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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  78,000 Miles and still 100% dependable - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By drepp77-2 - December 20 - 10:40 pm

  Ive posted previously - two years ago actually when my car was at 24,000 miles. Were about to trade it in with 78,000 miles and when the salesman took it for a spin, he was shocked and felt that the car still drove like it was new. Quick. Responsive. Corners like a cat. We had a stick, so we juiced out more power by learning how to balance the clutch to take off at a light. Nice body shape- when I wash it- I still get compliments. Huge trunk. I think Mitsubishi found its Civic in the Lancer OZ Rally. Ill miss it dearly.

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  Great Initial impression - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Woodstock - December 6 - 10:00 am

  I just purchased one to replace an old van. Very impressed with quality. Spunky and fun to drive. Was comparing with Ford Focus and it wins hands down. Better creature comforts and style for the price. Also better J.D. Powers ratings... Great Car...

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  194K and still runnnin like new.... - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By AliG - June 28 - 11:46 pm

  Wont say Im an expert, but this car did really save me a lot of money during rough student life. I bought it with 163K and only thing I did is a tune-up and not so regular oil changes...even then thank God no problems! I am actually shocked it survived me...Im neither bad or really good care taker, but this car is a really tough nut! I have no leaks, occasionally some noises (with oil change they go away)?!...very DEPENDABLE car!

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  Excellent car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By vildal - May 10 - 12:03 pm

  When purchased it was extremely zippy and quick. At 100,000 miles it got sluggish until the ALTERNATOR belt was replaced. The 2 spark plug wires that go into the engine made more spark too. This performance of the Lancer depends highly on spark. Great car - clutch goes out at 100,000 only. No other repairs.

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  Exilerating - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Jason Rodriguez - April 22 - 10:00 am

  This car is one of the fastest 4 cylinders, that i have ever driven. Very responsive and very stylish. More room than honda civic. I f friends are in the back, i still have the seat all the way back. Big trunk, good torque, good mileage! Couldnt be happier!

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  Great Great Vehicle - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By An O.Z. Appreciator - December 16 - 9:23 am

  I bought my 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally in 2003, with 20,000 miles on it. it now has 60,000, greddy EVO 2 exhaust, wr intake, front, rear, and underside strut towers. I have beat the heck out of my car at the race track, both drag and sport track, and it just keeps going very soundly. It is fast on the straightaways, really hard turns, and three wheels to the ground driving later, this car wont stop. I was worried when I got close to my warrenty expiring, I tried to provoke anything that would go wrong after 60,000 before it so its under warrenty, and free. Well, if anyone could make an engine bomb out, its me, and every morning I still find myself face to face with an excellent running car. It needs more power though.

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  Best car ever owned - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By james - October 25 - 10:03 am

  Ive owned over 20 cars during my life, and the Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally is the best yet. Its fun to drive, reliable, gets great gas mileage, and handles the highway and country roads equally well.

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  My wifes car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By troy williamson - September 22 - 2:00 am

  For the money this is the best car I ever owned. For small car it has great on long trips for comfort and gas. Best of all this car is great with style.

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  Fun small car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By kadielle - February 28 - 10:00 am

  I love my Lancer as a small car. The exhaust valve had to be replaced after a year and a half, but it was still running great and the service engine light came on to indicate a problem. I love the turning radius. 2 adults can fit comfortably in the back seat for several hours. Great road trip car except the trunk is kinda small.

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  2002 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By jim&Kim - February 16 - 2:00 am

  So far very reliable. Broke in at roughly 25,000 miles, and gas mileage and performance improved. Runs out smoothly to 5000 RPM. No maintenance problems, however there was a "toe-in" front and back from the factory, causing premature wear on the tires outer edges.