Mitsubishi Lancer 2007–2017 car dimensions: 4585 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1515 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,345 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin has a hard-plastic dashboard with binocular instrument dials and a multi-info display. Manual air conditioning is base equipment while automatic climate control appears on mid and higher grades. Cruise control with steering-wheel buttons is fitted on most trims. Higher grades add a touchscreen navigation unit, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Seven airbags and stability control are standard across the range. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems are listed.
Boot space measures 288-344 litres with the adjustable floor in place and seats upright. The 60/40 split rear bench folds flat via cabin or cargo-area levers to open 1349 litres. The low load lip and dual-height floor make everyday loading straightforward.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg and unbraked is 550 kg on most petrol models. Payload sits around 470 kg. Sport-tuned suspension is fitted on VRX and Ralliart grades only. No heavy-duty cooling package is listed for work use.
The cabin offers a spacious feel with good head, leg and shoulder room for five. Soft-touch upper door trim and quality materials create a relaxing interior. Higher grades add leather surfaces, heated front seats and automatic climate control. Power windows, mirrors and locks are common, with covered cup holders and center console storage. A power glass sunroof is available on packages, and sound-insulating windshield glass comes in touring options. Seats provide solid support with bolsters on sport versions.
Regular unleaded fuel for most engines. premium for turbo models.
Oil and filter changes every 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating with 81% adult occupant protection.
ANCAP 5-star occupant protection with side curtain airbags.
Standard ABS with EBD and brake assist plus active stability and traction control.
Up to seven airbags including dual front, side, curtain and driver knee.
Most engines run on regular unleaded fuel with a tank capacity around 59 litres. Turbo versions specify premium unleaded. Fuel economy figures vary by engine and transmission but the MIVEC systems aim for efficient everyday use.
Service intervals call for engine oil and filter changes every 15,000 km or once a year in normal conditions, dropping to 7,500 km in severe use. Cabin and air filters follow similar yearly or 15,000 km patterns. Brake fluid is typically every 30,000 km or two years.
The car earns a five-star Euro NCAP score and matching ANCAP occupant protection when equipped with side curtains. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, driver knee airbag, ABS with EBD and brake assist, plus active stability and traction control across the range. Side and curtain airbags are standard on higher grades or in many markets.
Keeping the car means following the RISE body structure design for crash energy management and using the multi-information display for service reminders. Regular checks of brakes, fluids and tyres keep it reliable for daily driving and cargo hauling with the split-fold rear seats.
Length 4585 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1515 mm, Wheelbase 2635 mm (Lancer 2007–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi 2010 Lancer Sportback brochure, autoevolution.com/auto-data.net/carfolio.