2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT

Overview

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer GT is a mid size sedan that has a sports car flare with it’s aerodynamic body cladding. It is a roomy economy sedan that moderate fuel economy.

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / rear drum brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitoring

Driving Impression

The Lancer GT is not is not a performance car like its name or look implies.

The suspension is balanced and the GT features agility when driving on the road. The car lacks major get up and go when entering onto the expressway. The brakes are adequate and I find the ride was just boring.

Under the Hood

The 2.4 produces 167 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque and is rated by the EPA at 26-mpg in the city and 31 on the highway. My Lancer had the CVT transmission.

The pick up on the 2.4 is adequate, but it is not a great car off the line.

Inside

The materials, fit and finish are good, and the design is simple. The GT Touring package comes with a host of amenities

My test car had the heated leather seats, which were very comfortable & supported my body.

Rear seat room is very good and the backs fold 60/40.

Below is the list of amenities the GT Touring Package comes with:

  • Leather Seating Surfaces
  • 710-Watt (Max) Rockford-Fosgate® Punch Premium Sound System including 10” Subwoofer
  • SIRIUS® Satellite Radio w/ 3mo Service Provided by SIRIUS From Date of Sale
  • 6CD/MP3 In-Dash Head Unit
  • Bi-Xenon HID Headlamps
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Auto On/Off Headlights Control
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Power Glass Sunroof
  • Auto Dimming Rear-view Mirror w/ Rear-view Camera System
  • Rear Lip Spoiler (replaces rear wing spoiler)

Outside

The exterior styling for the Lancer GT is bold. The GT has an aggressive stance, large grille, large rear wing and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The Lancer has a sedan very sedate profile and I think it needs some updating to be a more desirable vehicle. One big drawback for many Mitsubishi vehicles I have test-driven is the tinny sound of the doors has when being closed.

Summary

The Lancer is fun to drive and is worth a trip to a dealer for a test drive.

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 9.4 in. (69.4 in.)

HEIGHT 4 ft. 10.3 in. (58.3 in.)

LENGTH 15 ft. 0 in. (180 in.)

GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 5.5 in. (5.5 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 0.2 in. (60.2 in.)

REAR TRACK 5 ft. 0.2 in. (60.2 in.)

WHEEL BASE 8 ft. 7.7 in. (103.7 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.6 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 53.3 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 42.3 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 54.7 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 54.1 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 36.9 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 36.1 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 54.3 in.

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