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Paris 2008: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback

Posted Oct 3rd 2008 11:57AM by Jonathon Ramsey
Filed under: Wagons/Estates, Paris Motor Show, Mitsubishi



Rounding out the Mitsubishi Lancer line this year is the new Lancer Sportback, also in extra spicy Ralliart flavor. It's everything you love about the Lancer plus the space, versatility and convenience of a wagon – the first time since the '80s you'll be able to have your cake and haul it, too. If it weren't for the spoiler, which is aptly called the "rear wing", and the subwoofer in the trunk, you'd be forgiven for thinking this was just another cool little wagon. But thanks to the Lancer Ralliart's turbocharged 2.0L MIVEC engine producing 237 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque and Twin-Clutch SST transmission, you'll soon be able to get those groceries with gusto. And it's the only wagon we know of with an access hatch to the central differential. All the details can be found in Mitsubishi's official press release after the jump, and live shots of the Lancer Sportback and Sportback Ralliart can be viewed in our high-res gallery below.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/paris...cer-sportback/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...cer-sportback/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-...back-ralliart/

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