Don't know about that. I was waiting on the Ralliart but comparing price and everything, I think the 08 (or 09) Accord Coupe w/ 6 speed manual transmission (its selling point to me, compared with the RA) is a decent car. In its V6 configuration anyway, with 268 horses pulling it forward.

I know it's not AWD but it shows in the fuel consumption too, which is a selling point for some.

 

I completely understand your concerns for your next car. Now I haven't driven the new accords but take your first turn in the car vs. the RA and you will see a major difference. Accords usually handle very well considering what segment and customer they are selling to. But with two drivers of the same skill, there is no way an accord will outright outperform an RA (or even come close although that is purely my opinion because I haven't driven either). The accord is a decent car if you want to drive to work and back. The RA appeal is to allow you to do that while letting you track it on the weekends (or canyons).

 

It's not a performance car, it's simply a sporty sedan like a Lexus or a Toyota. Take an Accord to the track and you'll see that.

 

That Accord Is Too Long And Big Like A Boat..

 

What model Impreza is this, and what country is that in and what year? If you know. Looks pretty good from the rear.

 

That's the Australian Impreza sedan. I believe this is the first non-US market it is being sold in and the only difference is the rear bumper cover.

 

I don't believe its from an aus impreza as we don't have a sedan version at all.

 

Looks a lot tougher than what they have now.

 

im not too sure, i saw someone post that pic on clubrsx in the "09 wrx" thread

 

Here is some more news on the WRX sedan getting the 265ph tweak, as well.
http://www.thetorquereport.com/2008/...in_h.html#more

 

It will be officially announced next week (thursday most probably).
I believe this rumour will be true.

 

By the way amby, found this.
Regarding looks of the impreza vrs the lancer

http://jalopnik.com/399115/the-ten-u...-united-states

One the ugliest cars sold in the usa is the impreza.

 

+100

 

By the way, seems the base price of the RA is know known:

Okay, how much is all of this practicality and compromise going to cost me? Mitsubishi has given the Ralliart a base price of $26,490 but hasn't yet announced the destination charge - currently, it's $675 for all Lancers, but could go up for the 2009 model year.

According to automobilemag

 

I'm going to buy it from South Coast Mitsubishi in southern California. They said they are going to sell it below MSRP.