Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £13,701 to £18,105
Good-looking, spacious, willing petrol engine, lots of equipment.
Lumpy ride on 18-inch wheels, noisy diesel, imprecise steering.
Not as accomplished as a Focus to drive, but makes up for that with plenty of space, kit and looks.
Residual value experts predict the Lancer will be second only to the Honda Civic in its abilities to retain its value. After three years and 36,000 miles the Mitsubishi will hold onto between 36-37% of its original list price.
