Masaman

I was browsing autoblog.com and this came up today.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/11/p...lancer-sportb/

I for one, really like hatchbacks for the increased utility. Although this design doesn't seem to fully utilize the hatch, it should increase cargo space anyways. Something that is going to be a major deal for me personally.

And sorry if this is old news but I have been on these forums daily so I wouldn't think so.

Cheers!

JamassiMR

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the back of the car looks terrible...

aestival

Think the unveiling news is new, but if you prefer your news direct, just take a look at Mitsubishi's press release:

http://media.mitsubishi-motors.com/p...etail1785.html

Masaman

Just an FYI but the autoblog article has the same press release in it too. And the sportback is styled differently but I guess that is the price for utility.

ExcessLancer

Looks cool to me

LanEvo03

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looks good IMO

desperado-c

Good news, and I think the first time they confirmed production the RA Sportback rather than just the non-RA models. 2010 will be a year to look forward to. I'll be disappointed if the US doesn't get any. Mitsu should consider that there is probably a ready pool of MS3 owners who would go for the RA Sportback.

I like the black. Kind of Saab-esque

Masaman

Agreed. I think the appeal for the MS3 was its blend of raw performance with great utility. Although the hatch design isn't optimal in the sportback, it will increase cargo capacity. This could be the ultimate road trip car. Increased capacity with awd to help conquer the elements (like snow).

VincentX

Too bad there is no shorter and lighter two door version like a CRX. That would rock.

DriftRunSir

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meh, i for one would rather have a full size wagon like the 04-06 lancer wagons...i think the 08-09 style would look cool in a full size wagon and would look very european. Even better if a full size wagon came with all the new ralliart features. baby evo wagon? =D

desperado-c

A true wagon has a lot less general appeal than even a hatch. There's always the Legacy GT..

DriftRunSir

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yah, a legacy gt or the older Foresters were what i was looking at for some time but even a used one is still pretty steep in price for me. I'm too much a mitsu fan i know i'm dreaming but it would really be bad *** if they came out with an 09/10 ralliart full size wagon. Hell, mitsu japan released Lancers/Cedias in AWD wagons =[ Legnum GVR4 wagons too =[ :::sigh:::

Tureno-AE86

at this time all i can wish is please dont water it donw to a fwd gts when it comes to this country

Masaman

Completely agree. I believe that they confirmed the production of the RA sportback so I guess we will have to see what is coming across the pond in the future.

VincentX

Are you thinking that the Lancer Sportback Ralliart might be FWD when it comes over here? The Lancer Sportback will definitely be just like a GTS with a fifth door.