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Engine
 ESGT
Engine Type2.0L I42.4L I4
Engine Code4B114B12
Valve TrainDOHC, 16-valve, Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control system (MIVEC)
Displacement (cu in./cc)122 / 1998144 / 2360
Bore x Stroke (in./mm)3.4 x 3.4 / 86.0 x 86.03.5 x 3.8 / 88 x 97
Compression Ratio10:110.5:1
Horsepower @ RPM 148@6000168@6000
Torque @ RPM (lb.-ft.) 145@4200167@4100
Engine BlockAluminum
Cylinder HeadsAluminum
Redline RPM6500
Fuel SystemMPI
Emissions50 State: Tier 2 bin 5 LEV II LEV
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded, 87 octane min.
Radiator Core Size (mm)700 x 409 x 16
Engine Oil Type0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity (qt./l)4.2/4.04.5/4.3
Transmission & Drivetrain
 ESGT
TypeCVT automatic with INVEC-III
CVT Automatic RatiosContinuously variable between 2.349 - 0.394
Sportronic® CVT ModeSportronic® CVT
1st2.3492.349
2nd1.5821.397
3rd1.2151.074
4th0.9420.832
5th0.7140.631
6th0.5870.518
Reverse1.7501.750
Final Drive5.4076.120
Body/Suspension/Chassis
 ESGT
Steering TypeRack-and-pinion, Electric Power AssistRack-and-pinion, Hydraulic Power Assist
Steering Ratio14.8615.21
Turn Circle - Curb to Curb (ft./m)32.8 / 10.0
Turns - Lock to Lock3.093.16
16" Steel Wheel •—
18" Aluminum Alloy Wheel—•
Tire SizeP205/60R16P215/45R18
Tire TypeYokohama All-SeasonDunlop All-Season
Space Saver Temporary Spare TireT125 / 70D16T125 / 90D16
FrontMacPherson Strut
Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm)2021
RearMulti-link
Rear Stabilizer Bar Diameter (mm) 20
Front Brake TypeVentilated disc
Front Brake Diameter (in./m)10.9 / 27611.6 / 294
Rear Brake TypeDrum (disc w/alloy wheel)Solid disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in./m)8.0 / 203 (10.3 / 262)11.9 / 302
Anti-Lock Brakes 4 sensor, 4 channel with EBD
Swept Area — Front (sq. in.)211230
Swept Area — Rear (sq. in.)59 (140-disc)194
Total Swept Area (sq. in.)270 (351-disc)424
Fuel Mileage Estimates/Capacities
 ESGT
City/Highway (mpg)*24/3222/29
CVT Combined (mpg)*2725
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal./l)15.5 / 5915.5 / 59
Exterior Measurements
 ESGT
Wheelbase (in./mm)103.7/2635
Length (in./mm)180.4/4585
Width (in./mm)69.4/1760
Height (in./mm)59.3/1506
Track, Front (in./mm)60.2/1530
Track, Rear (in./mm)60.2/1530
Min. Ground Clearance (in./mm)5.5/1405.8/147
GVWR (lbs.)40134190
Curb Weight (lbs.) CVT30213120
Weight Distribution (% f/r) CVT59/4159/41
Exterior Features
 ESGT
Auto-off halogen headlights with welcome light and coming home light••
Auto-off Bi-Xenon HID headlights with welcome light and coming home light Pkg.
Variable intermittent windshield wipers and washers with intelligent washer••
Rear combination tail lamps••
Side marker lamps••
Fog lights—•
Front grille (chrome accent)••
Color-keyed folding power side-view mirrors••
Color-keyed outer door handles••
Chrome lower grille garnishPkg.—
Lower side air dam••
Small rear wing spoiler•—
Short pole antenna••
Plug-in Thule® sport rack accommodation••
Rear window intermittent wiper with defroster and timer••
Solar UV control front door glass••
High mount rear stop lamp••
Exhaust finisher—•
Front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension••
Sport-tuned suspension —•
Front stabilizer bar••
Rear stabilizer bar—•
Interior Measurements
 ESGT
Passenger Seating Capacity5
Interior Volume (cu. ft.) [w/sunroof]108.3 [106.9]
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) [w/sunroof]94.5 [93.1]
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) floor up [cargo floor down]13.8 [15.3]
Cargo Volume w/ 2nd row seats down (cu. ft.) [cargo floor down]46.6 [52.7]
Front Head Room (in./mm) [w/sunroof]39.6 / 1005 [38.5 / 980]
Front Shoulder Room (in./mm)54.7 / 1390
Front Hip Room (in./mm)53.3 / 1355
Front Leg Room (in./mm)42.3 / 1075
Rear Head Room (in./mm) [w/sunroof]36.8 / 935 [36.8 / 935]
Rear Shoulder Room (in./mm)54.3 / 1380
Rear Hip Room (in./mm)54.1 / 1375
Rear Leg Room (in./mm) 35.9 / 915
Comfort and Convenience
 ESGT
Manual air-condition climate control•—
Automatic air-condition climate control—•
Micron air filtration••
Rear heater floor ducts••
Chrome HVAC control accents—•
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ silver accentPkg.•
Leather-wrapped shift knob—•
Urethane shift knob•—
Leather-wrapped parking brake w/ chrome button—•
Urethane parking brake w/ chrome button•—
Dark silver painted I/P and front door accents•—
