Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Sportback to Debut at Tokyo Motor Week

The Japanese market Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will make its domestic debut at the bi-annual Tokyo Motor Week to be held in early November. In Japan and with the exception of the EVO X that retains the Lancer badge, Mitsubishi has chosen the name Galant Fortis for both the 4-door sedan and 5-door Sportback variants of the Lancer. -Continued

The most alluring version of the new Galant Fortis Sportback is of course the Ralliart pictured above that get's the EVO X's sophisticated AWD system as well as its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine detuned to 240HP. Check out our mega gallery of the Sportback by clicking here.

Mitsubishi Galant Fortis Ralliart 240Hp

What most of us know as the new Lancer Ralliart will be sold in Japan under the name Galant Fortis Ralliart. Essentially a toned down version of the Lancer EVO X, the Galant Fortis Ralliart is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine delivering 240Hp and 343 Nm (35.0 kgm) of maximum torque.

The engine is matted to the EVO X’s dual clutch semi-automated SST transmission with different ratios for 5th and 6th gears to give improved fuel economy in high-speed cruising on longer trips. Finally, the Ralliart features a full-time 4WD driveline with Mitsubishi's Active Center Differential (ACD). The Galant Fortis Ralliart goes on sale at affiliated dealerships throughout Japan today with a price tag of 2,982,000 Yen ($27,700). -Image gallery after the jump