LUST AT FIRST SIGHT
When was the last time you were excited by a practical hatchback? If you’re looking at the Lancer Sportback GTS, the answer is right now. With its sporty lines and muscular stance, “hatchback” is the last thing that’s going to come to mind. But the first is easy. It’s “how soon can I get behind the wheel”? And when you do, the standard Active Stability Control ensures you hug ever curve.
BURNS RUBBER NOT GAS
Like all smart athletes, the GTS has power to spare but knows how to maximize it to its fullest potential. Excellent fuel economy goes hand-in-hand with the available CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) that continually adjusts its drive ratio for optimal performance. Mitsubishi’s 2.4L DOHC 16 valve, 4-cylinder engine with MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve-timing Electronic Control) capable of 168 HP and 167 lb.-ft. of torque also helps keep fuel consumption way down even as your adrenaline rush goes way up.
THE REAL SURPRISE IS INSIDE
A hot exterior with power to spare – there was a time when that would have been enough. Not anymore. Now you don’t have to give up what you want for what you need. Like room. For a start, there’s a handy 60/40-split rear seat useful for bigger cargo or gear. Need a little more room? Just lower the unique, adjustable cargo floor for even more extra flexibility. That’s a total of 1,492L (52.7 cu. ft.) of available “need to get this big screen TV home”.
