Looks like late Summer 2009 (August maybe?) for the US dealers to have the first Ralliart Sportbacks hitting the lots. I will be putting down a deposit to hold one once the dealers get the nod with official pricing and ordering info.

If anyone gets any updated news on release dates keep us informed....Thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ9NJ...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MVcE...eature=related

I can't wait!!!

 

These ralliart lancer sportbacks are already out in australia i think..pretty sure.

Just one thing, see it in real life first. Sure it looks all great in that clip there, but when u see it in real life its a different story. imo, the sportback design doesnt really work well with the lancer. Do yourself a favor and see it in real life. then decide if u wanna put ur money on that car.

 

UGLY!!! lol

 

Yes I agree "Lancer HTA". If I do not like the vehicle and the test drive I will not pull the trigger. I ALWAYS make the dealers sign a legal binding doc to confirm I have right of refusal AFTER seeing the vehicle and taking a test drive. I was ready to buy a new 2009 WRX, but I just can't get over the exterior looks.....it is somewhat OK, but I am just not too excited about it.

The Sportback will be perfect for my daily driver, just enough performance to have some fun and the utility of a hatch and 4 doors.......The Ralliart "Sportback" had me at HELLO......LOL!

Also, the Ralliart "Sportback" will be a VERY UNIQUE low production vehicle, so that aspect is very appealing to me......there wont be one on every corner.

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...rive-1084.html

 

i agree on the fact that u wont see one at every corner =P

 

Hey, at least you will see my Ralliart Sportback "hatch" through your front windshield for a second or two....

JK......LOL!

I do agree it looks somewhat odd....but I kind of like that.....like the previous generation SAAB 9-3/900 set up.

 

reminds me of the 08 sti.... looks like ********.

but not as bad..

actually, i can grow into it i guess... lol..

 

All the best, Sportback.

Hope everything goes well with whatever you choose.

 

looks good in graphite grey

 

Yeap......Graphite Gray is the color I am going to buy (always loved the gray colors on most cars........really liked Dolphin Gray I had on an A4 Ultrasport I had a few years ago). My current Audi is gray too.....LOL!

 

hate it

 

Well the "Sportback" will NOT be for everyones taste.....that is for sure. BTW, when did you actually see one that makes you "hate it".......?

 

looking at it from the side it reminds me of the IS300 wagon

 

Yuck!

 

We've had them in canada for 4 months now