Less than a year since Subaru was maligned for its decision to convert the Impreza from a saloon into a hatchback, Mitsubishi is following the lead of its fellow Japanese car maker with this Prototype-S Lancer. The Prototype-S may be in Geneva as a concept car but Mitsubishi says this five-door variant of the Lancer is destined for production. Further, the company reckons this hatchback version will account for 80per cent of all UK Lancer sales. As Subaru will testify, getting the look right is critical but judging by these sketches, we reckon that Mitsubishi has done a pretty decent job. It’s still aggressive and rally-looking enough to remain aspirational for the yoof market, but equally perfect for someone who is clearly ill at ease at turning 40 next year.

not sure on that, would have to see it in the metal to pass judgement

I like the front of it, but the back reminds me of a focus.

Keep it as a saloon imo

What a goddam surprise......Mitsubishi Have always copied subaru in the design sector.....Nice as it looks tho...If I had to get anything...Id probably still get the Impreza...but only if they ever do release a proper STI version...

Also.....The rear lights are just blatant copies

Scooby did it now Evo have done it, WHY WHY WHY

Looks mean from the front tho.....

I mean WHY DO IT lol They should be long and sporty like they use to be, Now both the Scooby and the Evo look like the family focus.

would they be making this instead of the saloon or aswell as.

I think they have seen the market leaning towards the hot hatches again; Astra VXR, Focus ST, Civic Type R, Golf R32 etc

apparently, instead of waddi

nooooooooooooo,

The lancer is meant to be a saloon, would have been a nice addition to the line up, but not as a replacement