2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan CVT
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- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer front by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer (CF MY16) ES Sport sedan (2016-11-13) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – left side view by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer side+rear by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Lancer (2008) – rear seats by Acgskup, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan CVT is a 148-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 sedan with a cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,595 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 145 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,595 ($25,181 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,490 ($26,393 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder w/ VVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 12.3 ft³ |
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Rivals to the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4dr Sedan CVT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (12.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi LANCER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 29, 2017 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Outlander, 2015-2016 Lancer and Outlander Sport, and 2015 Lancer Evolution vehicles. These vehicles may have defective relays that can result in an engine stall, reduced engine power or the engine overheating.
Consequence: If the engine stalls, there is an increased the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected relays, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-17-005.
NHTSA campaign 17V609000
Jul 28, 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles and 2016 Outlander and Lancer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT) that, in certain driving conditions, may cause a delay in the vehicle accelerating.
Consequence: A hesitation during acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the CVT control unit with modified software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-16-006.
NHTSA campaign 16V563000
30 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi LANCER
Owner Complaints
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Mitsubishi LANCER (1 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 21 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.