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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

99C

4B11

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I4

Displacement

3.5L/213

2.0L/122

Fuel System

SMPI

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

262 @ 6250

152 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 4500

146 @ 4250

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

44J

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

1.91

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.33

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.78

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.58

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.39

4.24

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

4661 lbs

2922 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.26 in

0.79 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.87 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.9 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

8.0 x -TBD- in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x -TBD- in

16 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x -TBD- in

16 x -TBD- in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/55R19

P205/60R16

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R19

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

22 MPG

30 MPG

Cruising Range - City

307.20 mi

336.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

16 MPG

22 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

18 MPG

25 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

422.40 mi

459.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

19.2 gal

15.3 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.16

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

41.0 ft

32.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

118.0 ft³

93.5 ft³

Front Head Room

41.8 in

39.6 in

Front Leg Room

40.8 in

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

58.4 in

54.7 in

Front Hip Room

55.4 in

53.3 in

Second Head Room

40.5 in

36.9 in

Second Leg Room

44.3 in

36.1 in

Second Shoulder Room

58.1 in

54.3 in

Second Hip Room

55.0 in

54.1 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

117.9 in

103.7 in

Length, Overall

201.8 in

180.0 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

75.9 in

69.4 in

Height, Overall

68.0 in

58.7 in

Track Width, Front

65.4 in

60.2 in

Track Width, Rear

65.4 in

60.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.9 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

12.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

2000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L V6 Duratec engine.

6-speed automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive.

Battery saver.

Fully independent rear suspension.

Pwr steering.

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

EasyFuel capless fueling.

Bright polished stainless steel exhaust tips

2.0L DOHC MIVEC I4 engine.

5-speed manual transmission.

Front wheel drive.

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front stabilizer bar.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated disc & rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

P235/55R19 BSW tires.

19" polished aluminum wheels.

Mini spare tire.

Chrome beltline.

Tri-bar chrome grill.

Wiper-activated HID auto headlamps.

Foglamps w/chrome bezel.

LED taillamps.

Chrome heated pwr mirrors -inc: memory, puddle lamps.

Rear privacy glass.

Front speed-sensitive intermittent wipers.

Rear 2-speed wipers.

Chrome door handles.

Pwr liftgate w/satin aluminum applique

16" steel wheels w/full covers.

P205/60R16 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire.

Auto-off headlights.

Side marker lights.

Green laminated windshield.

Folding pwr mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/washer

ENTERTAINMENT

Sony AM/FM stereo 6-disc CD player w/(12) speakers -inc: auxiliary audio input, SIRIUS satellite radio w/6-month subscription *Programming is subject to location & availability*.

SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel controls, USB port, audio input jack, 911 Assist, vehicle health reports

140-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player, MP3 capability, (4) speakers.

Rear roof mounted antenna

INTERIOR

Heated front perforated leather-trimmed bucket seats -inc: 10-way pwr driver seat w/memory & 6-way pwr passenger seat.

2nd row 60/40 split bench seat w/footrests.

3rd row 50/50 fold-in-floor bench seat.

Fold-flat passenger seating.

Adjustable head restraints.

Front row center console -inc: armrest, storage, (2) cupholders, rear pull-out drawer w/cupholder for 2nd row.

1st & 2nd row carpeted floor mats.

Manual tilt adjustable steering column.

Color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc: audio & cruise controls & wood inlay.

Message center w/trip config.

Center stack display -inc: compass, driver/passenger temp, outside temp, audio info.

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch up/down.

Accessory pwr delay.

Pwr locks w/AutoLock.

SecuriCode keypad on drivers door.

Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory.

Remote keyless entry.

Universal garage door opener.

Cruise control.

Perimeter alarm.

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.

Dual-zone electronic auto temp control air conditioning.

Rear A/C vents.

Rear defroster.

Locking glove box.

(10) cup holders.

Wood grain-appearance door trim.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Overhead console w/sunglass holder.

Retractable roof grab handles.

2nd row coat hooks.

Front maplights.

Reading lamps for 2nd & 3rd rows cargo area.

Illuminated entry.

Ambient lighting.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

Front seat back map pockets.

Chrome scuff plates.

(3) 12V pwr outlets.

110V inverter.

Driver & front passenger sunvisors w/illuminated mirrors.

Grocery bag hooks in cargo area.

Cargo net

4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats.

