Mitsubishi Lancer Preview – 2007 Detroit Auto Show: The Lancer is Mitsubishi’s smallest offering in the U.S. The previous generation was a bit player in the compact segment thanks to its uncomfortable styling and lackluster performance, but Mitsubishi has high hopes for the new model. It features sharp lines that draw heavily on the 2005 Concept X show car, and it comes in base DE, mid-level ES or sporty GTS trim levels all powered by a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. For enthusiasts, it also forms the basis of what will be the Evolution X, the successor to the wildly popular turbocharged all-wheel drive Evolution IX.