The MITSUBISHI LANCER (2008-12) 5DR SPORTBACK 1.8 GS3 is a five-door family hatchback, offering a more dramatic, sporty look than many conventional rivals. In the UK used-car market it sits alongside models such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Honda Civic, combining everyday practicality with distinctive Mitsubishi styling. mycarcheck.com has 89 look-ups across 37 different Lancers. The average private-sale valuation was £2,000, mileage was 109,000 and annual mileage averaged 8,000. Cars had around four previous keepers, so check each one’s history, condition and service records. These figures offer a snapshot, not a guarantee of every UK-market car’s condition today. Its five-door layout and useful boot suit commuters, couples and small families. The petrol 1.8 GS3 pairs everyday usability with eye-catching, sporty styling, making it a distinctive alternative to a Focus or Astra. Consider one if you want practical hatchback space with more character, and check condition and history carefully.