Sportback

Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi A1 Sportback

Sources out of Japan suggest that Mitsubishi is considering offering a jacked-up version of the Lancer Sportback to international markets in 2010. The new model would come equipped with a higher ride height, a restyled fascia and protective body panels similar to those found on the old Subaru Outback and Audi Allroad.

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Click above for more spy shots of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback.

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Mitsubishi Prototype-S concept.

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Audi's A5 line was supposed to mean "coupe," but the exception to the rule appears to be the Sportback variant. While the renderings give it five doors, the car definitely retains its coupe DNA -- there'll be no chance of confusing it with an A4 Avant. The bog standard Sportback will make do with front wheel drive and common rail diesels producing 140 to 200 hp. Step above that and you'll get gas options that utilize Audi's TFSI engines, as well as quattro and torqu

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