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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 01:02 AM
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Lancer Sportback debuted at NYC Auto Show

I think this would go here. It might be old news, so sorry if this is a repost. I got this from MSN Autos.

Mitsubishi Debuts Three, Including 2004 Galant
Mitsubishi opened the New York International Auto show by unveiling three cars, the 2004 Galant, the restyled Diamante flagship sedan and a new Lancer Sportback.

The all-new 2004 Galant, making its world debut, is aimed directly at the competition in the midsize sedan category. The new version offers more interior room as well as more power from both the standard and optional engines.

The Galant's optional 3.8-liter V6 is the largest displacement engine in the category and develops 230 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque, while the base 2.4-liter 4-cylinder increases output to 160 horsepower. The new Galant will be available in four trim levels: DE, ES, LS, and GTS.

Pricing for the DE is expected to start below $19,000 equipped with the 2.4-liter engine and automatic transmission, air conditioning, power equipment and a 140-watt AM/FM/CD audio system.

The world debut of the 2004 Diamante revealed updated styling that incorporates Mitsubishi's new corporate look, including a new front fascia, split grille, triangular headlights and a prominent triple diamond logo.

The Lancer Sportback also made its North American debut in New York, coming to the U.S. to compete with the Toyota Matrix, Mazda Protege5, and the Ford Focus ZX5 in the small, sporty wagon category. The Sportback is a four-door hatchback wagon powered by a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter engine with variable valve timing. It will be available in two trim levels.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 01:20 AM
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yeah... ummm.... i'm don't like it already, looks oversized
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 02:06 AM
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i wonder what a photoshop would look like with it being shorter, with only two doors.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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ewwwwwwwwwwwww
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:19 AM
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is that the same engine that is in the new ralli art lancer??
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:46 AM
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I'll take the engine...leave the body
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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engine good body bad
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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that doesn't really qualify as a sportback does it?
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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It's a wagon. Minus the front fascia and headlights I think it looks good. Similar to the Ralliart Cedia I love so well.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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Originally posted by uranium9v
that doesn't really qualify as a sportback does it?
I agree it looks like a wagon, I'm just quoting what they said over at MSN Auto.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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I love wagons

why couldn't they do one with the cedia front

Etienne
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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looks like the suzuki aerio on the back, which i cant stand
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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no thanks...
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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i know its off topic but the modern image yellow tiburon with road race turbo was there....i thought that was cool
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