How much does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer cost?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting MSRP of $15,695, ranging up to $37,695 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes DE from $15,695; ES from $16,995; GT from $19,845; SE from $20,195; Ralliart from $27,995; GSR from $34,495.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer have?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer offers up to 52.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer safe?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer come in?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 7 trims (11 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

9 trims · 11 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$15,695 – $37,695

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NHTSA safety

★★★★☆

4 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★☆☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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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)

$15,695

Typical monthly

$311/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer trims

DE
MSRP
$15,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/34
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
ES
2 configurations
MSRP
$16,995 – $17,895
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/34
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
ES Sportback
MSRP
$18,395
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/32
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
52.7
Max towing
—
GT
2 configurations
MSRP
$19,845 – $20,845
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
SE
MSRP
$20,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.3
Max towing
—
GT Sportback
MSRP
$21,345
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
168 hp
Torque
167 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
52.7
Max towing
—
Ralliart
MSRP
$27,995
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
18/25
Horsepower
237 hp
Torque
253 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
10
Max towing
—
Evolution GSR
MSRP
$34,495
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/23
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
$37,695
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
—

Compare 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer trim specifications
Spec	DE	ES2 configurations	ES Sportback	GT2 configurations	SE	GT Sportback	Ralliart	Evolution GSR	Evolution MR
MSRP	$15,695	$16,995 – $17,895	$18,395	$19,845 – $20,845	$20,195	$21,345	$27,995	$34,495	$37,695
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/34	25/34	24/32	22/31	22/29	22/29	18/25	17/23	17/22
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	148 hp	168 hp	168 hp	168 hp	237 hp	291 hp	291 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	300 lb-ft
Engine	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	12.3	12.3	52.7	12.3	12.3	52.7	10	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: DEgas
ESgas
ES Sportbackgas
GTgas
SEgas
GT Sportbackgas
Ralliartgas
Evolution GSRgas
Evolution MRgas
Fuel type: DEregular unleaded
ESregular unleaded
ES Sportbackregular unleaded
GTregular unleaded
SEregular unleaded
GT Sportbackregular unleaded
Ralliartpremium unleaded (required)
Evolution GSRpremium unleaded (required)
Evolution MRpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: DEI4
ESI4
ES SportbackI4
GTI4
SEI4
GT SportbackI4
RalliartI4
Evolution GSRI4
Evolution MRI4
Displacement: DE2 L
ES2 L
ES Sportback2 L
GT2.4 L
SE2.4 L
GT Sportback2.4 L
Ralliart2 L
Evolution GSR2 L
Evolution MR2 L
Horsepower: DE148 hp
ES148 hp
ES Sportback148 hp
GT168 hp
SE168 hp
GT Sportback168 hp
Ralliart237 hp
Evolution GSR291 hp
Evolution MR291 hp
Torque: DE145 lb-ft
ES145 lb-ft
ES Sportback145 lb-ft
GT167 lb-ft
SE167 lb-ft
GT Sportback167 lb-ft
Ralliart253 lb-ft
Evolution GSR300 lb-ft
Evolution MR300 lb-ft
Transmission: DE5-speed manual
ES5-speed manual
ES Sportbackcontinuously variable-speed automatic
GT5-speed manual
SEcontinuously variable-speed automatic
GT Sportbackcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Ralliart6-speed automated manual
