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Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Sketch

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These are the latest sketches of the upcoming 5-door version of the new Mitsubishi Lancer. It looks like a closer-to-production version of the original Mitsubishi Sportback Concept that was shown years ago. Expect a production or near-production car to be shown at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show in March.

One more photo after the jump.

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25 Comments »

  1. naikmotoje said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 2:47 am

    wow…
    the final production sure gempak

  2. MisterBenjo said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 7:05 am

    Damn nice but i prefer if its a sedan…

  3. kakilubuk said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 7:38 am

    Mmmm!! Good sketch. Hope the actual one also looks the same.

  4. White Jack said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 8:07 am

    it’s better if Mitsubishi don’t waste time on imagining concept car la, put full energy and concentration in producing the Lancer GT is better la. Waiting list is one year !

  5. 4G63T DSM said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 8:23 am

    Now, this is more like it. Mitsubishi always had fastbacks sedans in its lineup, the past 2 generations of Lancers have been without one for far too long. Its difficult not to appreciate the extra utility from a fastback.

    The waiting list for Lancer has nothing to do with the design team, but more to do with the local dealers’ poor enticipation of demand.

  6. corolla_KE70 said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 8:50 am

    looks little like subaru impreza hatchbak..

  7. want_diy said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 9:12 am

    Just like Gen-2 type…hihi….the different is P1 come out with the hacthback first then only after that they launch the sedan..:P…

  8. mukhri88 said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 9:34 am

    It’s a warm fuzzy feeling when we reckon Mitsu’s looking our way for inspiration. They’ll flatly deny it, of course.. Malaysia Boleh!

  9. mukhri88 said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 9:36 am

    can someone do a proper 3D rendering with the correct proportions..

  10. mukhri88 said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 9:40 am

    Anybody who buys a Lancer GLS is an idiot, price diff RM1K oni. Well, I think it is..

  11. shamel said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 11:24 am

    Certainly they’re no idiot, just they have more money and not too bother about the value of the money can buy.

    Idiot don’t have that luxury to dispose they hard earned money, huh?

  12. maxtek said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 11:51 am

    Well now, that’s unexpected. I thought only Subaru went mad with turning their flagship model into a hatch which looks plain sh*t ugly.

    Hopefully, Mitsubishi will make their version of the hatch look pretty, and if it’s anything to go by, the early sketches are already pretty enough, reminds me of the Ford Focus XR5 though. XD

  13. BW said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 11:59 am

    Ha this version looks sooooo much nicer than the current sedan version which have such an ugly arse

  14. tommy73 said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 1:08 pm

    If the actual production car is as sleek as this, then it will be superb. Quite often the actual prodution car will stand taller for practicality reason. The rear has a slight hint of Ford Focus.

  15. kingglim said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 1:23 pm

    Wah, another dream car from Mitsu…look like replacement for Airtrek/Outlander.

    Please, cannot compare today Mitsu vs. P1 lah…Mitsu now makes dream cars; P1 makes cream cars. People buy Mitsu for the hot sexy dream design; people buy P1 bcoz the govt make P1 the only car your $$ can buy. Be honest to ourselves, if Mitsu and P1 are same price, how many will still buy P1??

  16. MrDDR said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 3:03 pm

    kingglim said,
    January 26, 2008 @ 1:23 pm

    Wah, another dream car from Mitsu…look like replacement for Airtrek/Outlander.

    Please, cannot compare today Mitsu vs. P1 lah…Mitsu now makes dream cars; P1 makes cream cars. People buy Mitsu for the hot sexy dream design; people buy P1 bcoz the govt make P1 the only car your $$ can buy. Be honest to ourselves, if Mitsu and P1 are same price, how many will still buy P1??

    If Mitsu and BMW are same price, how many will still buy Mitsu??

    mitsu even without tax still much more expensive than P1

  17. mitlanevo said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

    no thanks, i prefer the sedan version……

  18. MrDDR said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

    lancer gls in langkawi already cost you RM69800.00. GT add more 5k

  19. nmh said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 4:46 pm

    This is hatchback and not fastback…rite

  20. cole planet said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 8:25 pm

    Wahhh nice… nice…

  21. raptorclans said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 11:17 pm

    If Proton wiras were still based on Lancers this would be our new Wira Aeroback… rofl :)

  22. cecibo said,

    January 26, 2008 @ 11:58 pm

    someone told me that actually mitsubishi copying wira to make a lancer evo…

  23. mystvearn said,

    January 27, 2008 @ 12:52 am

    For some reason, it looks a lot like the audi R8…

  24. starbucks223 said,

    January 27, 2008 @ 1:37 pm

    very nice concept… when will we see the real thing?

  25. master of designer said,

    June 20, 2009 @ 3:22 am

    stunning

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