yeap this might be the case... maybe they release the AWC Lancer ES with Ralliart front bumper? thankfully I got rid of my Ralliart, cuz that would've pissed me off if it were to happen

 

Is this the same AWD as the previous gen Evo's? ACD but no AYC right? Or will this be a viscous center?

Just curious is all....

 

You guys should goto Mitsubishi Japan's website... they have the AWD models listed there as they've existed in Japan for years. Sounds like Mitsubishi is just planning to bring them here now... it's not as if they are a new product.

I wonder why Mitsu waited so long tho... Aren't we only two models years away from the end of the current Lancer life cycle?

 

The Sportbacks in the UK, regardless of trim level, have the Ralliart grill and bumper. I think it looks better and wished my GTS here had it.

 

Doesn't the AWD in the Evo and Ralliart have 3 diff's and is a lot of maintenance and gas mileage suckage?

I bet it's gonna be a simpler unit like the ones in japan.

 

Either way AWD FTW

 

Just to let u guys know the newest issue of MotorTrend has info saying the "GTS will become a GT, with the RA front bumper"
Small changes will be done to the interior trim material (eg. "softer" fabric)...

not sure how reliable MotorTrend is tho...

 

why didn't the sportback ever come in a 5spd? It pisses me off that they're excluding those of us who want to start a family that need the extra room but still dont want to cut their ********* off driving a auto. It sucks enough that you have to give up your toy for the sake of your family but cant drive a car you still want to drive that can accomodate your new lifestyle? I'm sad to see it go but even more sad that it was never offered in a 5spd...which is why i still haven't bought one..

 

Ahh if you did your research before posting you would see that the base ES comes only in manual and the bit more powerful GTS has an manual option.So yeah.

 

Sportback`s do come in 5speed Manuals. You can get them in SE and GT Trims for 2011.

 

Like others have said, Japan has had the Galant (Lancer) Fortis Sport AWD since 2007:


Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Sport 4WD is a 5-seat, 4-door sedan/saloon with all wheel drive (AWD). This model has been manufactured for the first time in 2007. The measurements of the vehicle are as follows: length – 4570.00 mm, width – 1760.00 mm, height – 1490.00 mm. Additionally, its wheelbase is 2635.00 mm, its front and rear track are 1530.00 mm and 1530.00 mm respectively. 150.00 mm is the ground clearance of this vehicle. 1440 kg is its curb weight. Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Sport 4WD has a 1998 cc, naturally-aspirated, 4-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder and double overhead camshaft (DOHC). It is installed in the front of the vehicle and its alignment is transverse. It also has inline-arranged cylinders. The cylinder diameter is 86.00 mm and the piston stroke length is 86.00 mm. The compression ratio of the pistons is 10.00:1. The maximum torque and maximum power produced by the engine are 198 Nm at 4250 rpm and 113 kW / 154 ps at 6000 rpm respectively. The fuel system of this model is electronic fuel injection (EFI). The oiling system of the engine is wet sump. 0.52:1 is the top gear ratio. 6.12:1 is its final drive ratio. 55.0 l is the volume of the fuel tank. The steering mechanism of the vehicle is power assisted rack and pinion type. The front suspension includes independent, MacPherson strut and the rear suspension – independent, multi-link. The front tyres are 215/45 R 18. The rear tyres are 215/45 R 18. The front brake system includes ventilated disks. The rear brakes are set up with disks, servo assistance, anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Brand name: Mitsubishi
Series: Galant
Model name: Galant Fortis Sport 4WD
Produced since: 2007
Model code: STXHZ
Model family: DBA-CY4A
Type of vehicle: sedan/saloon
Number of doors: 4
Number of seats: 5
Wheelbase: 2635.00 mm
Front track: 1530.00 mm
Rear track: 1530.00 mm
Length: 4570.00 mm
Width: 1760.00 mm
Height: 1490.00 mm
Ground clearance: 150.00 mm
Weight: 1440 kg
Fuel capacity: 55.0 l
Cylinder arrangement: inline
Number of cylinders: 4
Valves per cylinder: 4
Bore: 86.00 mm
Stroke: 86.00 mm
Engine displacement: ~ 2.0 l
Engine design: double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
Sump type: wet sump
Compression ratio: 10.00:1
Fuel system: electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Max power: 113 kW
Max power at rpm: 6000 rpm
Max torque: 198 Nm
Max torque at rpm: 4250 rpm
BMEP: 180.60 psi
Engine manufacturer: Mitsubishi
Engine code: 4B11 MIVEC
Coolant: liquid
Aspiration: naturally-aspirated
Intercooler: no
Catalytic converter: yes
Engine location: front
Engine alignment: transverse
Drive system: all wheel drive (AWD)
Steering: power assisted rack and pinion
Suspension front: independent
Suspension rear: independent
Tyres front: 215/45 R 18
Tyres rear: 215/45 R 18
Brakes front: ventilated disks
Brakes rear: disks
Top gear ratio: 0.52:1
Final drvie ratio: 6.12:1

 

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer/Evo/Sportback

"What's New: The ES gets new fabric, wheel covers, and chrome grille, while the SE is now an AWD model. The Lancer GTS has been renamed GT and gets a Ralliart-style front fascia, new 18-inch wheels, new fabric, and soft touch door trim. The GSR gets a new upshift light indicator on the center display, while the MR gets an ECO light indicator."

Source: MotorTrend

 

Is it known yet whether this is Evo-like AWD or some other on-demand AWD?

So now you have the basic car frame, basic suspension, basic shocks, yet AWD and a weaker 4B11. For such a cheap price that's not bad if a few more ponies could be had....

Is anything stopping you from throwing a built motor in there with a turbo? Weaker halfshafts? Weak differentials? Weak transmission or t-case? Obviously it won't be an Evo but I'm curious if people are modding these over in Japan?

I have an Evo, but I want to make sure I understand the differences and weak points of the AWD system in the Lancer.

 

I'm pretty sure the SE with AWD only comes with the CVT trans.

 

I don't know if anyone will know that until they try. Even if they are doing certain things in japan, things will almost certainly be different for safety standards and emissions alone.