New Ralliart Lancer using Evo IX drivetrain?
27 Nov, 2007
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There is a rumour going around the Internet the last few days suggesting the upcoming WRX killer, the Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer will be powered by a 2.0-litre engine producing 194kW.
194kW for a Ralliart Lancer is enormous, given the new Evo X is only has 206kW of power (at least the one destined for Australia). But the rumour gets even more interesting.
According to Mitsubishi insiders, the Ralliart lancer will use the Evo IX’s all-wheel-drive system, which is nothing short of staggering.
Of course none of this is confirmed, and we decided to ask Robert Chadwick - Mitsubishi Australia’s corporate communications manager - who said he cannot currently comment on the issue and that we would have to wait until the launch early next year.
If we think back a little bit, as of only a few months ago Mitsubishi Australia was still wondering if the Ralliart Lancer was viable, saying the car might clash with the Evo X sales. Given the possibility of 194kW and the Evo IX’s AWD system, we see the merits of their argument, but rest assured, the Ralliart Lancer is coming.
If the rumour is true, and there is a good chance that it is, not only will the Ralliart Lancer eclipse the WRX’s power by a good 25kW but essentially have a far more sophisticated AWD system than we were all expecting.
The Ralliart Lancer might just be the best bang for your buck car in 2008!
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November 27th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
If it’s true, where do I sign?
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November 27th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Well, people still buy STIs here right? There’s always a market for people who want to push right into that “diminishing returns” territory to have the best model they can.
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November 27th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Sounds pretty good, theyve been out of the game for a while in the more affordable end of the sports car spectrum. Thats not to say EVO IX etc were ridiculously priced but still a bit high for most average buyers, where as the price of a WRX is far closer to most peoples budgets. Ill be interested to see how it drives! The new WRX drives superbly!! This could shape up to be an awesome comparison test for caradvice to do!!
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November 27th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
a little bit behind the times here, the lancer ralliart has long been rumored to share the evo X’s drivetrain, however it will do so in a de-tuned form. So in essence, it will have a detuned version of the EVO’s engine and it will share the AWD system minus the really tricky bits such as AYC etc
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November 27th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Im not much of a fan of mitsi’s but the lancer is defonately an exception
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November 27th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Richo, we are saying it will use the evo ixs drive train, not the evo xs
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November 27th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
Alborz, does it mean Ralliart Lancer will have a 6-speed manual?
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November 27th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
alborz, isn’t the evo X’s AWD system a development of the EVO IX’s? therefore it would follow that by using the evo IX’s system they would in effect be using a detuned version of the EVO X’s?
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November 27th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Hi guys, just so you know it is using the US-spec evo IX drivetrain. It does not have ayc
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November 27th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Hey DAMO is back……..where have you been?
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November 27th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
If this car is sub 45K drive away, it will be a performance bargin. It will be what the old 97, 98, 99 WRX was, but with 2007 power figures, interiors, and technologies. I’ll flog off my MPS 3 for one of these. However, i think it will be closer to the 50K mark, so not to deem the 70K EVO as a non viabe option, especially if it gets S-AYC, and only 12KW odd less.
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November 27th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
LOL Barvarian. Yeah, I have been trying to pickup lately which means less computer so there will be less porn. LOL I am saying this on a public board. Anyway I hope you got what I meant by pickup.
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November 28th, 2007 at 12:31 am
Hey guys, read some of the articles which state this news and it appears to be that the upcoming hatchback that will be getting these goodies in a Ralliart spec. What this could mean is that if you want a Ralliart Lancer, you must get the hatch. This is by no means a bad thing; given that the concept sportback looks great!
This kinda makes sense, given the expected power output and EVO IX AWD system and therefore wouldn’t take away sales from the EVO X.
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November 28th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Hey chumps, without the AYC, the chassis will do most of the handling. I’ve always wanted to see how well the Mitsu’s chassis will perform, all this time being hidden behind all the electronics.
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November 28th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
I wonder which body bits will distinguish it? Will it look like a dressed up vrx or dressed down evo x?
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November 28th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Should be a good thing,depending on what price it is!! if
its same price as WRX then its a bargain!! but my opinion
is it will be more expensive, therefore still good but not
quite the performance bargain it could be.. And still wont
have a BOXER engine,symmetrical awd or subarus resale..
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November 28th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
The question now is: How are Subaru/Toyota going to retaliate to this?
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November 28th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Now Azza’s back at the same time as NM.
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November 28th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Subaru will probably do nothing because they want to attract a different market.
Toyota? They will probably bring out bring out a new plastic wheel cover for the Aurion.
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November 28th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
194kw is just too much for a middle-of-the-line Lancer. I believe 194hp is a more credible figure. This should slot in very well for people who find the base model too tame and the Evo X too wild.
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November 29th, 2007 at 8:45 am
194 HP is no where near credible, more lika laughable. Especially in a Ralliart car, with AWD in 2007. It would be even more laughable, considering that a FWD Mazda 3 MPS makes 254HP!
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November 29th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Yes Nick J i agree,,but have you ever driven a 3 MPS!
Its probably the worst/scariest/dangerous modern car i have
driven in a very long time!! WAY too much power for a front
wheel drive car…AT least the lancer with AWD would be able to handle 194KW easy..As i said before though i think it will probably be at least 50k or more!! So it wont be a
direct competitor for WRX anyway…
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November 29th, 2007 at 9:37 am
Give me a Lexus IS250 anyday of the week.
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November 29th, 2007 at 10:00 am
He’s back!!!!!!
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November 29th, 2007 at 10:01 am
yep!
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November 29th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
toyota paul,,is250 is a good car,but wouldnt be close on performance or handling compared to ralliart lancer!
besides its an overpriced toyota with a lexus badge at the end of the day isnt it!!
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November 29th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
chris,
I wouldnt start this cause if you read previous post all he does is come and cause s#$t about toyota.
He would just be trying to start something, lexus is250 would come no where close……
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November 29th, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Yep hardly in the same category! Dont start him up!
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November 29th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
I am no longer posting here, any posts such as the one above and others like it are NOT me… do not even think its me not matter how similar, because I do not post here (Even if the person who is using this says ‘im bak now’ it is a LIE).
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November 29th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Are you being serious Toyota Paul???? I come and go from this site every once in a while and you were getting more annoying each time. If it wasn’t you my bad but I am no all that surprised.
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November 29th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
Well its easy enough for the guys to check the email accounts to see where its coming from!
Your in W.A I take it Damo !
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November 29th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Pfffffft…… S.A.
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