Many cars look similar these days. One of the reasons some car companies copy each other is to try to copy the other car company's success. It's going to be really hard to produce a vehicle that is truly unique, unless if they deisgn something that's looks like something from 100th century lol! If they do everybody would hate it.

On the side note the Scion XB is doing very well and that can be considered ugly, but people buy it anyway. It's a polarizing design. You either hate or like it.

 

I never said I didnt like the new X ... its actually growing on me more and more. ... jsut pointing out that you can tell Chrysler had its hands in on the X

 

I gotta say, I love the black one.

 

^ aw my bad ... I was looking at the little thing you lift on the shaft that looks exactly like the 6 MT in the IX MR

 

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"Mitsubishi is remaining tight-lipped about power and torque figures from the turbo MB11 for now, but we expect horsepower to increase to 320 hp from 286, while torque will climb to 325 pound-feet from 295. This power should enable the Evo to sprint to 60 mph in less than 4.5 seconds."

 

Yes but everybody who buys an Evo doesnt slap a GT35R on it and run silly amounts of boost, ALOT of poeple are happy with the normal exhaust/intake mods IF THAT. The Evo is mass produced to thousands of people who believe it or not are happy enough with the stock capabilitys of the car. Then you have your tuner bunch which is largly represented by the members of this forum, who like to mod the car...and if you have the money to get an Evo X in the first place, then tune it, Im sure you have the money to forge the bottom end.

M3This, stop being a such a negative whining ***-got, if you dont like the X get over it. Stick to your IX.

 

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just have to see it for myself i guess

 

Ahem.

 

Coming Soon: Evolution Revolution
The Lancer Evolution has long lived up to its namesake by greatly improving with each successive generation. (Lancer Evolution VIII was the first to be offered in the U.S. market.) As Prototype X demonstrates, the Lancer Evolution will soon make perhaps the largest leap in overall capability seen between two generations of this model. The next Evolution will offer major gains in handling dynamics and technology while maintaining the kind of thrilling turbo engine performance that has made the model a street legend around the world.
Although clearly based on the new Lancer and sharing its distinctive shark-nose grille opening, Prototype X features a unique front end, rear fenders and decklid. Making a maximum-performance statement, Prototype X looks the part of the street-wise sports machine with its boxed fenders, aggressively sloping hood with integral air scoop, 20-inch alloy wheels with massive brakes and the high-tech LED turn signals in the sideview mirrors.
Inside, the deeply contoured bucket seats are upholstered in high-grip Alcantara. An electronic lap counter hints at the car's weekend club racer capability, while the red LED light band that spans the doors and the dash surface might suggest a customizing idea to future customers. The user technology in Prototype X previews what will be available for the next Lancer Evolution. While not all design features and content seen on Prototype X will make it to the production vehicle, the overall design will carry through.

Next-Gen Evolution Power
The engine powering Prototype X – and the next Lancer Evolution – is a turbocharged version of the new aluminum 4B11 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC engine used in the 2008 Lancer. It will yield the highest power rating ever in an Evolution model. (Since development continues, final engine output figures will be revealed at a later date.) Significantly, the newest Lancer Evolution will have less differentiation from market to market than the previous generations.
The new model's aluminum engine block is a significant 20 kg (53.4 lbs.) lighter than the iron-block 4G63 engine used in all previous Evolution models, which aids weight distribution. In addition, its orientation (exhaust located on bulkhead side) allows for improved placement that helps to lower the center of gravity. Although the new Evolution engine block is lighter, it was designed from the outset for high-performance turbocharged applications. High inherent strength has been achieved partly through over-engineering of the open deck block, and the use of large water jackets and metal areas around each siamesed cylinder bore. The reciprocating assembly of the turbocharged 4B11 is capable of withstanding high levels of boost.

Automated Manual Transmission
Prototype X is equipped with the automated manual transmission with magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters that will be available on the next Lancer Evolution. This new transmission will offer lightning fast, paddle-shift actuated shifting when desired, along with offering a fully automatic mode. This unit is not a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission, but rather a true auto-capable manual similar to that used on some of the world's most notable performance models. For stick shift purists, the next Lancer Evolution will still offer a conventional 5-speed manual transmission. With the 4B11 turbo engine's stronger torque performance, a 5-speed will provide optimal acceleration response.

Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
The next Lancer Evolution, while still providing the levels of engine performance that appeal to this model's loyal core customers, will expand dynamic capability with the new Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) system. Combining intelligent full-time four-wheel drive with stability control, S-AWC is a further development of the advanced full-time 4WD technology first introduced on the new-generation Outlander SUV for 2007.
In Prototype X this next-generation system combines an Active Center Differential (ACD) with an Active Yaw Control (AYC) rear differential and Active Skid Control (ASC). The AYC rear differential has never been offered on a Lancer Evolution sold in the U.S. market. The combination of all these technologies will help the Lancer Evolution make optimal use of its considerable torque and also ensure the highest level of dynamic capability and stability ever in this model. At the same time, the new technology will further enhance the exhilarating driving performance character that customers have come to expect from this model.
The next Lancer Evolution once again features its own suspension system, replacing steel stampings of the standard Lancer with race-proven forged aluminum components. Due to the high rigidity of the new global C-platform, the Evolution's suspension can be tuned to provide a more compliant and stable ride than before without compromising handling performance – a trait that is expected from a true world-class performance sedan.
With exciting performance assured, Mitsubishi will be able to equip the upcoming Lancer Evolution to be a markedly better car for everyday driving. User technologies introduced on the new Outlander and Lancer models will also be offered in the next Lancer Evolution, including a premium Rockford-Fosgate® 650-watt (max.) audio system, HDD navigation system with music server, Bluetooth®, steering wheel audio controls, and an automatic climate control system.

New Performance Diesel Model Under Development
In 2010, the Lancer line will gain a powerful turbo-diesel model. Mitsubishi last sold a diesel-powered pickup truck in the U.S. market in 1985. The next-generation Mitsubishi turbo-diesel announced at the NAIAS for the U.S. will be based on the engine that MMC is developing together with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for European export models. The new engine incorporates a DPF + NOx trap catalyst system to ensure compliance with U.S. Tier II Bin 5 emissions regulations that require NOx (nitrogen oxides) emissions to be as low as those from gasoline engines.
This advanced new Mitsubishi diesel will use a lightweight aluminum block and a common-rail fuel injection system, with piezo injectors for optimal responsiveness. A new variable-geometry / variable diffuser turbocharger will provide a wide range of boost control to give the Lancer turbo-diesel model quick and powerful response. Similar to other advanced turbochargers, the Mitsubishi variable-geometry turbo design enables exhaust turbine flow to be varied, which helps to sharpen response by minimizing "turbo lag." The Mitsubishi turbo goes a step farther, with a variable diffuser that can vary flow from the compressor to the intake. The combination of these technologies will yield an outstanding combination of power and fuel efficiency.

 

The biggest problem with the auto manual, is that it opens the door to people that dont even know how to drive a stick !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And should not be buying/diving a high performance car!

 

Nobody can shift faster than a computer.. its final. All the F1 cars and pro cars use the paddle shifting or some type of CVT. Ill get the auto-manual if you can launch it or some type of program embedded into the Evo X that will allow smooth launches.

 

I disagree.

Apart from the "nicer" interior, with its BMW-esque placement of the tach and speedo and the rather similar looking dash, I believe Mitsubishi isn't trying to beat BMW. Now, the STI and Evo have so much more in common. Subaru is the arch nemesis, if you will, and always will be.

What I admire about Mitsubishi is not being afraid to adopt other queues from other manufacturers. Yes, BMW is one, but more so in the interior area and less in the mechanical - yes, I forgot to mention that line that travels down the sides of the X are rather BMW-ish, also, but Acuras and Mazdas have that too. VW is another influence, a more mechanical influence - the double-clutch paddleshifting gearbox. Mitsu took it a step further and made its paddle shifters more Ferrari like by mounting them on the steering column and making the paddles longer and more accessible. But wait. Mitsu didn't end there. They took it yet another step further by adding the gear shifting, sequential type action, the direct up and direct down, straightline shifting motions that can be found on a sequential gearbox equiped race car. I see other hints of Porsche and Ferrari elsewhere. I mean, look at those GT3 or Carrera GT looking Recaros. Look at the F430-esque rear diffuser, or the new hood that acts like a front wing - very Lotus Elise, Carrera GT, Ford GT-ish. Mitsu ties the exterior design all together by keeping the fender flaring similar to the older Evos - genius, in my view.

The X will have a much broader appeal than the upcoming M3 because it will offer more versions of an already more practical four door sedan, S-AWC layout ... that'll be the day when Mitsu makes a convertible Evo.

 

DSG, SMG, and CVT sequential type transmissions are also found in the the Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Ferrari too.

 

yeah, Owner-2-Be... in retrospect, perhpas i am going to far as to say they are forgetting completely about the STI and the Z... the MAIN rivals are still Subaru and Nissan

to rephrase, I would instead say that Mitsu is going to strive for that upmarket crowd again that would be shopping for a 335i. the new X will be a good laft hook to that market. how about "mitsubishi is striving to compete proberly with the 3, altough they are not forgetting their roots"?