2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
7 trims · 11 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$14,599 – $35,189
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on ES
Total price (ES MSRP)
$14,599
Typical monthly
$289/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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ES
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $14,599 – $15,499
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.3
- Max towing
- —
SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,099 – $16,999
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.3
- Max towing
- —
O-Z Rally
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,899 – $17,799
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.3
- Max towing
- —
Ralliart
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $18,999 – $19,899
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/27
- Horsepower
- 162 hp
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.3
- Max towing
- —
Evolution RS
- MSRP
- $28,679
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/23
- Horsepower
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 289 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.2
- Max towing
- —
IX
- MSRP
- $31,399
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/23
- Horsepower
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 289 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.2
- Max towing
- —
MR Edition
- MSRP
- $35,189
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 286 hp
- Torque
- 289 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.2
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | ES2 configurations | SE2 configurations | O-Z Rally2 configurations | Ralliart2 configurations | Evolution RS | IX | MR Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,599 – $15,499 | $16,099 – $16,999 | $16,899 – $17,799 | $18,999 – $19,899 | $28,679 | $31,399 | $35,189 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/31 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 20/27 | 17/23 | 17/23 | 16/22 |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp | 162 hp | 286 hp | 286 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- ESgasSEgasO-Z RallygasRalliartgasEvolution RSgasIXgasMR Editiongas
- Fuel type
- ESregular unleadedSEregular unleadedO-Z Rallyregular unleadedRalliartregular unleadedEvolution RSpremium unleaded (required)IXpremium unleaded (required)MR Editionpremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- ESI4SEI4O-Z RallyI4RalliartI4Evolution RSI4IXI4MR EditionI4
- Displacement
- ES2 LSE2 LO-Z Rally2 LRalliart2.4 LEvolution RS2 LIX2 LMR Edition2 L
- Horsepower
- ES120 hpSE120 hpO-Z Rally120 hpRalliart162 hpEvolution RS286 hpIX286 hpMR Edition286 hp
- Torque
- ES130 lb-ftSE130 lb-ftO-Z Rally130 lb-ftRalliart162 lb-ftEvolution RS289 lb-ftIX289 lb-ftMR Edition289 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ES5-speed manualSE5-speed manualO-Z Rally5-speed manualRalliart5-speed manualEvolution RS5-speed manualIX5-speed manualMR Edition6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- ESfront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveO-Z Rallyfront wheel driveRalliartfront wheel driveEvolution RSall wheel driveIXall wheel driveMR Editionall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- ESSedanSESedanO-Z RallySedanRalliartSedanEvolution RSSedanIXSedanMR EditionSedan
- Doors
- ES4SE4O-Z Rally4Ralliart4Evolution RS4IX4MR Edition4
- Seating
- ES5SE5O-Z Rally5Ralliart5Evolution RS5IX5MR Edition5
- Length
- ES180.5 inSE180.5 inO-Z Rally180.5 inRalliart180.5 inEvolution RS178.5 inIX178.5 inMR Edition178.5 in
- Width
- ES66.8 inSE66.8 inO-Z Rally66.8 inRalliart66.8 inEvolution RS69.7 inIX69.7 inMR Edition69.7 in
- Height
- ES54.9 inSE54.9 inO-Z Rally54.9 inRalliart53.7 inEvolution RS57.1 inIX57.1 inMR Edition57.1 in
- Wheelbase
- ES102.4 inSE102.4 inO-Z Rally102.4 inRalliart102.4 inEvolution RS103.3 inIX103.3 inMR Edition103.3 in
- Ground clearance
- ES5.5 inSE5.5 inO-Z Rally5.5 inRalliart4.5 inEvolution RS5.5 inIX5.5 inMR Edition5.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- ES11.3 cu ftSE11.3 cu ftO-Z Rally11.3 cu ftRalliart11.3 cu ftEvolution RS10.2 cu ftIX10.2 cu ftMR Edition10.2 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- ES11.3 cu ftSE11.3 cu ftO-Z Rally11.3 cu ftRalliart11.3 cu ftEvolution RS10.2 cu ftIX10.2 cu ftMR Edition10.2 cu ft
- Curb weight
- ES2,745 lbsSE2,745 lbsO-Z Rally2,745 lbsRalliart2,922 lbsEvolution RS3,219 lbsIX3,274 lbsMR Edition3,285 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ES13.2 galSE13.2 galO-Z Rally13.2 galRalliart13.2 galEvolution RS14 galIX14 galMR Edition14 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ES26SE26O-Z Rally26Ralliart23Evolution RS19IX19MR Edition18
- City MPG
- ES23SE23O-Z Rally23Ralliart20Evolution RS17IX17MR Edition16
- Highway MPG
- ES31SE31O-Z Rally31Ralliart27Evolution RS23IX23MR Edition22
| Spec | ES | SE | O-Z Rally | Ralliart | Evolution RS | IX | MR Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2.4 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 120 hp | 120 hp | 162 hp | 286 hp | 286 hp | 286 hp |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft | 289 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 180.5 in | 180.5 in | 180.5 in | 180.5 in | 178.5 in | 178.5 in | 178.5 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 66.8 in | 66.8 in | 66.8 in | 69.7 in | 69.7 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 54.9 in | 54.9 in | 53.7 in | 57.1 in | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | 103.3 in | 103.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 4.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||||
| Cargo capacity | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 11.3 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft | 10.2 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,745 lbs | 2,745 lbs | 2,745 lbs | 2,922 lbs | 3,219 lbs | 3,274 lbs | 3,285 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 14 gal | 14 gal | 14 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| City MPG | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer cost?
- The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting MSRP of $14,599, ranging up to $35,189 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ES from $14,599; SE from $16,099; O-Z Rally from $16,899; Ralliart from $18,999; RS from $28,679; IX from $31,399.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer offers up to 11.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer safe?
- The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer come in?
- The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 7 trims (11 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.