Case in point, this mitsubishi lancer evolution x, a former pirelli world challenge machine turned masterpiece thanks to the ambition of its owner, ravi dolwani of csf radiators, and the car building talents of some of his closest friends in the aftermarket industry. Mitsubishi lancer evolution overview car and driver. Driving the last brandnew mitsubishi evo to its grave. And trouble is precisely what the driver of a blue lancer evo x received recently on mandai road in singapore. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution comes with standard stability control, 4wheel antilock disc brakes, active front head restraints and seven airbags front, frontside, driver knee, fulllength sidecurtain. Dropping the drivers window, i can smell the car s heat and anger. Get the best deals on seats for mitsubishi lancer when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 21, 2016 full test of the last evo x, which marks the end for our notsobeautiful friend. Mitsubishi lancer evolution rumored to return with 341 hp. Whether youre building your cz4a as a full drag car, doing maintenance on your daily driver or just looking for those hard to find jdm parts, stm has what you need. Sorry to hear that you have put a deposit down on a car that was made more like an evo but still. Including gas and tires, we paid 28 cents a mile to keep this evo x on the road. Used mitsubishi lancer evolution for sale with photos.
Its the inevitable tradeoff that occurs when a car. The evo x is a singleminded machine that just happens to be able to work as a daily driver. Sorry to hear that you have put a deposit down on a car. Ford focus rs showdown golf r, sti, evo x everyday driver everydaydriver. Mitsubishi lancer evolution features and specs at car and driver. Oct 01, 2007 mitsubishi launches the gsr and rs lancer evo x after months of spy shots, leaked brochures, and supposed official images, mitsubishi has finally revealed all the final details and images for the. Full test of the last evo x, which marks the end for our notsobeautiful friend. Car equipped with everything you would expect from a top spec car. Dec 27, 2019 roasting an evo x owner driver to driver. In the war between the subaru wrxsti and the mitsubishi lancer evolution, who ya got. Traditionally, though, evo buyers have been less concerned about the look and feel of the cockpit than with what lies under the bonnet. In a rare revolvingdoor moment down in the motor trend garage, the evo x showed up for its oneyear stay just as our longterm 2006 evo ix mr was vacating the premises.
The evo x is less communicative, larger, heavier, and slower compared with the previous evo. But you cant really put a price on the collectibility of a lancer evo x. Subaru wrx sti vs volkswagen golf r vs mitsubishi lancer. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Search preowned mitsubishi lancer evolution listings to find the best local deals. Aftermarket evo x tunes can be installed a few different ways. The 5speed automatic gearbox had what mitsubishi called fuzzy logic, which meant that the car would learn what the drivers driving characteristics. Is the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution a safe car.
The history of the mitsubishi lancer evolution car and driver. Mitsubishi lancer evolution features and specs car and driver. Impatient tailgating mitsubishi lancer evo x driver gets what. To be precise, the full name of this car is lancer evolution, as the platform begins with the lancer, mitsubishis sporty compactclass fourdoor sedan. Mitsubishi launches the gsr and rs lancer evo x after months of spy shots, leaked brochures, and supposed official images, mitsubishi has finally revealed all. There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral. Jan 29, 2020 and trouble is precisely what the driver of a blue lancer evo x received recently on mandai road in singapore. The mitsubishi lancer evolution x gsr may have a ridiculously long name, but luckily for mitsu, that cumbersome moniker is a strong contrast to the car s driving experience fun. Almost every driver praised the evo s sharp reflexes and supreme handling. Aimed squarely at drivers who value speed and handling above all else, the evolution feels like the love child of an economy sedan and a space x rocket.
Full test of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr, which soon will be discontinued. Ford focus rs showdown golf r, sti, evo x everyday driver. I leave the evo x at the end of the queue of cars waiting for their next lap. The lancer evo is in a unique situation where people are willing to pay new car prices for used cars that are four model years old or. Another great, inexpensive modification that can make any daily driver evo x more enjoyable is an ecu tune. Like every lancer, the evo has an unusually accommodating back seat for a compact car. Sep 14, 2012 traditionally, though, evo buyers have been less concerned about the look and feel of the cockpit than with what lies under the bonnet. The last evo x pictured in this story was sold in 2016, while the standard lancer lived on in the united states for a bit longer and is still available. Impatient tailgating mitsubishi lancer evo x driver gets. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The lancer evolution xs arrival in 2008 marked the first fully allnew. Only 350 units of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition were sold in canada, while another 1,600 units was sent to the united states. In a rare revolvingdoor moment down in the motor trend garage, the evo x showed up for its oneyear stay just as our longterm 2006 evo ix mr was vacating the. Part of the driversside mirror shucked to the ground. So which really makes more sense, the evo x or the. Dec 01, 2007 i release the accelerator and press gently on the brakes. Sometimes, the best way to build a new race car is by starting with someones old race car. Amazon driver forgets to pull vans handbrake, watch what happens next. The 2011 mitsubishi lancer evolution x is the car for you. While it may have taken nearly two decades to get here, car lovers can just be happy the evo has finally. The subaru might not be your most comfortable choice as a daily driver, but it is far more subtle and refined, while lacking. The last evo wasnt the best evo, but were still going to miss it.
