Vehicle Safety Features
2010 Top Safety Pick IIHS

2012 Top Safety Pick IIHS

The 2012 Lancer has earned the Top Safety Pick award. Top Safety Pick recognizes vehicles that have electronic stability control and earn the highest rating for front, side, rollover, and rear crash protection.

* Available for the Lancer DE, SE, and GT

Front Airbags

Dual-stage front airbags with seat position sensors

Advanced dual-stage front air bags include sensors that ensure airbag remains activated by detecting occupant and seating position. There are a total of 7 deployments ready to protect driver and passengers.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Tire pressure monitoring system

Each tire receives a sensor complete with an indicator warning on the multi-information display. It alerts you to loss of tire pressure, keeping you safe and optimizing fuel economy.

Active Stability Control with Traction Control

Active Stability Control with Traction Control

Active Stability Control provides an extra measure of grip on the road, while Traction Control modulates between throttle and brakes, delivering sure-footed acceleration when driving on highways or backcountry roads.