Mitsubishi Lancer
2008-13 models
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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer |
MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Mitsubishi Lancer was redesigned for the 2008 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Mitsubishi as part of frontal crash test verification. The frontal ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Lancer, known as the Sportback, beginning with 2010 models.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash, and the dummy's head rebounded into the side airbag without coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Driver knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
- Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2010 models, optional on 2009 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer ES 4-door
- Class: Small car
- Weight: 3,080 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 104 in.
- Length: 180 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 29 mpg highway
