Mitsubishi Bringing Sportback to U.S.

Ever since we saw photos of the Mitsubishi Lancer Prototype-S concept the other day — which will debut at the Geneva auto show tomorrow — we’ve been smitten. Now we’re getting even better news: The Lancer Sportback, Mitsubishi’s supposed production adaptation of the Prototype-S, is not only going to be released in Europe, but it’s coming to the U.S., too.

If the Sportback resembles the Prototype-S as much as we think it will, that’s exciting news. The Prototype-S is a racy, exciting hatchback, considerably better-looking than the wagon hatchbacks Mitsubishi has brought to the States in the past. Combine that appearance with a 237-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder teaming up with Mitsubishi's six-speed twin-clutch transmission, and you’ve got a model we’ll warmly welcome to this fine nation.

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Comments

[ziggy]

Boy that will really boost U.S. sales (LOL). The need to bring the i and the colt to the U.S.

[vLane]

Wow, pretty bold plan considering the last Lancer Sportback fizzled out after exactly one year (2004).
Then again, this time it's the Evo equivalent, which might make all the difference. And it's nice to see Mitsu matching Subaru trim-for-trim this time around.