Dodge and Mitsubishi to Share Neon Platform | [MERGED]
guys remember back in 02 c&d reported that the lancer was coming and that the DCX group would make the late 04++. did not happen buy mitsu is now like a crack-***** and will do anything for money. broke a$$es. thats what they get for following nissan with those suuck *** tails. yes uu. in about 10 years mitsu will be no more but trucks and electronics; and we will be like the like the DSM owners. tuning and in our own zone of evoltionm
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Unless 
's involvement in the WRC ends there will always be a 4 cyl. 2.0L Lancer, and let me remind you all the the dsm's save the 3000gt/gto were never availible in japan, and their layout was different then the evo, I don't see mitsubishi abandoning their flagship WRC vehicle away for some half-assed v-6 powered american co-effort
's involvement in the WRC ends there will always be a 4 cyl. 2.0L Lancer, and let me remind you all the the dsm's save the 3000gt/gto were never availible in japan, and their layout was different then the evo, I don't see mitsubishi abandoning their flagship WRC vehicle away for some half-assed v-6 powered american co-effort
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Originally Posted by evo_il8
id be shakin hands wit a subaru dealer the second a dodge evo came out
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What We Know: The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will be an all new feature vehicle when it appears in 2006. While the Lancer Evolution IX received a facelift and some other minor changes when it went on sale this year, the Evo X will more or less be rebuilt from the ground up on a brand-new platform which it will share with the next-generation versions of the Chrysler PT Cruiser, Dodge Caliber, and even the Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. In addition to the new sheetmetal on the outside, this new Evo will get more power as well. Underneath the hood, the 2007 Lancer Evolution X will feature a slightly more powerful version of its turbocharged MIVEC 2.0-liter four-cylinder, with horsepower boosted past the 300 mark.
source: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/m...7/preview.html
source: http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/m...7/preview.html
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It probably will happen. 
doesn't anybody remember the "dodge/chrysler Conquest" it was a "mitsubishi Starion" and that car was kick ***! " for it's time... 
doesn't anybody remember the "dodge/chrysler Conquest" it was a "mitsubishi Starion" and that car was kick ***! " for it's time...
Last edited by JuniorRSX!; Aug 16, 2005 at 02:44 PM.
Guys, this is ooold news. They even announced AWD on the caliber last week:
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102902
The next neon(Caliber) was always going to be based off the next lancer platform.
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102902
The next neon(Caliber) was always going to be based off the next lancer platform.
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Originally Posted by Nez136
im not a fan of any dodge cars or trucks, i've never been impressed with anything they have put out
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Even if "dodge" assumes control of the Evo, which I doubt...it's not as if Dodge owns 40% of mitsubishi, Daimler does...
Originally Posted by Ale3hs
They've definitely improved since Daimler bought them. They were pretty much worthless prior to that. As for trucks, the only "American Made" diesel engine for trucks is made by ford, it's completely worthless, Nissan modified Chevy's diesel engine with is a lot better than fords. As for Dodge's diesel cummings engine perfected by mercedes, it's the best of the 3...
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Even if "dodge" assumes control of the Evo, which I doubt...it's not as if Dodge owns 40% of mitsubishi, Daimler does...
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Even if "dodge" assumes control of the Evo, which I doubt...it's not as if Dodge owns 40% of mitsubishi, Daimler does...
Actually Isuzu helped design the latest diesel engines for the Chevy/GMC heavy duty trucks. The diesel engines used by Fords(Powerstroke) are actually made by International and are great engines. Cummins diesels in Dodge are great just have weak tranny's.
Chevy and GMC now use Allison tranny's because their previous tranny's were just as weak at Dodge's. Isuzu has vast experience in heave duty diesel trucks in Japan.
Please people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You all sound like a bunch of Special Ed kids! Mitsu will not drop the Evo and give it to Dodge. That is just assnine. Mitsu is going in with a JOINT EFFORT with D/C to use the same CHASSIS for a few cars. Mitsu will then develop the car from there, on their own. Dodge will have NOTHING! to do with the EVO!...NOTHING! It may share a basic chassis with a neon type car/sized car and that is about it. The EVO is Mitsus Pride and Joy! No...it isn't their bread and butter car, which keeps the company afloat. But, is a car that they do much of their R and D on, for their other cars. The Evo is more important to Mitsu as a company than people think it is.
So please stop acting like we are going to get a DODGE EVO....cause it ain't going to happen. The Evo isn't going anywhere.
Mitsu, from what I have been hearing from the people at the plant in Normal, are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Workers at the plant have good moral and are working overtime again building Eclipses. That is an excellent thing people!!! They cut production down to like 2 or 3 days back when this whole money thing surfaced. But, the Eclipse is getting awesome press! And things are starting to take a turn for the better. No, Mitsu is not out of the dark yet. But, if Mitsu, keeps what they are doing, they will have no problem getting out of this mess...IMHO.
You all sound like a bunch of Special Ed kids! Mitsu will not drop the Evo and give it to Dodge. That is just assnine. Mitsu is going in with a JOINT EFFORT with D/C to use the same CHASSIS for a few cars. Mitsu will then develop the car from there, on their own. Dodge will have NOTHING! to do with the EVO!...NOTHING! It may share a basic chassis with a neon type car/sized car and that is about it. The EVO is Mitsus Pride and Joy! No...it isn't their bread and butter car, which keeps the company afloat. But, is a car that they do much of their R and D on, for their other cars. The Evo is more important to Mitsu as a company than people think it is.
So please stop acting like we are going to get a DODGE EVO....cause it ain't going to happen. The Evo isn't going anywhere.
Mitsu, from what I have been hearing from the people at the plant in Normal, are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Workers at the plant have good moral and are working overtime again building Eclipses. That is an excellent thing people!!! They cut production down to like 2 or 3 days back when this whole money thing surfaced. But, the Eclipse is getting awesome press! And things are starting to take a turn for the better. No, Mitsu is not out of the dark yet. But, if Mitsu, keeps what they are doing, they will have no problem getting out of this mess...IMHO.
May the eclipse not eclipse Mitsu's future. . . .[yoda talk off]. . . I think the new eclipses are actually pretty hot, the interiors are fun, exteriors smooth and stylish, and engine stout. . .
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Originally Posted by ikpthegame
wrong, the stealth and 3000GT were made in the USA at the DSM plant.
DCX no longer has controlling interest in MMC. Mitsubishi Heavy does, and they are running the company. DCX's share is 20% or less.
Dodge Evo
Where do you guys get this BS from?