Brief history- The coveted Ralliart Grille that the 02-03 guys have been getting actually belongs to Cedia Ralliart Wagon, not a sedan (somebody correct me but I believe its true). When the beak nose came in 04, it was called the sportback and came in non -Ralliart version also.
Guess what! The 02-03 body style is still alive as a Awd (yes, you are reading this right) station wagon, super base el cheapo trim. Its called the "LANCER CARGO" Whats interesting is that it has a reverse thong grille almost similar to the WRC car that seems like it may look good if painted. Some pics, I circled the back end where you can see AWD.

link to Mitsu site:

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/l...xterior01.html

 

if anyone reads Japanese, can you tell which engine is bolted to this AWD drivetrain? 2.0 or 2.4 or some other 1.6 or 1.8 variation. Maybe 4g63 NA?

Just wondering.

 

Low it is the engine which is strong with medium speed travelling, to the after highway, being smooth throughout the city, it is easy to handle.
Furthermore, under the practical travelling conditions also the scene which attaches the air conditioner, depresses the accelerator being supposed, the fuel economy which is superior is actualized.
1500 SOHC 16 valve engines

Total cubic displacement: 1.468 liters

The highest output < net >: 66kW [ 90PS ] /5250rpm
Largest torque: 133N m [ 13.6kg m ] /3750rpm

16.0km/ liter 2WD 5M/T car
15.8km/ liter 2WD CVT car
14.0km/ liter 4WD 4A/T car

10 15 mode fuel consumption rate (national traffic economical examination value)

 

japan always gets the best sh*t! lol... even the base lancer is awd..

 

yea, Mitsu really need to learn to share with the rest of the world

 

Actually, they do a bit, it's just U.S is so strict .

 

It's all about safety standards. Japan uses a different type of glass we do and different airbag setups and the safety equipment won't pass here. Believe me, it isn't about emissions like everyone else thinks it is. This is why it costs nearly $20,000 and 6 months to a year to get a Skyline over here...not including the price to actually by it.