Dang, he swung the hell out of that back door when moving into the back seats... thought the door was going to snap up

Never cared much for compacts, especially foreign brands, but I've always liked the Lancer.

Rented a Lancer for 2 weeks and went 4300 miles. Texas to NY Catskills to Augusta GA to Houston, stopping along the way in TN, NC, VA, WV, MS. Can't say enough great things about this ride. I have never owned an import or foreign car, strictly a Chevy guy for the last 40 years, I'm 66, owned corvettes, Z28's and a host of Chevy trucks, and this car impressed me. First I got an average of 35 MPG in the MTS on the HWY and town combined! I did not use 170.00 worth of fuel on this trip. It handeled like a Vette (vintage 90's) and performed like an economy car, enough speed to climb the Blue Ridge MTS and pass those 18 wheelers with no problem effortlessly. It's comfortable, had the accessories that were needed, did not have a GPS or Backup Camera but who cares my wife had her I-Phone so we were never lost. I Love This Car, just bought a Trail Hawk Jeep so I ventured out of the GM Family but I will rent this car for future long distant trips.

Mitsubishi isn't really trying hard because they are doing extremely well in the Caribbeans, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. People are buying them like hot cakes. It's only here were people don't like the simplicity of a car and want more features.

While the car isnt flashy or powerful. What it does give you is a comfortable, safe, reliable ride. I love my 2009 lancer GTS. Just got over 100k miles on it. Changed all the fluids, and spark plugs and it literally feels like a new car. This car is a backyard mechanics dream as because they have used a simple proven design under the hood. Everything is in an easy to access place for changing when needed. No annoying cover plates covering every aspect of the engine and fluid reservoirs, Not to mention tons of room in the engine bay. The car gets bashed cause of its outdated designs, but I like it. simple effective and easy maintenance. Keep doing what you do mitsu!

I think the main point should be how amazing it is to switch between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive in a car..a compact sedan! very rare these days.

I actually just bought a 2016 Lancer GT model. thus far no complaints, comes stock with leather heated seats, sport tuned suspension, sunroof, touch screen 710 watt sound system that actually bumps! Lancer is a very "basic" car in comparison to its competitors BUT it has everything you need in a car and then some! This car is for those who understand the car and the history of the Lancer, mitsubishi has INTENTIONALLY left it alone because that's what makes it a Lancer. Take a look on the road, almost all the new cars resemble one another, Lancers don't look like new cars, they're unique! But again it takes a specific type of consumer to really appreciate em. very good, fun, sporty car and got mine for under $25K!

I wanted one of these so bad...eight years ago.

2:29 LETS SWING THIS DOOR WIDE OPEN !

Even base Lancer has independent rear suspension and 4 wheel disc brakes, heated mirrors, decent radio, and alloy rims. Toyota corolla, Honda civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Kia base models all still have rear drum brakes, solid rear axle suspension like old pickup trucks, crap radios, and steal wheels with hubcaps. Plus, they all have less powerful motors than base Lancer 2.0 motor. The Subaru Impreza is only AWD option and if you option it out like the Lancer it is $5k more. All the competing cars are at least $5-$10k more fully loaded vs fully loaded and even then the suspension and awd beats the rest except for the Impreza which looks like another corolla or civic now unlike the older 2.5 RS years(UpTo 2007 looked great). Knock an easy $2500 off cost of 2017 lancer sel fully loaded and tell me what other new car you can buy with more features for less.

after months with my new lancer 2.0L i can tell thats its an amazing car, amazing MPG and the interiors i dont know why ppl complain the lancer interiors are solid they feel great and the lancer gives u more gadgets equipment for a reasonable price unlike mazda or corolla im so happy i got a lancer it doesnt look like a corolla unlike most cars these days and made in japan...u cant beat that

I got one of these in 2007 when this car was a brand-new model for '08. It was one of the first cheaper cars to offer blue-tooth and a CVT transmission. The 650-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system was nice, as were the rest of standard features for the price. The fuel economy and ergonomics were lousy though, and I'd have shoulder pain after a few hours of driving. (The pedals were too close, the wheel too far away, and arm-rests way too low.) Now, in 2016, most models have been redesigned twice-over. It's weird to think I could buy a brand-new version of a car I had three vehicles ago. The thing is like a time machine. In 07, it took me into the future. Now, it'll take you back to the past.

