Engine: 2.0-liter, dohc, 16-valve, inline-4

Engine Options: 152-hp, 2.0-liter inline-4

Transmission: 21/29

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; CVT automatic; Sportronic CVT

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags; side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; driver's side knee airbag; LATCH; tire pressure monitoring system; ABS with EBD (on ES and GTS; optional on DE)

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS with EBD

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Mizushima, Japan

Model Tested: Lancer ES

Standard Equipment: air conditioning with micron air filter; power windows, outside mirrors and keyless, central locking; tilt steering wheel with cruise control and redundant audio switches; 6-way/4-way, manually adjustable driver/front passenger seats; fabric upholstery; AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo; Sirius satellite radio and Bluetooth cellular telephone pre-wiring; driver information center; 60/40-split, folding rear seatback; auto-off headlights

Options as Tested: Sun & Sound package - Rockford-Fosgate sound system, six-disc in-dash CD/MP3 changer, power glass sunroof

Destination Charge:

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 152 @ 6000

Torque: 146 @ 4250

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 5-speed manual

Wheelbase: 103.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 180/69.4/58.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.2/60.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 32.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.5/53.3/42.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 36.9/54.1/36.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 11.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent MacPherson strut, coil spring, gas-pressurized shock, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.8 inches

Curb Weight: 2944 pounds

Towing Capacity: not recommended pounds

Tires: P205/60R16

Brakes: ventilated disc/drum with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 15.3 Gallons