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If you're looking for a compact car with sporting intentions, be they relatively mild or downright aggressive, chances are Mitsubishi's Lancer lineup has just the vehicle. Want an entry-level sedan? The Lancer offers the front-wheel-drive DE and ES models, which come with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, 152-horsepower I-4 and a five-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Looking more for a mid-level sedan or hatch? The front-drive Lancer GTS provides a 2.4-liter 168-horse I-4 and five-speed manual or CVT with paddle shifters. Want higher performance and all-wheel drive? The Lancer Ralliart, available as a sedan or hatchback, delivers a turbocharged 2.0-liter 237-horsepower I-4 paired to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. Desire even more? Well, then, there's the top-tier Lancer Evolution, which impresses with a turbocharged 2.0-liter 291-horse I-4, all-wheel drive with active yaw control, Brembo brakes, and available Bilstein dampers, Eibach springs, and forged 18-inch alloy wheels. With prices ranging from well under $20,000 to just over $40,000, the Lancer range comes standard with seven airbags and keyless entry, and offers such options as navigation and leather trim. Bodystyles: Sedan, hatchbackEngines: 2.0L I-4, 2.4L I-4, 2.0L turbocharged I-4Transmissions: 6-speed twin-clutch automated manual, 5-speed manual, continuously variable transmission (CVT)Models: DE, ES, GTS, Ralliart, Sportback GTS, Sportback Ralliart, Electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes with EBD are now standard on all Lancer models. Moreover, every Lancer for 2010 receives revised taillamps with black extensions, an eight-inch pole antenna, and new side air dams. The new Evolution MR Touring ups the premium quotient with a power sunroof, rear lip spoiler, automatic on-off headlamps, insulated front windshield glass, improved sound insulation, and leather-trimmed upholstery with heated front seats. Lancer wears some of the boldest design in the compact class. From the trademark trapezoidal grille, angular headlamps, and slit-like taillamps, the Lancer stands out. The Evo adds boxed fenders, hood vents, and an available rear wing. Inside, Lancer sports a driver-focused cockpit with adequate room for five. Premium features include power windows and door locks, tilt-adjustable steering column, and keyless entry. Available accessories include Bluetooth, leather trim, navigation, 710-w The Lancer lineup offers a wide performance envelope, from the base DE with a 2.0-liter, 152-horsepower I-4 and five-speed manual to the flagship Evolution MR Touring, which challenges sports cars with a 2.0-liter, 291-horse turbocharged I-4, six-speed dual-clutch automatic, all-wheel drive with active yaw control, and Brembo brakes. The GTS and Ralliart, both available in sedan and hatch styles, fill the middle nicely with 168 and 237 horsepower, respectively. All Lancers tout front, front side, curtain, and driver knee airbags, as well as electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (high-threshold Sports ABS on Evolution), and a tire pressure monitoring system. DE, ES: 22 mpg city-31 mpg highway (manual); 23 mpg city-30 mpg highway (CVT)GTS: 20 mpg city-28 mpg highway (manual); 22 mpg city-29 mpg highway (CVT)Sportback GTS: 20 mpg city-27 mpg highway (manual); 21 mpg city-27 mpg highway (CVT)Ralliart, Sportba