Grand Turismo Led to Evo Introduction to US?
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Grand Turismo Led to Evo Introduction to US?
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...rtscar_game_dc
" Having marketed the past seven Lancer Evolution models in Japan alone, Mitsubishi Motors has said the sports sedan will debut in the U.S. early next year.
There's no doubt that Gran Turismo played a huge role in our decision to launch the Lancer Evolution in the United States," said Takashi Kiuchi, a product relations official at Mitsubishi.
"The car wouldn't have attracted as much attention as it has in the United States without the game." "
" Having marketed the past seven Lancer Evolution models in Japan alone, Mitsubishi Motors has said the sports sedan will debut in the U.S. early next year.
There's no doubt that Gran Turismo played a huge role in our decision to launch the Lancer Evolution in the United States," said Takashi Kiuchi, a product relations official at Mitsubishi.
"The car wouldn't have attracted as much attention as it has in the United States without the game." "
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Re: Grand Turismo Led to Evo Introduction to US?
Originally posted by Rasputin
There's no doubt that Gran Turismo played a huge role in our decision to launch the Lancer Evolution in the United States," said Takashi Kiuchi, a product relations official at Mitsubishi.
"The car wouldn't have attracted as much attention as it has in the United States without the game."
There's no doubt that Gran Turismo played a huge role in our decision to launch the Lancer Evolution in the United States," said Takashi Kiuchi, a product relations official at Mitsubishi.
"The car wouldn't have attracted as much attention as it has in the United States without the game."
And, BTW, who among you playing Gran Turismo can afford a $30K car?
Clue: It's the 30+ guys (who don't play Gran Turismo but have the $$$) that you need to attract.
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Re: Re: Grand Turismo Led to Evo Introduction to US?
Originally posted by Señor Info
And, BTW, who among you playing Gran Turismo can afford a $30K car?
And, BTW, who among you playing Gran Turismo can afford a $30K car?
TVR has also acknowledged Gran Turismo for creating product awareness that has led to higher sales. Now, let's ask this question again! How many people playing Gran Turismo can afford a $100,000 plus car? According to TVR, enough to boost sales.
Me too!!!!
I play grand turismo.....
Also:
remote control cars
remote control helicoptors
love to modify my car for racing
Riding my motorcycle and didn't modify it because i'm too much of a wimp to push it to it's potential.
Like dragonball z obviously.
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I'm the same person. Doesn't mean hobbies have to change when ppl get older. Just more responsibility. I'm probably one of few whom gave up their M3 for an evo.
I play grand turismo.....
Also:
remote control cars
remote control helicoptors
love to modify my car for racing
Riding my motorcycle and didn't modify it because i'm too much of a wimp to push it to it's potential.
Like dragonball z obviously.
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I'm the same person. Doesn't mean hobbies have to change when ppl get older. Just more responsibility. I'm probably one of few whom gave up their M3 for an evo.
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Re: Re: Grand Turismo Led to Evo Introduction to US?
Originally posted by Señor Info
Excuse the forceful language, but this guy is an idiot! If this is true, then Mitsubishi shouldn't spend another dime on winning FIA rally championships but should, instead, send a free version of Gran Turismo to each licensed US male driver under 40. It would be cheaper and more effective.
And, BTW, who among you playing Gran Turismo can afford a $30K car?
Clue: It's the 30+ guys (who don't play Gran Turismo but have the $$$) that you need to attract.
Excuse the forceful language, but this guy is an idiot! If this is true, then Mitsubishi shouldn't spend another dime on winning FIA rally championships but should, instead, send a free version of Gran Turismo to each licensed US male driver under 40. It would be cheaper and more effective.
And, BTW, who among you playing Gran Turismo can afford a $30K car?
Clue: It's the 30+ guys (who don't play Gran Turismo but have the $$$) that you need to attract.
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Originally posted by s4awd
Gran Turismo did alot. It's mentioned in nearly every U.S. review or preview of that car.
Gran Turismo did alot. It's mentioned in nearly every U.S. review or preview of that car.
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I wanted the car in a jackie chan movie. Playing the game only lead to me wanting to buy it. Im no where near thirty and i have enough for the Evolution. Im sure there are plenty of older people who play video games(the ones who never stopped being a kid and make alot of money)
oh didn't even see reds post.....right on man. Good movie. Well, the evo made that movie.
oh didn't even see reds post.....right on man. Good movie. Well, the evo made that movie.
i dont even know why i bought GT, but i own em all...and they actually have taught me a lot. in GT1 i read all of the stories they had about the interesting cars. i learned about the Type R's, TVR's, Aston Martin's, Tommy Kaira, EVO's and cars not seen in america....thats the most awesome game! i actually played it today!lol. i never woulda thought a video game would have showed me so much about cars....my .02
i totally agree with that article..i think the Gran Turismo games launched my interest in sports cars. i got to know a lot more after playing ALL THREE of the Gran Turismo series lol. And being the Japanese guy that i am, i went to visit my relatives in japan and saw these cars and were just amazed..that just set my interests. 
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