Gloss black I/P and front door accents—•
Chrome A/C outlet knob—•
Chrome-plated inner door handle—•
Soft touch door trims (front) Door••
Rear center armrest with cup holders•—
Driver and passenger sun visor••
Retractable assist grips (x4)••
Coat hanger (x1) at rear assist grip••
Front cup holders•—
Front cup holders with cover•
Front lower console accessory box cover—•
Floor center console box with armrest lid••
I/P lower center storage••
Door trim pocket with integrated bottle (500ml) holders (x2)••
Key cylinder illumination (not available w/ Fast—Key)•—
Tilt height-adjustable steering column••
Front map lamps••
Cabin and cargo room lamps••
12-volt accessory outlets (x2 cockpit)••
Power glass sunroof w/ shade and tilt featurePkg.Pkg.
2-position height-adjustable cargo floor••
Floor mats ••
Seating
 ESGT
ESGT
Deluxe fabric seating surfaces•—
Sport fabric seating surfaces—•
Leather seating surfaces with front seat heaters—Pkg.
6-way adjustable driver's seat••
4-way manual front passenger seat••
Height adjustable rear seat headrests (X3)••
60/40 split folding high-back rear seat with cargo area release lever••
Audio Systems
 ESGT
140-watt CD/MP3 head unit with 4 speakers, digital signal processor and speed compensated volume and equalization control•—
140-watt CD/MP3 head unit with 6 speakers, digital signal processor and speed compensated volume and equalization controlPkg.•
710-watt (max) Rockford® Fosgate Punch premium sound system with 9 speakers including 10-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer, digital signal processor, speed-compensated volume and equalization—Pkg.
6CD/MP3 in-dash head unit (combined with Rockford audio)—Pkg.
SiriusXM™ Satellite Radio with 3-months subscriptionPkg.Pkg.
USB PortAcc./Pkg.•
Instrumentation
 ESGT
Steering wheel mounted cruise control and audio control••
FUSE Hands-free Link System™ Acc./Pkg.•
Steering switch for Bluetooth®*** capability (requires dealer installation of V/R microphone and Bluetooth®*** HFP system)••
Power central door lock system••
Power windows with driver side auto-up and auto-down with safety function••
Remote fuel lid release••
Keyless entry with panic alarm feature•—
FAST-Key with panic alarm feature (Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter)Pkg.•
Sportronic® steering wheel magnesium-alloy paddle shifters (CVT)—•
High-contrast speed meter/tachometerPkg.•
Meter bezel: Silver painted••
Seatbelt reminder lamp••
Rheostat••
Full color Multi-Information DisplayPkg•
ECO driver indicator light••
Meter Cluster: Color LCD Multi-Information Display: (trip meter and odometer, outside temperature, average fuel consumption, driving distance to empty, service reminder, drive mode indicator, A/T position indicator, water temperature warning lamp and low fuel warning)••
Safety
 ESGT
Front Wheel Drive (FWD)••
Advanced dual-stage front airbags† with seat position sensors••
Side-impact head protection curtain airbags† (for front and rear)••
Front seat-mounted side airbags†••
Driver's side knee airbag†••
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD••
Brake Assist••
Active Stability Control (ASC)‡ with Traction Control (TCL)••
5 mph front bumper••
Active front seat structure to reduce whiplash injury••
Interior head impact protection••
Tire-pressure monitoring system••
Three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all occupants••
Height-adjustable front shoulder belts with pretensioner••
Anti-theft engine immobilizer••
Anti-theft security alarm system••
Child safety locks (rear doors)••
RISE body construction (64 km/h OBD)••
LATCH system (Lower Anchor and Tethers) for CRS••
Front pedestrian impact crumple zones••
Warranty

At Mitsubishi, we're so confident in the quality, reliability and durability of the Lancer Sportback that we back it with one of the best Powertrain Limited Warranties in the business:10 years or 100,000 miles**. It's just one in a number of extensive warranties that come with the Lancer Sportback -- a list that includes a 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable New Vehicle Limited Warranty, a 7-year/100,000-mile Anti-Corrosion/Perforation Limited Warranty and 5 year/unlimited miles Roadside Assistance. All designed to give drivers the security of knowing that their Lancer Sportback is engineered for the long-term, with a limited warranty designed to keep it on the road long into the future.

For further 2012 warranty details, click here.

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