Comments on: Mitsubishi Prototype-S previews Lancer hatchback http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:57:55 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: juanbeibei http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-154943 juanbeibei Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:54:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-154943 i luv da front!^^ i luv da front!^^

]]> By: kaka811 http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153785 kaka811 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:16:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153785 the front grill just remind me bout audi, lil bit trendy. not extraordinary. totally its look like a great car to drive. :) the front grill just remind me bout audi, lil bit trendy. not extraordinary. totally its look like a great car to drive. :)

]]> By: KL-ATR http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153765 KL-ATR Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:51:58 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153765 DROOOL!!!! Built it quick, Mitsu!!! Shape almost like the Focus but with a cooking turboed engine, who cares? The brown leather looks odd here but get the car in metallic black or graphite gray and it'll look great! DROOOL!!!! Built it quick, Mitsu!!! Shape almost like the Focus but with a cooking turboed engine, who cares?
The brown leather looks odd here but get the car in metallic black or graphite gray and it’ll look great!

]]> By: tIcKLeMe http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153716 tIcKLeMe Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:39:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153716 so damn sexay!!! *drools* but i agree that the upholstery should be in black instead of caramel brown. so damn sexay!!! *drools*

but i agree that the upholstery should be in black instead of caramel brown.

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153644 cbljkkj Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:41:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153644 BanyakMasukWorkshop is right. In Europe, hatchbacks are all the rage and are sold off the line like hotcakes. IMHO, the hatch looks better than the Evo X sedan. The rear looked like as if it backed up into a wall at high speed. Ditto for the Lancer currently sold today. BanyakMasukWorkshop is right. In Europe, hatchbacks are all the rage and are sold off the line like hotcakes.

IMHO, the hatch looks better than the Evo X sedan. The rear looked like as if it backed up into a wall at high speed. Ditto for the Lancer currently sold today.

]]> By: whodz http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153642 whodz Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:00:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153642 I think, the prototype is more sporty and better than this ugly-rear-hatchback. Just disappointed with production mitsubishi sportback. Sigh. Not sport at all. Better do production car with the prototype design. I think, the prototype is more sporty and better than this ugly-rear-hatchback. Just disappointed with production mitsubishi sportback. Sigh. Not sport at all. Better do production car with the prototype design.

]]> By: nuajon http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153636 nuajon Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:36:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153636 more rally cars now to hatchback concept...no more sedan. more rally cars now to hatchback concept…no more sedan.

]]> By: nuajon http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153635 nuajon Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:36:34 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153635 more rally cars now to hatchback concept...no more sedan. more rally cars now to hatchback concept…no more sedan.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153633 mystvearn Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:49:22 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153633 like the front, not too sure of the rear. Does remind you of the ford focus ST. Also I am not too sure you get a lot of viewing space cause the rear mirror is small like the front, not too sure of the rear. Does remind you of the ford focus ST. Also I am not too sure you get a lot of viewing space cause the rear mirror is small

]]> By: Capt Shopalot http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153625 Capt Shopalot Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:28:23 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153625 Seems like a hybrid from lanser and harrier Seems like a hybrid from lanser and harrier

]]> By: hyundai http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153606 hyundai Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:17:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153606 It is going to beat the Impreza... It is going to beat the Impreza…

]]> By: kaka811 http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153594 kaka811 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:26:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153594 wanna beat their own rival , subaru same hatchback? wanna beat their own rival , subaru same hatchback?

]]> By: Carfan http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153588 Carfan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:32:49 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153588 The back is too dull and boring which is totally a turn off. Nonetheless, for hatchback lover, a spoiler above the rear light will certainly dressed up the car making it closer to hot hatch. I'm sure a lot of after market mfg will be happy to sell that. How nice if the car looks like the earliest hatchback concept. Bottom line, Sedan 1, Hatchback 0. The back is too dull and boring which is totally a turn off. Nonetheless, for hatchback lover, a spoiler above the rear light will certainly dressed up the car making it closer to hot hatch. I’m sure a lot of after market mfg will be happy to sell that. How nice if the car looks like the earliest hatchback concept. Bottom line, Sedan 1, Hatchback 0.

]]> By: intermilan http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153544 intermilan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:48:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153544 the rear is too busy the rear is too busy

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153531 mitlanevo Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:17:16 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153531 this is definitely challenging the new Impreza.... this is definitely challenging the new Impreza….

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153519 proton GL Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:16:42 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153519 rear design is a failure, radical front design doesnt read at the back, rear design is a failure,

radical front design doesnt read at the back,

]]> By: petulance http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153511 petulance Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:39:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153511 auctioncenter2u said, February 27, 2008 @ 6:35 am Just ask you all, anybody out there who has INTEREST to buy a HATCHBACK? --------------------------------------------------------------- errr ... a hatch is more practical than a sedan. You can fit more things into it. i.e. bikes, pram, TVs, surfboards, etc. Very handy for moving stuff as well. What is it with the Asian preference for sedans? You hardly see people buying hatches or station wagons. Give me a hatch or a wagon over a sedan anyday. auctioncenter2u said,

February 27, 2008 @ 6:35 am

Just ask you all, anybody out there who has INTEREST to buy a HATCHBACK?

