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Mitsubishi Overview:
It is a time of transition for Mitsubishi, as the company begins its move towards a greener lineup with the introduction of the i-MiEV. However looking at the present, the Japanese automaker still offers a group of cars and crossovers that are powered more conventionally.
The Lancer compact sedan is offered in three ways: Lancer, Lancer Sportback (hatchback), and the rally-inspired Lancer Evolution.
For 2012, the Lancer adds the all-wheel drive SE model. There are three different four-cylinder engine options, with the sporty Ralliart trim getting the most powerful – a 237-hp turbocharged I-4 that runs power through a dual clutch six-speed auto-manual.
The Lancer Sportback is the hatchback version of the Lancer, keeping the same styling upfront but adding a sharply sloped hatch to the rear which improves cargo room.
Lastly, the Lancer Evolution, affectionately called the "Evo," represents the pinnacle of Mitsubishi’s engineering prowess. The exterior is set apart from normal Lancers by its massive front air intakes and a rear diffuser. It also offers standard all-wheel drive and a 291-hp turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood.
The midsize Galant sedan is unchanged for 2012 and only offers one drivetrain combination: a 160-horsepower four-cylinder and a four-speed automatic.
Representing the future of the company, the battery-powered i-MiEV makes its US debut for the 2012 model year. The i-MiEV features an 80-mile range and the tiny four-door also seats four-passengers. Its largest selling point is its price; the i-MiEV qualifies for the $7,500 federal tax credit and is cheaper than both the Leaf and Volt by a fairly large margin. Initially only available in a few markets, it should be released in most states by the end of 2012.
Mitsubishi also makes a sports car, the four-seater Eclipse which is also available as a convertible, the Eclipse Spyder. If you are looking to get more performance out of your Eclipse or Eclipse Spyder, definitely opt for the GT trim and its 265-hp V-6.
Rounding things out are a pair of crossovers. The Outlander Sport is the smaller of the two and seats five. For 2012, its CVT has been recalibrated for more responsiveness and therefore better performance from its 148-hp four-cylinder. All-wheel drive is optional.
The Outlander is more traditionally sized and seats five or seven passengers. Its third row can fold flat into the floor for extra cargo space when needed and the Outlander is one of the more responsive and better handling crossovers around. Engine options include a four-cylinder mated to a CVT or a 230-hp V-6 that comes with a six-speed automatic.
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