Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT sedan
Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque
Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 23/City—30/Highway—26/Combined
Base Price: $21,595
As Tested: $27,555
Performance:
Good horsepower and torque, but far below Lancer Evolution
Enjoyable on twisty roads
Rapid-fire paddle shifters
Fun, responsive shifting
Can be equipped with 5-speed manual transmission
Acceptable fuel economy (mid-to-upper twenties)
Comfort:
Great front passenger and driver legroom
Supportive front seats, semi-deep side bolsters
Tight rear door ingress/egress
Medium size sunroof
Very good rear seat headroom
Tall floor hump
Nice leather wrapped steering wheel
Utility:
Wide trunk, flat floor
Only one seatback storage pouch
Split folding rear seats, but they don’t fold very flat
Huge Rockford Fosgate speaker enclosure takes up some trunk space
Small rear door bins
Nice 6.1-inch infotainment screen
WOW Factors:
Booming sound system
Sharp, sporty styling
Tasteful spoilers
Nimble, fun to drive
Whines:
Limited rear seat knee room
Cheap grade trunk carpet
Flat steering wheel auxiliary controls not great at night
Tight rear door ingress/egress
Bottom Line:
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT is a sporty compact sedan that’s fun to drive, but is overshadowed by the wild Lancer Evolution. It has a good foundation, but some materials and features fall below segment benchmarks.
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