Mitsubishi is going to unveil the Lancer Prototype S at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The concept is supposed to hint at the actual production Lancer Sportback that will eventually be released later this year.
Autobild has leaked the first images of the concept, which are shown here. As you can tell from these photos the concept is basically the same as the Lancer Ralliart sedan from the B-pillar forward. After the B-pillar the styling is all new with a more functional hatchback design. The Prototype S is obviously designed more for the European market, since hatchbacks sell a lot better there than here.
The Prototype S is powered by the same running gear as the upcoming Lancer Ralliart, a 2.0L turbocharged MIVEC engine with 236hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. It also features the same all-wheel-drive system as the Ralliart with the dual-clutch transmission.
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