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A slew of next generation Mitsubishi models is on the way, set to bring the whole model range of Mitsubishi cars up to date with current times and current design language. First up is a Lancer Ralliart to slot between the usual plain vanilla Lancer sedan and the top of the range Lancer Evolution X.
The Lancer Ralliart’s four pot 2.0 litre turbocharged engine will put out 260 horsepower and will feature all-wheel drive hardware, though not the latest and greatest version in the Evo X, but the previous generation system from the Evolution IX.
The Lancer Ralliart will also be the top of the line model for the upcoming 5-door hatch version of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which you can expect to be strongly based on the Mitsubishi Sportback Concept, one of the first few Mitsubishi concept cars to feature the latest Lancer’s design language.
An electric version of the Mitsubishi i is also in the works, though I doubt it would use the advanced in-wheel motors of the Mitsubishi i MIEV. A replacement for the Mitsubishi Pajero iO (also called the Shogun Pinin) is also in the works, based on the Mitsubishi Concept-cX. Last but not least, the Mitsubishi Galant will receive a full model change in 2010 or 2011, to be based on the Mitsubishi Concept-ZT.
After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Looks like a nice future for Mitsu from now on
A new sportback will be nice…not that coupe concept but a proper wagon as like the old one.
I like the ralliart sportback (nearly bought one) but was slightly turned off by the somewhat underpowered feel (2.4L only made 162hp and only available with a 4 speed autobox)….
2.46m Paul.
upgrade gua…
that lancer is ugly
should bring in more mitsubishi car to malaysia…..
Look like an copy from Audi front??
If this one becomes our PERDANA replacement,sure many hands will want to get this…including ME!!!
not me
it looks nice but needs to come up with some new model. make a car dat everybody likes, low price, and good for future.