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Mitsubishi Lancer

Old
model
Mitsubishi Lancer

Build Dates

2008 - 2009

On Sale Dates

2008 - 2009

Applies To

Sportback variants fitted with side curtain airbags

Vehicle Type

Small Car

Engine/Fuel Type

Petrol / diesel vehicles

Price Bracket

Under $35,000

Rating Year/Datestamp

2008

ANCAP Safety Rating

Rating Expires

N/A

ANCAP Safety
Tested
2008

The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback was introduced in Australia and New Zealand during 2008. This 5 star rating applies to Sportback variants fitted with head-protecting side curtain airbags.

The sedan variant was tested by ANCAP. The safety specifications of the Sportback variants are the same as the sedan so will provide the same levels of protection to those described on this page. .

Dual front airbags and a driver knee airbag are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard on all New Zealand variants and the Australian VR and VRX variants. They are optional on the ES variants in Australia. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report (see download link).

Assessment Scores

Frontal Offset
15.56
out of 16
Side Impact
14.00
out of 16
Pole
2
out of 2
Seat Belt Reminders
2.0
out of 3
Whiplash Protection
Not Assessed
Pedestrian Protection
Marginal
ESC
Standard
Overall Score
33.56
out of 37

Safety Assist Technologies

AEB - City
Not available on any variant
AEB - Interurban
Not available on any variant
AEB - VRU
Not available on any variant
AEB - Junction
Not available on any variant
AEB - Backover
Not available on any variant
LSS
Not available on any variant
The ANCAP safety rating for the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2008 – 2009) is based on crash tests of the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan.  Mitsubishi Lancer sedan frontal offset test at 64km/h pictured.