Review of Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart is a vehicle that is twenty five percent less than its predecessor’s (Mitsubishi Evolution) price. But despite the price cut it still offers plenty of power from the four-cylinder engine and the six-speed dual clutch transmission.

The Lancer Ralliart’s transmission sport mode is excellent! It has an aggressive downshift on braking and maneuvering in parking lots. It also does an excellent job on holding onto gears so that you will not lose power while driving. The engine gives you nice feel of the drive in any sort of terrain. The all wheel drive system keeps you in balance on tough and rough roads.

The Ralliart’s engine is a 2.0L DOHC turbocharged 4-cylinder which has a horse power of 237 hp at 6,000 rpm. It also has a torque of 253 lb-ft at 2,500-4,750 rpm. It also has a 6-speed twin-clutch automatic that gives drivers an option for a different kind of steering. Combined with an all wheel drive system, the Ralliart drives well on any terrain and has terrific balance even on rough roads. It also has 18-inch alloy wheels and 215/45R18 winter tires which toughens it against any kind of terrain.

The Ralliart has standard equipment such as a twin-clutch Sportronic shift transmission, hill start assist, stability and traction control, Sportronic paddle shifters, full-time all wheel drive with active center differential, rear mechanical limited slip differential, MP3/Aux input jacks, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats and a Bluetooth system.

The Ralliart’s design has an upper hatch is sloped at the front and the back below the beltline is too huge. The short roofline indicates a cost cutting endeavor by Mitsubishi to avoid adding another side window behind the rear door. The hatch on the other hand made the cabin much bigger and can now fit more passengers or luggage. But the drawback to a larger cabin is that the trunk shrunk (wow that rhymed). The vehicle’s awkward hatch and low hanging roofline made the opening smaller than it should be making larger items harder to fit.

The Mitsubishi Ralliart’s 237 horsepower gives it a lot of oomph. The power of the engine is felt once you cruise down a highway or power your way through an open field. The Ralliart pegged at $31,000 is a better alternative to the Lancer Evolution that is way too overpriced.

Overall the Ralliart is a good combination of power and comfortable driving experience.