2016 Mitsubishi Lancer DE 0-60 Times, Top Speed, Specs, Quarter Mile, and Wallpapers

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer DE is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 148 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer DE has cargo capacity of 376 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1305 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer DE has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Yes It has 16-inch steel wheels with covers as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 161 N.m of torque and a top speed of 194 km/h. The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer DE accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16.9 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.6 L/100km in the city and 7 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 14,998

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The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is one of a few options in the compact car segment that provides all-wheel drive as an option. If you live in an area with a lot of wet weather or snow, that's a definite bonus. Read more to find out what else the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has to offer.

In an attempt to make the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer more attractive in a highly competitive segment, the Japanese automaker has added fresh front-end styling, an overhauled CVT and a host of new standard features. Trouble is, this Mitsubishi has been in production for a full decade without a redesign, and it shows. Fuel economy with the base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine trails class leaders by a wide margin, while the optional 2.4-liter four is as thirsty as some modern V6s. The Lancer also struggles with basic refinement and ergonomic issues, such as coarse noises from the 2.0-liter engine, mediocre interior materials and a tilt-only steering wheel.

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer's advanced age works against it in this hotly contested class.

The Lancer does retain the advantage of available all-wheel drive, an unusual offering that makes it more attractive to buyers in snowy climes. But if it's AWD you're after, the 2016 Subaru Impreza is a better bet. And if you're cool with front-wheel drive, there are many excellent alternatives, including the superb new 2016 Honda Civic, the sleek and fuel-efficient 2016 Mazda 3 and the recently updated 2016 Ford Focus. Ultimately, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer may offer appealing features at an attractive price, but it's not close to the head of this class.

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is a small sedan available in four trim levels: ES, SE, SEL and GT.

The entry-level ES comes with the 2.0-liter engine, 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, LED running lights, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, remote keyless entry, automatic climate control, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, a tilt-only steering wheel, full power accessories, cruise control, a color driver information screen, Bluetooth, Fuse voice controls and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and a USB port.

Although the 2016 Lancer's basic control layout stretches back a full decade, you can still enjoy a number of contemporary features.

The SE adds two-tone alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition, heated front seats, a rearview camera, a 6.1-inch touchscreen interface and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio and HD radio.

Step up to the SEL trim level and you get automatic headlights, automatic wipers, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, upgraded interior trim, leather upholstery and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The GT throws in 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, a sunroof, a rear spoiler, heated front seats, soft-touch trim on the front doors and a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system with a subwoofer.

A Sun & Sound package is offered solely on the ES and includes the sunroof, touchscreen display, rearview camera and Rockford Fosgate audio system with satellite and HD radio. Optional on every Lancer trim is a Navigation System package that includes a 7-inch touchscreen. Accessory options include LED foglights and rear parking sensors.

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 148 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a CVT is optional. EPA-estimated fuel economy stands at 30 mpg combined (27 city/35 highway) with the CVT and 28 mpg combined (24/34) with the manual.

The rest of the Lancer lineup is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder (optional on the ES) that makes 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque. The SE and SEL come standard with the CVT and all-wheel drive, and the ES also gets the CVT/AWD pairing when optioned with the larger engine. This powertrain achieves an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined (23 city/31 highway).

The GT gets a five-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive as standard, while its optional CVT is paired with front-wheel drive and features a Manual mode with simulated gear ratios and shift paddles. The manual GT checks in at 25 mpg combined (22/31) with the manual and 27 mpg combined (24/31) with the CVT.

Standard safety features on all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancers include front seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Stability control, traction control and antilock brakes are standard across the board. After years of reserving four-wheel disc brakes for higher trim levels, Mitsubishi has thankfully made them standard for 2016. A rearview camera is standard on all Lancers except the ES. Rear parking sensors are sold as an accessory on all trim levels.

In government crash tests, the Lancer received four out of five stars for overall crashworthiness, including four stars for frontal protection and four stars for side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Lancer its top score of "Good" in moderate-overlap frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength crash tests. In the small-overlap frontal-offset test, the Lancer earned the second highest "Acceptable" rating. Its seat/head restraint design was rated "Good" for whiplash protection in rear impacts.

On the road, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer's standard 2.0-liter engine disappoints with its unrefined noises under hard acceleration. Opting for the 2.4-liter four-cylinder improves refinement and increases the fun quotient, especially when paired with the GT's standard five-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy plummets, however. The 2.4-liter Lancer is at the back of the pack in this regard.

The 2016 Lancer is more enjoyable if you get the 2.4-liter engine, but you won't love the fuel economy that comes with it.

The Lancer's suspension delivers confident handling and a decent ride quality. Buyers looking for improved driving dynamics will find the GT model's sport-tuned suspension to be more rewarding, though the larger wheels and tires generate more noise on certain types of pavement.

Inside, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a look that's rather plain, with gauges and controls laid out in a manner that emphasizes function over form. While there's nothing wrong with that, it bears noting that the abundance of hard plastics cheapens the overall effect. Mitsubishi's voice-activation system, dubbed Fuse, makes it possible to control the audio and navigation systems, but it lacks the flexibility of competing systems. Likewise, while the 6.1-inch center touchscreen operates intuitively, its graphics fall short of the standard set by rival sedans.