Rear bench seat w/(3) adjustable head restraints.

Front center console w/armrest.

Tilt steering wheel.

Anti-theft engine immobilizer.

Analog gauges -inc: speedometer, fuel, tachometer.

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, trip computer.

Pwr windows w/driver side auto-down.

Remote trunk & fuel lid release.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

(1) 12V pwr outlet.

(2) front cup holders.

Ashtray.

Front door storage pockets.

Driver & front passenger sun visors-inc: passenger vanity mirror.

Trunk lamp

SAFETY

Advance Trac w/roll stability control.

Dual front airbags.

Passenger sensing system.

Side-impact airbags.

2nd/3rd row safety canopy w/rollover sensor.

Reverse sensing system.

Rear child safety locks.

Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitoring system

Front crumple zone.

Daytime running lights.

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.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Child safety rear door locks.

Rear seat LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children) for child safety seats.

Interior trunk lid release handle

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
8.

Emissions Miles/km:
80,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Basic Years:
5.

Basic Miles/km:
60,000.

Drivetrain Years:
10.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
7.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V247000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 26, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
695.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".

Consequence:
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06..

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.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V349000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 08, 2009.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
6903.

Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER EVOLUTION, RALLIART, AND SPORTBACK RALLIART VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FUEL RETURN PIPE IS ATTACHED TO THE ENGINE, IN COMBINATION WITH FREQUENT VEHICLE OPERATION AT CERTAIN ENGINE REVOLUTIONS, MAY RESULT IN A RESONANCE THAT, IF CONTINUED OVER TIME, MAY CAUSE A STRESS CRACK TO DEVELOP AT THE FIXED PORTION OF THE FUEL PIPE..

Consequence:
IF THIS STRESS CRACK DEVELOPS, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
THE FUEL RETURN PIPE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW PART AND TWO ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENT BRACKETS WILL BE INSTALLED TO BETTER CONTROL FUEL PIPE VIBRATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 29, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V435000.

Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 02, 2009.

Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
29353.

Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 LANCER AND LANCER EVOLUTION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN AREAS WHERE HEAVY ROAD SALT IS USED IN THE WINTER, A LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO A MIXTURE OF MELTED SNOW WITH SALT THROWN UP BY THE OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD MAY CAUSE A WATER-SALT MIXTURE TO ADHERE TO THE FRONT IMPACT SENSORS..

Consequence:
THIS COATING OVER TIME MAY CAUSE CORROSION OR THE SENSOR. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLES CRASH OF THE TYPE THAT WOULD DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS THIS TYPE OF SHORT-CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE A DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN DRIVER OR PASSENGER INJURY..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS THAT HAVE IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANCE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 888-648-7820..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V562000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 12, 2014.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
165,923.

Summary:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles. The affected vehicles, manufactured with 4B1 engines, have an engine pulley and belt arrangement for turning the alternator, the cooling fan and the power steering pump (if equipped). These pulleys may experience unusual wear and allow for belt detachment..

Consequence:
If the drive belt detaches, the battery may discharge, resulting in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-14-009..

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..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09V077000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 05, 2009.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
39711.

Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 39,711 MY 2008-2009 OUTLANDER AND LACER VEHICLES. INCORRECT MATERIAL COMPOSITION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE MAY CAUSE THE CHECK VALVE TO STICK CLOSED WHEN THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RE-STARTED AND PUT INTO MOTION, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS (VERY SLOW VEHICLE MANEUVERS), THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT INITIAL BRAKING ASSIST..

Consequence:
THIS MAY TEMPORARILY INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE AND THEREFORE INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037..

Notes:
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-09-002. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V233000.

Mfg's Report Date:
APR 20, 2015.

Component:
VISIBILITY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
76,958.

Summary:
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Lancer vehicles manufactured March 16, 2009, to March 30, 2011, 2010-2011 Lancer Sportback vehicles manufactured June 17, 2009, to December 1, 2010, 2010-2011 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured July 14, 2009, to January 7, 2011, 2009-2011 Outlander vehicles manufactured February 10, 2009, to June 22, 2011, and 2011 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured August 26, 2010, to November 19, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the blower motor may fail..

Consequence:
Failure of the blower motor may reduce the performance of the windshield defroster, diminishing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace a suspect blower motor, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is SR-15-003..

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.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * * *.

Crash Test Note:
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 Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
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).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
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 Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
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).

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