| With the announcement of a Mitsubishi Lancer | | | | With the announcement of a Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Sportback into the US, the rally-car competition got a | | | | Sportback into the US, the rally-car competition got a |
| little stiffer. The Sportback is equipped with a body | | | | little stiffer. The Sportback is equipped with a body |
| style that is ready to take on the Subaru Impreza and | | | | style that is ready to take on the Subaru Impreza and |
| hatchbacks from WRX. | | | | hatchbacks from WRX. |
| A study by the company have shown that more | | | | A study by the company have shown that more |
| American car owners want cars that are not only fun | | | | American car owners want cars that are not only fun |
| and striking, but also practical and complements their | | | | and striking, but also practical and complements their |
| individualistic and active lifestyles. It is pointed out, thus, | | | | individualistic and active lifestyles. It is pointed out, thus, |
| that the five-door Sportback has many significant | | | | that the five-door Sportback has many significant |
| good points for the domestic market. The Lancer | | | | good points for the domestic market. The Lancer |
| Sportback's emission certification from the EPA | | | | Sportback's emission certification from the EPA |
| shows that the unit will be arriving in the US together | | | | shows that the unit will be arriving in the US together |
| with two performance versions will be unveiled later | | | | with two performance versions will be unveiled later |
| this year. The higher specification models are the | | | | this year. The higher specification models are the |
| Lancer Sportback Ralliart and the bit docile GTS. | | | | Lancer Sportback Ralliart and the bit docile GTS. |