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2009 Lancer - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Chris - September 24 - 10:13 amPositive: Very stylish with nice exterior and interior, great handling and braking. The ac works great. Fuel economy around 25 mpg in mix driving. Negative: Noisy, acceleration could be better
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LOVE it! - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Rich - September 15 - 4:26 pmI simply love this car. After driving for over a year now (just slightly) I can honestly say I have only ONE gripe with the car, as many here already said: THE PAINT! It has to be one of the cheapest paints on the market. The second day after I bought it, I already had 4 or 5 chip marks on my hood. And of course, paint is not on warranty. People saying this car is bad in the winter simply dont know HOW to drive in the winter, or dont buy winter tires. I live in Quebec, and Ive had no problem what-so-ever in the winter. Also, my car eats Civic SIs for breakfast, on a straight line, AND in the curves. People saying otherwise are Honda fan-boys or Mitsu haters, that simple.
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Problems! - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By etipp98 - March 16 - 1:26 amI purchased this car thinking it would be reliable and would outlast all the American cars in the same price range. Well, I have owned the car for about 4 months now and am not pleased at all. The car looks great, gets good gas mileage, but works when it wants to. This past month I have had to take the car back to the dealership for the same problem. The car doesnt want to run in the cold and the engine starts to act erratically. The service engine light comes on and the same code keeps coming up, "Torque Monitoring". The Dealership says they cannot fix my car and neither can Mitsubishi at the moment so I am left with a car that is brand new and wont run in the cold weather. LEMON LAW!!!!
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Im impressed - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By gtarb0rder - March 8 - 2:13 amI bought this car a week ago using the "cash for clunkers" deal. I wanna add that the deal is a real pain but worth it. Ultimately this was an awesome buy, great car for the money. Its fun to drive, amazing looking, handles well, Im averaging 26 mpgs and the warranties are great. What I have to complain about it the rear spoiler, although adds to the aggressive look I love, its does become a pain when looking in my mirror. Also this car needs a 6th gear, but then again what car doesnt? Im so glad I got this over the Impreza, I just hope my opinion stays that way come winter.
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Price, quick, safety, mileage, extras! - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Jamie - February 19 - 3:43 amAwesome, A looker, and so many air bags I forgot how many! Fun to drive, cant get enough. Never get lost again, No more CDs as they simply burn right into your library in 2 hot minutes, So much more.
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Better looking than the other imports - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Gordo - December 31 - 9:06 amThis is one sweet ride, for the price. Ive had it a month & it has never let me down, even in the snow. The only option I added was Bluetooth which is something I will not live without in my next purchase. Ive tested Mitsu power plants for the past 10 years, in my 97 Neon & my 98 Dodge Stratus, both engines never let me down & I have over 275000kms on the Stratus. I believe Ill get as much if not more mileage on my Lancer
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Bought in 2008 as new, and its still drives like new - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By yokohomme - November 13 - 12:24 amI bought it new from MT dealer in 2008. Mine is 09 model es, and its extremely reliable daily commute car. I personally think this car is way cheaper and better than competitive model Civic and Corolla. My car has put 82,000 miles and never had any single problems. Brakes and tires are very sturdy because I have neven replaced brakes still today.
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Best Value of 09 - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By Kdoske - October 2 - 2:26 pmThis car is great. I got mine fully loaded and I LOVE IT. Its spacious and has a great looking interior. 2.4L vice 2.0L engine definitely shows some gain, but not enough for anyone that has an 08 to go out and trade theirs in for the 09 model. It drives fantastic all while not being to stiff over rough terrain. It really is a great balance between comfort and sharp maneuverability on the road. Navigation option really puts the icing on the cake with this car. Its navigation computer is so incredible I cant even believe it is on a car at this price range. All I can say it wow!
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Great Car! - 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
By ANGEL - September 27 - 5:36 amI love my Lancer. I went to the dealership not thinking that this car would be what I wanted, and I actually had an appt. with an Infiniti dealer the same day. After test driving this car I fell in love with it. The pickup is great in the 2.4 and the ride is quiet. I have the dark gray and people think its the small BMW! I trade my cars in every 2-3 year (lease) and always went for the high end 6 cylinder cars. This car is just as good if not better. I love driving it, the ride is really wonderful!
