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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$13,990 - $38,290

Original MSRP:
$13,328 - $36,089

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Review
The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is a family sedan that comes in 3 trim - DE, ES, and the GTS. The Mitsubishi Lancer is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan equipped with a customary 2.0-liter, I4, 152-hp engine and averages 21-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. The Lancer has a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive and an optional variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive. A 60,000mi/60 month basic warranty comes standard.

The 2008 Mitsubishi GTS is loaded with standard features. These features include: pre-wiring, power front outlet, multiple safety air bags, child safety door locks, front and rear suspension, stabilizer bar, ABS brakes, alloy wheels, tire detail, trunk anti-trap, power accessories, remote controls, remote releases, keyless entry with fob, stereo system with CD player and steering wheel mounted controls, intermittent wipers, cruise, air filter, folding/power adjustable exterior mirrors, rear defroster, rear spoiler, automatic climate control with rear HVAC, tire pressure monitor, tilt steering, front bucket seats with height adjustment, cloth interior, multiple storage compartments, and automatic headlights. All of these features may not be standard on the DE or the ES.

Optional premium upgrades include - trip computer; sunshade, power sunroof, wheel locks, subwoofer, CD changer and a navigational aid.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is a great vehicle for the first time buyer or the younger driver with a low base price of $13,990.


Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 20V279000
Mfg's Report Date May 18, 2020
Component SUSPENSION, STRUCTURE
Number of Units Affected 141,200
Summary Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Lancer, 2010 Lancer Sportback, 2008-2013 Outlander, and 2011-2016 Outlander Sport vehicles originally sold in, or ever registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The front lower control arms may detach due to the front cross member corroding from salt water exposure such as from road salt use.
Consequence A detached front control arm can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or the front cross member will be replaced with a new one that has a sealing/anti-corrosion agent applied to it. These repairs will be performed free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 14, 2020. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-20-003.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Models & Prices

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer DE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man DE $13,990 $13,328 $218 / Month*
4dr Sdn CVT DE $14,890 $14,186 $232 / Month*

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man ES $16,090 $15,329 $250 / Month*
4dr Sdn CVT ES $16,990 $16,186 $264 / Month*

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man GTS $17,590 $16,758 $273 / Month*
4dr Sdn CVT GTS $18,590 $17,711 $289 / Month*

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man Evolution GSR $32,990 $31,093 $507 / Month*

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man Evolution MR $38,290 $36,089 $588 / Month*

