The Sum ‘n’ Substance

Thumbs up:

Has loads of power, handling is great, has a dual-clutch transmission and an AWD system that offers some of the finest rallying experiences.

Thumbs down:

The prices are bit steep but offers an experience like no other machine in its range.

Inside the trunk:

Dual–clutch transmission, a turbocharged engine with an inter-cooled, 2.0 liter inline -4, churns out 237 bhp at a whopping 6000 rpm.

The Motor-kid speaks:

What Mitsubishi has done is nothing more than taking their Lancer and given it a bite from the same spider that created spider-man. What I’m trying to imply is that, Mitsu has gone absolutely bonkers on this one, trying to make one of the best rally cars available to the common man.

Razzle-Dazzle:

Okay, so lets it kick-start with its looks. The Ralliart has a bold front grill much like its stable-mates, the Lancer Evolution and also has an air scoop on its bonnet that feeds in enormous amounts of air to the engine. The overall front–end has a very aggressive ‘get-out-of-my-way’ look. Side styling is typical Lancer. And the rear-end is pretty well-designed too, plus there is an ample amount of boot-space.

The interiors are equally insane too, with proper bucket-seats, and plenty of leg-room. The same goes for the rear seating. So, you have no problem taking your family on a cross-country race.

INSIDE DOPE:

The heart of the Lancer Ralliart is a turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4 cylinder engine that blurts out 237bhp at an earth shattering torque of 6000 rpm. The automated manual gearboxes, officially called the Twin Clutch-Sequential Sportshift Transmission is taken straight from the Evo X MR, while the all-wheel-drive system, complete with Mitsu’s Active Center Differential (ACD), is from the Evolution IX. Gearing for the dual-clutch transmission is identical to the version in the Evo X MR, with the exception of the 5th and 6th gear ratios, which are taller to allow more relaxed highway cruising and promote better fuel economy.  Also there are Tarmac, Gravel and Snow modes, allowing the driver to exert some control over how the center differential behaves.

In the Lancer Ralliart, the super-sport mode is absent leaving only Normal and Sport modes, with manual gear selection possible in both. In Sport mode, upshifts are more firmer and downshifts are rev-matched.
The only problem yet to resolve by Team Mitsubishi is the weight. Both its rivals, the WRX & the MS3 are lighter in comparison and may sometimes feel sluggish.

Nitty-gritty:

I have no qualms about the Ralliart. It just has so much to offer. This is the perfect machine to tackle down winding corners on the highest mountains without the fear of falling of the cliff. The Lancer Ralliart is basically a blend of the Evo X MR and the IX but don’t expect to perform like one but it is equally exciting and the  price tag will be overlooked when your having so much fun.

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