Lancer’s new-generation platform arrived in 2007, exclusively in the 4-door sedan configuration. A five-door hatch model based on this platform, called Sportback , took a couple of more years to get here; 2010 is only its second model year. Unlike the sedan, Sportback is only available in the upper trim levels — GTS ($24,098) and Ralliart ($33,698).
GTS is motivated by the 168-hp 2.4-litre I4, and is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or 6-step Sportronic mode automatic CVT, which can be “manually controlled” via magnesium steering wheel paddles.
The Ralliart is a rabid, race-bread performer, in the mode of a Subaru WRX . It features a turbo-charged 2.0-litre engine rated at 237 hp, a 6-speed twin-clutch automatic (that can be shifted manually), and full-time all-wheel drive.
The AWD system employs a centre differential and front and rear limited slip differentials, and it can alter front/rear torque flow to match surface and traction conditions.
New stuff for 2010 includes colour information display, leather wrapped park brake handle, intelligent washer, short-pole interior, improved door trim, redesigned side air dam, and new instrument panel gauge design. The optional Rockford-Fosgate sound system is upgraded to 710 watts.
Among the numerous items on the standard equipment list for GTS are: hands-free Bluetooth cellular phone interface system with voice recognition, sport-tuned suspension, 10-spoke 18-inch tires alloy wheels, and rear spoiler.
With their rear hatches and extra couple cubic feet of cargo space, these hatches offer more utility than their sedan counterparts. But their personality and performance and looks favour their sporting sides.
photo: Mitsubishi Motors
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GTS is motivated by the 168-hp 2.4-litre I4, and is available with a 5-speed manual transmission or 6-step Sportronic mode automatic CVT, which can be “manually controlled” via magnesium steering wheel paddles.
The Ralliart is a rabid, race-bread performer, in the mode of a Subaru WRX . It features a turbo-charged 2.0-litre engine rated at 237 hp, a 6-speed twin-clutch automatic (that can be shifted manually), and full-time all-wheel drive.
The AWD system employs a centre differential and front and rear limited slip differentials, and it can alter front/rear torque flow to match surface and traction conditions.
New stuff for 2010 includes colour information display, leather wrapped park brake handle, intelligent washer, short-pole interior, improved door trim, redesigned side air dam, and new instrument panel gauge design. The optional Rockford-Fosgate sound system is upgraded to 710 watts.
Among the numerous items on the standard equipment list for GTS are: hands-free Bluetooth cellular phone interface system with voice recognition, sport-tuned suspension, 10-spoke 18-inch tires alloy wheels, and rear spoiler.
With their rear hatches and extra couple cubic feet of cargo space, these hatches offer more utility than their sedan counterparts. But their personality and performance and looks favour their sporting sides.
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photo: Mitsubishi Motors