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Aluminum front fenders & roof      
Aluminum hood w/color-keyed heat vents      
Auto-off headlights
Chrome accented belt-line moldings        
Chrome accented grille bezel        
Chrome grille      
Color-keyed door handles    
Color-keyed folding pwr mirrors  
Color-keyed front fender air flow vents      
Daytime running lights
Fog lamps    
Folding pwr mirrors        
Front & side air dams        
Front/rear color-keyed bumpers
Green laminated windshield
HID halogen headlights        
Large rear spoiler        
Rear spoiler      
Side marker lights
UV-blocking windshield & side windows      
Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer
INTERIOR Features
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
(2) front cup holders
140-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player, MP3 capability, (4) speakers      
140-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player, MP3 capability, (6) speakers        
140-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player, MP3 capability, (6) speakers, digital signal processing (DSP), vehicle speed sensitive auto volume compensation & sound equalization      
4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats        
4-way adjustable passenger seat        
60/40 split folding rear seat w/folding armrest, cupholders, (3) adjustable head restraints      
Air conditioning w/micron cabin air filtration        
Anti-theft engine immobilizer
Anti-theft security alarm system  
Ashtray
Automatic climate control    
Auxiliary pwr outlet
Chrome inside door handles      
Clean air filter w/dust & pollen remover        
Cruise control        
Custom Recaro leather/suede front sport bucket seats        
Driver & front passenger sun visors w/vanity mirrors    
Driver & front passenger sun visors-inc: passenger vanity mirror      
FAST key entry system w/remote start        
Front & rear floor mats  
Front center console w/armrest      
Front center console w/armrest, lighted open tray, 12V pwr outlet        
Front door panel bottle holders        
Front door scuff plates        
Front door storage pockets
Front map lights    
Hands-free Bluetooth interface system w/voice recognition      
Leather-wrapped shift knob    
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel        
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/ACD switch, cruise controls        
Leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/cruise & audio controls        
Lighted glove box        
Multi-information LCD display-inc: odometer, dual trip meters, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, driving distance to empty, average vehicle speed, service reminder, coolant temp readout w/warning, S-AWC status        
Multi-information LCD display-inc: odometer, trip meter, outside temp, average fuel consumption, driving distance to empty, service reminder, drive mode, automatic transmission position, water temp & low fuel warnings  
Premium cloth front bucket seats-inc: 6-way adjustable driver seat, 4-way adjustable passenger seat        
Pwr door locks w/remote keyless entry    
Pwr windows    
Pwr windows w/driver side one-touch up/down, 30-second pwr retention      
Rear bench seat w/(3) adjustable head restraints        
Rear roof mounted antenna
Rear seat heater ducts    
Rear window defroster w/timer
Recaro cloth front bucket seats w/leather bolsters, double stitching        
Remote trunk & fuel lid release
Sport cloth front sport bucket seats-inc: 6-way adjustable driver seat        
Steering wheel mounted Bluetooth pre-wire switch        
Steering wheel mounted illuminated audio & cruise controls      
Tilt steering wheel      
Tire pressure monitoring system
Trunk lamp
MECHANICAL Features
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
16" 5-spoke alloy wheels        
16" steel wheels w/full covers        
18" 10-spoke alloy wheels        
18" x 8.5" BBS forged aluminum alloy wheels        
18" x 8.5" Enkei cast aluminum alloy wheels        
2.0L DOHC MIVEC I4 engine    
2.0L DOHC MIVEC intercooled turbocharged I4 engine      
4-point inertial axis hydraulic engine mount system      
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)      
4-wheel sports anti-lock braking system (S-ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)      
5-speed manual transmission  
6-speed manual twin clutch Sportronic shift transmission (TC-SST) w/automatic mode, magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters        
6-speed Sportronic continuously variable transmission        
All-wheel drive      
Bilstein front & rear shock absorbers        
Brembo ventilated disc brakes w/2-piece front rotors        
Chrome exhaust finisher        
Compact spare tire    
Continuously variable transmission      
Dual exhaust pipes      
Eibach front & rear springs        
Front & rear stabilizer bars  
Front stabilizer bar        
Front strut tower bar      
Front wheel drive    
Helical gear-type limited-slip front differential      
Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering
Independent MacPherson inverted strut front suspension w/forged aluminum control arms      
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension    
Multi-link rear suspension w/forged aluminum control arms      
P205/60R16 all-season tires      
P215/45R18 tires        
P245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tires      
Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes      
Pwr front ventilated disc & rear drum brakes        
Pwr ventilated Brembo disc brakes-inc: 4-piston front & 2-piston rear calipers        
Rear limited slip differential      
Rear mounted battery      
Sport tuned suspension w/front strut tower brace        
Sportronic paddle shifters        
Stainless steel exhaust system  
Super all-wheel control (S-AWC) traction system-inc: tarmac, gravel or snow traction modes, active center differential (ACD), active yaw control (AYC), active stability control (ASC)      
T145/70R18 spare tire      
SAFETY Features
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
3-point safety belts for all occupants    
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)        
Child safety rear door locks
Collapsible front chassis crossmember        
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/front passenger occupant sensor, driver seat position sensor      
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/front passenger occupant sensor, side curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, side impact airbags    
Driver knee air bag      
Front & rear side curtain air bags      
Front crumple zone
Front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters      
Front seat mounted side-impact air bags      
Height adjustable front shoulder belt anchors w/pretensioners    
Interior trunk lid release handle
Prevention of brake pedal retraction during a collision        
Rear seat LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children) for child safety seats
Shock absorbing hood, cowl, fenders & hood hinges        
PROCESSING-OTHER Features
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
** PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT**        