People don't realize how good the lancer is, it has way more room than any of the competitors, it has awd option as well as extremely good visibility. The chassis is very ridged, and overall a very durable design. Mitsubishi does not have the marketing power of Toyota and Honda, Toyota is selling utter garbage right now (2012 camry needed short block, trans and sunroof repairs) Camry also has zero tow hooks under the car!My 2016 focus ST is hard as hell to see out of and has zero rear seat room

I like this car. Great warranty and reliable.

I use to have a 97 eclipse and currently have a 01 Honda Crv. I'm looking into going back to Mitsubishi and getting one of these because I want something good in snow.

Keeps it in 4WD, complains about sluggishness and fuel economy K then

He's skipping very fast through the review like he can't wait to be done and get away from the car! 😂

I'm so happy you said something about the sound like a windows open in the back! I've been thinking that I'm crazy lol

This is a steal for someone who doesn't have over 25k to spend on a Civic. Everything you need for under 20k, AWC which the Corolla nor the Civic even offer, and a 10yr/100k mile warranty brand new. Not a bad deal.

Hey Dave. I have a 2015 Mirage ES with Navigation & I love the vehicle. You mentioned hearing a wind rush noise coming from the rear of the vehicle like a window is down, I noticed it with my Mirage when I first started driving it. It comes from the inside of the rear wheel wells & is especially loud if driving in the rain on the interstate from that area. But I absolutely love my Mirage and they they are awsome little cars. By the way great review as usual Dave!

"Maybe three fingers deep, if youre going in that direction..." *snicker* Honestly surprised you left that one in. :P

I think it still looks good, exterior wise. Still looks better than most other compacts in its class, and still drives better. I'm talking about the nissan sentra and toyota corolla, which sell a lot more. Obviously its very outdated and in dire need of a complete overhaul; especially the powertrain. Yes, I also heard the hollow/cheap sound the doors made when closing. But again, its got way more hp than other rivals, is still much less expensive, and its the only one that comes with AWD (other than the much more expensive Subaru impreza). You can also still get a manual with the GT. Its ridiculous to me how badly its stuck in 2008, yet still better in some key areas than some competitors that have been refreshed 3 or 4x since then ! If Mitsubishi could just completely remodel this car to bring it up to the year 2016, they could really be at or close to the top of this class with this car. I know it sounds crazy, but I think its true. I think the new Kia Forte is better overall, and the new Honda Civic blows everybody else away in this segment at this point.

I enjoyed watching this review! You earned yourself a subscriber. When I buy a new vehicle I ONLY buy models that have been around for a long time, so this video was helpful! Thank you for your work! :)

I honestly had high hopes that they would make a turnaround on their overall build but I can see after watching this video and test driving a friends, that nothing has really changed. I think I had this kind of interior quality in my 03 Malibu. Basic and plenty of hard plastics that'll be warped in no time. It's definitely an A to B ride, they gotta play catch up in the US!

I'm only 18 and I bought a 2012 lancer and it was the best decision of my life because it's more reliable than my old 2010 cobalt and my 2011 Altima , they weren't that reliable, but my first car "2013 Corolla "was reliable but it was really expensive compared to my lancer now. I'm thinking of buying the 2016 because it looks really nice

The MPG could be higher in 2WD mode.

I have a 14 Lancer ES and really enjoy it. It does all that I ask it to and so far has been as reliable as the sun rising in the 19K miles I have owned it.

Finally the Lancer looks good and sporty!!

Great review I'm a new viewer looking for a possible first car! Subbed for future reviews, too.

10 years f*cking 10 years enough this car pls mitsubishi what are you doing???? Dave you know your god damn right .

