Geneva '08 Preview: Mitsubishi Prototype S unmasked!

jetsetter · February 23rd, 2008, 8:04 PM

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German pub Autobild has spilled the beans on the Geneva-bound Mitsubishi Prototype S. The "S" is for Sportback, and this show car forecasts a future production vehicle that will probably carry that moniker. The Sportback is crucial for the European market, where hatches account for the majority of car sales. Up front, you essentially have the Lancer Ralliart's nose, which is dressed up with more ornate, concept-style headlamps and foglights. Head around to the car's rump, and you can almost see Mitsu's people drawing a line in the sand, daring the 5-door WRX to come over and "play." The sloping rear hatch is topped by a large, body-colored roof spoiler, and restyled rear lighting wraps from the lid onto the quarter panels. Dual exhaust tips poke through a diffuser insert on the rear bumper, and stylish split-spoke wheels in a gunmetal finish occupy the lightly-flared fender cutouts. Mechanically, it seems that the Prototype S is outfitted with the same running gear as the Lancer Ralliart. The 2.0L turbo four delivers 240 PS (236 hp) and 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) of torque through a dual-clutch setup to a full-time AWD system with an active center differential. It's cool, we want it, and most importantly, it'd fit -- after all, Subaru markets the WRX here as both a sedan and a hatchback. Come on, Mits. Go tit for tat with them and bring this one across the pond after you give it to Europe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/23/g...pe-s-unmasked/

I'm not so sure about this one. To me the Impreza works better as a hatchback than this vehicle.

Blind_Io · February 23rd, 2008, 8:08 PM

I think it looks quite good, but Mitsubishi has always had cramped interiors for me.

MadCow809 · February 23rd, 2008, 8:43 PM

erm... wtf have they done to the back.

they ruined it !!

IoNik · February 23rd, 2008, 8:43 PM

Mitsubishi tried to create a fastback.. not bad.. for a first attempt..

_HighVoltage_ · February 23rd, 2008, 9:03 PM

I bet it's not going to have those headlights though images/smilies/smile.gif

jayhawk · February 23rd, 2008, 9:05 PM

Probably what will be the next Evolution estate/wagon.

No Boss · February 24th, 2008, 12:34 AM

Looks good from the front.... but from the sides and back, it's erm.... awkward.

bartboy9891 · February 24th, 2008, 12:53 AM

It would look much better if it looked more like a wagon and less like a hatch. From the side it looks like the front and rear axles are too close to each other.

IceBone · February 24th, 2008, 1:00 AM

The lip and the chrome around the grille mark this as the Ralliart version. Looks very nice for the first attempt fastback, but i'd still have the saloon version any day.

ahpadt · February 24th, 2008, 1:17 AM

Why did they copy the STI tail lights?

IceBone · February 24th, 2008, 1:24 AM

It's been asked before and i again i must ask back.

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What the smeg are you on about?

amdforever · February 24th, 2008, 3:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCow809

erm... wtf have they done to the back.

they ruined it !!

What the fxck are they thinking when they design the curves right after the rear door? images/smilies/blink.gif

Donington · February 24th, 2008, 3:20 AM

Well, it's obviously a counter to the Impreza, and even if this form it's better looking. Saloon for the win, though.

No Boss · February 24th, 2008, 4:27 AM

I think if anything it looks like an Astra VXR from the rear quarter shot.

powah · February 24th, 2008, 4:44 AM

Looks nice but...

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They kinda have a similar shape.

Silverstar · February 24th, 2008, 5:20 AM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

I think if anything it looks like an Astra VXR from the rear quarter shot.

That's the FIRST thing that popped into my head when I saw it images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

. Even if the VXR is a 3-door.

devil500 · February 24th, 2008, 7:56 PM

I'll buy that for $25,000 OTD new if I had the funds images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Dsemaj · February 26th, 2008, 7:06 AM

The pointy nose doesn't work with that hatchback. Proportions are all messed up!

STi > *

Paul_The_Aussie · February 26th, 2008, 8:42 AM

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Originally Posted by powerof1000

Looks nice but...

They kinda have a similar shape.

Exactly what I was thinking, very similar shape, the spoiler at the back and the way the tail flows to the exhaust.

