Live from Paris 2008: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Lancer Sportback Ralliart

October 3, 2008May 21, 2012 Omar Rana 2008 Paris Motor Show, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Hatchbacks, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart

Here they are, live from the 2008 Paris Motor Show – the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Sportback Ralliart. Coming soon to the U.S. as a perfect Subaru WRX rival, the Lancer Sportback will hit the stateside in late 2009. Sales will kick off in Europe next month.

The base 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will be powered by a 108-hp 1.5L. Next comes a 141-hp 1.8L and a 138-hp 2.0L turbo diesel for the fuel-conscious.

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart will be powered by a 237-hp 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and is mated to the same Twin Clutch SST transmission from the Lancer Evolution X.

Follow the jump for live images from Paris.

Live from Paris 2008: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback and Lancer Sportback Ralliart: