5 Door Lancer Concept S.

SVTKAR3 · 02-23-2008, 02:08 PM

German pub Autobild has spilled the beans on the Geneva-bound Mitsubishi Prototype S. The "S" is for Sportback, and this show car forecasts a future production vehicle that will probably carry that moniker. The Sportback is crucial for the European market, where hatches account for the majority of car sales. Up front, you essentially have the Lancer Ralliart's nose, which is dressed up with more ornate, concept-style headlamps and foglights. Head around to the car's rump, and you can almost see Mitsu's people drawing a line in the sand, daring the 5-door WRX to come over and "play." The sloping rear hatch is topped by a large, body-colored roof spoiler, and restyled rear lighting wraps from the lid onto the quarter panels. Dual exhaust tips poke through a diffuser insert on the rear bumper, and stylish split-spoke wheels in a gunmetal finish occupy the lightly-flared fender cutouts. Mechanically, it seems that the Prototype S is outfitted with the same running gear as the Lancer Ralliart. The 2.0L turbo four delivers 240 PS (236 hp) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque through a dual-clutch setup to a full-time AWD system with an active center differential. It's cool, we want it, and most importantly, it'd fit -- after all, Subaru markets the WRX here as both a sedan and a hatchback. Come on, Mits. Go tit for tat with them and bring this one across the pond after you give it to Europe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/

SVTKAR3 · 02-23-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTKAR3

Head around to the car's rump, and you can almost see Mitsu's people drawing a line in the sand, daring the 5-door WRX to come over and "play."

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/

I can't wait to see this (production version) and the WRX STI go head to head!!

SVTKAR3 · 02-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Not a huge Mistu fan at all, but this shot:

is pretty freakin hot!

Def. a Mazda contender too.

jkennedy293 · 02-23-2008, 04:38 PM

Looks pretty hideous from this angle.

KIDDIESEL79 · 02-23-2008, 04:42 PM

^^ Agree. They Subaru'd it, then went a step further with the DSG.

jzchev28 · 02-23-2008, 04:44 PM

im not a big fan of that snout.

GMusa · 02-23-2008, 07:49 PM

No thinks.... not a fan of hatchbacks.. ill take the sedan over that neday! but that doesnt really batter since my money will be going toward a Camaro!

coaster.n3rd · 02-23-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jkennedy293

Looks pretty hideous from this angle.

Agreed... The profile does nothing for the car, the front however is pretty sharp.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-23-2008, 08:47 PM

Front end leaves much to be desired.

vsd · 02-23-2008, 10:28 PM

I love it, but it's too far off for me to have a chance at getting one, but the sedan does fine by me.

atomicshark · 02-23-2008, 10:36 PM

The profile shot is not great but I still love it. We can't get this thing here fast enough.

I know that if my next car has to have four doors it better be at least this good looking. I plan on keeping my Cobalt for at least four years and I can't wait to see the state of small sporty sedans in 2012. I know that it will be the HOT segment to be in.

NoNameDenton · 02-23-2008, 10:39 PM

The back end of the hatch looks great, but the nose is hideous, and I have never been impressed by Mitsu, their sales have gotten so bad in America that they say they do not pick up they will have to exit the US market.

ctaylorzl1 · 02-24-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SVTKAR3

I can't wait to see this (production version) and the WRX STI go head to head!!

at 236hp this would go head to head with the regular WRX, the EVO is the STI competitor.

Andonis · 02-24-2008, 01:04 AM

i wonder what is mitsus intention with this...

NoNameDenton · 02-24-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Andonis

i wonder what is mitsus intention with this...

To counter Subaru's WRX hatch

02-23-2008, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
SVTKAR3 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Jersey Drives: '88 Lincoln TownCar. Posts: 578	5 Door Lancer Concept S. German pub Autobild has spilled the beans on the Geneva-bound Mitsubishi Prototype S. The "S" is for Sportback, and this show car forecasts a future production vehicle that will probably carry that moniker. The Sportback is crucial for the European market, where hatches account for the majority of car sales. Up front, you essentially have the Lancer Ralliart's nose, which is dressed up with more ornate, concept-style headlamps and foglights. Head around to the car's rump, and you can almost see Mitsu's people drawing a line in the sand, daring the 5-door WRX to come over and "play." The sloping rear hatch is topped by a large, body-colored roof spoiler, and restyled rear lighting wraps from the lid onto the quarter panels. Dual exhaust tips poke through a diffuser insert on the rear bumper, and stylish split-spoke wheels in a gunmetal finish occupy the lightly-flared fender cutouts. Mechanically, it seems that the Prototype S is outfitted with the same running gear as the Lancer Ralliart. The 2.0L turbo four delivers 240 PS (236 hp) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque through a dual-clutch setup to a full-time AWD system with an active center differential. It's cool, we want it, and most importantly, it'd fit -- after all, Subaru markets the WRX here as both a sedan and a hatchback. Come on, Mits. Go tit for tat with them and bring this one across the pond after you give it to Europe. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/ __________________ 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!!!

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SVTKAR3 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Jersey Drives: '88 Lincoln TownCar. Posts: 578	Re: 5 Door Lancer Concept S. Not a huge Mistu fan at all, but this shot: is pretty freakin hot! Def. a Mazda contender too. __________________ 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES!!!

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