Mitsubishi · model year 2012
2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Mitsubishi Lancer model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Diesel | — | Diesel | Manual | 150 | 87 | — | Dossier |
| Core Petrol | — | Petrol | Manual | 120 | 105 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | Premium | 20 | 444 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.4 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB AWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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18V069000 2018-01-26 · model years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Lancer, 2008-2012 Outlander, 2010-2012 Lancer Sportback, and 2011-2012 Outlander Sport vehicles equipped with either a 4B11 or 4B12 engine. The drive belt automatic tensioner flange may crack, allowing the accessory drive belt to detach.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the belt tensioner with one that has an improved shape, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.