Those tail lights are bugging me. The rear end reminds me of the current-gen Lexus IS series a lot.

Anyway, my name is Steve. I'm new around here I'm only 15, but very into cars, so if you don't mind... take it easy on me will ya? I've had a hard time with other members from other forums because I guess they don't like younger people? I thought I'd give it a try here since all of you seem to be a lot more chill, laid back. Thanks.

 

It looks pretty good. It looks way better than the new sentra.

 

I think I would buy an 03-06 EVO8 before I would get a new lancer.

 

Fugly!!! i really hope they clean that up. if the evo looks like that...highly disappointed.

 

Actually, that front end is hot sexy, but I agree that the rear end is fugly.

 

I gotta see it in person. I like it but there is something about it that makes me kinda feel like its pushing the aggressive look a little to much.

 

it looks nice, but the power sucks

 

agreed, rear end definately looks like the is250/350's. I really like the front end though, I cant wait to see what the production evo looks like

 

the front is sexy, but the back is meh.

I also think it's a little too agressive. Looking at the DE or ES model seems..a little awkward with its small wheels and no spoiler.

 

I've been toggling between the concept X & the 2008 Lancer. Its seem that alot of details are lost in the translation. I was looking forward to the next evolution but now I am not too sure.

I know most people probably don't buy the evo because of the looks. While I'm pretty sure that the evoX will perform fanastic, I am hoping for the evoX to look as well as its performance.

 

evo X's gonna suck! they look almost the same.

 

the evo will be distinct to itself just like the current lancer to evo. just think if the lancer looks this good than the evo is going to be crazy!

 

I think the next lancer evolution is gonna look very much like the 2008 Lancer you see in the pictures. Maybe different bumpers, vented bonnet & some little extra bits.
Similar to the impreza/wrx/sti.

As a Manufacturer point of view, the more the different versions of same lineup (in this case, the lancer ranges) share in design & parts, the easier, cheaper & faster are the production, & logistic.

 

CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, the all-new, 2008 Lancer compact sport sedan, delivering driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and available cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The new-generation Lancer models arrive in Mitsubishi dealerships in early 2007.

The 2008 Lancer brings the bold, dynamic lines of the show-stopping Mitsubishi Concept-X to the showroom. First shown in 2005, the stunning Concept X previewed not only the next generation Mitsubishi compact sport sedan, but also a new design language to convey an unmistakable brand identity. A "shark-nosed" front end inspired by jet fighter air intakes, a distinct wedge-like profile and crisp, taut lines highlight the Lancer's exciting new design.

The 2008 Lancer is based on a new performance-engineered global platform that also forms the foundation of the new Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. It has a longer wheelbase and wider track, but slightly shorter overall length than the previous model. All Lancer models are powered by an all-new 2.0-liter 152 hp aluminum DOHC MIVEC 4-cylinder engine (143 hp PZEV in Calif.) teamed to a 5-speed manual transmission. The new Lancer is the first Mitsubishi in North America to offer an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT). When equipped with the CVT, the Lancer GTS exclusively features a 6-step Sportronic(R) mode using magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters.

The 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will be available in three levels of trim and driving dynamics: DE, ES and the sport-tuned GTS.

Key Specifications
Wheelbase: 103.7 in.
Length: 180.0 in.
Height: 58.7 in.
Width: 69.4 in.
Curb weight range: 2,922 lbs. (DE w/ 5-speed) to 3,109 lbs. (GTS w/ CVT)


Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing and research and development operations of the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in the United States. Mitsubishi Motors sells coupes, convertibles, sedans, a mid-size pickup truck and sport utility vehicles through a network of approximately 520 dealers.

 

I think it will look similiar, but everyone seems to forget that the evo has a slightly different suspension. The evo will have a wider wheelbase which means different fender lines which also means headlights, and tail lights have to be different. I believe this time though, the overall design will stay true to the regular Lancer look like the old evo 4 - 6.5 did. The older evos have always looked like a Lancer with a body kit on it. It was only until the evo 7-9 that they went away with that so in reality, the difference between the look of the evo model and regular model shouldn't be that different at all.

For the people comparing the regular Lancer to the concept X; the concept X is the concept for the EVO X not the regular Lancer. I believe this is the first time Mitsubishi concepted the Evolution model before the basic model. Usually the basic model comes first then the Evolution model is based off the basic design.

I do hope that the Ralliart version is truely a detuned version of the Evo and still at least has some awd electoronic technology because that will be the one I would like to buy. I can care less for the luxury but if ACD and SAYC only is available in the Evo (which I'm sure this is the case) then I guess I could suck it up and save up for the X.