The spirited Lancer was a popular small car that was reliable, inexpensive, and a lot of fun to drive. The Lancer Evolution, a well-known rally car around the world, made a name for itself as a performance workhorse, putting other sports cars in its rearview mirror and putting a grin on its drivers’ faces.
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Mitsubishi ceased production of the Evo?
In summary, Mitsubishi ceased production of the Evo for the same reason it ceased production of all of its other outstanding performance vehicles: money.
Most buyers prefer cars that are useful, dependable, and affordable. Most consumers don’t care much about pure performance or excitement, preferring these qualities wrapped together in a crossover or SUV.
Despite the fact that vehicle aficionados tend to be a “loud minority,” the majority of people who buy cars today prefer the models that Mitsubishi offers.
The truth is that many of the people making such claims would not be likely to actually follow through and purchase, despite the fact that many will claim (particularly online) that they would love to buy a new Evo if one were available today.
A company like Mitsubishi runs a significant risk by creating a new generation of the Evo or another high-performance vehicle only to see it fail on the market. This could be a deadly decision for a business, particularly in the difficult economic environment we currently face.
For those of us who yearn for a return to the era of speed, handling, and excitement, it may be discouraging and frustrating, but ultimately it’s hard to fault a company like Mitsubishi for producing what their customers want.
Most people just want affordable transportation that will move them and their children in comfort, safety, and convenience, ideally with eco-friendly credentials.
If other, larger Japanese automakers succeed with any new performance vehicles, it may present the best chance for the revival of the storied Evo badge.
For instance, if Toyota succeeds with the new GR Yaris, Mitsubishi might be persuaded to resurrect the Evo (or at least develop another performance vehicle, such as the Mirage Cyborg!).
The Evo is no longer being produced by Mitsubishi, and there are no plans for a comeback, so now is the ideal moment to seek for your own Evo. Prices have been skyrocketing recently and are certain to keep rising as more examples succumb to accidents, neglect, and aging.
Will the Mitsubishi Evo be updated?
Despite investor pressure to bring back the venerable vehicle, which was retired in 2016, Lancer Evolution just doesn’t make any financial sense, according to Takao Kato, CEO and President of Mitsubishi Motors.
The “Evo” will stay in the past, at least temporarily, despite the brand’s intended return to motorsports and the revival of Mitsubishi’s Ralliart Racing Division. This is especially regrettable given that the Evolution’s former opponent is still in the works, with the release of its most recent version scheduled for 2022.
There will be an evolution 11, right?
Given that Mitsubishi and Renault make up two-thirds of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the assertion made by the UK publication that the alleged Lancer Evo XI would share its CMF-C/D chassis with the upcoming Megane RS hot hatch still makes a lot of sense.
A 48V mild hybrid system and a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with roughly 255kW of power and 450Nm of torque will power the rumored Lancer Evo XI, according to Autocar. All of that sounded reasonable once more.
Is STI quicker than Evo?
Because it has fewer horsepower and weighs about 200 pounds more than the Impreza WRX STI, the Lancer Evolution appears to be a small underdog in comparison. Typically, this is where we discuss how the slower automobile is more enjoyable to drive and ultimately triumphs. This time, however, those who are preoccupied with statistics might find solace in the fact that the winning vehicle is also the cheapest and fastest in a straight line and on the skidpad. The Evo has the best driving dynamics out of the three, which is really what counts. We discuss this topic all the time, much to the dismay of some letter writers.
HIGHS: Excellent grip, yaw control that eliminates understeer, and excellent low-end torque for a turbo.
LOWS: Lacks a telescoping steering wheel, an extra gear, and an expensive-looking cabin.
The Evo’s average time from 0 to 60 mph is astounding4.6 seconds. Though it also has a modest advantage through the quarter-mile, the Evo may only just edge the Subaru STI to that mark due to its ability to reach that point in second gear. Despite losing 10 horsepower and 192 pounds of curb weight to the STI, this is still the case.
What was the Mitsubishi Evo’s successor?
All may not be bad. The Mitsubishi e-Evolution, which is the next car to use the Evolution nameplate after the Lancer Evolution, is also known as the Lancer Crossover in the image above.
Will Mitsubishi bring the 3000GT back?
Mitsubishi does not currently have any intentions to reintroduce the 3000GT. There don’t seem to be any upcoming 3000GT updates.
Mitsubishi has made it quite plain that they see their future in the development and manufacture of affordable, useful crossover vehicles with hybrid/electric propulsion systems (how exciting). Mitsubishi likewise discontinued the Evo for this reason, and the company has no intentions to bring it back.
Some have speculated that since Nissan now owns a third of Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi may be able to use Nissan running gearspecifically, the engine that will be in the future 400zin a revived 3000GT/GTO.
This seems improbable to us because Nissan won’t want its components in a car that would undercut sales of the 400Z, but as with everything, “never say never.”
As a result, if you want a vehicle with “3000GT/GTO” on the badge, you had better find a used one because new examples are unlikely to be produced.
Visit this page to read our Mitsubishi 3000GT buyer’s guide for more details on how to get your hands on a fantastic example of this storied Japanese icon.
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Does Lancer still exist?
Production of Lancer ends The Mitsubishi Lancer’s production runs out in August 2017, two years after the famous Lancer Evolution was retired. The Mitsubishi Mirage is still available to meet the compact car market’s needs.
Will Mitsubishi bring the Ralliart back?
Returned is Ralliart. Mitsubishi introduced a concept at this week’s Tokyo Auto Salon to mark the resurrection of its formerly popular performance-focused subbrand.
WRX or Evo, which is faster?
The Lancer Evo significantly outperforms the WRX in terms of pure performance, especially when it comes to torque. There are several amenities available in both of these autos.
Is the STI Terminated?
Naturally, some people were shocked when Subaru announced on March 11, 2022 that the WRX STI will no longer be produced. Some people anticipated that the new-generation WRX STI will come next. Others, including myself, were simply stunned that Subaru would get rid with such a symbol without any justification. Dominick Infante, the director of corporate communications at Subaru, provided some insight for an article from Road & Track. The WRX STI wouldn’t have a very long shelf life, in his opinion, and investing R&D expenditures in something that would be available on such a limited basis wouldn’t make sense given how quickly regulations are changing.