These are standard specifications for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , CVT
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - 2013 |
| Price : | MSRP: $15,695-27,995 Invoice: $15,035-26,815 |
| Weight : | 2866 lbs | 1299.996 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 34 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 167 Ft-Lbs (226 NM) @ 4100 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 10.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi Point Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 237 HP (174.432 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.1:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6500 RPM |
5 Manual , CVT
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.833 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.913 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.333 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.972 |
| 5th Gear : | .775 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 12.1% |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 12.1% |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080320 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V069000 |
| Summary | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach. |
| Consequence | If the drive belt detaches, the battery will discharge and the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-18-001. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has a wheelbase size of 103.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has a length of 180.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has a width of 69.40 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer have?A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer have?A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has legroom of 42.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer had an MSRP of $15,695 - $$27,995 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer have? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 148 HP (108.928 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 145 Ft-Lbs (197 NM) @ 4200 RPM Inline 4 (2360 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 167 Ft-Lbs (226 NM) @ 4100 RPM Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 237 HP (174.432 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 253 Ft-Lbs (343 NM) @ 2500 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer have? A: The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, CVT.