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Despite what our sources were telling us, we weren’t absolutly sure whether the Lancer pictured was the Evo prototype or not. As we suspected, this photo is more than likely the upcoming 2008 Lancer Ralliart model. The Ralliart model will be powered by a 220 horsepower 4-cylinder turbo engine, mated to a 6-speed transmission. This means that Mitsubishi is actually interested in making the Ralliart more than a Pep Boys accessory kit this time around.
In addition to the Lancer / Ralliart / EVO X models, a new 5-door hatchback dubbed “Lancer Sportback” will become available in the 2008 model year, replacing the Sportback wagon variant.
The Evo X Lancer variant will appear a year later, in 2009. As we mentioned before, the EVO X will be poweredby a 4-cylinder turbocharged MIVEC 2-liter engine, mated to a six-speed clutchless transmission. Other features will likely include steering-wheel paddle-shift controls, and an improved AWD system.
Whatever version on the Lancer this is – it’s obvious that Mitsubishi is sticking very close to the “Concept-X” design, especially with the front end styling.
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