But Mitsubishi has something here.
The Ralliart seems to be the car that is giving Mitsubishi SOME credibility in this very saturated Canadian sport sedan market.
From owners I've talked to, it's a good car. And reliable also.
I actually liek the LAncer interior better. It's not as fancy, but it has more room. Where the Mazda 3 has a small trunk opening and has cramped rear seating, the Lancer has large leg room (front and back) and a nicely sized trunk opening.
Plus, I think you can probably swap out the Lancer's...
So the RA is a pretty good contender for the Mazda 3? (Except for the interior)
Some people said the Ralliart has too much body roll. How much body roll compared to the Mazda 3?
How in the world did they make you pay 40,000 dollars for a Mitsubishi?!
That's BMW prices!!! Isn't the MSRP on the window sticker??
I dropped by the Mitsu dealership and the guy quoted 23k (Canadian) after PDI and freight. MSRP on the dot.
Thinking of modding a Mazda 3 just enough to keep it in G-stock for SCCA.
So that means that we can't put on the H&R springs, eh?
So far, all I can think of is full catback exhaust, maybe some KYB adjustables (when they come out), and... tires?
The Mazda 3 seats are one of the best seats I've ever sat on. Sure, they're not plush and soft like some lazy boy recliner, but when you take it into corners at bad angles and very high speeds, you realize just how good the seats are. PLUS... they're very comfortable too!!
And straightline...