2016 Mitsubishi Lancer
4 trims · 7 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$17,595 – $23,495
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
4 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 2 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)
$17,595
Typical monthly
$348/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
3 configurations
- MSRP
- $17,595 – $19,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/34
- Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 145 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
SE
- MSRP
- $20,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 167 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
SEL
- MSRP
- $21,995
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 168 hp
- Torque
- 167 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 12.3
- Max towing
- —
GT
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $22,495 – $23,495
- 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)
- 11.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | ES3 configurations | SE | SEL | GT2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,595 – $19,995 | $20,995 | $21,995 | $22,495 – $23,495 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/34 | 23/31 | 23/31 | 22/31 |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 168 hp | 168 hp | 168 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas | 2.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| 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
- ESgasSEgasSELgasGTgas
- Fuel type
- ESregular unleadedSEregular unleadedSELregular unleadedGTregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- ESI4SEI4SELI4GTI4
- Displacement
- ES2 LSE2.4 LSEL2.4 LGT2.4 L
- Horsepower
- ES148 hpSE168 hpSEL168 hpGT168 hp
- Torque
- ES145 lb-ftSE167 lb-ftSEL167 lb-ftGT167 lb-ft
- Transmission
- ES5-speed manualSEcontinuously variable-speed automaticSELcontinuously variable-speed automaticGT5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- ESfront wheel driveSEall wheel driveSELall wheel driveGTfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- ESSedanSESedanSELSedanGTSedan
- Doors
- ES4SE4SEL4GT4
- Seating
- ES5SE5SEL5GT5
- Length
- ES182.1 inSE182.1 inSEL182.1 inGT182.1 in
- Width
- ES69.4 inSE69.4 inSEL69.4 inGT69.4 in
- Height
- ES58.3 inSE58.3 inSEL58.3 inGT58.7 in
- Wheelbase
- ES103.7 inSE103.7 inSEL103.7 inGT103.7 in
- Ground clearance
- ES5.5 inSE5.5 inSEL5.5 inGT5.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- ES12.3 cu ftSE12.3 cu ftSEL12.3 cu ftGT11.8 cu ft
- Max payload
- ES1,081 lbsSE1,048 lbsSEL1,048 lbsGT1,102 lbs
- Curb weight
- ES2,888 lbsSE3,142 lbsSEL3,142 lbsGT2,977 lbs
- Fuel tank
- ES15.5 galSE14.5 galSEL14.5 galGT15.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- ES28SE26SEL26GT25
- City MPG
- ES24SE23SEL23GT22
- Highway MPG
- ES34SE31SEL31GT31
| Spec | ES | SE | SEL | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 168 hp | 168 hp | 168 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 182.1 in | 182.1 in | 182.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.4 in | 69.4 in | 69.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 103.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 5.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 12.3 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft | 11.8 cu ft |
| Max payload | 1,081 lbs | 1,048 lbs | 1,048 lbs | 1,102 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,888 lbs | 3,142 lbs | 3,142 lbs | 2,977 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 15.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| City MPG | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
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2016 Mitsubishi Lancer FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer cost?
- The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting MSRP of $17,595, ranging up to $23,495 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes ES from $17,595; SE from $20,995; SEL from $21,995; GT from $22,495.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer?
- The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer achieves up to 30 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer have?
- The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer offers up to 12.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer safe?
- The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer come in?
- The 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in 4 trims (7 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.