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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  Evo What? - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Scott - November 9 - 11:26 am

  Welcome to the land of the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart! This sport sedan rocks my world, and the aftermarket parts selection is quickly adding up with amazing manufacturers such as RRM (roadracemotorsports.com). Everything about this car screams fun! Wether you are flying through the gears with the shifter that came directly from the Evo parts bin, or hugging through hair pins on a local twisty road, you are sure to enjoy every minute of driving this car.

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  Nice Car for First-time Buyers - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Bhaskar - October 1 - 5:23 am

  This is the first brand new car I ever purchased and I absolutely love it. Even though Mitsubishi is not as popular as a Honda or a Toyota, it still knows how to build a nice car for economy drivers like me.

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  nice - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By PittPA - January 17 - 1:36 am

  This is my first new car...ever. Its great. Fun to drive on the back roads and economical. The stock stereo is great too. Manual tranny is pretty good, sometimes sloppy. This is a worthwhile vehicle for someone starting out in life after college or a cheap, fun 2nd car.

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  Best Backed For A Reason - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Karen - December 17 - 7:06 am

  I purchased my Lancer in May of 2004, and my husband and I were in a severe rear end collision on January 7th, 2005 with this car. I owe my life, and the life of my husband AND my unborn child to the safety of this car. We hit a large SUV doing about 40mph. Cars are replaceable, people are not. I cannot imagine the outcome of this accident had we been driving anything else. I HIGHLY recommend the Lancer to anyone who is concerned about car safety. We are already in the process of purchasing our second Lancer. Folks, Mitsubishi means what they say about being the best backed cars in the world. They truly are.

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  cheap and fun - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By james - September 9 - 6:13 pm

  Just traded in a Pontiac Grand Am for my 05 Lancer ES two weeks ago. The Lancer is such a better car. I like the look and the engine is peppy for only 120 hp. The MPG has been far better then my Grand AM wich was also a 4-cyl. engine but doesnt feel like Im sacrificing power even though the lancer does have less then the Grand Am. Excellent warranty and 3 years free scheduled maintenence helped sell me on the car.

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  Great, Fun to Drive & Reliable Ralliart - 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By bambamp3 - September 4 - 2:00 pm

  I purchased this car used, as I had a limited budget. The dealer was selling it below kbb value and the carfax was clean, so I wanted to see why. I test-drove it and didnt want to let it go. Everything was clean inside, and was in excellent working condition. The car is very strong, you wont even notice that youre doing 70-80 already unless you look at the speedometer. The shifter is sweet! Short throw and a perfect match to the engine. I also liked the exhaust note. The former owner of the car customized the sound system of the car, so that was an added bonus too. I am planning on keeping this car until its at least 10 years old already. I am totally happy with this car!