Do you guys think Mitsu's next performance car (which allegedly is well into development phase) will still carry the evolution name?

 

The next model will definitely be an evolution to the lancer line....


So I think it deserves the name

 

I just figured it was to close out the X. Not necessarily the end of the Evo.

 

Well, the next lancer is supposed to be made with Renault, while the "Evo" will be just a Mitsu baby. Not really clear if they would still use the Mitsu/Renault platform for the next Evo. So nothing is really 100%.

 

The EVO X should of been called EVOLVED

 

This makes me sad... For as long as I've been a Subaru fan I've always wanted to make the jump into an EVO (even though cost is too high for me financially) and for them to drop the only competition Subaru really had saddens me.

 

evolution is still evolution..... they take a little lancer and change the motor, drivetrain, wheels, brakes, suspension, body and make the current and previous evo's....... having a different chassis in the next gen just means it even more evolved than its little brethren


regarding the renault chassis... its still a very good chassis. They make some very nimble and well balanced performance cars

 

Certainly is a sad day =/ I will add an evo to my collection, I just haven't decided either a used IX or a new X.


I think the new Renault/Mitsu should not use the Lancer name all together. Bring it back at a later date when they are able to also bring the Evolution name back...

 

No kidding man! This is supposed to be mitsubishi's strong point! They have had GSX's almost 25 years ago getting 28mpg highway






It's mind boggling that Mitsubishi has failed to advance to high mpg but still turbo charged. I know people that have tuned their v6's 6g72's SOHC to AVERAGE 30mpg..

It's not out of reach but it's too late now. They have already lost their clientele. I will always be a guy, but they are not even trying at this point... So sad.

 

I'm still scratching my head as to why Mitsu didn't bother to increase the stock horsepower even after the 280hp agreement thing died out.

Couldn't they give the car 350+ hp if they wanted to? It's kind of sad seeing cars that weren't even comparable to the evo 10 years ago are now touting more hp and is faster at least in a straight line.

 

its because the evo has never been a drag racer.... its not a big power rear wheel drive car it's a freaking rally car


the evo line has provided better power through out the years but most importantly it has greatly improved on how the car handles, straight line speed doesn't cut it, its how fast you can corner


and with a couple bolt ons and a good tune you're at 350 whp

 

News of the next gen leaked today:

http://rawevo.com/evo-x/news/officia...etails-leaked/

 

It's probably some sort of April fools joke don't be so gullible guys they said earlier this year that they wouldn't kill the evo so why would they randomly do it now on April first

 

 

The Mitsubishi Evo is Dead

By: Hans Greimel, Automotive News on 3/31/2014

"As Mitsubishi shifts its global lineup toward utility vehicles and electrified cars, it will pull the plug on the Lancer Evolution at the end of the nameplate's current generation."

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