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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Not much has changed for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution for 2012. In fact, other than some minor tweaks to option packages, the only changes revolve around lights. The MR trim adds an “Eco” light to alert the driver when he or she has moved from speed zone to the green zone (better fuel mileage), and the GSR trim gets an upshift light on the center display.
Mitsubishi offers only two trims for the Lancer Evolution in 2012—the GSR and the MR. Both have what Mitsubishi terms Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) and come equipped with a 291-hp turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine that achieves 300 lb-ft of torque. The GSR comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the MR gets a 6-speed twin-clutch Sportronic transmission. Each trim runs on regular gas, and both are rated to get 17 mpg city. The GSR is estimated at 23 mpg highway, while the MR is estimated at 22.
The GSR has a number of standard equipment selections to keep owners comfortable and their new vehicle looking stylish. These include air conditioning, power windows with driver’s side auto-up/down function, power door locks, keyless entry with a panic alarm, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with audio and cruise control switches, Recaro semi-bucket racing seats with fixed headrests, auto-off halogen headlights, a rear spoiler, variable intermittent windshield wipers, a rear window defroster, aluminum roof, hood and front fenders, a rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets, a 140-watt audio system with 6 speakers, AM/FM/CD/MP3 capability, digital signal processor, and speed-compensated volume and equalization, Fuse Hands-free Link System with USB port and 18-inch Enkei cast aluminum alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan tires.
The MR trim has most of the same standard items as the GSR, adding magnesium steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, remote keyless entry with a panic alarm, bi-xenon HID auto-off headlamps, a rear lip spoiler, Bilstein struts and Eibach springs, 2-piece front brake rotors with alloy hats and 18-inch BBS forged aluminum alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan tires.
Mitsubishi allows owners to configure their Lancer Evolution a number of different ways to make it their own. Packages available include the Sight and Sound Package, which adds xenon HID headlamps with auto-off, a 710-watt Rockford Fosgate performance audio system with 6-CD/MP3-compatible head unit and 9 speakers, including a 10-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer, Sirius XM satellite radio with a 3-month trial subscription and the Fast-Key electronic keyless entry and start system; the Sunroof & Leather Package, which adds a power glass sunroof with sunshade, heather leather seating surfaces and improved sound deadening; and the Navigation System Package, which adds a 40GB hard-drive-based navigation system with a music server and real-time traffic. Many of the package items can be added individually as well.
Safety and security are prime concerns at Mitsubishi, and the 2012 Lancer Evolution is no exception. Standard features include a 7-airbag safety system including advanced dual-stage front airbags with occupant seat position sensors, side-impact head protection curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, front seat-mounted side airbags, and a driver's knee airbag, interior head-impact protection, fog lights, a tire pressure monitoring system, Brembo sport antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, active stability control, an antitheft engine immobilizer and security alarm system, as well as the aforementioned keyless entry with panic alarm.
Handling and ride get top marks from current owners of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, especially the steering's responsiveness. The S-AWC makes cornering and driving on varying terrains a breeze. What does not get good reviews from owners is the amount of road noise that seeps into the cabin, a problem that has plagued the Evo for a number of years.
With ample room for 5 passengers, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution finds itself competing on equal footing with the likes of the BMW 135i Coupe, Lexus IS 350 and Subaru Impreza WRX STi. With a slightly lower sticker price, powerful turbocharged inline-4 engine and Mitsubishi’s signature S-AWC, the Evolution offers a lot of vehicle for the money and should definitely be given a look if you're in the market for a compact sports sedan.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
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by Edwin M
Nov 05, 2021
The car was phenomenal, it’s perfect for someone who wants something on the faster end but still wants the ability to drive during the winter. This is definitely worth your buck.Nov 05, 2021
by Jheryl T
Dec 05, 2020
Love the car wont change anything about it great carDec 05, 2020
by Anonymous
May 24, 2012
There's no other under $50k car that does all the things that real drivers want to do. The double clutch, paddle shifters and rev matcher is amazing and compares well to the GTR. In fact, I call the Evo X, a poor man's GTR.May 24, 2012
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by Edwin M
Nov 05, 2021
The car was phenomenal, it’s perfect for someone who wants something on the faster end but still wants the ability to drive during the winter. This is definitely worth your buck.Nov 05, 2021
by Jheryl T
Dec 05, 2020
Love the car wont change anything about it great carDec 05, 2020
by Anonymous
May 24, 2012
There's no other under $50k car that does all the things that real drivers want to do. The double clutch, paddle shifters and rev matcher is amazing and compares well to the GTR. In fact, I call the Evo X, a poor man's GTR.May 24, 2012
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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Pricing
Original MSRP
$34,495 to $37,695Price range
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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 · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 710 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: cloth · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.69 · Limited slip differential: front
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: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Fuse
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: manual leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 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: Recaro · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.27
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 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 23 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: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 12
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 710 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: cloth · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Parking brake trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 4.06 · Limited slip differential: front
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: two tone · Grille color: chrome surround · Hood scoop: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Fuse
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: manual leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 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: Recaro · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather/suede
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.3 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.27
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 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 23 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: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear · Wheel spokes: 14
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: with safety reverse