2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback debuted as a hatchback newcomer in the Mitsubishi line for 2010, but the vehicle stands as a bit of a throwback, too. Mitsubishi brought a Lancer Sportback wagon out in 2004, complete with LS and Ralliart trims, in a bid to add versatility and utility to its lineup.

That initial Sportback lasted only the one model year. The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback comes back in 2011 for another go-round, serving much the same purpose as the wagon. The Sportback grows out of the stylish Lancer sedan and offers up the extra cargo capacity and ease of use of a hatchback.

Mitsubishi tacks on a trim for 2011 with the entry-level ES, which joins the GTS and Ralliart to bring the offerings to three. The ES and GTS both come with front-wheel drive (FWD), and the Ralliart is all-wheel drive (AWD).

The three 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback trims come with assorted powertrain packages. The ES gets a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 148 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The GTS bumps it up to a 2.4-liter four-cylinder at 168 hp and 167 lb-ft of torque, and the Ralliart tops out with 237 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque with its 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder.

Mileage estimates run from 25 mpg city/32 highway for the ES to 23/29 for the GTS and 17/25 for the Ralliart. The ES and GTS come with a five-speed manual transmission standard, and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CTV) is available. The Ralliart engine teams with an automated dual-clutch manual transmission with shift paddles, giving the driver some options and providing for quick and sporty gear changing when desired.

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback generally receives high marks for the way it performs and handles. Responsive steering and grip on the road make it a fun-to-drive hatchback. The experts find fault, though, with its cabin and cite the quality of its materials, particularly an abundance of hard plastics.

The Sportback’s hatchback offers 47 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded down, which is good for this class. But the sharp angle of the hatchback cuts considerably into the space with the seats up, and the Sportback's cargo area drops to a below-average 14 cubic feet.

Mitsubishi starts the ES out with 16-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, a trip computer, air conditioning and a four-speaker CD/MP3 stereo. The GTS has 18-inch alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, automatic climate control, sport front seats and a six-speaker stereo with a USB port. The Ralliart gets premium cloth upholstery and most of its upgrades are in the performance realm with its engine, transmission and AWD.

The GTS and Ralliart come standard with Mitsubishi’s Fuse Handsfree Link System that allows the driver to dial a phone number or access an MP3 playlist by voice command. Fuse, which is similar to Ford’s Sync system, is available in the ES.

The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback rated five stars for driver protection in frontal impact tests and four stars for front passenger protection. The GTS and Ralliart are equipped with antilock brakes with four-wheel discs, the ES gets rear drums. The Sportback features stability control along with front-seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag.

A. Lessels
Published May 31, 2022 by A. Lessels

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by Ryan L
May 26, 2013
Awful! CVT is soo noisy and whinny. Sucks the power from the 2.4L. Interior feels cheap This car gets expensive in a hurry. Rear-ward visibility is un-bearable. See how many of these cars you see on the road and decide for yourself if its a good idea or not.May 26, 2013

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: Aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 5.41

Engine

Alternator: 120 amps

Exterior Features

Bumper color: black · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 14.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 40GB · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 6.12

Engine

Alternator: 120 amps

Exterior Features

Bumper color: black · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Fuse

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Hard Drive: 40GB · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Rockford Fosgate premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 710 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: Aluminum · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.06 · Limited slip differential: center

Engine

Alternator: 130 amps

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: Fuse

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Sunroof: privacy glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 15.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: summer performance

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 10

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front

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