In Australia, the sixth sold from 1996-2004. It was designated as the CE series. Like the previous generation, it was available in a variety of body styles, which helped to cater for a more broad audience. The introduction of a sporty MR coupe helped to target this model directly towards a younger audience.

The station wagon continued on as a CE model, even though it was essentially carried over from the previous generation. This model had an unusually long model run, becoming increasingly uncompetitive as the years went by and often heavily discounted by dealers. Towards the end of its model run, Mitsubishi introduced some limited edition models (based on the GLi) to remain competitive with its rivals, these editions featured extras such as sports interiors, alloys and body kits off higher spec models. Generally, this generation sold well throughout its production run.

It should be noted that despite the introduction of the eighth generation Lancer Cedia in 2002, the CE series continued to be sold alongside it until mid-2004. The sedan was available in GLi trim, until it was finally discontinued in 2003. The coupe was facelifted and now only available in GLi and MR trims.

Due to its appearance, affordability, and the rise in status of the Lancer Evolution, this generation was quite popular with young car enthusiasts and the aftermarket modified Japanese car scene. Some popular modifications include exhaust systems, suspension, after market stereos and replica Evolution body kits.

Series I (96-98) and Series II (98-99)

* GLi – 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.5 L engine (4G15 SOHC – 69 kW)
* GLXi – 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.8 L engine (4G93 SOHC – 88 kW)
* MR – 2-door coupe. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.8L engine (4G93 SOHC – 86 kW)
* MR – 4-door sedan. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.8L MIVEC engine (4G93 SOHC – 141 kW)
* GSR – 4-door sedan. Powered by a turbocharged 1.8 L engine (4G93t DOHC – 141 kW)
* MXd – 4-door sedan. Powered by a turbodiesel 2.0 L engine (4D68T SOHC – 65 kW)

Series III (99-03)

* GLi – 2-door coupe (1.5 L or 1.8 L) and 4-door sedan (4 cylinder, 1.8 L)
* GLXi – 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.8 L engine
* MR – 2-door coupe. Powered by a 4 cylinder (6 cylinder, 99-00), 1.8 L engine

Series IV (02-04) coupe update only

* GLi – Choice of 1.5 L engine (discontinued in 2003) or 1.8 L engine, 4 Cylinder
* MR – Powered by a 1.8 L engine, producing 86 kW (115 hp) & 163 N·m (120 lb·ft) of torque (1500-4500 rpm) out of a 4 cylinder

Australia (1992–1996)

In Australia, this generation was officially referred to as the CC series. It was sold as a 2-door coupe, as well as a 4-door sedan, wagon and 5-door hatchback (essentially carried over from the previous generation). The GL trim model was the last Lancer to use a carburetor internal combustion engine. The rest of the range used an electronic fuel injection engine. This generation was sold until 1996, when it was replaced by the popular CE series model.

* GL – 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and station wagon. Powered by a 1.5 L engine (67 kW)
* GLXi – 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and wagon. Powered by a 1.8 L engine (4G93 SOHC – 86 kW) (sold from new with 1.8 instead of 1.6 variant, due to Australia’s poor quality “91 octane” fuel)
* Executive – 4-door sedan and wagon. Powered by a 1.8 L engine (4G93 SOHC – 86 kW)
* GSR – 4-door sedan. Powered by a turbocharged 1.8 L engine (4G93t DOHC – 141 kW)

Philippines (1993-1996)

Described as “Lancer itlog”/Lancer egg (also known as Lancer hotdog type), because of the shape of its body and its rear signal light.

* EL – 4-door sedan and no tachometer. Powered by a 1.3 L Cyclone Variable Venturi carbureted engine (4G13 SOHC) (59 kW) (Note: if E10 shall be used, consult manufacturer first)
* GLi – 4-door sedan. Powered by a 1.5 L Cyclone ECI-Multi engine (4G15 SOHC) (66 kW)
* GLXi – 4-door sedan. Powered by a 1.6 L Cyclone ECI-Multi engine (4G92 SOHC) (86 kW)
* EX – 4-door sedan. Same specifications as the EL, and released in 1996.

Europe (1992–1996)

* GLi – 4-door sedan and wagon. Powered by a 1.3 L ECI-Multi engine (4G13 SOHC) (55 kW) or 1.6 L ECI-Multi engine (4G92 SOHC) (83 kW)
* GLXi – 4-door sedan and wagon. FWD or AWD. Powered by a 1.6 L ECI-Multi engine (4G92 SOHC) (83 kW)
* GLX – 4-door sedan and wagon. Powered by a 2.0 L Diesel engine (4D68)
* GTI -(gera from over there) 4-door sedan. Powered by a 1.8 L ECI-Multi engine (4G93 DOHC) (103 kW)
* GSR – 4-door sedan. Powered by a 1.8 L ECI-Multi turbo-charged engine (4G93 DOHC turbo) (150 kW)

Latin America (1993–1997)

* GL – 4-door sedan. FWD. Powered by a 1.3 L carburated engine (4G13 SOHC) (58 kW)
* GLX – 4-door sedan. FWD. Powered by a 1.5 L carburated engine (4G15 SOHC) (65 kW)
* GLXi – 4-door sedan. FWD. Powered by a 1.6 L ECI-Multi engine (4G92 SOHC) (84 kW)