Flash Drive

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT

January 18, 2015 - Featured, Flash Drive - Comments: 
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2015_Lancer_29frontModel Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT sedan

Engine: 2.4-liter I-4, 168 horsepower 167 lb-ft torque 

Transmission: CVT automatic transmission front-wheel-drive 

EPA Ratings: 23/City—30/Highway—26/Combined 

Base Price: $21,595 

As Tested: $27,555 

Performance:

Good horsepower and torque, but far below Lancer Evolution

Enjoyable on twisty roads

Rapid-fire paddle shifters

Fun, responsive shifting

Can be equipped with 5-speed manual transmission

Acceptable fuel economy (mid-to-upper twenties) 

Comfort:

Great front passenger and driver legroom

Split rear seats add utility to the Lancer GT.
Split rear seats add utility to the Lancer GT.

Supportive front seats, semi-deep side bolsters

Tight rear door ingress/egress

Medium size sunroof

Very good rear seat headroom

Tall floor hump

Nice leather wrapped steering wheel

Utility:

Wide trunk, flat floor

Only one seatback storage pouch

Split folding rear seats, but they don’t fold very flat

Huge Rockford Fosgate speaker enclosure takes up some trunk space

Small rear door bins

Nice 6.1-inch infotainment screen 

WOW Factors:

Booming sound system

Sharp, sporty styling

Tasteful spoilers

Nimble, fun to drive 

Whines:

Limited rear seat knee room

Trunk space is slightly compromised by the huge stereo speaker.
Trunk space is slightly compromised by the huge stereo speaker.

Cheap grade trunk carpet

Flat steering wheel auxiliary controls not great at night

Tight rear door ingress/egress 

Bottom Line:

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT is a sporty compact sedan that’s fun to drive, but is overshadowed by the wild Lancer Evolution. It has a good foundation, but some materials and features fall below segment benchmarks.