“With an overall length slightly longer than the sedan's, the Sportback offers up to 52.7 cubic feet of load space when the 60/40 split folding second row is laid flat.” — Road & Track
“The 5-door hatch's dynamic design not only offers the utility of a small wagon, but also gives buyers an alternative to the more traditional Lancer sedan bodystyle.” — Road & Track
“The addition of hatchbacks to the Lancer lineup allows Mitsubishi to more directly compete with Subaru's Impreza family.” — Car and Driver
“America is still not a hatchback-friendly place, but rising fuel costs and a plunging economy have several automakers hoping that tighter pocketbooks will have U.S. customers looking at smaller, more efficient ways to get the SUV/crossover feel.” — Car and Driver
“Equipment available on the Sportback editions of the Lancer GTS and Ralliart will mirror that included in the sedans.” — Car and Driver
“Flappy paddle shifters are great to use and the change is quick. You can over-ride the auto at any time with a single flick, which is useful.” — TopGear
