Looks like we are getting closer

http://www.nextautos.com/spy-shots-m...iart-sportback


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Spy Shots: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback

"After Mitsubishi unveiled the Lancer Sportback for Europe, the automaker announced that we'd be getting our own version in America at some point in 2009. Well, Mitsubishi wasn't lying, judging by this nearly production-ready Lancer Ralliart Sportback that was caught traveling up US-23 outside of Ann Arbor this morning.

While these prototypes don't have the stylish wheels and clear taillights of the Prototype S show car, we won't necessarily rule them out as options. Instead, these Sportback models were using the same wheels from the Lancer Ralliart and GTS sedans, and the standard red-enclosed taillights don't look too bad, either. As for power, we highly doubt that Mitsubishi will be tweaking with any of its engine choices. Additionally, we like that Mitsubishi opted to nix any sort of window between the C- and D-pillars, though we're sure how bad of a blind spot that will create until we get some actual seat time in the little Mitsu.

Us? We're looking forward to a seeing how this Mitsu stacks up to the Subaru WRX five-door, and we might even be hoping that the all-mighty Evo takes this body style someday, too."

 

It's just so damn.... practical.

This will make my decision a bit tougher.

 

Trust me, I had a 9MR and I now have an Outlader XLS. It's like combining both cars together!!!

 

Doesnt look that bad. the sportback is growing on me.

 

Yeah I don't understand some of the hate on the sportback. It's a european hatchback not a 5-door like the minivan shaped Mazda 3 and Impreza.

 

looks good...will definitely make the wrx wagon run for it's money.

 

Commercial.

http://jalopnik.com/5132310/mitsubis...do+laden-humor

 

LOL funny commercial, it looks as if it was photoshopped in at the end. It's growing more on me but i don't like it in red.

 

White seems to be the best looking color for the sportback so far.

 

Well, that is..interesting. I wish they could have sped up and took some pics from the front, not just the rear 3/4s of the car.

 

I really like it, if I had the cash I would grab one as a DD.

 

I agree the white looks great. The black looks nice too. Octane Blue would look decent as well.

 

when will it be here...why must i wait????

 

LOL. My guess would be spring or summer.

 

it is going to be a sportback gts and a sportback ralliart.