In short, the XIth generation of the brand's performance Lancer will have up to 350hp on tap from a combination of a new 2.0 petrol engine and an upgraded version of the 63hp power unit used in the i-MiEV.
The reports suggest that the electric power will turn the front wheels and will operate the car in short commuting EV sessions, but a boot to the loud pedal will bring in the rear-drive petrol unit and offer 0-100km/h in the region of five seconds.
Rumours yet. But it's not as if they're going all-electric ... which might even be faster!
