2013 Mitsubishi Lancer

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer: The Leader in the Low-Priced/High Value Compact Sports Sedan Segment

From the well-equipped/value-oriented Lancer DE all the way to the amazing agility of the high-zoot Lancer Ralliart with its potent turbocharged power and exceptional handling and traction from its advanced All-Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel drive, Mitsubishi Motors' Lancer 5-passenger compact sports sedan is an extraordinary 4-door available in several different iterations to fit just about any need or lifestyle.

What's more, last year the Mitsubishi Lancer was named a 'Top Safety Pick' by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the fifth consecutive year. This heady accomplishment is due in large part to numerous safety technologies and features engineered into the Lancer design including Mitsubishi's highly-effective Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) energy-absorbing body construction in the event of an impact; advanced dual-stage front air bags with occupant seat position sensor; side-impact head protection curtain air bags; front seat-mounted side air bags; driver's side knee air bag; anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL); a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); height-adjustable headrests and three-point seat belts for all three rear seating positions.

For the 2013 model year, the brisk-selling Lancer SE AWC model – an all-new entry introduced to Mitsubishi Motors' varied Lancer model lineup just last year – receives numerous additions to the already impressive long list of standard features on this affordably-priced and fuel-efficient 4-door that includes the Japanese auto manufacturer's impressive electronically controlled All-Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel drive system.

New for 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer SE AWC

Thule® Plug-in Roof Carrier Accommodation
Thule® is a leader in design and production of vehicle roof racks for carrying cargo, bicycles, snowboards, canoes – you name it. So Mitsubishi Motors has added plug-in roof carrier accommodation to the 2013 Lancer SE AWC model, at no additional cost to the consumer.

16-inch Alloy Wheels
The Lancer SE AWC includes a stylish redesigned 16-inch 5-spoke alloy wheel for the 2013 model.

Available Premium Package
The new Premium Package adds numerous highly-desirable upscale accessories and features in one compellingly-priced package. These include a power glass sunroof; a Rockford Fosgate® premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio; 6CD/MP3 In-Dash Head Únit,a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; high contrast meter with color LCD MID; and a soft-touch door trim with chrome lever.

A 2013 Lancer Model to Suit Just About Anybody

The chassis design of the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is so robust and well-engineered that it serves as the foundation for not only the popular Mitsubishi Outlander crossover utility vehicle (CÚV) but also the multiple-time World Rally Championship (WRC) title holder Lancer Evolution – the ultra-high-performance turbocharged sports sedan that has a worldwide fan following.

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 6 eye-popping colors: Wicked White, Apex Silver Metallic, Mercury Gray Pearl, Rally Red, Cosmic Blue (new for 2013), and Tarmac Black Pearl (Note: Lancer DE model not available in Cosmic Blue or Rally Red).

High on style and features yet low on price, the 2013 Lancer DE may be the model lineup's 'base' entry, but you'd be hard pressed to tell considering the vast array of welcome features and amenities that are included as standard such as a fuel-saving Electric Power Steering (EPS); 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) control and 4 speakers, speed compensated volume and equalization control; remote keyless entry and anti-theft engine immobilizer; power door locks and mirrors with driver-side auto up/down; 4-way adjustable driver's seat; auto-off halogen headlamps; a tilt-adjusted steering column, and a convenient 12-volt power outlet in the center console – the latter item perfect for recharging a hand-held GPS unit or a cell phone.

Other thoughtful design features included on every 2013 Lancer DE are a blacked-out front grille and aesthetically-pleasing sculpted side air dams.

One step beyond is the 2013 Lancer ES model that includes essentially all of the welcome standard amenities found on the DE model but is also available with numerous deluxe options including a HDD navigation system with music server that can hold up to 3,000 songs; the convenience of Mitsubishi Motors' FAST-Key passive entry with panic feature; and the company's innovative FÚSE Handsfree Link System™ for operating numerous audio system, iPod® and a Bluetooth™-enabled cell phone functions using simple voice commands.

Both the 2013 Lancer DE and ES models are powered by a proven workhorse of an engine: a 16-valve 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine rated at 148 horsepower that features Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC) for improved power production and reduced exhaust emissions (Lancer DE and ES models). Equally impressive is the dynamic sports sedan duo's miraculous fuel economy with an EPA rating of 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway when equipped with the continuously-variable transmission (CVT).

2013 Lancer SE AWC: Value-Focused Model with All-Wheel Control (AWC) Introduced just last year, the 2013 Lancer SE AWC with Mitsubishi Motors' road-gripping All-Wheel Control (AWC) all-wheel drive system is powered by a larger displacement 2.4-liter DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine that produces 168 horsepower and provides power to either the front or all four wheels (thanks to the driver-controlled Drive Mode Switch) via the fuel-thrifty continuously-variable transmission (CVT).

2013 Lancer GT and Ralliart: Performance and Luxury

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2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER AND OUTLANDER SPORT MODELS NAMED INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICKS

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen a pair of its 2013 vehicle offerings – the versatile and stylish Lancer compact sport sedan and the dynamic Outlander Sport compact crossover – named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as 'Top Safety Picks.'

For the sixth year in a row, the Mitsubishi Lancer compact sport sedan* (including Sportback 5-door) joins the elite group of 2013 model vehicles that meet the Insurance Institute's rigid vehicle crash testing criteria in order to be called an IIHS 'Top Safety Pick.' The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the company's varied model lineup as it achieves a lofty EPA-rated 34 mpg highway (DE and ES models with the 2.0-liter engine).

And for a second year in a row, the Mitsubishi Motors' made-in-America five-passenger 2013 Outlander Sport compact crossover makes the grade as an IIHS 'Top Safety Pick.' With a MSRP starting price of only $19,170, the 2013 Outlander Sport achieves an impressive EPA-rated 31 mpg highway.

To commemorate Mitsubishi Motors' arrival to American shores some 30 years ago, the company has created a special dynamic-looking version of its compact crossover vehicle with the arrival of the 2013 Outlander Sport Limited Edition model at Mitsubishi dealers nationwide this March. The eye-catching 2013 Outlander Sport Limited Edition features blackout side mirrors, center bumper, wheel arch trim and roof rails, argent chrome alloy wheels, power driver's seat and special 'Limited Edition' badging. Two-tone Dove Grey and Black leather-clad seats are also available. Vehicle performance is enhanced by a new engine balancer shaft that provides smoother and quicker acceleration.

For more information on the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander Sport and the Outlander Sport Limited Edition, please visit media.mitsubishicars.com and for more information on the 'Top Safety Pick' award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), please visit iihs.org.

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