The 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is available as a 4-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $18,395, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback ES is powered by a 2.0L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2012MitsubishiLancer SportbackGT , priced at $ 21,345 , is powered by a 2.4L , 4 - cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway.