Mitsubishi Lancer hatchback ever closer to production
The last time the world saw a Mitsubishi Lancer with body hatchback at the end of 1980 - x. It was the sixth generation of the world’s bestseller. This is a lull, the Japanese have some time tihonko produced only sedan so versatile. Then, like thunder in a clear sky, in 2005 in Frankfurt progremel concept Lancer Sportback. And suffered…
Fans napereboy wonder whether the vehicle soon debuted in the serial performance, and will be released if at all. Two years later, Mitsubishi leaders have officially confirmed the intention of starting on conveyor variation with the fifth door. Proof of those words became a demonstration sketch the future newcomer in January this year.
And here at the yard is almost March, and opportunities, and now there. The Japanese, of course, are working on a car does. But in Switzerland privezut far from that which can be purchased from the dealer. Lancer Sportback again appear in the guise of concept. This time, entitled Prototype S. When a serial version - is unknown, Yanukovych that sales will begin only next year. Unfortunately, there are no new details and the technical part. The Japanese open his mouth only to motor show in Geneva, where he held the world premiere.
Recall that in the depths of motor Prototype S - not huhry-muhry, and 240 - a strong 2 - litre turbo sets with a torque of 343 newton-meters. Add to that another system full of drive, as well as transmission SST with two adhesion, and in front of you - the urban fighter, able to wipe o nose not only strashnenkoy Impreza WRX new generation, but upstart Mazda3 MPS. In such a conveyor life changed, probably will get the name Ralliart. A similar version has long been announced and for Sedan.
Incidentally, hatchback focused on the European market, where a similar type of body in a large honored. And certainly, no need to doubt its popularity in our homeland. Lancer in Russia will buy tons, even if it is in the body PICK-UP. Here are just willing to whether fatigue hatchback fans wait another year? On the other hand, that he remains, at what they have fans.
Source: http://mitsubishi-x.blogspot.com/2008/04/mitsubishi-lancer-hatchback-ever-closer.html
Tags: Prototype S, Ralliart