I just bought a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander GT. It's amazing. Whole family loves it. When I was at the showroom, I sat in the Lancer for fun and it is a sad car. I'd recommend getting the new Civic instead if you're looking for a compact car.

ok we purchased one 2016 4wd with sunroof and is the bigger motor....u are correct on every basis especially about the road noise....thats the first thing i noticed .also idk if it is just a feature but when taking off normal , between first and second it kinda bogs down and then picks back up....idk its just weird. .....only thing i love is the handling which i think u didnt touch on...but its stiff and firm and too me isbgood to maneuver in and out of spaces ....its my wifes car so she is pretty gentle on it....but when i drive it....yea i abuse the lil mivec in it....combined with the 4wd and living in rural Texas ...there is winding roads all through here. ...id have to say i can get it around those turns....very tight and the 4wd keeps lined up right....all in all not too flashy but handing is pretty good...we bought it cash and i dont plan on selling but rather fix it up more.......i already installed the 4b12 turbo . c a intake....help powerwise and hp wise a ton......

I'm not sure if you've already done it. but could you possibly do a review of a 2016 Honda Accord. Thanks love your videos!

I have 2 of these and they are the best cars ever. Love my Mitsubishi

r.i.p. evo :(

It's hard for them to be competitive, that's why they are so cheap. It's one of the best for the bux. You probably drove it to city only. I have 2008 and I get 25-27 average mpg. It has 178k miles and haven't had major issues. Big plus is that it has timing chain and you don't have to change a belt. The noise coming from outside it typical for these, if you can take it, it's a good deal. I would buy it again. In fact I almost did, there was a 2017 with 22k miles for $10.5k. what else can you buy that new and fresh... I decided to hold off because my 08 is still fine and driving. It's bad they don't make them anymore. I would be happy to see them back. At least it's way more reliable than Nissans and Hundais

Hey Dave, thanks for the reviews. it's been a great help for me so far. I was thinking about Mercedes Benz C class cars, in particular, 250 Sport. would it possible to review this car sometime? thanks in advance! Keep up the good work, mate

I love the look of Lancer, always had been. But in this category, there are many better option at the same price point.

Great video Dave! I hope you can do a review on the new Volvo S90 whenever that comes out :D

Dave you'll never get the mileage in Awd mode. The mileage is meant for the 2wd mode, that's why it's there. I swear you must have a thing against Mitsubishi.

Dave, it would be good if you could compare prices and reliability trends with the other cars in the class. There are some real nightmares coming out of car factories these days. These Mitsubishi's are more reliable and less expensive. That goes a long way.

what a very futuristic car for 2016 I think it's ahead of its time

Honestly it does look better inside and out. Not bad Mitsubishi, you needed it.

looks just like the 2008 model lol wow new front bumper and that's it

Good car. I have in Moskow model 2014 1.8 MT. 2.0, 2.4 only for USA

there is something you should keep an eye out for, when you get a new car they dont do good in gas till you put some miles on to them. Its call engine break in period. One week worth of driving in a newer car does not reflect accurate actual millage.

I preferred the previous version except for the side mirror lights addition which is cool.

everything you said, especially the interior noise stuff, is super true. they gotta step up their game if they want to survive in the US with the evo gone.

Brakes are really great on this car. Hate the interior noise after I have been driving my Lexus for highway driving but Lancer still fun in city and that I do not worry about as resale price is so low

i rented this car for 6 hrs was the best time i ever had was really smooth

good review. I like the car. supposedly has a good reliability record. can't wait to see the redesigned mirage review.

I actually love the lancer. I have a 2021 Kia forte gt line

Spot-on on the noise issue

looks like it could deliver some fun but the CVT will make that a challenge

My first car was the 2000 mitsubishi mirage. It last til this july :( i miss that car. I didn't have to do much maintenance. Just tires and brakes.

an ancient car this is. Give it a full redesign pls, we are begging you Mitsubishi, maybe you will get some more customers back.

Mitsubishi sold less than other brands. Maybe people still driving their old long-lasting mitsubishi :-) and only buy a new one once it breakdown/unrepairable.

