Just talked to my dealer - trying to upgrade the wifes current wheels.

The Lancer Ralli-art may be available in sport back and is expected to hit NZ around September 08. :)

This was the first dealer to sell an evo outside Japan.. so presumably it may be the first to sell the Ralli-art sport back. Will post into this thread when i find out more.

what about the sedan? is that the same?

I haven't been told about the sedan. Frankly I thought the sedan would arrive before the hatch.. I'll check next time I talk to my dealer.

I haven't been told about the sedan. Frankly I thought the sedan would arrive before the hatch.. I'll check next time I talk to my dealer.

Nah, they probably figure NZ is like Europe and everybody will want the hatch. Wish they thought that about the US. Looks like they're gonna offer us a hatch but it might be duded up to look like a crossover SUV. Hopefully they give us both.

actually. Sedan has already arrived 3 weeks ago. pricing at NZ$46K.

Hatch due out in 3 months.