Overview
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $17,195. For that price, it mainly competes with the Chevrolet Cruze, the Honda Civic, and the Kia Forte. Between 4 trims, the Lancer offers 3 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.0L inline-4 engine capable of making 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The second engine is the 2.4L inline 4 which makes 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 237 horsepower-making 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine. The first two engines get a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional continuously variable transmission. The turbocharged inline 4 on the other hand only gets a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Lancer reaches 60 mph from zero in 8.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 7.7 seconds with the 2.4L and further drops to 5.8 with the 2.0L turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Lancer can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 29 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 6 striking colors the Lancer comes in really pull you towards itself.
