Mitsubishi Lancer 2002-2009 used car review

The Mitsubishi Lancer offers basic, efficient motoring.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good

Simple and relatively reliable
Spacious rear seat and boot
Great visibility from all seats

The not-so-good

Dull, conservative looks
Cheap looking and feeling interior plastics
Steering is vague and slow to respond

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer ES

Price

$2,500 to $8,500 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 92kW/173Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed manual, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Three-star ANCAP

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Full-size steel wheel

Fuel economy

7.8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4495mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1375mm

Towing capacity

400kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)

Turing circle

11.8m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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