2009 Mitsubishi Ralliart Launch

Ryan reports from the press launch of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart edition. How does this AWD, turbocharged rallycar-for-the-road fare compared to the recently updated WRX?

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• wrx
• mitsubishi
• ralliart
• lancer
• rally
• turbo
• autocross
• motor sport
• auto

[gongometube]

I own one. Car is fine, this guy isn't my choice to showcase the car.

Get new tires on it and it will really shine. Those stock Yokohama tires hold the car back.

The car has much potential and is easily modded from stock levels.

Mild aftermarket parts awaken it.

[drivingsports]

We're not testing aftermarket tires, we're testing the car as it comes. Lots of cars shine with better tires. That's not the point.

[Kimo0950]

He doesn't like the SST cuz he don't know where to put his fingers!!!!He don't know that one should never shift when cornering...thats why he's complaining for the paddle not on the steering wheel!!well...not a good driver!!the SST is FAST

[drivingsports]

Yes, I prefer the way Audi sets up their DSG versus the Mitsubishi SST. I'm entitled to my opinion. And, SST is fast on paper, but it's not consistent.

[dvskore]

This guy is a complete tool.

[delitemyheart]

I dont know how he can say the sst auto is to slow on a race track. This is the first time ive heard anyone dislike this gearbox. Everyone else raves on how awesome that gearbox is!

[bwanner94]

control it like a manual with the tapshift not paddles. i prefer tap over the paddles in my ra

[cobraman897]

your a dumb ass if the paddle went with the wheel you get them on the other side or the bottom of the wheel and even might mix them up there is a reason why they are fixed. plus your hands arent staying on one part of the wheel you move them constantly. you sir are DUMB

[ColdNapalm42]

Buahaha...I knew these guys were morons from the STI vs RA comparo, but complaining about proper paddle shift design?!? WTF...seriously moronic.

[spriteremix02]

this guy is always hating on the ralliart, and hes always talking about the wrx. and what happens when your wheel is upside down and you need to change gears? you will always know where they are; if they were on the wheel you would be complaning about that.

[kurpleseven]

this tester so BS, can you imagine you have to take your right hand off the steering to shift and the SST paddles is long enough to cover the % of 1-5 and 7-11 oclock, I recommend he test at less one week before having a comment about the SST. The only thing I can recommend to Mitsubishi is stop using brakes and tires same as the low end model trying to cut cost.

[deadlyapollo]

Doesn't compliment your style? YOUR STYLE IS ALL WRONG!!!!

[Cloudstrife1188]

@drivingsports Evo. All i have to say

[kiasoul10]

Hate the new paddle trannies!!!!!!!!!!!!  Even bmw is going this route BOOOOOOOO. Wouldnt buy any car like that auto paddles lol.

[GfukinMills]

currently have wrx hatch, have been test driving all sorts of ralliarts( stock to heavily modded) and can't wait to get one. over rexs, bring on ralliarts. SST GEARBOX IS THE BOMB quick as

[kitikitiboy]

@moonrider99 so why are you bother watching this vid??? wrx are butt ugly...RA is a great looking car...just put some bolts ons and base flase and it will fly....Ralliart is Sti killer.......