Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Concept - Team-BHP

khanak · 26th January 2008, 01:36

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Our new friend Dan sent us a few sketches of what's supposedly the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, a near production-ready version of the Sportback Concept that debut back in 2005. Although we're not sure if these are official images out of Mitsu-HQ, they're very similar to some of the concept sketches we've seen in the past.

This new shot stays true to the original Sportback concept's profile and lines, but comes complete with a front clip that's more reminiscent of the rest of the Lancer line and a rear end that looks far more feasible for production. When the hatch finally makes it to dealers, likely sometime later this year, expect power to come from a 2.4-liter four, with an Evo version getting the same turbocharged 2.0-liter and all-wheel-drive system from its four-door sibling. And if Mitsubishi is smart, and decides to bring the hatch to the States, a Ralliart version to compete with the Subaru Impreza WRX five-door should be in the cards.

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Nitin · 26th January 2008, 01:39

Holy smokes!! Now that's definitely gonna give Subaru a good beating!
Looks pretty good to me.Atleast the boot section had a better look,as compared to the new Impreza.

1100D · 26th January 2008, 03:03

Miles ahead of the Imprezza hatch.

fash_1 · 26th January 2008, 03:07

That car is so EVIL.

reignofchaos · 26th January 2008, 03:11

Brilliant brilliant brilliant design this is. I hope the marketing team at mitsu is half as good as the design team.

Nitin · 26th January 2008, 04:09

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

Brilliant brilliant brilliant design this is. I hope the marketing team at mitsu is half as good as the design team.

The way the 2008 lancer has hit the streets,I'd bet a huge chunk on that team. The Evo's gonna be in end of this month,and its been a very slick approach by Mitsubishi. Another week,and the Evo's gonna take things a totally different direction. I think Mitsubishi's moving up the charts at a slow by steady pace.

maddy42 · 26th January 2008, 11:58

Wow would love to see this car on indian roads as it looks fantastic

razor4077 · 26th January 2008, 13:14

DROOL MAAL!! I want one

hskhan · 27th January 2008, 08:32

the lancer is SINGLE HANDEDLY keeping Mitsubishi afloat...it's a cash cow for them. you can rest assured they'll be making as many versions of the lancer as they can.

1100D · 27th January 2008, 10:51

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Originally Posted by razor4077

DROOL MAAL!! I want one

Take your Phoenix to the cosmetic surgeon and ask him to cut the tail off. You are going to drool at that result too.

AMATMO · 27th January 2008, 14:48

if its launched in india i will totally kill the fabia

khanak · 27th January 2008, 14:50

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Originally Posted by AMATMO

if its launched in india i will totally kill the fabia

I highly doubt the new Lancer will come to India anytime soon let alone this car. Besides looking at how the SRV bombed I dont think India will really want this car.

VJ_MAVRICK · 27th January 2008, 15:12

Wish this beauty is launched in India , I would not think twice to go for it. Great one to own it.

razor4077 · 27th January 2008, 15:18

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Originally Posted by 1100D

Take your Phoenix to the cosmetic surgeon and ask him to cut the tail off. You are going to drool at that result too.

Heh! Not a bad idea. Will improve the power to weight ratio too. Lol!

BUSA · 27th January 2008, 16:34

Oh my my, this looks so super duper freaking hot. I am lost for words looking at this car

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VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,083 View My Garage	Wish this beauty is launched in India , I would not think twice to go for it. Great one to own it. __________________ Remembering Aryton Senna "Human" 1st and then a "Racer"

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Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,841 View My Garage	Holy smokes!! Now that's definitely gonna give Subaru a good beating! Looks pretty good to me.Atleast the boot section had a better look,as compared to the new Impreza.

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reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,075 View My Garage	Brilliant brilliant brilliant design this is. I hope the marketing team at mitsu is half as good as the design team.

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maddy42 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore, Mumbai Posts: 724 View My Garage	Wow would love to see this car on indian roads as it looks fantastic

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razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,260 View My Garage	DROOL MAAL!! I want one

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hskhan BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: KP Posts: 84	the lancer is SINGLE HANDEDLY keeping Mitsubishi afloat...it's a cash cow for them. you can rest assured they'll be making as many versions of the lancer as they can.

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