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
NAVIGATION & TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: FAST-Key entry system, 30GB HDD navigation system w/digital music server, CD/DVD capability, 7" touch screen, multi-communication system, maintenance recorder, electric time & alarm control system (ETACS) customized setting, calendar, trip computer, environmental information (REQ: P2 Sun & Sound Pkg)        
NAVIGATION PKG -inc: 30GB HDD navigation system w/digital music server, CD/DVD capabilities (REQ: P4 Technology & Appearance Pkg)        
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY        
SIGHT, SOUND & SPOILER PKG -inc: HID headlamps w/manual leveling, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate Punch premium AM/FM/MP3 sound system w/(8) speakers, 10" subwoofer, Sirius satellite radio w/(6) month subscription, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, aux audio input, large rear spoiler, FAST Key entry system w/remote start        
SUN & SOUND PKG -inc: 650-watt Rockford Fosgate Punch premium sound system, SIRIUS satellite radio w/(6) month pre-paid subscription, 6-disc in-dash CD changer w/MP3 capability, (8) speakers, 10" subwoofer, pwr glass sunroof, auxiliary audio input jacks      
TECHNOLOGY & APPEARANCE PKG -inc: FAST-Key entry system, Bluetooth system, SIRIUS satellite radio w/(6) month pre-paid subscription, auxiliary input jacks, chrome exhaust tip, rear lip spoiler, 6-speaker audio system, chrome windowsill accents        
TECHNOLOGY PKG -inc: 30 GB HDD navigation system, single CD/MP3/DVD stereo w/music server, 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate Punch Premium sound system w/(8) speakers, 10" subwoofer, Sirius satellite radio w/(6) month paid subscription, aux audio input *Replaces in-dash audio system*        
EMISSIONS Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
50 STATES EMISSIONS
MODEL OPTION Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
A/C & PWR PKG -inc: air conditioning w/micron filter, anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD), pwr door locks, pwr windows w/auto up/down driver window        
NOTE Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
** NO FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FROM MITSUBISHI, CONTACT LOCAL DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL OPTION INFORMATION **        
PAINT Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
APEX SILVER METALLIC
AQUA METALLIC      
DESERT SAND METALLIC      
ELECTRIC BLUE      
GRAPHITE GRAY
OCTANE BLUE        
PHANTOM BLACK      
RALLY RED METALLIC
TARMAC BLACK    
WICKED WHITE METALLIC
PAINT SCHEME Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
EXTRA COST PAINT      
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
6-DISC IN-DASH AUDIO HEAD UNIT W/MP3 CAPABILITY (N/A w/F2 Navigation Pkg) *Replaces standard stereo* (PIO)      
6-DISC IN-DASH AUDIO HEAD UNIT W/MP3 CAPABILITY *Replaces standard stereo* (PIO)        
ACCESSORY 6-CD CHANGER -inc: MP3 capability (N/A w/P4 Technology Pkg) *Replaces in-dash audio system* (PIO)        
ACCESSORY 6-CD CHANGER -inc: MP3 capability *Replaces in-dash audio system* (PIO)        
ACCESSORY NAVIGATION PKG -inc: 30GB HDD navigation system w/digital music server, CD/DVD capability (N/A w/P4 Technology Pkg) *Replaces in-dash audio system* (PIO)        
ACCESSORY NAVIGATION PKG -inc: 30GB HDD navigation system w/digital music server, CD/DVD capability *Replaces in-dash audio system* (PIO)        
AERO KIT -inc: front air dam, side air dam, rear corner air dams, brake air guides, rear spoiler extension (PIO)        
AERO KIT -inc: front air dam, side air dam, rear corner air dams, brake air guides, rear spoiler extension (REQ: P2 Sight, sound & spoiler pkg) (PIO)        
APPEARANCE PKG -inc: exhaust finisher, mudguards, scuff plates (PIO)      
BASE AERO KIT -inc: front air dam, side air dam, rear air dam, brake air guides, rear lip spoiler (PIO)        
CARGO ORGANIZER (PIO)
FLOOR MATS (PIO)        
FOG LAMPS (PIO)      
HFP BLUETOOTH PHONE LINK W/VOICE RECOGNITION (PIO)        
INTERIOR SPORT PKG -inc: aluminum shift knob, aluminum & leather emergency brake grip (PIO)      
NAVIGATION PKG -inc: 30GB HDD navigation w/digital music server, CD/DVD capability (N/A w/F6 6-disc CD changer) *Replaces standard stereo* (PIO)      
SIDE WIND DEFLECTORS (PIO)
TRUNK MAT W/OUT SUBWOOFER (PIO)    
TRUNK MAT W/SUBWOOFER (PIO)      
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)  
REGIONAL DESTINATION CHARGE Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
ALASKA DESTINATION ADJUSTMENT CHARGE
NATIONAL DESTINATION ADJUSTMENT CHARGE
SEAT TRIM Options
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
BEIGE, CLOTH SEAT TRIM      
BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM  
BLACK, LEATHER/SUEDE SEAT TRIM        

