2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart revealed

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http://www.leftlanenews.com/mitsubis...-ralliart.html


Mitsubishi this weekend announced the Lancer Ralliart — the latest addition to the Lancer family. The car is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine that develops an estimated 235 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi's Twin Clutch-SST gearbox, featuring manual and automatic shift modes.


The Lancer Ralliart is positioned between the regular Lancer sedan and the new Evolution X. The car is visually distinguished by a more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger.

The Lancer Ralliart's full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions.

Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650 watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a 30 GB Hard Drive Navigation system.



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[jimmy_o2]

very nice but ill stick to my 8g its my baby 8) :D

[G-spot]

wow a wrx version of the lancer.....







I wonder if the 10g ralliart get a cool feature like this (lol)

[WarmAndSCSI]

Nice specs, but I hope the color isn't like the ones in the thumbnails... barftastic. Hopefully it's the color in the showroom photo.

[DNSerrano]

My new car!

[galant3jl12's]

Very nice car. The ralliart is the perfect car for me. I might have to shake things up in the next few years.

[RedGalant2k1]

Nice specs, but I hope the color isn't like the ones in the thumbnails... barftastic. Hopefully it's the color in the showroom photo.

same color.

[Cali]

so this is basically a detuned evo x?

this is going to be the lancer to buy...

[SkylineG1]

Why would Mitsu build this car? Isn't this killing their Evo X?

[fatal1]

Why would Mitsu build this car? Isn't this killing their Evo X?

i wouldnt say kill it but im sure there will be more interest depending on price toward the ralliart
i think the comparison to the wrx and sti is on par

[Jeffylou87]

No.. Basically without this Lancer Ralliart with the AWD T customers would be pissed and go buy their wrx's because the starting price on an evo x is already over 30k.. So when they make something affordable that is turba and all wheel drive? That's really friggen smart.. Mitsubishi FTW!!!

[glantv699]

me want

[SkylineG1]

so what is the starting price on an Evo vs. LRalliart

[RAZ_76]

:smt012 :smt067 :smt068 :smt070 :smt071

[6G72gearhead]

Hopefully they can convince buyers that the ralliarts gearbox is stronger than that of the WRX or they are going to have alot of competition.

[djflex167]

looks sick!! i like it!

[GoldGalant [Reborn]]

No.. Basically without this Lancer Ralliart with the AWD T customers would be pissed and go buy their wrx's because the starting price on an evo x is already over 30k.. So when they make something affordable that is turba and all wheel drive? That's really friggen smart.. Mitsubishi FTW!!!

Bro Let me know when they come in Recaros and all

[4-G-rim]

so this is basically a detuned evo x?

this is going to be the lancer to buy...

Yes...the differences though is that the Lancer Ralliart doesn't have all the aluminum body paneling on the roof, rear quarter, front fender, etc etc, the wider fenders. I don't think this will hurt the Evo sales wise since Mitsu is aiming the Lancer Ralliart and the Evo X to 2 different markets. Another thing is this positions a stronger brand image for mitsu and the Lancer. The Lancer Ralliart is much more appealing performace wise (If priced just right) comparted to a Civic Type R, RSX Type R, Mazdaspeed 3, Sentra SE-R, Cobalt SS, etc etc. Basically in the lancer's class...its the only AWD "performance" model in its class, which if you think about it is a smart marketing move.

Its a nice package and certainly a nice option for a budget "tuner" buyer that can't afford the Evo X. I hope it does well! 8)

[devgrp]

I guess this will be the poor mans evo. Just buy it and mod the hell out of it

[Prophet]

One thing I like that Mitsu did with the Lancer to the X is they used the same 4B11 motor. Regular Lancer owners should be able to use the same parts off of a RA Lancer to an EVO X...