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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Lancer, so we've included reviews for other years of the Lancer since its last redesign.
Between the Corolla and the Camry...Perfect
GREG BARLOW, 04/05/2017
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is our 3rd Lancer in the family and not the last. 26 mpg on mountain roads and the 2.0 ltr has power to spare as peepy as my wifes AWC 2.4 ltr Lancer. I don't like the new front bumper design but can live with that. Paint with Mitsubishi has always been an issue so you must stay on top of the waxing. If you step up and pay a little more from the 5spd stick you get lots of extras. I really liked my wifes 2015 but I love my 2016. We will drive these for 10 yrs and then pass them to the grandkids. Keep the oil changed and the servicing up to date and these will go the distance not to mention they have timing chains not belts which have to changed out and thats not cheap. We paid $15500 which included destination (which is a bs charge but they won't waive it) plus tax and lic.
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Great Car- Easily Overlooked
Rob, 07/02/2017
updated 01/21/2020
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Lets be real about this review. This is a compact AWD car for around $20k. It is more of an entry level AWD car. But I think it is an all-around, excellent, fun to drive car. For what you pay and what you get it is an outstanding value. This car is easily overlooked in favor of other small foreign cars. So far no mechanical issues (63,000 miles and was purchased brand new). I have a 2016 ES, AWD with the 2.4 CVT. I love the (lack of) technology in the car. It's simple and in some ways , "old school". Controls are laid out well and easy to use. Visibility is excellent!! I never have any issues checking my blind spots or backing the car. Engine: I have the optional 2.4 engine but this comes standard with the AWD system. Mine is crippled by the CVT transmission. This engine delivers very nice power (relatively speaking) especially at highway speeds. It was quite peppy and responsive when new but it seems to have quickly lost some of its punch. Off the line acceleration is not bad from 0-30 mph; but from 30-60mph, tends to drop off a bit. I can manage a 0-60 time of about 8 seconds. It was slightly quicker when new and may have dropped into the mid-7's from time to time. This is not a race car and you will not win any drag races with it. However, the engine is adequate for "normal" driving under most conditions. Fuel Economy: I personally find the fuel-economy to be very good. If you put things into perspective and consider the following; 2.4, CVT (automatic) with A/C and AWD. Then I think 30 MPG is outstanding!! If you can manage to drive around the speed limit on the highway I have even managed an occasional 32 MPG from time to time. I don't know why other reviews on this car suggest fuel-economy is sub-par. Transmission: I don't care for the CVT automatic ( but to be fair, it has not given me any issues yet). I think it holds the engine performance back too much and it never allows the engine to happily-rev to the red line, instead it allows for a leisurely stroll around the tach. Also, the engine tends to operate in the same range of about 1500-2500 rpm for almost every driving condition. I find myself forcing higher rpm from the engine, just to get it out of that operating range from time to time. So I find this to be pretty disappointing. For lack of better wording, I also find the engine trying to "lug" from time to time, especially if climbing a grade at highway speed. This is among the worst CVT transmissions I have ever used. It is far from smooth and VERY slow to respond to throttle changes. Mine does tend to "jerk" from time to time, and has no problems letting you know it's unrefined. For the AWD system: This car is AWD, ...NOT... 4wheel Drive. Yes, there is a difference! During my snow testing of the car I used the "4wheel Lock" feature and de-activated the traction control system. I feel this allowed the AWD system to have as much power as possible for the tests I performed with the car. Other settings are available and many of you may prefer to leave the traction control system on during snow driving conditions. I finally had the opportunity to drive the car in some snow conditions. (keep in mind that tires play a significant role in this area). My tires are 205-60-16 vehicle. I have replaced the original Yokohama tires with Continentials (and the Continential tires performed much worse than the OE-Yokohama's). Most of the snow I drove in was approx 4"-6" as we simply don't get the amount of snow we used to in my area. I found the car to spin quite a bit, in anything more than 4" especially when getting started from a stop (even more so on a grade)and even easing on the throttle. (but... I did deliberately stop on a snow covered grade a couple of times in an attempt to get the car stuck, but with some wheel spin and good use of the throttle I was on my way) I did have the opportunity to drive the car in some deeper snow (say between 6"-8") on a couple of secondary roads during the past winter. The car performed well but there is room for improvement. Again, I did notice a bit of wheel spin from the rear wheels under the worst conditions. This is more than I would like for an AWD car. It slips and spins, especially in deeper snow but it did NOT get stuck. It seems capable and got the job done. I'm not sure I would take this car off road, and the owners manual does not recommend it either. So better stick to roads on the map, just to be safe. Overall: I'm very pleased with the car. I purchased mine brand new and so far no serious problems. It fits my budget, seems reliable and meets my needs. I am heart-broken to find that Mitsubishi no longer offers the car in it's lineup. Update January 2020 - No significant changes. No significant problems; I stand by my previous reports on the car. Current mileage is approximately 75,000
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Decent car
Lancer driver, 09/21/2021
updated 09/28/2022
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Acceleration and handling is plenty adequate. The wind noise is pretty quiet in highway speeds and I get very close to EPA estimates normally 30 mpg in city and 33ish on the highway I dislike how the steering wheel is far away with no telescoping option, also the arm rest is very far back. The ride crashes over bumps but it doesn't bother me all that much. I am a 5'9 male 135 lbs All in all a good car and would recommend it if you find one for sale Update: almost 70,000 miles and the car is still going strong, no mechanical repairs needed so far, however the headunit randomly started going bad which cost me a few hundred bucks to get a new used one. I also bought an armrest that slides in between the drivers seat and the center area and that has completely taken care of my arm rest issue (you can find on amazon for around $40). Since doing so the car has been made so much more comfortable on longer drives. If I ever end up selling this car for something else, the arm rest is coming with me I recommend everyone who owns a lancer or any similar Mitsubishi product to do CVT fluid changes every 30k-50k to get the most out of their transmission, they're kind of expensive at around $200 but IMO it's worth the piece of mind. All in all the car is still pretty basic and that's ok! Will provide another update hopefully next year :)
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Surprised an Happy
Uncle Joe, 09/27/2021
updated 03/30/2022
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: One year later, the car is paid off and I have no intention of trading yet. This car has had absolutely zero issues. I change the oil & filters and I put gas in it... that's it! Trouble free! I bought mine brand new from the dealer. I had a lot of negative equity in my old car so I was looking for the least expensive vehicle the bank would allow $10k in negative equity to transfer to. Styling and features meant nothing to me for this purchase. I just needed a quick fix to get out of my terrible old car. I did not even test drive it. I just sat in it to see if my 6'2" 300lb frame would fit and it was surprisingly comfortable. Fast forward 4 years and 37,000 mile later, I really love this car! It's comfortable enough. The fuel economy is fantastic! I average 27mpg in town and get 35-37 on the road. It will be paid in less than a year and I do not plan on trading it. If anything I will pass it on to one of the kids in my life. Kids love my car and think I'm the coolest old man in town! My only complaint is the Mitsubishi dealer in my city closed, so now I have to drive 60 miles for servicing.
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It is average, just having issues
Timothy Mellender, 08/16/2016
2013 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2013 Lancer a year and a half ago and about 6 months in I start having issues with my car saying it is overheating and kicking into safety mode, where it slows my car down until it comes to a complete stop and then it cools down, yet my temperature gauge sits halfway like normal every time, and I've taken my car to4 different mechanics over the past year and they all say nothing is wrong with my car. Even a Mitsubishi dealership mechanic said the same thing, yet my car still continues to have this issue. I would give this car a 4+ star rating but unfortunately I cannot because there is something wrong with my car yet nobody seems to know what it is.
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