What are differences between the GTS, ES, DE 2008+ Lancers?
What about the 2009 Lancer is as well?

The new-generation Lancer is standard new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine is among the most powerful standard engines in its segment, with 152 hp at 6,000 rpm (Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 emissions) & 146 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,250 rpm. (For California, Lancer is PZEV-certified & offers 143 horsepower at 6,000 rpm & 143 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,250 rpm.)

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is available in three levels of trim & driving dynamics: DE, ES & the sport-tuned GTS. The Lancer ES model projects a refined appearance with 5-spoke 16-in. alloy wheels, color-keyed door handles & mirrors & a chrome grille surround. The GTS is styling is even more aggressive than on other Lancer models, with 10-spoke 18-in. alloy wheels, front & side air dams, standard fog lights, a rear spoiler & a chrome tailpipe tip.

im not going to copy & paste like some people do.


the DE is just what it is. DE= basic. Hub caps no alloys, no rear sway bar, or fog lamps.

ES, thats what l have. 16 inch alloy rims a 18mm rear sway bar l believe.

GTS- 18 inch rims, 22mm rear sway bar for better rigidity.

There r a lot of options, like MT or CVT, Sun & Sound, or NAVi pack, or the Technology pack (keyless entry etc).

You can find the 3 different trims with all of this or none of this. l havent seen a DE have any 'extras' but my dealership has ES & GTS with different packages.

Go to ur dealership & look around. They r great cars.