It was supposed to be dead by now, but Mitsubishi decided to let the Lancer live for another year while they decide what to do with this legendary nameplate. So here’s the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, available in three ES, SEL and GT trims, starting at just $17,595.

It is hard to believe that this sad little thing is the same car that someday not long ago ruled the World Rally scene. But these days the Lander is reduced to a pathetic economy sedan that is struggling to keep up with the Koreans in this segment.

At any rate, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer launches with the ES trim level which despite its low starting price is pretty well equipped. The standard kit includes FUSE Hands-free Link System, automatic air condition climate control, fog lights, alloy wheels and new LED daytime running lights, plus all-wheel control, heated front seats, rearview camera and display audio with HD radio. The SEL trim adds to that leather seats, rain sensing wipers with auto on/off headlights, auto-dimming mirrors.

The more desirable 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT comes with port-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes, 18 inch two-tone alloy wheels, sunroof and rear spoiler, and a choice of either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT8 automatic with Sportronic Steering wheel paddle shifters.