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errr … a hatch is more practical than a sedan. You can fit more things into it. i.e. bikes, pram, TVs, surfboards, etc. Very handy for moving stuff as well.

What is it with the Asian preference for sedans? You hardly see people buying hatches or station wagons.

Give me a hatch or a wagon over a sedan anyday.

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153510 4G63T DSM Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:37:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153510 @ActionCentre I would choose a hatchback over the Sedan..anytime, anyday. Just because you don't know how to appreciate a wagon/hatchback, doesn't mean everyone else will share your taste. Hatchbacks are the most popular bodystyle in europe...and for a good reason. I mean look at the trunk space....and the extra utility you can get after you fold the seats down...I can carry my bicycle easily. I still hope they will do a proper Sportback wagon.....Mitsu always had Hatchback variants of thier Lancer/Galant models. Even the old Galant/Eterna E3x came with a hatchback @ActionCentre

I would choose a hatchback over the Sedan..anytime, anyday.

Just because you don’t know how to appreciate a wagon/hatchback, doesn’t mean everyone else will share your taste. Hatchbacks are the most popular bodystyle in europe…and for a good reason.

I mean look at the trunk space….and the extra utility you can get after you fold the seats down…I can carry my bicycle easily.

I still hope they will do a proper Sportback wagon…..Mitsu always had Hatchback variants of thier Lancer/Galant models. Even the old Galant/Eterna E3x came with a hatchback

]]> By: h2k http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153507 h2k Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:23:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153507 a direct competition to new subaru impreza :D a direct competition to new subaru impreza :D

]]> By: Mr.me http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153497 Mr.me Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:38:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153497 Ford Focus ST wannabe. Ford Focus ST wannabe.

]]> By: nanashisan http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153496 nanashisan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:36:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153496 if they put evoX fender to the hatchback, it will looks much better and matches to its front bumper in term of radical and aggressiveness. just like new subaru imprezza sti compared to lame 2008 imprezza. if they put evoX fender to the hatchback, it will looks much better and matches to its front bumper in term of radical and aggressiveness.

just like new subaru imprezza sti compared to lame 2008 imprezza.

]]> By: BW http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153493 BW Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:23:54 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153493 I like tha hatchback version... The sedan version's arse doesn't looks nice I like tha hatchback version… The sedan version’s arse doesn’t looks nice

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153490 BanyakMasukWorkshop Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:22:50 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153490 auctioncenter2u, please refer to the end of Paul's article... "and is vital for Mitsubishi’s European plans." why is this line important? because hatchbacks outsell everything else in Europe. Thats why. so obviously, this car is not targetting you at all. but then again, why are you getting so worked up about? there is already a sedan available that you can buy. auctioncenter2u,
please refer to the end of Paul’s article…
“and is vital for Mitsubishi’s European plans.”
why is this line important?

because hatchbacks outsell everything else in Europe. Thats why. so obviously, this car is not targetting you at all. but then again, why are you getting so worked up about? there is already a sedan available that you can buy.

]]> By: sxe10r http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153489 sxe10r Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:22:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153489 Evo 9 to X totally change ... Evo 9 to X totally change …

]]> By: fyzal http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153480 fyzal Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:06:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153480 from rear looks like harrier... :-) from rear looks like harrier… :-)

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153460 azrai Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:31:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153460 Mitsubshi Lancer Aeroback. I think it is a face to face competition against the new Impreza. Reminds me to the Aerobacks by Proton. Not the styling but the hatchback concept. Mitsubshi Lancer Aeroback. I think it is a face to face competition against the new Impreza. Reminds me to the Aerobacks by Proton. Not the styling but the hatchback concept.

]]> By: abtm http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153453 abtm Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:01:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153453 a comeback to rally? a comeback to rally?

]]> By: auctioncenter2u http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153449 auctioncenter2u Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:49:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153449 Hatchback model may be sell well at EUROPE for sure not at Malaysia. Hatchback model may be sell well at EUROPE for sure not at Malaysia.

]]> By: auctioncenter2u http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153448 auctioncenter2u Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:35:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153448 The Lancer Hatchback doesn't look outstanding from the back, a bit disapointed that the sketch is actually look much better than the photo. I hope it may be looked better on ACTUAL car. Just ask you all, anybody out there who has INTEREST to buy a HATCHBACK? I rather choose SEDAN more GARANG than this one. The Lancer Hatchback doesn’t look outstanding from the back, a bit disapointed that the sketch is actually look much better than the photo. I hope it may be looked better on ACTUAL car.

Just ask you all, anybody out there who has INTEREST to buy a HATCHBACK?
I rather choose SEDAN more GARANG than this one.

]]> By: scouser http://paultan.org/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153428 scouser Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:51:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2008/02/27/mitsubishi-prototype-s-previews-lancer-hatchback/#comment-153428 Powerful hatchback. But the rear spoiler seem out of place and the upholstery should be black too. Powerful hatchback. But the rear spoiler seem out of place and the upholstery should be black too.

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