New Mitsubishi Models

Mitsubishi's compact Lancer gains a new hatchback version for the 2010 model year. Dubbed the Lancer Sportback, the hatchback is offered with a choice of four-cylinder engines — one of them turbocharged — and hits dealerships in late summer 2009. Competitors include the Subaru Impreza and Mazda3. 

The Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two-door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form. The 2009 version receives some styling tweaks, and the GT trim level gains some new features, but besides these changes the car is much like it was previously. Competitors include the Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si and Hyundai Tiburon. 

The Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two-door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form. The 2009 version receives some styling tweaks, and the GT trim level gains some new features, but besides these changes the car is much like it was previously. Competitors include the Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si and Hyundai Tiburon. 

For 2009, Mitsubishi's Galant midsize sedan receives some minor updates to the exterior of the car, and it's offered in four trims, including a performance-oriented Ralliart version. The Galant is offered with either four-cylinder or V-6 power, and competitors include the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.  

After sitting out the 2007 model year, Mitsubishi's compact sedan, the Lancer, returned as a redesigned model for 2008 and now shares its platform with the company's Outlander crossover SUV. The Lancer competes against other small sedans like the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Mazda3, and it gains a high-performance Ralliart trim level for 2009. 

The Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two-door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form, both with a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines. Competitors include the Ford Mustang and Honda Civic Si. 

The Eclipse is Mitsubishi's performance two-door sports car and is offered in coupe and convertible Spyder form, both with a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 engines. Competitors include the Ford Mustang and Honda Civic Si. 

The midsize Galant sedan is now offered only with four-cylinder power. It competes with the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. 

For 2009, Mitsubishi's smallest SUV receives only minor interior changes, and it's available in ES, SE and XLS trims. The Outlander retains 2008's addition of a 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. An electronic stability system is standard on all models. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered, and the Outlander can seat up to seven people. Outlanders compete with the Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. 

The Mitsubishi Raider is based on the Dodge Dakota; it was the result of a Mitsubishi and DaimlerChrysler partnership that became estranged before the Raider went into production. With DaimlerChrysler's split and Mitsubishi's increased efforts into its cars, the Raider gets very little attention. As rebadged vehicles go, the Raider is one of the better examples, with its interior and exterior makeovers. The Raider does have a limited lineup compared to the Dakota. The Extended Cab with a 6-foot, 4-inch cargo bed comes only in 4x2, while the Double Cab with a 5-foot, 3-inch bed is available in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. Mitsubishi doesn't get the Dakota's 4.7-liter V-8, and there's only one trim level.