Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
+Trim:
MSRP*
$24,098.00
Fuel Economy
City
10.4
L/100K
10.4
L/100K
Highway
7.4
L/100K
7.4
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
4585
1760
2635
1515
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS 5MT |
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|---|---|
| Fuel City | 10.4L/100K |
| Fuel Highway | 7.4L/100K |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Power | 125 KW 168 HP |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Engine | 2.4l |
| Drive Wheels | Front Wheel Drive |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart Road Test Review
Mitsubishi’s ninth generation Lancer was introduced for the 2008 model year as an all-new compact sport sedan, drawing its inspiration
and design cues from the Japanese manufacturer's attention grabbing Concept-X show car that was first shown in 2005. The shark-nosed front end resembled a jet fighter with its air intakes, distinctive wedge-like profile and tight, angular edges. The cabin was sleekly curved, following the sharply sloped hood and angular nose. And while some viewed the abbreviated rear section as too short, the new 2010 Lancer Sportback Ralliart has solved that problem, not only adding a sportier look, but greater functionality as well in the form of an extended hatchback.
The Sportback Ralliart gets the same version of the Lancer Ralliart turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-litre DOHC MIVEC engine that is derived from the Lancer Evolution, and is teamed with a Twin Clutch-Sportronic
Shift Transmission (TC-SST), the same transmission as found in the much-coveted Evo MR.
Starting with a Lancer Evolution long block assembly, the turbocharger, intercooler and valve timing are modified for impressive street-oriented performance in the Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart engine produces 237hp at 6,000 rpm and 253 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. The driver can manually shift using the console shifter or the steering column-mounted magnesium-alloy paddle shifters, or can select fully automatic operation. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart's brilliant six-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift automated manual transmission (TC-SST), standard, features Normal and Sport shifting modes.
The foundation
for the Lancer's agile handling is the performance-engineered global platform that also forms the basis for the Lancer Evolution chassis and underpins the Mitsubishi Outlander crossover.
The Lancer Sportback Ralliart's All-Wheel Control (AWC) system is based on a competition-derived, computer-controlled Active Center Differential (ACD) unit that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels in response to driving conditions. The driver can set system response parameters using a "Tarmac, Gravel, Snow" selector. A helical limited-slip front differential and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential help optimize side-to-side torque distribution.
Ralliart-tuned
suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/45 R18 Yokohama summer tires complement the high traction afforded by the full-time active all-wheel drive. Standard active stability control with traction control contributes to safe handling, too.
Mitsubishi’s Canadian division offers one trim level for the Lancer Sportback, the sport-tuned GTS. The top-line Sportback Ralliart stands apart as a separate model, as does the Evolution X, and for good reason. The Sportback Ralliart’s design is more aggressive than the GTS, offering 10-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels; front and side air dams; fog lamps; an integrated sunshade/rear spoiler and chrome dual exhaust tips. Enhancements over 2009 models include upgraded interior touches, and a colour display in the instrument panel.
Acceleration in my test car was certainly more than adequate in all driving scenarios. The handling displayed a sporty feel, on par with many competitors. The ride quality leaned to the firm side of the equation.
Safety offerings are comprehensive, featuring Mitsubishi's Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody design. Also included as part of the safety package are dual front airbags with occupant sensors, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and a driver's knee airbag.
The Sportback Ralliart’s interior follows the same clean, crisp, sporty theme as the exterior, with a roomy feel, user-friendly gauges and switchgear, and cool metal pedals. Precision and function are strongly evidenced.
The glove box is large, illuminated and damped to avoid bumped knees. The centre console adds a rear storage box with an armrest.
While all Lancer models follow a value packaging philosophy, each trim level adds content, allowing the consumer to select the model that best suits their needs and budget constraints.
The exterior of my test model was finished in Octane Blue Pearl (a $160 upgrade, as is Tarmac Black Pearl), while the interior was black. The base MSRP was set at $33,698. The optional $5,300 Premium Package, which requires the inclusion of Recaro
sport front bucket seats, includes the HDD navigation systems, a 710-Watt Rockford-Fosgate premium audio system with Punch control and nine speakers including subwoofer, 6-CD/MP3 in-dash changer, Sirius Satellite Radio with 3-month service subscription, video inputs, automatic rain sensing wipers, a powered glass sunroof, FAST-Key proximity sensing keyless entry and ignition, soundproof insulator windshield glass, and automatic xenon HID headlamps elevated the final tally to $40,758 -- not a paltry sum, but not bad either, considering the total equipment and feature level.
