I also find it difficult to pull into tight parking stalls. I'm glad at least that I'm not the only one who feels this way. You would think for a compact car that it would at least turn better than a van or SUV.

 

i agree it sucks...

i use ebrake...

ebrake is fuuuunnn...

 

i also agree, it has the turning radius of a transport truck compared to other cars (5th gear also said the same about the evo too. )

 

it's probably for the steering feel that the Ralliart has.
I didn't notice too much of a problem when I drove the Sportback Ralliart when I parked in a tight spot at the Mitsu dealer.

then again, didn't try a 2-lane U-turn during my test drive (e-brake probably not a good idea either...haha). I think it's the size of the Lancer that contributes to it being more difficult to turn sharply.

 

I have no problems making a 2 lanes U turn in my RA. I usually have almost half of the second lane to spare. This care has an incredible turning radius compared to my 3rd Gen Eclipse. According to Mitsu's website the turning radius of the RA is 16.75' where my eclipse was 22'. I'll take the RA anyday!

 

I did some comparisons and it turns better then the spec-v and the integra. Im getting more used to it and its not that bad.