The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback makes available an entry-level ES model for 2011, along with the Fuse voice-activation system, and A Few rearrangements of features Between trim levels. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback attempts to blend performance with utility in an affordable package, just like the hatchbacks we're Used to. Also this Brings the count to three trim levels (including the higher-performing GTS and Ralliart models) to broaden the car's appeal. There are still A Few areas Nowhere the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback trails the competition, though. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a good car in concept. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a compact four-door hatchback available in ES, GTS and Ralliart trim levels. The GTS gains a more powerful engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, aero-style bodywork pieces, chrome exhaust tips, keyless ignition / entry, full power accessories, automatic climate control, front sport seats, a leather- wrapped steering wheel, manual driver-seat height adjustment, Bluetooth, the Fuse voice-activation system and a six-speaker stereo with a USB port. The Ralliart ups the performance ante with a turbocharged engine, an automated dual-clutch manual transmission (with shift paddles), all-wheel drive, satellite radio and keyless ignition / entry. Also listed are many features available on lower-trim cars as stand-alone options or as part of bundled packages. The Alloy Wheel package adds 16-inch alloy wheels to the ES trim along with rear disc brakes (instead of drums). A Touring Package is available for GTS and Ralliart trims and features xenon headlights, a sunroof, automatic wipers, leather seats, heated front seats, a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system with an in-dash six-CD changer and satellite radio. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sportback is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 148 horsepower and That 145 pound-feet of torque. The Sportback Ralliart features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 rated at 237 hp and 253 lb-ft and this engine is matched with an automated dual-clutch manual transmission with shift paddles and all-wheel drive. In our acceleration tests Edmunds, a Sportback Ralliart Went from zero to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, the which is about average for this class. The Lancer ES achieves an EPA-estimated 25 mpg city/32 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined with the automatic transmission. The Ralliart is rated at 17/25/20 mpg. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback comes standard with front-seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag and stability control. Antilock brakes are standard Also, with four-wheel disc brakes on the GTS and Ralliart and rear drums for the ES. In government crash testing, the Lancer Sportback was awarded a perfect five-star rating for driver protection in frontal impacts while the front passenger protection was rated at four stars. Side impact tests scored five stars for the driver and four for the rear passengers. In Edmunds braking tests, a Sportback Ralliart stopped from 60 mph in 129 feet, a distance longer Than Slightly average for this class. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES's 148-hp output makes it just fine for the daily commuter disappoint but probably will from drivers with more Spirited leanings. Subaru countered the pricier, more powerful Evo with its STI, but it stores Mitsubishi Until 2009 to challenge the playful, middleweight WRX with the Lancer Ralliart sedan-or "Evo Lite," As We call it. The Sportback Ralliart comes standard with Bluetooth, automatic climate control, keyless entry and ignition, traction and stability controls, and nine airbags. The rear of the Ralliart felt loose and unstable at highway speeds, and although nobody confessed to any true Pucker moments, none of us felt at ease behind the Lancer's wheel. Last, the interior of the Ralliart wasn't particularly welcoming. Over the course of 40.000 miles, the Ralliart proved to be a very reliable machine. There's no question That the Sportback Ralliart is flawed, but more Important, it is significantly overpriced.
