The Lancer Sportback GTS has a starting price of $19,190 for the GTS with a five-speed manual transmission, while the six-speed CVT automatic transmission with magnesium paddle shifters starts at $20,190. Both versions are powered by a 2.4l engine, developing 168 horsepower and 167 lb.-ft. of torque.
The Lancer Sportback Ralliart starts at $27,590 and comes equipped with Mitsubishi's 2.0l MIVEC turbocharged engine, developing 237 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. The unit comes mated to a quick-shifting six-speed Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The Ralliart comes with All-Wheel Control (AWC) and Active Center Differential (ACD) as standard.
"Today's new car buyers are moving toward smaller, fuel efficient cars, and yet, there is still a need for cargo capacity. The Lancer Sportback's carrying capacity, coupled with a more aggressive design than contemporary hatchbacks, perfectly fills the void," Bryan Arnett, Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) manager of product strategy said while announcing the pricing.
The new Lancer is not all about power. For the driver, Mitsubishi will provide a wide range of safety, comfort and infotainment features, including dual front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with occupant sensors, front seat-mounted side-impact air bags and side curtain air bags, driver's knee air bag and Active Stability Control (ASC).
The Lancers also feature in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, plus Sirius Satellite Radio and a hard disc-drive navigation system with Mitsubishi's exclusive Diamond Lane Guidance.
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