MSRP for the economical Lancer Sportback GTS with Mitsubishi’s efficient 2.4-liter engine with 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque starts at $19,190 for models equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The cleverer CVT transmission versions run for $20,190. The sportier Lancer Sportback Ralliart powered by Mitsubishi’s 2.0-liter MIVEC turbocharged engine that pumps out 237 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque and comes with lots o,f electronic stuff is priced at $27,590.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback GTS Key Specifications

• Engine: DOHC MIVEC 2.4-liter inline 4
• Horsepower: 168 @ 6,000 rpm
• Torque: 167 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm
• Transmission: CVT with INVEC-III and steering column-mounted magnesium shifter paddles or five-speed manual
• Dynamics: Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL)
• Wheels: 18 x 7.5 in. cast alloy
• Tires: 215/45R18 Dunlop All-Season tires

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

• All-Wheel Control (AWC)
• Active Center Differential (ACD)
• quick-shifting six-speed Twin Clutch-Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
• magnesium paddle shifters that it shares with the high performance Lancer Evolution