Though it doesn't quite match other top economy sedans in terms of refinement, the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is a solid alternative that's more fun to drive thanks to its higher performance and sportier styling.

• Pros

Confident handling, impressive value, full array of available high-tech equipment, edgy styling, strong engines in GTS and Ralliart trims.

• What's New for 2010

A number of new standard features and styling tweaks are added for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer sedan. Among the former are stability control, antilock brakes and power door locks across all trims, while the latter include a shorter radio antenna, new side sill extensions, revised taillights and, for upper trims, upgraded cabin accents. A new wagon variant of the Lancer also debuts for 2010 (reviewed separately).

Features

• Interior Features
• Front Seats
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Cloth
• Bucket front seats
• Rear Seats
• Split-folding rear seatback
• Folding with storage center armrest
• Rear ventilation ducts
• Power Features
• Remote keyless power door locks
• Power mirrors
• 1 one-touch power windows
• Instrumentation
• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning
• Convenience
• Cruise control
• Front and rear cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Front seatback storage
• Power steering
• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
• Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
• Comfort
• Interior air filtration
• Air conditioning
• Trunk light
• Simulated alloy trim on center console
• Simulated alloy trim on dash
• Simulated alloy trim on doors
• Front reading lights
• Rear floor mats
• In Car Entertainment
• Mast antenna
• 4 total speakers
• 140 watts stereo output
• AM/FM stereo
• Speed sensitive volume control
• Auxiliary audio input
• Telematics
• Pre-wired for phone
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Features

• Exterior Features
• Roof and Glass
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear defogger
• Tires and Wheels
• Alloy wheels
• 16 in. wheels
• Steel spare wheel
• P205/60R16 tires
• All season tires
• Inside mounted spare tire
• Temporary spare tire
• Safety Features
• 4-wheel ABS
• Front and rear head airbags
• Dual front side-mounted airbags
• Child seat anchors
• Remote anti-theft alarm system
• Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
• Rear door child safety locks
• Daytime running lights
• Engine immobilizer
• Auto delay off headlamps
• 2 front headrests
• 3 rear headrests
• Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
• Rear center 3-point belt
• Front seatbelt pretensioners
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Electronic brakeforce distribution
• Emergency interior trunk release
• Rear height adjustable headrests
• Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
• Tire pressure monitoring