IceBone · February 26th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Mitsubishi Motors lineup at 2008 Geneva International Motor Show

Tokyo, February 26, 2008 —
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is to give the Prototype-S sport hatchback concept its global debut at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show which runs from March 4 through March 16 at the Geneva Palexpo exhibition and conference complex (opening to the general public on March 6). Also included in Mitsubishi Motors' 16-model stand (13 on Press Days) are: the i MiEV (dubbed the i-EV in Europe) and the Lancer Evolution (Lancer Evolution X on the Japanese market). The i MiEV is a new-generation electric vehicle under evaluation for export to international markets and currently undergoing fleet monitoring in Japan; Lancer Evolution is a new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan that allows all drivers to experience enjoy the highest levels of fun-to-drive performance safely and with confidence.

Making its global debut at the Geneva Show, the Prototype-S is derived from the Lancer sports sedan (Galant Fortis on the Japanese market) currently on sale in most Mitsubishi Motors markets worldwide.

Distinguished by the inverted-slant nose with trapezoidal grille front fascia that comprise the Mitsubishi Motors new design identity, and with purposeful, wide-and-low proportions; Prototype-S uses exterior lines to craft a shape that is powerful and sporty. The use of 215/45R19 tires on 19-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels adds to the tautly muscular and road-hugging image the styling projects.

Prototype-S uses a new 2.0-liter MIVEC*1 4-cylinder DOHC intercooled / turbocharged engine, developing maxima of 240 PS and 35 kg-m that will also power the Lancer Ralliart due to go on sale in North America in the summer of 2008. The power unit is mated to Mitsubishi Motors's high-efficiency Twin Clutch SST*2 automated manual transmission that gives the driver simple control of and feel-good access to the car's exhilaratingly sporty performance. The full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi Motors' Active Center Differential (ACD) that uses an electronically controlled multi-plate hydraulic clutch to optimally tailor front / rear drive torque vectoring to different driving conditions and deliver the best balance between steering response and traction.

*1 MIVEC : Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system
*2 SST : Sport Shift Transmission

Prototype-S specification
Length (mm) 4,585
Width (mm) 1,760
Height (mm) 1,480
Wheelbase (mm) 2,635
F/R track (mm) 1,530/1,530
Occupants 5
Engine 2L MIVEC 4-cylinder DOHC with intercooler/turbocharger
Max. output 177 kW (240ps)
Max. toque 343 Nm (35kgm)
Driveline Full-time 4WD (with ACD)
Transmission Twin Clutch SST
Tires 215/45R19

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Ooh, looks like the entertainment system is getting a visual revamp. Looks 100x better if you ask me.

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IoNik Joined: Feb 21st, 2008 Last Online: October 25th, 2008 Location: Athens, Hellas & Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	Mitsubishi tried to create a fastback.. not bad.. for a first attempt.. __________________ [CustomSigs Creations]

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bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: 1:33 AM Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	It would look much better if it looked more like a wagon and less like a hatch. From the side it looks like the front and rear axles are too close to each other. __________________

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IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	The lip and the chrome around the grille mark this as the Ralliart version. Looks very nice for the first attempt fastback, but i'd still have the saloon version any day. __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

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IceBone Experienced Crash Test Dummy Joined: Jan 14th, 2007 Last Online: 12:21 AM Location: Slovenistan Age: 25 Posts: 9,302 Rep Power: 186	It's been asked before and i again i must ask back. What the smeg are you on about? __________________ Bridge to Gantry time: 11:07

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Donington Joined: Jan 26th, 2007 Last Online: 4:28 AM Location: Now in Plymouth, Englandshire Age: 20 Posts: 4,263 Rep Power: 176	Well, it's obviously a counter to the Impreza, and even if this form it's better looking. Saloon for the win, though.

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No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: November 8th, 2009 Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 24 Posts: 6,859 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 86	I think if anything it looks like an Astra VXR from the rear quarter shot. __________________

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powah Previously Known As powerof1000 Joined: Mar 13th, 2007 Last Online: November 1st, 2009 Location: New Zealand Age: 16 Posts: 1,253 Rep Power: 16	Looks nice but... They kinda have a similar shape. __________________

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