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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  Positive experience - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By LYN TRAVIS - January 12 - 2:00 am

  After driving what seemed like every car in town, I bought the OZ Lancer because of its great combination of sporty style and pure practicality. At 6 foot 2 inches tall, I found the interior to fit better than most of the competition. styling is sporty without being to over the top at least in white. The interior is very functional and sporty with all the necessary amenities. This car handles well and has really good ride. The adaptive automatic transmission does a great job of agreeing with your driving style.I would probably not buy this car if you are looking for real performance car but if your looking for a little pizazz without giving up any practicality, this is the car.

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  Well Done - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Jasper - January 6 - 10:00 am

  Exterior and Interior are great for the price - if you compare to the Jetta - then you will be depressed, but compared to the Civic - coupled with the savings - winner every time. The engine provides just what us econo shoppers are looking for - dependable, solid and pretty quick around the corners! Very happy with the purchase

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  Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By steve-o - November 19 - 4:46 pm

  This car has great handling, fun to drive. I beat the heck out of this thing, taking hard bumps, flying over train tracks, fast turns, and it takes it all in stride. The intererior is great. With a little wax the paint still looks amazing. It gets good gas mileage, so far not a single problem.

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  Convinced - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By goosepsu - November 7 - 11:00 am

  Just bought 2002 Lancer LS in black. There were virtually none in the northeast (the dealer sent my sales rep via train and taxi to pick up the car on a snowy day... steve is my hero) but once we sat in it, we loved it. It looks, feels, and is a great car. We own a 2002 Toyota Corolla, and though the Corollas history of reliablity is golden, it is not unique. The Lancer is unique, extremely fun, and gets alot of double-takes on my morning commute. I love it.

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  Lancer mania - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By karl27 - November 6 - 2:00 am

  Lancer can be a formidable opponent of Honda and Toyota. The quiet engine, the functional power controls inside the cabin, and the cabin space itself makes the car cozy and fun to drive. I should say that making those sharp corner turns amazed me how this car kept itself on the ground and stable. The driver-adaptive shift technology on the other hand seems to not matter at all. I didnt feel the difference between this technology and a regular automatic transmission equipped car. But for the price and the features of this car, its worth driving.

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  Excellent----Simply Superlative - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By vinod - October 13 - 10:00 am

  This is my first new car and baby I love it. Always thought I would end with a Toyota or Nissan, but today would not dream of them. Excellent handling ooodles of power and most important 97% built in Japan. Very stylish looks and good fuel efficiency. Already put in 8000 miles in 6 weeks.

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  Alfalfa; my ride - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Jer Howard - October 9 - 10:00 am

  My best friend called my car alfalfa, I gave him a weird look. He explaned that the antena resembles alfalfa. It is the most comfortable car Ive ever been in. Thats because the seats Mitsubushi buys have been hands down awarded the most comfortable. I drive 365 miles one way every weekend, in any other car Ive ever been in it would be unbearable. But I cant complain with the Lancer.

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  It is a luxury car! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Seb - September 25 - 2:00 am

  This is my first car to own-I feel like I dont deserve it. It looks, feels, like a luxury car. The red gauges look BMW like, the interior is refined, huge, the outside is beautiful. With the 2.0L engine, it has enough power accelerating and merging. The engine is so quiet and the ride is as soft as any luxury car. The corollas engine is about 5x as loud and the ride seemed stiff. The corolla seems way heavier and doesnt accelarate as fast and as quietly as the lancer. The civics have a smaller engine then the lancer, the lancer looks kick ass while the civic looks conventional, and it is bigger then the civic.

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  This car is ok... - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By yeo_yeo - August 31 - 10:00 am

  Ill give the OZ some credit...where credit is due. Its not a bad car, just not my kind of car. Ive been driving Trans Ams all my life and the OZ just doesnt have the power that Im used to. I really like the wheels, although 16s or 17s would be better, and the look of the car is just furocious.

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  FUN MACHINE - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By FRUITPICKER - August 13 - 2:00 am

  HAVE NEVER OWNED A CAR THATS AS MUCH FUN TO DRIVE AS THE LANCER OZ. IVE OWNED ACURA INTEGRAS AND OTHER FUN CARS,BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEST SO FAR.