I can agree on the road noise and sometimes thinking their is a back window open. I have a '14 Ralliart and the interior is basically the same, except for a few odds and ins stuff. Mitsubishi for some reason can't get over the MPG hump, and even more why they can't get more tech in their vehicles. Far as someone saying the break down a lot, nah, they are solid cars overall, just lack in the updating/mpg department. Guess that what happens when your parent company boots you to the curb and takes all your R&D with them.

Thanks for the review!!!

You think that is slow :) I have 2008 Lancer X with 1.5 litre engine and torq converter auto transmission. It is 14.5 seconds to 0-100km. Where the hell am I going to go in a crowded city traffic anyways... I have been driving mine for 8 years and added some needed options every year because mine was a bone stock, not even alloy wheels. I added mp3 DVD screen, back up cam, parking sensors, decent alloys, redone the front seats foam and lether for decent comfort and most importantly a FULL SOUND INSULATION including doors floor wheel arches... Just because it is extremely reliable, I am keeping it. Whatever you do nothing happens to this car. Good A/C, seven airbags, decent breaks and handling, enough cabin space better than most rivals. Biggest problem was road noise. For me it is not worthed for the difference to buy a new car which is 5-10 times more expensive than mine. I drive a classic if I want to enjoy driving. Today's people expect unnecessary stuff from an everyday cars.

In Vancouver, there are tons of Lancers from '08 to '15. They're cool looking but they've been like that since almost a decade ago. If you guys know about GEMA, it's true. Hyundai's theta engine was modified with GDI and other technologies for performance. Mitsubishi's MIVEC engine is the only one not updated. Even Chrysler's World Engine became the Tigershark Engine due to Fiat's Multiair. And insurance for these cars here aren't so cool.

I’ve never seen someone open and close doors so aggressively

I'm considering the ES with the manual transmission. Reliable and still looks good.

test drove one of these this week. i can say i agree with everything he said in the video. heres my personal take. people complained about it having the same exterior styling but thats what i love about it. interior lack-luster. steering felt too heavy for my liking. engine hum is louder than many compact sedans ive tested. doesnt bother me tho thats what you get for the lower price point for its class. ... *sigh*

Thanks man for this video now i make my choice for a car :-)

Dave, is it available in Europa? If not, do you know when it is going to be? Thanks!

This car looks HOT!

Dave, why are you referring to this old thing as a "sports sedan"? In the 10 years that this model has been on the market, this is the first time I have heard the reviewer refer to it as a Sports Sedan.

I owned a new Mazda 3 sedan, 2.0 5spd with 4whl disc brakes ( option) and $850 extra for ac. Hated that car I bought new. Was in for axles clicking even after a tsb. slower than my bigger 08 lancer 2.0 cvt. Also have a 2015 lancer 2.4l awd new and the Mitsubishi are the least problematic cars I have owned. These I am talking about are my daily drive to work cars. My new 02 WRX was and new 06 STI are my weekend toy cars heavily modded. Base Imprezza is a LOUD, cheap feeling car. Only the nice AWD system makes it a good car but the new 2016 Lancer'S with 3 different cheap awd models can be had for less than Imprezza. The Mitsubishi Lancer is Very cheap to maintain since 08 with timing chain, no belt, 4whl disc brakes, and long life coolant and Trans fluid. Shame you can't get the Lancer with awd and 5spd stick. Only the 2.0 front wheel drive model comes with stick option or the Lancer GT with stick, 2.4l but again front wheel drive. In Canada the Lancer SE awd gets paddle shifters but not USA models. Lame, just GTS gets paddles. I just traded in my 08 Lancer ES for 2017 Lancer SEL W/sun and sound pkg + remote start. $22k WITH gap insurance and taxes OTD!! Black Friday November Mitsubishi deal. Octane blue/black leather with sunroof and Rockford fosgate system.👍

Didn't they discontinued these things like last year?

Well considering the fabricated fuel economy figures scandal, it's not entirely surprising that the real life average is different from what's on paper. I have a 2014 1.6 model. It's aight, has about 117 hp, not really powerful but I enjoy driving it. I don't think I would've gone for this 2016 model, the 2016 Mazda 3 has the about same sized engine with way more power so I might've preferred that.

