Overview & Reviews

The '02 Lancer is Mitsubishi's replacement for its Mirage economy car, though the Mirage continues this year in coupe format only. The chief reason for the new name (for the U.S., as the car has always been called the Lancer elsewhere) is Mitsubishi's desire to emphasize that the Lancer is more upscale, larger and better-engineered than the old Mirage.

• Large interior, classy exterior styling, many standard features.

• O-Z model lacks performance to back up looks, side airbags and antilock brakes available only on LS trim, no available engine upgrade.

User Reviews:

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  Cheap and affordable. - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Bankerman - September 25 - 10:00 am

  Nice little car, looks are ok and all...My only wish is that Mitsubishi would feel good enough about the car to give it a 3YR-36,000 mile bumper to bumper AND a 5YR-60,000 mile power train warranty like Toyota and Nissan does. If Mitsubishi doesnt want to STAND behind THEIR OWN VEHICLE for longer than 36/36,000...then why should I? I mean, I could have bought an extra warranty, but why should I when Toyota and Nissan gives it for free.

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  GREAT LOOK NOT GREAT RUNNING - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By tthomas - January 29 - 10:00 am

  I have had my Mitsubishi lancer for 1 year and it has been back to the shop 3 times since its purchase all major problem 1 the axle went 2 the radiator went 3 the material on the door panels is lifting and will need to be replaced I love this car for everything else but its mechanical problems

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  Overpriced and Uncomfortable - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By bradpepsi - October 22 - 2:00 am

  This has got to be the most uncomfortable car Ive ever driven. The driver is very cramped and the gas pedal is far too sensitive. The problem is you dont notice things like that on a test drive, its only when you go on a drive more than 30 minutes or so that you notice how uncomfortable it is. Performance is much better than the reviews for it indicate, but the gas mileage is pathetic for a car with a 115 HP 4 cylinder engine (about 23 mpg in the city). At $17,300 for the automatic version, Mitsubishi is out of their mind. Ive had mine for only two months and am already looking to get rid of it.

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  its aight - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By nufftrouble - August 16 - 10:26 pm

  I have the oz and i find for it being the top line of the car models they could have at least given it more horsepower or made the rims 16. The car lacks power and has bad handling. This car has so much restrictions on it. Its a good car for the price but with the name lancer they should put whats known in lacers, horsepower

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  Reliable cheap transportation - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Brian - December 18 - 5:23 am

  Purchased with 24,000 miles, formerly a rental. Plain car, cheap transportation. I bought it for $6600 and have put 125,000 miles on it with no repairs. It has been a great deal. The car rides like a cheap little car and has lots of wind noise. The seats are not real comfortable, but do offer plenty of leg and head room. Four adults can ride in the car relatively comfortably.