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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Why was the Mitsubishi Evo discontinued?
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 purchasers like 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 statements would not be likely to actually go through and purchase, despite the fact that many will declare (particularly online) that they would love to buy a new Evo if one were available today.
A manufacturer like Mitsubishi runs a significant risk by creating a new version of the Evo or another high-performance vehicle only to have 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 want for a return to the period of speed, handling, and thrill, it may be discouraging and upsetting, but ultimately it’s impossible to fault a firm like Mitsubishi for producing what its customers want.
Most people just want affordable transportation that will transfer 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.
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.
Mitsubishi stopped producing Evo when?
Mitsubishi’s championship-winning rally sedan from the late 1990s, the Lancer Evo, was essentially the Mitsubishi version of the Subaru WRX STI. One of the most affordable sports cars was the American model. It had a manual transmission, 291 horsepower, and 300 lb-ft of torque. It cost less than $35,000 to start. Sadly, Mitsubishi stopped manufacturing it in 2015.
After acquiring a majority ownership in Mitsubishi, Nissan has been working to revive the business. The Lancer Evo seems like a vehicle that might reestablish Mitsubishi as a major player. Indeed, it has been particularly asked by Mitsubishi shareholders. And hopes were bolstered by Mitsubishi’s recent decision to revive its Ralliart performance and accessory brand. However, the Mitsubishi president Takao Kato has reportedly rejected the notion of bringing the Lancer Evo back soon, per reports from Japan discovered by Motor1.
Kato makes good sense. He thinks Mitsubishi has to have more stability before investing in a vehicle like the Lancer Evo because the company experienced a loss while making investments in electrification. Contrarily, the Lancer Evo is the kind of vehicle that would draw in more attention and ultimately lead to Outlander sales.
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.
Will the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO be updated?
We had high hopes for something more emotional, but if this resurrected brand is any indication, the company will continue producing dull but successful crossovers and trucks. So there won’t be any more Evolution models, yes.
This summer, it became evident that Mitsubishi is pondering returning to the world of motorsport, but a new Lancer Evolution is not currently in the works. Although “the corporation is still not strong enough” to begin investing money on a performance sedan, the door is not completely closed. This brings us to the rendering that you can see in the gallery below and at the top of this page.
What Evo has the fastest speed?
The quickest times from 0 to 60 mph are:
- 3.6 seconds for the #1 Lancer Evolution X FQ440.
- 3.8 seconds for the #2 Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400.
- 3.9 seconds for the #3 Lancer Evolution IX FQ360.
- 4.0 seconds for the #4 Lancer Evolution X FQ360.
- 4.3 seconds for the #5 Lancer Evolution IX FQ340.
- 4.4 seconds for the #6 Lancer Evo X FQ330.
Does the Lancer resemble the Evo?
We should examine the differences between the two autos in order to investigate this further. The Lancer Ralliart has the same Evo X 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that has been detuned via intake and ECU adjustments to limit the power to a reasonable 235 hp. The Lancer Ralliart takes its moniker from the Galant and Starion Ralliart-badged cars from Mitsubishi’s history (a 56 hp reduction from the Evo X). The remaining difference resembled a list of discarded parts from the Mitsubishi storage. The Ralliart is built on a chassis from a Lancer GTS, an AWD system from an Evo IX, an Evo X exhaust, and a hood from an Evo X. As a result, it’s not as simple as merely claiming that your Evo X has been adjusted; the two vehicles actually differ.
The Evo 4 is allowed in the US.
The fourth version of Mitsubishi’s road-going rally car, which debuted in August 1996, can be imported this summer. The Evo IV stayed faithful to the recipe that made the sport compact a performance legend and was based on the revamped sixth generation of the Lancer sedan. It still has an all-wheel drive system, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four, and a five-speed manual transmission, but the powertrain has been rotated 180 degrees to reduce torque steer and enhance balance. Power also increased little, but weight did not. With a new twin-scroll turbo that improved response and raised output to 276 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 243 pound-feet of torque at 4000 rpm, the GSR and the RS both received an upgrade. It also included a brand-new active yaw-control rear differential. With a limited-slip front differential, lightweight OZ Racing wheels, and increased chassis bracing, the RS was the more serious of the two. It had wind-up windows to save on weight, and air conditioning was an option.