Our five-foot-eight-inch tall editor found the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer’s back seat to be quite roomy, reporting abundant foot, leg, and head room. The bench seat height and wide-opening doors allow for easy ingress/egress, and the soft front seatbacks are easy on intruding knees. The bench itself is very comfortable, featuring a natural recline position, slightly bucketed lower sections, and inconsequential side bolsters. Three headrests are provided, though the center seat section is not terribly hospitable. Upper trims get a split seat back and a padded fold-down center armrest with cupholders. All in all, the Lancer’s rear seat passengers are treated quite well, and in no way is this your typical econocar penalty box.