Evolution GSR5-speed manual
Evolution MR6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: DEfront wheel drive
ESfront wheel drive
ES Sportbackfront wheel drive
GTfront wheel drive
SEall wheel drive
GT Sportbackfront wheel drive
Ralliartall wheel drive
Evolution GSRall wheel drive
Evolution MRall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: DESedan
ESSedan
ES SportbackHatchback
GTSedan
SESedan
GT SportbackHatchback
RalliartSedan
Evolution GSRSedan
Evolution MRSedan
Doors: DE4
ES4
ES Sportback5
GT4
SE4
GT Sportback5
Ralliart4
Evolution GSR4
Evolution MR4
Seating: DE5
ES5
ES Sportback5
GT5
SE5
GT Sportback5
Ralliart5
Evolution GSR5
Evolution MR5
Length: DE180 in
ES180 in
ES Sportback180.4 in
GT180 in
SE180 in
GT Sportback180.4 in
Ralliart180 in
Evolution GSR177 in
Evolution MR177 in
Width: DE69.4 in
ES69.4 in
ES Sportback69.4 in
GT69.4 in
SE69.4 in
GT Sportback69.4 in
Ralliart69.4 in
Evolution GSR71.3 in
Evolution MR71.3 in
Height: DE58.3 in
ES58.3 in
ES Sportback59.3 in
GT58.7 in
SE58.3 in
GT Sportback59.3 in
Ralliart58.7 in
Evolution GSR58.3 in
Evolution MR58.3 in
Wheelbase: DE103.7 in
ES103.7 in
ES Sportback103.7 in
GT103.7 in
SE103.7 in
GT Sportback103.7 in
Ralliart103.7 in
Evolution GSR104.3 in
Evolution MR104.3 in
Ground clearance: DE5.5 in
ES5.5 in
ES Sportback5.5 in
GT5.8 in
SE5.5 in
GT Sportback5.8 in
Ralliart5.8 in
Evolution GSR5.5 in
Evolution MR5.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: DE12.3 cu ft
ES12.3 cu ft
ES Sportback13.8 cu ft
GT12.3 cu ft
SE12.3 cu ft
GT Sportback13.8 cu ft
Ralliart10 cu ft
Evolution GSR6.9 cu ft
Evolution MR6.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: DE12.3 cu ft
ES—
ES Sportback52.7 cu ft
GT—
SE—
GT Sportback52.7 cu ft
Ralliart—
Evolution GSR6.9 cu ft
Evolution MR6.9 cu ft
Curb weight: DE2,866 lbs
ES2,866 lbs
ES Sportback3,021 lbs
GT2,933 lbs
SE3,120 lbs
GT Sportback3,120 lbs
Ralliart3,461 lbs
Evolution GSR3,517 lbs
Evolution MR3,572 lbs
Fuel tank: DE15.5 gal
ES15.5 gal
ES Sportback15.5 gal
GT15.5 gal
SE14.5 gal
GT Sportback15.5 gal
Ralliart14.5 gal
Evolution GSR14.5 gal
Evolution MR14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: DE28
ES28
ES Sportback27
GT26
SE25
GT Sportback25
Ralliart20
Evolution GSR19
Evolution MR19
City MPG: DE25
ES25
ES Sportback24
GT22
SE22
GT Sportback22
Ralliart18
Evolution GSR17
Evolution MR17
Highway MPG: DE34
ES34
ES Sportback32
GT31
SE29
GT Sportback29
Ralliart25
Evolution GSR23
Evolution MR22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	DE	ES	ES Sportback	GT	SE	GT Sportback	Ralliart	Evolution GSR	Evolution MR
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	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	I4	I4
Displacement	2 L	2 L	2 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2 L	2 L	2 L
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	148 hp	168 hp	168 hp	168 hp	237 hp	291 hp	291 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	167 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	300 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed automated manual	5-speed manual	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	5	4	4	5	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	180 in	180 in	180.4 in	180 in	180 in	180.4 in	180 in	177 in	177 in
Width	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	69.4 in	71.3 in	71.3 in
Height	58.3 in	58.3 in	59.3 in	58.7 in	58.3 in	59.3 in	58.7 in	58.3 in	58.3 in
Wheelbase	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	104.3 in	104.3 in
Ground clearance	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.5 in	5.8 in	5.5 in	5.8 in	5.8 in	5.5 in	5.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	12.3 cu ft	13.8 cu ft	10 cu ft	6.9 cu ft	6.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	12.3 cu ft	—	52.7 cu ft	—	—	52.7 cu ft	—	6.9 cu ft	6.9 cu ft
Curb weight	2,866 lbs	2,866 lbs	3,021 lbs	2,933 lbs	3,120 lbs	3,120 lbs	3,461 lbs	3,517 lbs	3,572 lbs
Fuel tank	15.5 gal	15.5 gal	15.5 gal	15.5 gal	14.5 gal	15.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal	14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	28	28	27	26	25	25	20	19	19
City MPG	25	25	24	22	22	22	18	17	17
Highway MPG	34	34	32	31	29	29	25	23	22