Mitsubishi Lancer Drivetrain (FWD/RWD/AWD/4WD)

The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2017):

The Mitsubishi Lancer is offered in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Mitsubishi Lancer Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2017Config 1 of 3Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.0L30
2017Config 2 of 3Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.4L26
2017Config 3 of 3Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L28
2016Config 1 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.0L30
2016Config 2 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.4L26
2016Config 3 of 5Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.4L26
2016Config 4 of 5Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L28
2016Config 5 of 5Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L25
2015Config 1 of 8Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM6)4 2.0L19
2015Config 2 of 8Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM6)4 2.0L20
2015Config 3 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.0L29
2015Config 4 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.4L26
2015Config 5 of 8Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S6)4 2.4L25
2015Config 6 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L28
2015Config 7 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.0L19
2015Config 8 of 8Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 LFront-Wheel DriveManual 5-spd4 2.4L25

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Mitsubishi Lancer data analysis

How to read this Mitsubishi Lancer data

This page lists every 2015 through 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Where these Mitsubishi Lancer figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Mitsubishi Lancer record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lancer Drivetrain

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Mitsubishi Lancer is available in Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Mitsubishi Lancer come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Mitsubishi Lancer. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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