The Rockford-Fosgate audio system is set up a little differently and not initially intuitive. Spend a little time with it though, and it becomes more user-friendly. The sound quality is incredible though, once you master the operation.
Bottom-line, the Lancer Sportback Ralliart is an attractive, sporty vehicle with a host of desirable features along with plenty of options to satisfy personal needs and requirements.
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| Evo Lite with the convenience of a hatchback, the 2010 Lancer Sportback Ralliart is a serious contender in the hot hatch segment. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The Sportback Ralliart gets the same version of the Lancer Ralliart turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-litre DOHC MIVEC engine that is derived from the Lancer Evolution, and is teamed with a Twin Clutch-Sportronic
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| The Sportback is a convenient alternative to the sedan. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Starting with a Lancer Evolution long block assembly, the turbocharger, intercooler and valve timing are modified for impressive street-oriented performance in the Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart engine produces 237hp at 6,000 rpm and 253 pound-feet of torque at 3,000 rpm. The driver can manually shift using the console shifter or the steering column-mounted magnesium-alloy paddle shifters, or can select fully automatic operation. The Lancer Sportback Ralliart's brilliant six-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift automated manual transmission (TC-SST), standard, features Normal and Sport shifting modes.
The foundation
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| Oh what an engine! (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The Lancer Sportback Ralliart's All-Wheel Control (AWC) system is based on a competition-derived, computer-controlled Active Center Differential (ACD) unit that distributes drive torque between the front and rear wheels in response to driving conditions. The driver can set system response parameters using a "Tarmac, Gravel, Snow" selector. A helical limited-slip front differential and a mechanical limited-slip rear differential help optimize side-to-side torque distribution.
Ralliart-tuned
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| A simple interior, it gets the job done while looking sporty and featuring some fabulous Recaro racing-style seats. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Mitsubishi’s Canadian division offers one trim level for the Lancer Sportback, the sport-tuned GTS. The top-line Sportback Ralliart stands apart as a separate model, as does the Evolution X, and for good reason. The Sportback Ralliart’s design is more aggressive than the GTS, offering 10-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels; front and side air dams; fog lamps; an integrated sunshade/rear spoiler and chrome dual exhaust tips. Enhancements over 2009 models include upgraded interior touches, and a colour display in the instrument panel.
Acceleration in my test car was certainly more than adequate in all driving scenarios. The handling displayed a sporty feel, on par with many competitors. The ride quality leaned to the firm side of the equation.
Safety offerings are comprehensive, featuring Mitsubishi's Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody design. Also included as part of the safety package are dual front airbags with occupant sensors, front side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and a driver's knee airbag.
The Sportback Ralliart’s interior follows the same clean, crisp, sporty theme as the exterior, with a roomy feel, user-friendly gauges and switchgear, and cool metal pedals. Precision and function are strongly evidenced.
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| Don't try this at home! (Photo: Mitsubishi) |
While all Lancer models follow a value packaging philosophy, each trim level adds content, allowing the consumer to select the model that best suits their needs and budget constraints.
The exterior of my test model was finished in Octane Blue Pearl (a $160 upgrade, as is Tarmac Black Pearl), while the interior was black. The base MSRP was set at $33,698. The optional $5,300 Premium Package, which requires the inclusion of Recaro
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| Few compact hatches perform as well. (Photo: Mitsubishi) |
The Rockford-Fosgate audio system is set up a little differently and not initially intuitive. Spend a little time with it though, and it becomes more user-friendly. The sound quality is incredible though, once you master the operation.
Bottom-line, the Lancer Sportback Ralliart is an attractive, sporty vehicle with a host of desirable features along with plenty of options to satisfy personal needs and requirements.
