Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype S

[drey]

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi will produce its a five-door hatchback version of its 2008 Lancer, based on the Lancer Sportback concept car, shown nearly two years ago at the Frankfurt auto show.

The company confirmed plans to produce the car in an announcement this week detailing the launch of the new Lancer sedan.

"With its coupe-like profile — modelled upon the exciting 2005 Frankfurt concept car of the same name — it will specifically target hatchback-minded European customers," the company said.

The hatchback will follow shortly after the new Lancer Sedan and Lancer Evolution arrive at dealers. It will likely be sold as a 2009 model.

Expect the car's overall shape to be similar to the concept (pictured), with a face and taillights very similar the production Lancer sedan.

Some pictures:



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[Bogeyman]

I've been waiting for this ever since the Sportback Concept was introduced.

2009? Tagal naman.

[oldblue]

matagal talaga 20098 pa nga eh

[5Speed]

herherherherher......


tagal pa nga.....20098 pa pala......

by that time eh baka di na uso ang gulong sa sasakyan...herherherherher

[Bogeyman]

Baka that time, hindi na kamo uso ang sasakyan.

[drey]

oops... sorry guys... thats 2008 pero will be introduced as 2009.

[AG4]

What I think it might look like based on Mitsubishi's renderings...

[ianmitsulancer]

What I think it might look like based on Mitsubishi's renderings...

OMG... this is fantastic! two thumbs up!!

[2slow]

Look nice. Kinda reminds me of the proton wira hatch

[Type 100]

So is this is a "sportback" or "sport wagon" version of the Lancer/Galant Fortis, like the A3 and older Imprezas?

The sedan still looks better resolved as a design, I think. But this isn't so bad.