This Lancer AWD has 20 more hp than the Subaru Impreza, it also has a much longer warranty. Nice leather seats also! And a 4wd lock button for the hardcore stuff.

I test drove to Lancers today. The front wheel drive and all wheel control models. I feel like this review did not test or take advantage of the cornering and handling of the car. I'd like to see more of that. comparing the performance is much as the features hands interior details.

I'd be all over buying one of these if they made a hatchback or wagon variant. Sedan doesn't work for my lifestyle. 168hp is actually pretty good for a compact car. Several much newer designed compacts have significantly less HP or similar. This same engine is quite peppy in the heavier Outlander Sport that my Mom owns. I assume it feels even stronger in this lighter car.

Whoa whoa WHOA! No luggage test? You changed, Dave.

I have this car it is the beast 2.0 doing 148 hp pretty impressive for a small engine

I love this car, only Bluetooth is not there, is it possible to install it? to use hands free?

"Mebey three fingers deep" my girlfriend would hate that. LOL

Love the design and the performance!!

Would have been nice for you to comment on how you felt the awd worked for yog

I'm looking forward to 2017 Subaru impreza 1.6 turbo

Mitsubishi is better than Hyundai. Especially the EVO that I have driven it and it does beat out the Genesis.

RIP THE HELL OUTA THAT BACK DOOR GOD DAMN JESUS

I have an 2012 modell with a 1.8 liter turbo diesel engine with a 6 speed manuell girbox, you should try it, it fits the car great, espesally if you find the gasolineengine to be lazy! 180.000 km/ 110.000 miles in 5.5 year and it still is the best car I've had in my 27 year as a driver. PS! It's made in France!

I like the mitsubishi Lancer but God it needs to be redesigned. Same box since 2007!!

Lucky guys. Here in Brazil lancer's price made in Brazil is approx. USD 21,000; 160hp and automatic...Corolla and Civic more than USD 25k....

I love your Mitsubishi reviews

between this & the nissan micra 1.5 which one have better suspension & overall handling

I remember wanting this car when I graduated from College at the age of 22. Well I'm now 31 and the car looks mostly the same...... What happened Mitsubishi? The competition is eating them alive, there's no reason to buy this car over the 2016 versions of the Civic, Cruze, Focus, Dart, Elantra, Forte, or Corolla.

Hey Dave...I am suprised that they still make these. I have not seen a new one or maybe I have. Probably did not realize it was a new. They need to redesign this car. Period. If I am not mistaken, this design debuted for the 2008 model year...SMH

Could be the stuff in the trunk bouncing around on a not carpeted surface. So which is a better AWD , , Mitsu or Subi. In theory these old new lancers are supposed to be reliable. Maybe try the more basic ES or SE AWD model. ( kind of think everyone holds the lancers to the Evo standard and they are not the same thing, like holding the Impreza to the STI that no one seems to do. CVTs are something to get used to.

It's pretty much the exact same body as the last 7-8 years just a slightly different grille and the interior just has a different fabric and a different cluster screen. With that said I have a super fun 09 ralliart but I really have no interest in buying a new one because I feel like I'd own the exact same thing. Whereas if the changed it up way more I'd definitely buy a new one.

I Own a 2010 version of this car, the "cheap version" i love it but this new version is not very new at all its basically a bumper swap and a few added details such as 4wd which is nice but not groundbreaking or a 100% must have. im disapointed its the exact same car you could probably swap every single body panel from one to another.

about the Avg MPG part... I see you had an average speed of about 15 mph at that 23.2 mpg average which is the epa average for city driving. that 23.2 mpg is not the average for the tank if it has been over the course of a few days because the mpg average resets itself after 4 hours of inactivity.

Good review 👌

I'm thinking of buying this for my first car do you guys think it's worth it? I always thought it looked cool.

The body really hasn't change. Not sure how Mitsubishi is still selling cars in USA.

i like mitsubishi

wish this car would be introduced in India with a more fuel efficient engine...great by the looks but need a more efficient engine to be a hit in india...

The wife just got one she loves it