In my opinion, there is no car that will love you more than an evo will. I release the accelerator and press gently on the brakes. The latest mitsubishi lancer evo might have the subaru wrx beaten in performance, but the wrx sure has the evo beat on price. Golf r, 2011 subaru impreza wrx sti specr, 2009 mitsubishi lancer evo x mr. Lancer edition r is the new evo mitsubishi wont build. Aug 25, 2016 the focus rs is a car of expectation and history, but it drops into a market that does have excellent competition. The snugfitting buckets in the evo viii and ix were benchmarks, not only in their small segment, but across the entire industry. Based on the mitsubishi lancer evo x, the edition r is a wonderful tribute to be built by a polish company providing parts for lancer evo rally cars. The evolution x final edition was made available in japan where there are 1,000 models that are produced, with limited customization options. The mitsubishi lancer evolution, also known as evo, is a sports sedan based on the lancer.
The focus rs is a car of expectation and history, but it drops into a market that does have excellent competition. The mitsubishi approached the car with the twindashcams and began to tailgate. This amazing car is my daily driver and our family car for. Dakota sits down with cody from branded title co to find out what its like owning a mitsubishi lancer evolution x. The car was a bonestock 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition2. This may seem like an obvious one for most car enthusiasts, but there are actually a few important notes to keep in mind when shopping for your evo 10 exhaust system. Its trunk is shockingly small, though, measuring a roadsterlike 6. An inconel turbocharger is located downstream and optimisation of the compressor wheel has improved response by 18% over the lancer evolution ix. Aug 10, 2011 the mitsubishi lancer evolution x gsr may have a ridiculously long name, but luckily for mitsu, that cumbersome moniker is a strong contrast to the car s driving experience fun. Serviced and maintained at dynamic sport by andis neiksans pwrc winning team. Its also the car my father elected to make his daily driver. The second simple power modification for a daily driven evo x comes from the exhaust system. Your car, the way you want it mitsubishis etacs electronic total automobile control system allows you to personalise the set up of your car.
But dont confuse lancer evolution with the lancer sedan because new evo is not really a lancer at least not in spirit and performance, as evo gets that turbo booster in the engine. The mitsubishi lancer evolution x is the tenth generation of the lancer evolution, a sports. It really depends on what you as a driver want from your car. The car was a bonestock 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final. The tenth and final generation of the lancer evolution evo x was launched. Apr 29, 2016 it really depends on what you as a driver want from your car. Jan 10, 2019 the car was a bonestock 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition2.
The mitsubishi lancer evolution, also known as evo, is a sports sedan based on the lancer that was manufactured by japanese manufacturer mitsubishi motors from 1992 until 2016. Hi all, i currently run an old scoobie, but its got some work coming up, so im planning to px it for another car. Your car, the way you want it mitsubishis etacs electronic total automobile control system allows you to personalise the set up of your car, just the way you want it. Its a fragrant melange of hot rubber and hotter metal, with a sharp note of hardpressed brake pad. Reiger gravel suspension, pectel ecu, brembo, samsonas dogbox, full carbon interior, full underbody protection, all safety equipment according to fia homologation. Lancer chat mitsubishi lancer register forum general stuff. Own one n u will become a better driver, it make u into a better driver. The new 2009 mitsubishi lancer ralliart has been called the evo light or the car that most people can actually live with as their daily driver. A new report alleges mitsubishi is developing a hot evolution version of. Evo x interior divider for those that dont have a rear seat. Ams performance delrin shift knob evo 89 x the ams racing shift knob extends the length of the shifter which not only aids in shifting throw but also keeps the knob closer to the drivers hands while road racing. The mitsubishi evo is not a car its a weapon, one whose roots can be. As a road warrior, its sharpness, directness, and aggressive. The first method is to visit your local tuner, explain your intentions with the car, and allow them to perform their work.
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