Future models - Mitsubishi - Lancer - SportbackFirst look: Lancer Sportback set for Paris debutMitsubishi unveils Ralliart hatch ahead of Paris motor show outing in October16 Jun 2008 By TERRY MARTIN MITSUBISHI has released images of its forthcoming Lancer Sportback ahead of the five-door hatchback’s international debut in final production form at the Paris motor show in October. Due in Australia inside six months, the Sportback will be shown in turbocharged, all-wheel drive Ralliart trim, which will to run doorhandle-to-doorhandle with Subaru’s Impreza WRX. Like the sedan version due in the third quarter, the Ralliart hatch will feature a new 2.0-litre DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged four-cylinder engine – a detuned (177kW/343Nm) version of the Lancer Evo’s more potent turbo four. Australian specifications are still to be revealed, but the engine is expected to be mated to Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST) automated manual gearbox. Other mechanical differentiators from lesser Lancers will include twin-piston front brake callipers and a larger brake master cylinder. As with the sedan, visual highlights for the Ralliart version will include 18-inch alloy wheels, prominent air intakes, an aggressive front bumper treatment and dual exhaust outlets. The Sportback will also be made available in cooking model variants. In Europe this includes 1.5 or 1.8-litre petrol engines and a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. Interior highlights include “auto-fold” rear seatbacks that can be folded using a lever located in the luggage compartment. Read more:Melbourne show: Lancer Ralliart lobsAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Lancer pricingMotor industry news |
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