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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  Fun, Quality Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Deideldorfer - March 25 - 2:00 am

  Despite having only 120HP, this car is surprisingly quick; it must be due to the 130ft-lbs of torque. This is the most comfortable car Ive owned, with lots of leg room up front, and a big trunk. All devices are well-positioned and easy to use. Interior and exterior styling is a little bland, but classy.

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  Try One, Quality Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By GoodBuy - January 17 - 10:00 am

  I have had my car about a month now. Feels very solid when driving. Turns corners very tightly which is handy getting into parking spaces. The 120 hp engine accelerates well and sounds good even when revving. I have the stick shift which I prefer on small cars. The car is put together very well. I could find no flaws. The interior is very well appointed for the price. All of these cars come with power windows and CD which is nice.

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  Dependable, Solid and Efficient - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By RJK - January 4 - 10:36 pm

  After three years the only problem I have had with this car was its CD player, which the dealer replaced and reimbursed me for the CD that the player destroyed. Since then I have had no problems with the car. I recently purchased new Bridgestone Turanza LS-T tires for the car and what a difference. The car was pretty stable before, with some road noise, but now it is really stable and with very little road noise. It is almost like a different car. During these high gasoline price times I have come to really appreciate the gas mileage. I average about 29 mpg in town and 37 mpg on the open highway.

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  Tortured - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By ozrally - December 15 - 8:43 pm

  I have owned this car since 2003 purchased for 16,000 with 22k miles on it. It now holds 180k for commute. Been in three wrecks 1) old man cut me off and I trash is bumper all I did was crack my bumper and headlight. 2 hit a dear at 50 mph and knocked paint off and 3 hit a ditch sideways at about 85 mph flew out of thedmunds - once a weeke ditch and got stuck. Just had to replace a strut and some tires. Car looks like a mess but still gets me 40 mpg. Only change oil and tires. Have not even changed spark plugs or wires or belts and still pull strong like the day I got it. Clutch went out at 90k. Fairly easy to replace myself as it was my first try at clutch replacement. I drive a year on new tires without rotation.

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  Amazing car!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By rod_1 - December 14 - 10:05 pm

  This car is overall an amazing car. We bought it in 2004 with 58k on the odometer. We used it for trips and put a heavily amount of miles on the car. This car has lasted us a long while until the radiator busted a hole due to the fan going out. The car had too many miles on it to even bother putting money into it but the car now has 275k on the odometer last time we looked and has lasted a very long while. Weve put a few dings and bruises on the car due to a dog jumping out in front of us and a go kart smashing into the side of it but it still went. Its protected us in many other situations too. I would recommend this car for anyone. We are looking for another one. Best car we ever owned!

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  Perfect Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Missy - November 4 - 11:26 am

  Im definitely a poor college student...but this car saves me some cash. It is totaly awesome. It only takes about $23 to fill up and it is so cute. People always wanna race me!

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  I love this car! - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By kjenning - October 24 - 10:00 am

  If you can find something wrong with this car then there jmust be something wrong with you. A little more power woudl be nice, but it gets me moving as fast as the law allows in short order. I have been supremely impressed with this vehicle. The other cars in its price range that I test drove were deplorable. This car is a real class act and is beating out my 72 porsche as my most fun car to drive! Now thats saying something!

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  Incredible Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Andrew Ciccolella - October 24 - 10:00 am

  I have the OZ Racing Edition, and it is incredible. The clutch is so smooth, and its performance is great. It is loaded with extras for such a low price.

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  Whats with the performance complaints? - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By TobyG - October 17 - 10:00 am

  OK, granted that I wasnt looking for a sports car when I purchased my OZ, but Im still not sure where performance complaints are coming from. When compared to the other compact cars that I owned in the past (a 93 Sentra and 87 Horizon), my Lancer is just flat out more fun and a better performer. Add to that much better fuel economy (along with the other two) than the truck I traded for it (96 Nissan Kingcab SE), and thats a recipe for an excellent compact transport.

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  All i ask is MORE POWER - 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer
  By Thunderbird290 - October 6 - 2:00 am

  Great handling and it is fun to drive. Forget the civic and the impreza.this is a great car for a good price.