2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
5 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$13,990 – $38,290
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 5 recalls on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on DE
Total price (DE MSRP)
$13,990
Typical monthly
$277/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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DE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $13,990 – $14,890
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.6
- Max towing
- —
ES
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $16,090 – $16,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.6
- Max towing
- —
GTS
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $17,590 – $18,590
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 152 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.6
- Max towing
- —
Evolution GSR
- MSRP
- $32,990
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 16/22
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 6.9
- Max towing
- —
Evolution MR
- MSRP
- $38,290
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 17/22
- Horsepower
- 291 hp
- Torque
- 300 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 6.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | DE2 configurations | ES2 configurations | GTS2 configurations | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $13,990 – $14,890 | $16,090 – $16,990 | $17,590 – $18,590 | $32,990 | $38,290 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/29 | 21/29 | 21/29 | 16/22 | 17/22 |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 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
- DEgasESgasGTSgasEvolution GSRgasEvolution MRgas
- Fuel type
- DEregular unleadedESregular unleadedGTSregular unleadedEvolution GSRpremium unleaded (recommended)Evolution MRpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- DEI4ESI4GTSI4Evolution GSRI4Evolution MRI4
- Displacement
- DE2 LES2 LGTS2 LEvolution GSR2 LEvolution MR2 L
- Horsepower
- DE152 hpES152 hpGTS152 hpEvolution GSR291 hpEvolution MR291 hp
- Torque
- DE146 lb-ftES146 lb-ftGTS146 lb-ftEvolution GSR300 lb-ftEvolution MR300 lb-ft
- Transmission
- DE5-speed manualES5-speed manualGTS5-speed manualEvolution GSR5-speed manualEvolution MR6-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- DEfront wheel driveESfront wheel driveGTSfront wheel driveEvolution GSRall wheel driveEvolution MRall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- DESedanESSedanGTSSedanEvolution GSRSedanEvolution MRSedan
- Doors
- DE4ES4GTS4Evolution GSR4Evolution MR4
- Seating
- DE5ES5GTS5Evolution GSR5Evolution MR5
- Length
- DE180 inES180 inGTS180 inEvolution GSR177 inEvolution MR177 in
- Width
- DE69.4 inES69.4 inGTS69.4 inEvolution GSR71.3 inEvolution MR71.3 in
- Height
- DE58.7 inES58.7 inGTS58.7 inEvolution GSR58.3 inEvolution MR58.3 in
- Wheelbase
- DE103.7 inES103.7 inGTS103.7 inEvolution GSR104.3 inEvolution MR104.3 in
- Ground clearance
- DE5.8 inES5.8 inGTS5.8 inEvolution GSR5.3 inEvolution MR—
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- DE11.6 cu ftES11.6 cu ftGTS11.6 cu ftEvolution GSR6.9 cu ftEvolution MR6.9 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- DE11.6 cu ftES—GTS—Evolution GSR—Evolution MR—
- Curb weight
- DE2,922 lbsES2,944 lbsGTS3,032 lbsEvolution GSR3,517 lbsEvolution MR—
- Fuel tank
- DE15.3 galES15.3 galGTS15.3 galEvolution GSR14.5 galEvolution MR14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- DE24ES24GTS24Evolution GSR18Evolution MR19
- City MPG
- DE21ES21GTS21Evolution GSR16Evolution MR17
- Highway MPG
- DE29ES29GTS29Evolution GSR22Evolution MR22
| Spec | DE | ES | GTS | Evolution GSR | Evolution MR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 152 hp | 152 hp | 291 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 180 in | 180 in | 180 in | 177 in | 177 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.4 in | 69.4 in | 71.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 58.7 in | 58.7 in | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | 104.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | 5.8 in | 5.8 in | 5.3 in | — |
| Capacity & weight | |||||
| Cargo capacity | 11.6 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 11.6 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,922 lbs | 2,944 lbs | 3,032 lbs | 3,517 lbs | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal | 15.3 gal | 15.3 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | 18 | 19 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 22 |
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer FAQ
- How much does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer cost?
- The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting MSRP of $13,990, ranging up to $38,290 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes DE from $13,990; ES from $16,090; GTS from $17,590; GSR from $32,990; MR from $38,290.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer offers up to 11.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer come in?
- The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 5 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.