The Navigation System package brings this larger 7-inch touchscreen, but its graphics and interface are dated.

Up front, seat comfort is generally good, though tall drivers will likely wish for more thigh support and a telescoping steering wheel. The backseats are surprisingly spacious, with a goodly amount of legroom. The trunk is on the small side, however, with just 12.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, a number that drops to 11.8 cubic feet with the Rockford Fosgate audio system's subwoofer installed. The 60/40-split rear seatbacks fold down, however, for added cargo-carrying flexibility.

The driving dynamics of the Mitsubishi Lancer deserve mention, because this compact 4-door rides, drives and handles better than the expectations of its segment require. With only 148 horsepower the base 2.0-liter engine is a little pokey, but the 168-horsepower 2.4-liter is just fine for the Lancer’s nimble mass. While not a sports car, it’s a kind of sporty compact; the ride deals with irregularities, it’s stable and predictable and it turns into mountain curves or those favorite onramps with responsive precision. Interior noise levels are maybe a little high for the class, but not so much that you can’t pick up the tunes or talk being cranked out by the audio system. The ES 2.4, SE 2.4 and SEL 2.4 models include electronically controlled all-wheel drive, which Mitsubishi calls All-Wheel Control, for exemplary traction no matter what the weather brings.

ROCKFORD FOSGATE SOUND SYSTEMThose looking for the best in-car audio in a compact sedan will be impressed by the 2016 Lancer’s 9-speaker, 710-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system; it’s standard on the GT 2.4 and optional, as part of the Sun and Sound Package, on the ES 2.0 with CVT. It has our recommendation.ALL-WHEEL CONTROLMitsubishi calls the Lancer’s electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system All-Wheel Control. It includes a mode selector for front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive "Auto" or all-wheel-drive "Lock," to maintain optimum traction in all kinds of weather or driving conditions. It’s standard on the 2.4 ES, 2.4 SE and 2.4 SEL trim levels.

Stylistically, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer’s interior could be from any number of compact 4-door sedans. An instrument-panel pod in front of the driver includes the major gauges; low in the center are knobs for the climate controls and above that is a spot for the display screen, which is easily visible but almost looks added-on between the air conditioning vents. All the necessities are present; it’s just not going to knock you out. There is also no telescoping adjustment for the steering wheel. The rear seatbacks fold down for carrying long items.

There’s a slightly sporty stance to the 2016 Lancer, with its nose-down, tail-up rake and tidy shape, and this is accentuated with the GT and its 18-inch wheels and standard rear spoiler. Beyond that, it’s cleanly and nicely done but not memorable. Headlights and grille opening are neatly integrated into the wraparound front fascia, a rising character line along the side emphasizes the rake, and at the rear the taillights kind of mimic the look of the headlights as they curve into the trunklid.

As part of its value message the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is well equipped. Standard on the ES 2.0 model are fog lights, power and heated mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio, Bluetooth, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, power windows and door locks and a comprehensive array of safety features. The three middle trim levels, ES 2.4, SE 2.4 and SEL 2.4, all have the 2.4-liter engine, continuously variable transmission and All-Wheel Control electronically controlled all-wheel drive. Moving up through the trims adds automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing wipers, more audio system speakers, leather and other convenience items.

Generally, the 2016 Lancer’s options are wrapped into the trim levels and packages. A nice option (which we recommend) is the 710-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system but, strangely, it’s available only on the 2.0 ES model as an option (as part of the Sun and Sound Package, which includes power sunroof, rearview camera and other features) and the GT 2.4 as standard. There is also a Navigation System Package, All Weather Package, Chrome Package, Popular Equipment Package, LED Illumination Package and an assortment of trim and convenience accessories.

The base Lancer ES 2.0 has a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder of 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque, with either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). All the upgrade trim levels include the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder of 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque; it’s available with the 5-speed manual in the GT 2.4 model, or with the CVT as standard in the ES 2.4, SE 2.4 and SEL 2.4 and optional in the GT 2.4. The ES 2.0 and GT 2.4 are front-drive, while the other three models have All-Wheel Control all-wheel drive. For the combination of the larger engine, upgraded features, reasonable price and the inclusion of the all-wheel-drive system, we recommend one of the middle trim levels.2.0-liter inline-4 (ES)148 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm; 143 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm (California)145 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm; 143 lb-ft of torque @ 4,200 rpm (California)EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/34 mpg (manual), 27/35 mpg (automatic)2.4-liter inline-4 (SE, GT)168 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm167 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/31 mpg (manual), 23/31 mpg (automatic, AWD), 24/31 mpg (GT 2.4, automatic)

The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) around $ 18,500 for an ES 2.0 model with the 5-speed manual transmission. A fully loaded GT 2.4 will be around $ 29,000. For the features and value for the money, we recommend one of the middle trim levels, which also include the all-weather security of the electronically controlled all-wheel drive, and don’t forget the great warranty. Various Lancer models compete with a wide assortment of alternatives: Honda Civic and Accord, Toyota Corolla and Camry, Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, Ford Focus and Fusion. Before going to the dealer, be sure and check the Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying for a 2016 Lancer. We expect residual values for the Mitsubishi Lancer to be in line with most of the competitors, but below those of historical leaders such as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.

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