Overview & Reviews

The Sportback wagon, introduced just last year, has been discontinued for 2005. The LS sedan is also gone. The O-Z Rally receives newly designed O-Z racing wheels, and the ES Convenience package is upgraded with color-keyed mirrors, cruise control and intermittent wipers. The Sun & Sound package is now available on the O-Z Rally.

• Spacious and nicely appointed interior, smooth power delivery, comfortable ride, spirited acceleration in Ralliart model.

• Base engine lacks punch, ABS and side airbags not available on all models, small trunk.

User Reviews:

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  awesome car - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By davo yoyo - September 18 - 10:00 am

  i just got car today great sofar.fun to drive very comfortable.very economic recommend it to any one.

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  Great car! - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By jooey - July 23 - 6:16 am

  I bought this car in 1yr after it came out and it only had 12miles on it. Ive had it for 6yrs now and never had a problem with it. (During those 6yrs my spouse went through 2 cars). It is the most reliable car ever. Just keep up with regular maintenance and you should have no problems.

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  Good car but fuel economy problem - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Jen - April 3 - 8:30 pm

  That car is very nice, smooth to drive, and perfect for young people. It is fun to drive anywhere and show off the color yellow.

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  Good Car Build Quality - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Brillaint - February 3 - 11:56 am

  I bought a Lancer ES (Auto) for a good deal with Mitsubishi’s standard 100K Powertrain & 60K bumper to bumper warranty. Before buying this one I checked Corolla and Sentra then I decided to buy Lancer. Because for lesser money it got more equipment like key less entry, power windows etc. Fit and finish also really good and it comes with worry free warranty. I had 5 years of Civic and I have an Accord also. Still most of the luxury Japanese cars got the final build in Japan like Infiniti, Lexus or Acura. Other than luxury cars I believe Lancer is the only compact car build in Japan and that show its finish and build quality.

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  Great car, bad company - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By s1n15ter1 - January 11 - 2:13 pm

  Bought this car new for myself, drove the wheels off and enjoyed this car completely. It had a 10 year 100k mile warranty that was rather reassuring but when the motor blew, Mitsubishi refused to honor the warranty. I will never again purchase anything Mitsubishi and I advise all to heed this caveat.

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  2005 Mitsubishi Lancer - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Defero - August 15 - 2:10 am

  After careful consideration against other manufacturers, I chose the Lancer and I must say Im extrememly pleased. It gets great gas mileage (as long as you dont go crazy), and is very peppy for 120 hp. I bought the manual to fully capitalize on power, good decision. It has excellent performance around corners, and is suprisingly quiet on the highway. Also, what took me buy suprise was the space in the cabin. Ive had six full grown individuals in my car and everyone was comfortable. I have the convenience package, cruise control, power everything, and its definitely worth the money, I do a lot of highway driving.

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  2005 Mitsubishi Lancer - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Tom Pounds - January 1 - 2:36 am

  My girlfriend has a 2003 Lancer and had no problems with excellent reliability. So I bought my 2005 and now I am very happy.

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  Fun lancer - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By gevans - October 3 - 3:16 pm

  A really fun car to drive with the 5 speed shift. Clutch is light, brakes are great. 36k miles without a problem - normal maintenance only. Warning - Watch out for the hub caps. They scratch easily on curbs. Price tag - over $70 each. Dealer where purchased was great!

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  Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart fan - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Illini Ed - January 16 - 1:13 am

  I LOVE my new Ralliart. Ive only had it a week but it might already be my favroite car (and Ive had at least 15 cars in the thirty years Ive been driving). I purchased a new 2005 model in March 2006 with 60 miles on it. It is an auto transmission, Lightning Yellow with Rally pkg, Sun & Sound pkg, and dealer- installed Sirius radio and side air deflectors. The 2.4 MIVEC engine is FANTASTIC! Its silky smooth, gives immediate power on demand and gets good mileage . Im already getting the EPA mileage and the engine isnt broken in yet! The exhaust note is a sexy growl when accelerating but nearly silent at idle.

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  Best Value in its Class - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Dante - September 15 - 12:16 am

  This car has been fantastic. Mine has 4,000 miles so far, no problems, firm supportive seats are great on my back. I am averaging 29 mpg with air running constantly here in AZ. Dont believe the hype over Honda or Toyota. I test drove Civic and Carolla and the Lancer blows them away as far as seat comfort, ride comfort, torque off the line power, and standard features, all for thousands less. Get an ES with the convenience package. It gives you everything you need, power everthing, AT, cruise, all for $14,000!