The unibodies are similar at the core but they are different. The Evo is a widebody style. The rear quarters are part of the unibody (and not just bolt ons like the front fenders or doors) are substantially wider than the regular Lancer. I wonder if they come out of the same plant? In addition the unibody underside is different to accomodate AWD. There is no space under a regular Lancer for a driveshaft and rear differential. I agree that they start with the ancer platform but when Mitsu is done designing the Evo, the cars are radically different. Ever seen anyone convert a Lancer into an Evo? Won't happen. Turbocharging yes, but not a full Evo drivetrain.

 

I'm hoping it looks different. Well, at least from the windshield back. The front is pretty bad a$$. And, Im pretty sure the interior will change.

 

One thing I really dont like is: "This powerplant will mate to a clutchless six-speed auto/manual transmission, reportedly able to swap cogs at the blink of an eye, slicker and more efficient than any manual. The driver will be able to select gears via the steering wheel-mounted paddles."

Clutchless? I gotta have mah clutch! Mits is transforming the Evo just like they did with the 2Gen eclipse witch were the best Gen of eclipses till this day (in my opinion)

 

Maybe I have no right hear to voice my opinion, but my ONLY ***** about the evo line it's not aggressive looking, or exotic or even that sporty (no offense to ANYONE, I would still buy one base ONLY on it's performance) but I like the direction the concept is going. Who knows what it will really look like....

 

I give it 3 snaps in E formation!

 

You are absolutly right, but how aggressive is an econo box body supposed to be? The WRX isnt to aggressive either when ya side by side it with sports cars like the 3000GT VR-4 or the likes of cars like that.

But I also really like the concept and hope its a glimpse as to where the whole Econo super car genre is headed.

 

The Mitsubishi Motors Tokyo Motorshow mini-site has some nice technical info on the S-AWC is going to use on the EVO X. There is a two page slide to explain the system, as well as a video in Japanese (still cool, even though most of us can't understand). They show how S-AWC improves handling versus the EVO IX.

Click on the link, then select "New Generation Technology" and then "S-AWC".

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/s...ish/index.html

 

"Really thank you for access to the arrival of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation booth and this site." - this should be submitted to Engrish.com
S-AWC sounds niice, but it's too bad it probably won't be standard on U.S. Evos; maybe, it'll show up as a high-priced option on a $40K Evo.

 

Just wondering what the anticipated time of HKS cams will be. Mainly asking the dealers who work with them and know what is going on. Will it be within the next 6 months, or will it take longer?

 

lol... I saw the sig in another thread and had to come back. Very funny!

 

At this point, what will or will not make it onto the EVO X in USDM trim is pure speculation. We have a good idea of what the exterior will look like, but that's about it. As such, I prefer to be upbeat about the prospects of the car.
Further, this time around is developing the EVO with global prospects in mind from the ground up (not just retro-fitting the existing car). Therefore, chances are we may finally get "everything".
Call me foolish or a hopeless optimist if you want...

 

Im gonna call you an optimist...because thats what I keep calling myself.

I really hope we finally get an EVO and not just a USDM port.

 

Just bought mine on tuesday of this week... and this is exactly what the finance manager said to me when I was walking out of the dealership.. 1000 is the magic # of MR's in the u.s. this year.

 

i will own the Evo X, if it looks anything close to the concept...

what is the worrd on pricing...? i thought i read somewhere that this one could top $40K...

 

the evo X is hideous IMO