Interior
- Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Clock
- Luxury trim: leather on shifter, carbon
fiber look on doors and carbon fiber
look on dashboard - Cargo area cover
- Front seat center armrest
- Front seat: driver heated sports ;
details: manual height adj. and manual
titl adj., front seat: passenger heated
sports - Leather steering wheel ; includes
tilting adjustment - Cupholders in front row and rear seats
- Air conditioning with auto fully
automated climate control - Fixed rear window with defroster and
intermittent wiper - Floor console
- Audio Connectivity: AUX jack
- 6 speakers
- Remote audio controls: steering wheel
mounted - Cruise control
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Service interval indicator
- External temperature
- Trip computer: includes average speed,
average fuel consumption, instantaneous
fuel consumption and range for remaining
fuel - Floor mats
- Seat upholstery: upgraded cloth
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: split-folding bench with
seating for three - Power steering
- Ventilation system with cabin filter
- Rear view mirror
- Front power windows with 1 express, rear
power windows - Fuel consumption: city= 10.4 (L/100km);
highway= 7.4 (L/100km); combined= 9.1
(L/100km); vehicle range: 652 km / 405
miles - Seating: 5 seats
- Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio,
CD player (reads MP3) ; includes RDS - 12V in front
- Front ashtray
- Front reading lights
Exterior
- Front fog lights
- Driver and passenger door mirror:
heated, body colour, power adjustable - Spare wheel: spacesaver with steel rim
- Roof antenna
- Metallic paint
- Windshield wipers with variable
intermittent wipe - Doors: driver, rear driver, passenger
and rear passenger : front hinged - Roof spoiler
Mechanical
- Emissions data: CO2: 4,344 kg/yr
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
- Sport suspension
- Powertrain type : combustion
- Electronic traction control (via ABS &
engine management)
- Fuel system: multi-point injection
- Independent front strut suspension with
stabilizer bar and coil springs,
independent rear multi-link suspension
with stabilizer bar and coil springs - Transmission: 5-speed manual ; incl.
shifter on floor - Front-wheel drive
Safety
- Headlights: halogen with complex surface
lens - Daytime running lights
- Remote keyless power locks ; includes
trunk/hatch and speed sensing - Intelligent driver front airbag,
intelligent passenger front airbag with
occupant sensors - 2 active height adjustable head
restraints for front seats, 3 height
adjustable head restraints for rear
seats - 3-point rear seat belts for driver,
passenger and center - Electronic brake distribution
- Low tire pressure indicator
- 4 disc brakes (2 ventilated)
- Painted front and rear bumpers
- Headlight control
- Front to rear side curtain airbag
- Anti-theft protection:
- Front side airbag
- 3-point height adjustable front seat
belts with pre-tensioners for driver and
passenger - Stability control
- Brake assist system
- Driver knee airbags
- ABS
- Immobilizer
Dimensions
- Engine: 2.4L in-line four-cylinder DOHC
with VVT ( 10.5 :1 compression ratio ; 4
valves per cylinder) - Front and rear all-season tires with
black sidewall : 215/ 45/ " V " rated - Weights: curb weight (kg): 1,405
- External dimensions: overall length
(mm): 4,585, overall width (mm): 1,760,
overall height (mm): 1,515, wheelbase
(mm): 2,635, front track (mm): 1,530,
rear track (mm): 1,530 and curb to curb
turning circle (mm): 10,000 - Cargo capacity: all seats in place
(litres): 391
- 59 litre fuel tank
- Power: 168 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 167 ft lb of
torque @ 4,100 rpm - Front and rear alloy wheels: 18"x 7.0"
- Internal dimensions: front headroom
(mm): 1,005, rear headroom (mm): 935,
front hip room (mm): 1,355, rear hip
room (mm): 1,375, front leg room (mm):
1,075, rear leg room (mm): 915, front
shoulder room (mm): 1,390, rear shoulder
room (mm): 1,380 and interior volume
(litres): 2,676
Misc
- Voice activating system includes phone
- Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
- Wireless connection: Bluetooth
- Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,600.00
(PP) Premium Paint Charge
Pearl paint
Excludes: [J005] Standard Gloss Paint
(P4) Sun & Sound Leather Package
6-disc CD changer in dashboard Rockford Fosgate audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio, 6 CDs (reads MP3) 9 Rockford Fosgate speakers Power glass sunroof Smart card / smart key: automatic ; includes central locking and ignition starter Card key power locks Seat upholstery: leather
Excludes: [90J] Black Sport Cloth
(J005) Standard Gloss Paint
Gloss paint
Excludes: [PP] Premium Paint Charge
*Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. See dealership for final pricing and availability.






