MITSUBISHI ‘CONCEPT SPORTBACK’ TO MAKE WORLD DEBUT AT 2005 FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

zerinVR6 · 07-07-2005, 03:24 PM

Mitsubishi Motors has released the first sketches of its latest concept car, the Concept-Sportback. Set to make its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportbackgives the first indications of the company’s vision for its next generation of C-segment cars and debuts its design inspiration for a new European 5-door sports hatchback.

Mitsubishi Motors’ future design direction is readily apparent in the concept’s exterior which features a sporty wedge-like profile, sharply chiselled lines, an assertive stance born from long wheelbase / wide track proportions and a very expressive high-shouldered rear end.

The Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback also debuts a brand new Mitsubishi Motors-developed platform. Of strategic importance, this platform is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of derivatives and, as a result, will spawn a range of new models over the next three years from SUVs to family hatchbacks.

ElTauro · 07-07-2005, 03:51 PM

oh yay... it looks like an Infiniti FX (most ly from the rear)

ormand · 07-07-2005, 03:51 PM

I see the 2nd Generation Vortex Generators

blackrsx · 07-07-2005, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by ormand

I see the 2nd Generation Vortex Generators

where?

ormand · 07-07-2005, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by blackrsx

where?

Feel up for Round 3? lol

nappyrat · 07-07-2005, 06:17 PM

looks ok

zerinVR6 · 07-07-2005, 06:54 PM

Here's a concept Mitsubishi still hasn't grasped... making money.

VQuick · 07-07-2005, 06:57 PM

Looks like it's based on Dodge's Neon replacement, the Caliber.

misterfutureboy · 07-07-2005, 06:57 PM

It looks okay....... I wanna see it live in September.

zerinVR6 · 08-11-2005, 07:23 AM

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Mitsubishi Motors has released the first image of its latest concept car, the Concept-Sportback. Set to make its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback gives the first indications of the company’s vision for its next generation of C-segment cars and debuts its design inspiration for a new European 5-door sports hatchback.

CGodwin3103 · 08-11-2005, 12:21 PM

Looks kinda wierd, I will need more info, but first impression is that it is kinda wierd looking.

Fury · 08-11-2005, 12:22 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm rice.

WrecksHurt! · 08-11-2005, 12:28 PM

looks alright, front end is a little drastic. wonder what they are gonna put onder the hood?

HatChiE420 · 08-11-2005, 12:36 PM

futuristic galant

al · 08-11-2005, 01:09 PM

it looks ok for a Mitsubishi ... is it FWD? If so, it's homosexual

braintumor2 · 08-11-2005, 01:20 PM

looks good, everything the new eclipse should have been. hopefully it will be there next awd turbo car.

perfectdude86 · 08-11-2005, 01:59 PM

i think it looks awesoume

94ExCoupe · 08-11-2005, 02:09 PM

the front is following the same cues as the evo concept

Mook · 08-11-2005, 05:14 PM

looks like a new sleek galant

VQuick · 08-11-2005, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by 94ExCoupe

the front is following the same cues as the evo concept

That's what I was thinking. There was an old image of what the Evo X was going to look like, and this Sportback is pretty much identical to it.

07-07-2005, 03:24 PM	#1
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,157 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars	Mitsubishi Motors has released the first sketches of its latest concept car, the Concept-Sportback. Set to make its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportbackgives the first indications of the company’s vision for its next generation of C-segment cars and debuts its design inspiration for a new European 5-door sports hatchback. Mitsubishi Motors’ future design direction is readily apparent in the concept’s exterior which features a sporty wedge-like profile, sharply chiselled lines, an assertive stance born from long wheelbase / wide track proportions and a very expressive high-shouldered rear end. The Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback also debuts a brand new Mitsubishi Motors-developed platform. Of strategic importance, this platform is flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of derivatives and, as a result, will spawn a range of new models over the next three years from SUVs to family hatchbacks. __________________ Zerin Dube Managing Editor / Photographer dubspeedMedia Your Source For The Latest Automotive News, Motorsports and Event Coverage http://www.speedsportlife.com

08-11-2005, 07:23 AM	#10
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,157 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars	Click to View Larger Image Mitsubishi Motors has released the first image of its latest concept car, the Concept-Sportback. Set to make its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Mitsubishi Concept-Sportback gives the first indications of the company’s vision for its next generation of C-segment cars and debuts its design inspiration for a new European 5-door sports hatchback. __________________ Zerin Dube Managing Editor / Photographer dubspeedMedia Your Source For The Latest Automotive News, Motorsports and Event Coverage http://www.speedsportlife.com

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ElTauro The One 10 Wonder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: A leaf. Posts: 6,430 Car: Thundercougarfalconbird	oh yay... it looks like an Infiniti FX (most ly from the rear)

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07-07-2005, 06:54 PM	#7
zerinVR6 Automotive News Guy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 2,157 Car: '05.5 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro and Various Press Cars	Here's a concept Mitsubishi still hasn't grasped... making money.

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misterfutureboy Haters betta get onya job Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,694 Car:	It looks okay....... I wanna see it live in September.

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CGodwin3103 n00b Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston/Katy, tx Posts: 473 Car: 2k1 Civic Coupe	Looks kinda wierd, I will need more info, but first impression is that it is kinda wierd looking.

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Fury The guy you love to hate. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Clear Lake Posts: 10,214 Car: E36 M3	mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm rice.

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WrecksHurt! Down but not Out! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 342 Car: 92 hatch, 54 Bel-Air, 95 dodge ram	looks alright, front end is a little drastic. wonder what they are gonna put onder the hood?

08-11-2005, 12:36 PM	#14
HatChiE420 Acura Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 384 Car: 03 accord, 01 3.2 cl	futuristic galant

08-11-2005, 01:09 PM	#15
al Boo Cocky Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pearland Posts: 23,144 Car: E39 S14 AE86 S13 B13	it looks ok for a Mitsubishi ... is it FWD? If so, it's homosexual

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perfectdude86 Forum addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tomball Posts: 877 Car: 2006 Hyundai Sonata	i think it looks awesoume

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94ExCoupe Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy; Texas Tech Posts: 11,885 Car: GT500 KR w/ Kpro	the front is following the same cues as the evo concept

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