Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Mitsubishi's 2009 Lancer Ralliart bridges the gap between the economy-car-like Lancer and the ultra-hyper Lancer Evolution. The Ralliart uses the same 4B11 2.0-liter 16-valve turbocharged 4-cylinder as the Evo, but with a more modest 235 bhp and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. And, just like the Evo, the Ralliart will also be fitted with a full-time all-wheel-drive system, employing Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD) with three driver-programmable settings: Tarmac, Gravel and Snow.
If that's not tech-geekie enough for you, the Ralliart comes with Mitsubishi's awesome new Twin Clutch-SST gearbox (also as in the Evo) that allows the driver to shift gears manually via steering-column-mounted paddles. More aggressively-styled front and rear bumpers, a dual exhaust and an aluminum hood with air intakes will differentiate the Ralliart from the standard Lancer. Mitsubishi is pointing the Lancer Ralliart straight at Subaru's Impreza WRX — looks to us like it's a direct hit.