2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

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Lancer

Sedan

Hatchback

	1 of 7 Lancer ES Sedan 4D	2 of 7 Lancer GT Sedan 4D	3 of 7 Lancer SE Sedan 4D	4 of 7 Lancer DE Sedan 4D	5 of 7 Lancer Ralliart Sedan 4D	6 of 7 Lancer Evolution MR Sedan 4D	7 of 7 Lancer Evolution GSR Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$5,752	$5,773	$6,381	$6,600	$10,128	$17,349	$19,606
Fuel Economy	City 26/Hwy 34/Comb 29 MPG	City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG	City 22/Hwy 29/Comb 25 MPG	City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG	City 18/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG	City 17/Hwy 22/Comb 19 MPG	City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	148 @ 6000 RPM	168 @ 6000 RPM	168 @ 6000 RPM	148 @ 6000 RPM	237 @ 6000 RPM	291 @ 6500 RPM	291 @ 6500 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter	4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter
Cargo Volume	12.30 cu ft	12.30 cu ft	12.30 cu ft	12.30 cu ft	10.00 cu ft	6.90 cu ft	6.90 cu ft
Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Torque	146 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	146 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	300 lb-ft
Turning Circle	32.8 feet	32.8 feet	N/A	32.8 feet	32.8 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet
Curb Weight	2,866 pounds	2,933 pounds	3,120 pounds	2,866 pounds	3,461 pounds	3,572 pounds	3,517 pounds

Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Optional	Standard	Optional	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Optional
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Optional
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Real-Time Traffic Information	Optional	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Premium Radio	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
Bluetooth Wireless Technology	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Optional	Optional

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Optional	Optional	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Heated Mirrors	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Not Available

Torque

146 @ 6000 RPM

167 @ 6000 RPM

146 @ 6000 RPM

253 @ 6000 RPM

300 @ 6500 RPM

	Leather Seats	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Optional
	Folding Rear Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alloy Wheels	Optional	Standard	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Optional	Standard	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Not Available	Optional	Not Available	Not Available	Optional	Optional	Not Available

Alarm System

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Hill Start Assist	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Limited Slip Differential	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Standard
Recommended Fuel	Regular	Regular	Regular	Regular	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual	Automatic	Automatic	Manual

Curb Weight	2866 pounds	2933 pounds	3120 pounds	2866 pounds	3461 pounds	3572 pounds	3517 pounds
EPA Total Interior	105.8 cubic feet	105.8 cubic feet	105.8 cubic feet	105.8 cubic feet	103.5 cubic feet	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gallons	15.3 gallons	14.5 gallons	15.3 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons	14.5 gallons
Front Head Room	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	39.6 inches	40.6 inches	40.6 inches
Front Leg Room	42.3 inches	42.3 inches	42.3 inches	42.3 inches	42.3 inches	42.5 inches	42.5 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance	5.5 inches	5.8 inches	Not Available	5.5 inches	5.8 inches	5.5 inches	5.5 inches
Overall Length	180 inches	180 inches	180 inches	180 inches	180 inches	177 inches	177 inches
Front Shoulder Room	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches	54.7 inches
Turning Diameter	32.8 feet	32.8 feet	Not Available	32.8 feet	32.8 feet	38.7 feet	38.7 feet
Wheel Base	103.7 inches	103.7 inches	103.7 inches	103.7 inches	103.7 inches	104.3 inches	104.3 inches
Width with mirrors	69.4 inches	69.4 inches	69.4 inches	69.4 inches	69.4 inches	71.3 inches	71.3 inches

FAQs

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 Lancer ranges in power from the ES Sedan 4D with 148 horsepower to the Evolution GSR Sedan 4D with 291 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Lancer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer specs page.

How fast is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2012 Lancer ranges in power from the ES Sedan 4D with 148 horsepower to the Evolution GSR Sedan 4D with 291 horsepower. For a more detailed look at the 2012 Lancer specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer specs page.

What are the levels of Mitsubishi Lancers?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer comes in 7 different trims, ranging from the ES Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $5,752.00 to the Evolution GSR Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $19,606.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 Lancer specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer specs page.

What features does the Mitsubishi Lancer 2012 have?

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors. For a full list of All 2012 Lancer trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer specs page.