Underneath the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer’s skin is a suspension system comprised of MacPherson struts up front, a multi-link setup out back, and stabilizer bars (no rear bar for the Lancer DE). Engineers redesigned the front suspension in an attempt to eliminate what some called the previous model’s hard ride and harshness over bumps. GTS models feature unique spring rates, shock tuning, and larger stabilizer bars. Steering is courtesy of a rack-and-pinion assembly, while braking is the responsibility of vented front discs (larger on the GTS), and depending on the model, either rear drums (DE and ES) or solid rear discs (GTS). Antilock brakes with electronic brake force distribution are standard on the GTS, optional on the Lancer DE and ES.