The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer receives a new model and more available power. Front-wheel-drive Lancer DE and ES trims are offered with a 152-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The front-drive GTS model has a 168-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. DE, ES and GTS are available with manual or automatic transmission. The Lancer Ralliart has all-wheel drive and a 235-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Lancer Evolution is also all-wheel drive and comes in GSR and MR trims, each with a 295-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. GSRs have a 5-speed manual transmission; MRs have a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, antiskid system (Evolution only), front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. GTS has a firmer suspension and sporty body trim. Lancer GTS, Ralliart, and Evolution MR are available with a touch-screen navigation system and a 30-gigabyte hard drive for storage and playback of digital audio files. This report is based on evaluations of the 2008 Lancer and Lancer Evolution. We have not yet tested a 2009 Lancer Ralliart.