Good News to read!! An everyday sedan with a sporty demeanor.
> With the recent doubling of crude-oil prices, Mitsubishi's ninth-
> generation Lancer is arriving at a time of renewed interest in
> smallish sedans. As with most new vehicles, this latest Lancer is
> stiffer and more powerful than its predecessor, but unlike most of its
> competitors, it hasn't grown much in size.
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Nice size for a car in that class. The gasoline mileage is nothing to write home about though!