Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback (2008)

[Gt1Street]

Mitsubishi Motors unveils Lancer Sportback at Paris Motor Show

— Lancer Ralliart 4WD sports sedan also on display —

Tokyo, June 11 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will unveil, for the first time at an international motor show, the Lancer Sportback at the Le Mondial de l'Automobile 2008 (Paris Motor Show 2008) being held in Halls 1-8 of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from October 2 (October 4 for the general public) through October 19. The Lancer Sportback will have its European launch this fall with a phased introduction into the various countries in the region.

The company will also be displaying the Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models that are based on the Lancer*1 sports sedan and Lancer Sportback. These models are powered by a turbocharged engine mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch SST (Sport Shift Transmission) and delivering power to all four wheels through an Active Center Differential.

*1 Named the Galant Fortis in Japan

With its inverted-slant nose and trapezoidal grille that defines the Mitsubishi Motors design identity the sporty Lancer Sportback is a 5-door sport hatchback, a body type that is very popular in Europe. The model is available in versions powered by 1.5-liter (109PS) or 1.8-liter (143PS) gasoline engines or by a 2.0-liter (140PS) turbo diesel engine. The Lancer Sportback offers an "auto-folding function" which enhances luggage compartment convenience through adjustable rear floor height and rear seatbacks that can be tipped forward via a lever located in the luggage compartment. The series is due to be joined by a model powered by Mitsubishi Motors' new diesel engine in spring of 2009.

The Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Sportback Ralliart models use a new turbocharged 2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC*2 engine [maximum output 177 kW (240PS), maximum torque 343 Nm (35 kgm)]. This is mated to Mitsubishi's high-efficiency Twin Clutch SST transmission with an Active Center Differential, for extremely responsive steering and traction through tailoring the amount of torque fed to each wheel to optimally suit driving conditions. Also helping to significantly raise the basic performance attributes of these cars over the Lancer base model are 2-pot caliper front brakes and a larger brake master cylinder.

*2 Mitsubishi Innovative Valve lift and timing Electronic Control system


White Lancer - Euro Raliart Sportback
Black Lancer - Euro Sportback

[NSXType-R]

Reminds me of the IS300 sportback of a couple years back.

Hope there's a full blown wagon version just to give competition to the STI.

I dunno, it looks nice, but I'd much rather have a wagon just cause it's so much more practical.

[Ferrer]

Can you get one without the rear spoiler?

[Gt1Street]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

Can you get one without the rear spoiler?

do you own a small hand saw ?

[rallyswift75]

I think it would look better without the spoiler

[CamNismo]

I gues no one saw my post in the "Subura Chop" thread, but I replied saying that Mitsu might come out with a Hatch...Probably because Subie did the Hatch...anyway I hope that this does not happen cause it would probably be the worst EVO design out of them all.....EVO 5 still my fav & EVO 9 is close behind it.....

Ohh and idk if the EVO X has a wagon version but I do know that the version b4 it did and have even been tune and featured in Mags.....it kinda the all around performance/grocery getter....haha

[MadMax13]

That looks like shit. If it gets pushed through hopefully they make an Evo model as well. If you think THAT spoiler looks like shit id like to see the one they put on the Evo model!!!...






Im cracking up just THINKING about it...

[clutch-monkey]

not bad...reminds me of audi a3 in some respects

[Gt1Street]

Originally Posted by MadMax13

That looks like shit. If it gets pushed through hopefully they make an Evo model as well. If you think THAT spoiler looks like shit id like to see the one they put on the Evo model!!!...






Im cracking up just THINKING about it...

just dont hurt yourself with all that thinking

[092326001]

why can't they just make a proper wagon?
the evo IX wagon was great

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by 092326001

why can't they just make a proper wagon?
the evo IX wagon was great

it's a hatch, for me it has sense. thinking about the non "EVO" models, the Lancer didn't sell well, at least here in Italy, because it was ugly and lacked of good engines. and then the segment of small sedans is contracting in favor of hatches' one. on the other hand subaru sold well in last years, thanks to also to dual fuel engines and a better look. and I'm not saying the older Impreza was a good looking car, just better than a standard Evo.

[Ferrer]

Apparently it won't come the US which probably is why it's a hatchback.

[fisetdavid26]

I like the rear end of the car, but the front end just doesn't match the rest of the car. I prefer the 4-door Lancer.

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

just dont hurt yourself with all that thinking

[MadMax13]

Originally Posted by Gt1Street

just dont hurt yourself with all that thinking

If i wanted my comeback id wipe it off your chin...

[The_Canuck]

What, are you 13?

I kinda like this car...