The Lancer is available in three front-wheel drive trim levels ? DE, ES and GTS ? and one all-wheel drive Ralliart trim. The DE and ES are equipped with a 152-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the GTS gets a more powerful 168-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine; a five-speed manual transmission is standard, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is optional. The Ralliart boasts a 237-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, paired to a six-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift transmission (TC-SST) with paddle shifters. Building on the value-oriented DE trim, the ES is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a 60/40 split folding rear seat, air conditioning, cruise control and an auxiliary audio input jack; GTS trims are further outfitted with a rear wing spoiler, fog lights, sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The Ralliart gets an even more exclusive treatment, showcasing unique exterior and interior trim elements, as well as a FAST-key passive entry system. Standard safety features on every Lancer include stability and traction control systems, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and a tire pressure monitor, along with front, front side-impact, overhead curtain and driver?s side knee airbags.For 2010, the Mitsubishi Lancer gets refreshed exterior and interior styling, as well as enhanced standard equipment, with all trim levels now featuring anti-lock brakes and stability and traction control systems. Additionally, the ES-Sport has been dropped from the lineup.
