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Make no mistake - this Mitsubishi Prototype S is no production Lancer wagon - but it's darn near close. Unveiled this morning at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, the S is the closest thing we've seen yet to a real-life Lancer Evolution five-door.

In fact, we'd argue that the only conceptual goodies are the LED/neon lighting used in the head, fog and tail lamps, all of which mirror those used on the Concept-RA. The remainder of the car seems as if it's ready to roll down a Mitsubishi production line today. The Prototype-S even sports the ungainly fog tail light mounted smack-dab in the center of the rear bumper fascia. It's not pretty, but it's not a concession to style - it's a concession to production reality (at least in Europe).

Mitsubishi drops even more hints as to the S' viability inside, with an interior that mostly hails from the "run-of-the-mill" Evolution. Show-car touches include a high-tech touchscreen radio and navigation unit, as well as sport seating clad in saddle-toned leather with contrasting stitching. It's a nice look, but we doubt it'll make it to the dealers.

Those dealers may remain outside of America, as we've not heard any official word from Mitsubishi if - or when - the five-door Lancer will make it to our shores. We've heard some varying opinions on the car's styling, but what say you - are you for or against an Evolution with an extra door in the U.S? Sound off in the comments section below.