Lancer Prototype-S what do we think?

[leebutts]

Mitsubishi has confirmed that the Prototype, which is allegedly very close to the upcoming Lancer Sportback Ralliart, will use a turbocharged version of the company’s new 2.0-liter four, capable of 240 horsepower. The car will also employ Mitsu’s twin-clutch SST automated manual transmission, full-time four-wheel-drive, and an active center differential that can modulate front and rear torque as the situation demands.

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cheers

Lee

 

[Hotwire]

WRC return with a hatch to match the Citroen C4, Focus, and WRX hatches??
Here's hoping

 

[leebutts]

Yeah I think it looks quite good - definitely better than the WRX hatch.

 

[Guest]

Is this the rally version of the Evo X?

 

[leebutts]

Is this the rally version of the Evo X?

It may be... I haven't heard anything official about that yet.

It looks like the obvious choice as a base car for return to WRC.

cheers

Lee

 

[gilly]

i think this is basically the replacement for the Lancer GSR (CC and CE range). Basically younger brother to the evo - smaller less powerful engine, but a less agressive bodykit.

I like.

 

[bradc]

I'm waiting for a station wagon version

 

[Guest]

haha, i must say that there is quite a strong sense of delight and humour involved in demolishing coupes, sports sedans and hatches in a 5 door estate.

 

[Guest]

i actually quite like it...we need more hot hatches in australia!

 

[snickells]

Love the front, not so sure about the back end though. The seats look really old-school like from an old Porsche or something.

 

[Guest]

the rear is similar to an XR5 focus.

 

[2000VR-4]

** dons fire suit **

Thats phukin nasty, seriously it looks like any other Korean hatch with a fancy bodykit. The rear 1/4's are very messy and I gotta say I HATE the new nose way too big and black....Looks like a NASTY FWD with WWWAAAYYYY too much front over hang.............. IMHO

 

[Dr_Josh001]

** dons fire suit **

Thats phukin nasty, seriously it looks like any other Korean hatch with a fancy bodykit. The rear 1/4's are very messy and I gotta say I HATE the new nose way too big and black....Looks like a NASTY FWD with WWWAAAYYYY too much front over hang.............. IMHO

Hey hey hey!! What the phreakin language!!

IMO it looks just like a EVO X hatch, which I reackon is sweeter than a sedan; always been fond of hot hatches, especially the Suzuki GTI.

 

[Guest]

Ya know, I generally don't like hatches at all - but I really like this.

 

[DarkVR4]

I agree with steve, front looks the biz, the rear looks a little too common (wrx,Lexus suv etc etc)for me. Bring on a wagon aye...