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Technical Specifications

Brakes
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.9 x - TBD - 10.9 x - TBD - 11.6 x - TBD - 13.8 x - TBD - 13.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.3 x - TBD - 11.9 x - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD - 13.0 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Trunk Volume (ft) 11.6 11.2 11.2 6.9 6.9
Engine
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 152 @ 6000 152 @ 6000 152 @ 6000 291 @ 6500 291 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 146 @ 4250 146 @ 4250 146 @ 4250 300 @ 4400 300 @ 4400
Exterior Dimensions
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Height, Overall (in) 58.7 58.7 58.7 58.3 58.3
Length, Overall (in) 180.0 180.0 180.0 177.0 177.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.3 5.3
Wheelbase (in) 103.7 103.7 103.7 104.3 104.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.4 69.4 69.4 71.3 71.3
Fuel Tank
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.3 15.3 15.3 14.5 14.5
Steering
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.16 3.16 3.16 2.27 2.27
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 32.8 32.8 32.8 38.7 38.7
Suspension
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Sport Tuned MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Sport Tuned Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Front Tire Size - TBD - - TBD - P215/45R18 P245/40R18 P245/40R18
Rear Tire Size - TBD - - TBD - P215/45R18 P245/40R18 P245/40R18
Transmission
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual Manual Manual Manual TC-SST
Trans Type 5 5 5 5 6
Vehicle
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 38.5 38.5 40.6 40.6
Front Leg Room (in) 42.2 42.2 42.2 42.5 42.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7 54.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 93.3 93.3 93.3 93.2 93.2
Second Head Room (in) 36.9 36.9 36.9 36.9 36.9
Second Leg Room (in) 36.1 36.1 36.1 33.3 33.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3 54.3
Weight Information
DE ES GTS Evolution GSR Evolution MR
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2922 2944 3032 3517 3594

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/front passenger occupant sensor, side curtain airbags, driver knee airbag, side impact airbags
3-point safety belts for all occupants
Height adjustable front shoulder belt anchors w/pretensioners
Child safety rear door locks
Rear seat LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children) for child safety seats
Interior trunk lid release handle
Front crumple zone
Daytime running lights
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
4-wheel sports anti-lock braking system (S-ABS) w/electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/front passenger occupant sensor, driver seat position sensor
Front seat mounted side-impact air bags
Driver knee air bag
Front & rear side curtain air bags
Front seat belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
Super all-wheel control (S-AWC) traction system-inc: tarmac, gravel or snow traction modes, active center differential (ACD), active yaw control (AYC), active stability control (ASC)
Shock absorbing hood, cowl, fenders & hood hinges
Collapsible front chassis crossmember
Prevention of brake pedal retraction during a collision
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).