Newer is not always better. We'll have to wait and see if the Evo X is truly better. It may just be more refined, comfortable and heavy as they always get with each newer model.

You guys need to see the Evo9 vs Evo6 comparison from Fifth Gear. The Evo 6 rips apart the Evo 9.

 

got a link? very curious.

 

Video here:
http://www.lancerregister.com/downloadvideo.php?id=126
Save video and watch.

 

that was sick

 

to the people that think its just a evo IX its just a test mule, the reason the front looks kind of weird im guessing is because they needed to mod the engine bay to put in the new engine, and awd

 

my predictions

1. it will not share a platform with any dodge vehicle.
2. it will come standard with a 6-spd tranny.
3. if they do offer the 6-spd flappy, that will be an option for the MR.
4. it will rule, completely and totally, f-ing a.

 

I honestly dont know why people are getting all upset about this. I know its a mitsu and all, but is the base lancer really that much better than a neon? I mean cmon... the platform will be shared, but im sure that doesnt mean a bad thing... I really dont think mitsu can afford to take a step backwards with this new car. If u check out the current evo platform versus a stock lancer... umm well it started the same but it ends up an entirely different animal with all the extra spot welds and structural integrity that as to be added to make the car perform like it does... hell i dont care if my evo sits on a 1980's ford fiesta chassis as long as it drives and performs like an evo should. The only thing I am worried about however is going to be the size of the cabin. Ever sat in an SRT4... well the cabin is cramped and is soooooo much smaller than an evo. BUT I think this is going to be an entirely new platfor, so lets hope it will benefit both sides... instead of us whining maybe the dodge boys will be jumping for joy cuz theyre finally getting a platform that is worth a ****. I guess we will see specs for sure in march if what they say is true about the geniva unveiling....

 

You do mean S-AYC right if it has it so far no US Evo VIII or IX has brought over has this. Unless you imported one in.

 

Thank you Sir! I was just about to post a similar response, yet you hit the nail on the head EXACTLY. And for all those carping about losing a clutch pedal, Mitsu has said there will be a standard 5 speed manual available (sounds like the 6 speed will be reserved for the high tech 'box).

 

First off, it's a Mitsubishi designed and engineered platform that DCX bought and is using for their line of cars, not the other way around.
Second, why does everyone just assume the only tranny option will be a manumatic?!

 

I believe Audi rates the manual A3 faster 0-60 than the DSG box by about .2 seconds. While I'd like a DSG-type system on an Evo, I'm wondering what it would take to upgrade one of those puppies to handle higher hp levels. Might be a real nightmare for us and the smartest thing Mitsu ever did!

 

What would be so smart about that? The whole appeal of the Evo is in how it responds to upgrades so well. It's not like they stand behind their warranty as it is.

 

Actually, it is S-AWC in the X. It takes the S-AYC a few steps further. I don't remember the details, and actually feel fairly ignorant posting about it without remembering much, but if you search there is information out there on it.

-Paul

 

Just my 2 cents...

I would hope they still offer a 5/6 speed manual in the X. Why? Because I think driving a manual transmission car is fun. To me, when I think of myself driving around Gingerman or Grattan in a paddle shift car, it just seems like it would take part of the fun out of it. I like testing myself to see how well I can rev-match and shift as I'm diving into a corner.

Because of this, and other things I've heard about the SMG transmissions that are out now, I would opt for a true manual on the X.

However, for me this is all moot as I plan on getting an IX before the X comes out since I'm pretty sure the X is gonna be a bit more pricey and probably beyond my budget. But that's a whole other thread.

 

If the clutch system can only hold a finite amount of torque and there are no aftermarket upgrades, that would leave RalliArt, possibly, to provide the upgrades. And they may see it as a means to control modifications even further and thus stop the warranty loss bleeding.