2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GS4 Sportback 1.8 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Something different

Faults:

Not much, but not had the car long. According to the history file it has had only wear and tear parts replaced as expected for its age and mileage.

General Comments:

Standard Mitsubishi Lancer is certainly not a common sight on the roads, not in the UK anyway. This feels good to be different.

Smart looking in silver with big alloy wheels.

No it's not the Evo model - but looks similar. It's not very fast either with a pretty standard 1.8 petrol engine. I wouldn't mind so much if it was more economical, but unfortunately it isn't at only around 30 mpg, which isn't exactly great these days.

With that said, the car still has a sporty feel and is nice to drive. Handling is excellent and the car grips the corners well. Ride a little firm but certainly not uncomfortable. Leather seats which are very supportive help a lot as well. Black inside, a bit dull and plasticy but hey it's a Japanese interior. And I'm very familiar with Japanese cars - I like them for simplicity and reliability. But this is my first Mitsubishi and so far so good.

So yeah it's a pretty decent car despite being a little expensive to run for a run of the mill car. Would of course love an Evolution model, but this will do for every day driving just now!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th March, 2025

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Intense 1.8 DiD turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Reliable car

Faults:

The only thing that went wrong with the car was an oil sensor, but other than that it runs like a clock.

General Comments:

Great car for the money. Powerful for a 1.8 (150 BHP) and very economic to run. Handles good.

The only thing I’d change is the radio; it looks very old fashioned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 17th February, 2019

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer SE 2.0 liter gas from North America

Summary:

A great sporty car

Faults:

Nothing yet. I will update site as things go wrong.

General Comments:

This car is amazing. We now have a Sportback, and a SE sedan. I am getting 32-38mpg. It handles like a dream. It has the Fuse system, which works well. It also has cruise control.

We just returned from the Smokey Mountains, and I took it to Tail of the Dragon on U.S. 129; 318 curves in 11 miles. The car handled like a dream; did great in every turn. The engine performed excellent.

I cannot say more how much we love this car. We had 4 folks in the car for the 460 mile drive to the mountains. Was kinda tight, but tolerable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th November, 2011

17th Feb 2012, 09:25

This car has 17000 miles now, and I still love it. Took it to the Dragon Tail, and it did awesome. I love this car.

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.0 from North America

Summary:

A great compact car

Faults:

Nothing yet, it is new.

General Comments:

The car is very comfortable. Except the steering wheel is far away, but I got used to it quickly.

The Fuse system is very nice. I like the ability to listen to music off my phone, and I do not have to take it out of my pocket.

The hatchback is very convenient.

It handles like a dream.

The CVT transmission takes some getting used to. but the MPG is awesome, getting 32 currently. Should get better as the car gets broken in.

I test drove every compact car on the market; this is by far the best for me. Plus I was able to get the dealer to drop a extra 2 grand off the price. I have had a lot of new cars, and never have been able to get them to budge from the price like that.

The Lancer is a great product, and isn't boring like many compact cars.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st May, 2011

12th Jun 2011, 16:23

Original poster here. Took the car to the Smokey mountains in Gatlinburg. The car performed great. What a great car. We are probably going to take my wife's 2010 Malibu in and trade it on another Lancer. What a great car.