Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype S Previews Sportback Model
Product diversification is a road down which many manufacturers are taking. And while rival Subaru tackles the mainstream market with its Impreza sedan and hatchback variants, it is Mitsubishi who are to evolve their 4-door Lancer concept with the addition of a 5-door sportback model. Born of the sportback concept car first shown at Frankfurt in 2005, these are the first official sketches of a near-production sports hatchback - the 'Prototype S'.
Leaking onto the 'net via a member on two Evolution X message boards, the Prototype S sportsback is said to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March but bar this tidbit of information, there are few details on the new model. Judging by its styling, expect specification to be close to that of the Evolution Ralliart, featuring a 240 hp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine linked to permenant all-wheel-drive, active yaw control and active centre differential.
"With its long wheelbase and wide track, it is clear that the design emphasis of the Concept Sportback is on performance and flexibility,” said Mitsubishi Motors Australia President and CEO Robert McEniry, speaking at the Concept-Sportback's Australian debut.
Stay tuned for more details and further official shots due ahead of its March debut.
Much better looking than the Sedan version. But is it just me or did they get some of the design cues from the subaru STI Hatchback
will there be a sportback evo x? lighter and faster than the sedan ?
I can't see anything about subarudesign there.
The conception is supernice and has a more interesting back then the saloon. A must have as an evo
It's a Audi R8 from the front, and a mercedes from the side. Japanese and Chinese are all the same
ahh what angel looks like an audi its nice and diff K
Looks like mazda 3 from the back and fliped front audis grill in the front.
lets put aside the design factor, and wait until it goes into the production line and test-driven...
Is there an Impreza sedan? I thought they were all now hatches...