America is still not a hatchback-friendly place, but rising fuel costs and a plunging economy have several automakers hoping that tighter pocketbooks will have U.S. customers looking at smaller, more efficient ways to get the SUV/crossover feel. In the summer of 2008, when we first saw the Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, company representatives strongly hinted but were hesitant to confirm that the five-door version of its Lancer and Lancer Ralliart would come to the U.S.. The Sportback is already available in Europe.
The official announcement is here: Mitsubishi will offer U.S. buyers a choice of sedan or hatchback versions of its compact Lancer. GTS and Ralliart trim levels will be available with a choice of four or five doors, but buyers opting for either DE or ES models or the gonzo Evolution X will have their door count limited to four by the factory. The addition of hatchbacks to the Lancer lineup allows Mitsubishi to more directly compete with Subaru’s Impreza family.
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