**Test Drive 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart**

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Just got back from Test Driving the 05 Lancer Ralliart Edition, and I must say I am quite impressed with what Mitsubishi has done. "Road huggingly" tight suspension, rev happy 162 hp engine, 5 speed short throw "stubby" leather wrapped shifter with baseball stitching, very precise...Great pedal movement & placement that is easy to heal / toe...plus all the niceties like 17" alloy rims, 4 wheel disc brakes, embroidered mats, "sights and sound" package that includes a premuim stereo, 8" sub in trunk, power sunroof, and the list goes on.

I was quoted $22'000 ish Canadian for the fully loaded model ready to go....decent performace,above average handling, EVO-esque styling, affordable pricing make this a great contender In my opinion. 👍



Information provided below copied without permision from "www.caranddriver.com"
Base price: $18,572
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 4-door 5-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 52/41/11
Wheelbase 102.4 in
Length/width/height 181.3/66.8/54.9 in
Turning circle 33.5 ft
Curb weight 2650–2750 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 23/29
Fuel-tank capacity/range 13.2 gal/317–343 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front and side (opt) airbags


POWERTRAIN
2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4, 160 or 162 hp, 160 or 162 lb-ft; 5-sp man, 4-sp auto

SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar

BRAKES
F/R vented disc/drum or disc
ABS optional
 

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I'd rather add about $2000 to the pot and get a Neon SRT.
 
Anyone who would rather have a skateboard than a free new car is just retarded...or is too young to drive.
 
Or lives in a 24/7-gridlocked city 💡

But, I don't ride skateboards so my chioce would be a bike. BTW the Ralliart ain't that bad a car. Better than the Kia Accent :/
 
2 of my friends have a 2005 Ralli Art...A Black 5 speed...and a Yellow Automatic....Both of which are completely stock down to the airfilter....
It's not a bad car for the price.....handles quite well and has a nice ride....Good stock sound system, decent space in the back seat....an all around good car for the price.....AND it beats it's share of stock cars........It gets a good ratin from me.
and it doesn't sound 1/4 as bad as a stock SRT-4....More comfy ride too..
 
neon_duke
I'd rather add about $2000 to the pot and get a Neon SRT.
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Agreed. Much, much faster car. I'd get a ralliart if it came with 4WD like a true rally inspired car should. Besides, then it would be a great placeholder for us poor Evo-deprived Canadians. We have to wait until the Evo IX comes out before we can buy one :(
 
Driftster
This is somewhat offtopic...but...How do you alter the SRT-4 to where it doesn't sound like crap?
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:odd: It sounds like any other hot hatch with a "fart can" on it. Want to change the sound? Buy a different exhaust.
 
I would buy one, its a fairly good looking car with good hp, but seeing as I'm 15 and I do ride a skateboard :) it wouldnt make much sense. :cool:
 
I don't like that front side airbags are standard on the wagon, but $1500 on the sedan. What the hell? Nice engine though - but spec doesn't quite do it for me. Why not get a Sentra 2.5S for $16800 and get more power and more stuff? Don't buy into the Lancer just because it's a "Ralliart" or of the same family as the Evolution - there's better cars out there.
 

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