CT9A is a completely re-designed chassis in every way from the standard lancer. Only things it borrows is the roof panel, front doors and the trunk. Thats it. With the evo x, practically every panel/bumper except the rear doors is interchangeable through bolt on. Throw a lancer bumper on an evo x it will bolt right on. Then try it with the evo 8/9 and see what happens. The headlights and taillights are even the same mold. Its basically the same car. The ct9a just has special perks to it that the X doesn't. Momo steering wheel, cf spoiler, magnesium valve cover ect from factory to show Mitsubishi cared for quality and design that made it more unique. I didn't make it that way. It just is.

Like I said Not hating on the evo X. I think its a great platform but more economy focused targeted towards daily driving but there are probably about ten thousand more CZ4A's than CT9A's in north America alone since it was also produced for Canadian market, unfortunately making it less unique/desirable. OP started the thread because this in generally what most in the car community think.

 

This is so hilariously wrong. It AMAZES me, here, at the end of 2021, people are still reaching so much. Almost everything you stated here is incorrect.

 

Alright! Necro-thread wizzing match!!! Blah blah chassis!
Ultimately...who can fit bigger tires?

 

yeah but they look super retro classic japanese nostalgia 90s throwback glory days. that was the whole aesthetic to the 1-9s, it's like the cassette tape of interiors. and still looks good today. no hyundai looks good, ever

 

yep, I agree

 

you can't even say what was incorrect, they're all simple facts. I'm not trying to put down the evo x.

 

It's the end of 2021, I shouldn't have to. The 10 has been out for over thirteen years now. If people are still spouting ignorant BS, that is on them. Body parts are the most basic bits and if you don't know that both the CT9A and CZ4A are based off a normal lancer, then I dunno what to tell you.

At this point, anyone that is stating that a CZ4A is a lesser platform than the CT9A, then they are straight up being ignorant.

 

I dont think its lesser, Im just comparing them as street car to street car, obviously with enough modifications (which is what 90 percent of us do) either can outperform the other. I guess its bias, or maybe ignorance on my part but the older evos is just nostalgic for me and i think mitsubishi nailed it with those years.

A gtr is based ona skyline, M3 is based on the 335i, gt 500 is based on a v6 mustang, lancia integrale evo is based on lancia delta, amg is based on a regular c class and so on..this is no secret that car manufactures use a street version to make a sport version. I just found mitsu didn't accomplish enough change with the evo x to separate it from the standard lancer.

 

who on earth buys these type of cars for the interior? Older gtr interiors are just as plastic and basic as the evo 1-9 but fetch up to 3 time the price of a new gtr. People who buy these cars are interested in collection/heritage/performance. Not cushy features to heat their bums and a leather interior.

 

Pretty much the same changes CT9A vs CZ4A. It's what makes an Evo an Evo and they didn't change that formula with the CZ4A. The CZ4A even has a majorly upgraded AWD and braking system compared to the CT9A (which has been fairly normal for every new Evolution)

CT9A major differences from base lancer:
Roof
Hood
Front fenders
Rear fenders
Front bumper
Rear bumper
Bumper beams front/rear
Front glass
Reinforced chassis
Different suspension mount points
Different rear chassis floor board
Engine
Transmission
Front suspension (struts, springs, arms, mounting points)
Rear suspension (struts, springs, arms, mounting points)
Front/rear track
AWD
Upgraded cooling (oil and water)
Recaro seats
Upgraded steering wheel
Steering rack
Upgraded cluster
Wheels
Tires

CZ4A differences from base lancer:
Roof
Hood
Front fenders
Rear fenders
Front bumper
Rear bumper
Bumper beams front/rear
Front glass
Reinforced chassis
Different suspension mount points
Different rear chassis floor board
Engine
Transmission
Front suspension (struts, springs, arms, mounting points)
Rear suspension (struts, springs, arms, mounting points)
​​​​​​​Front/rear track
AWD
Upgraded cooling (oil and water)
Recaro seats
Upgraded steering wheel
Steering rack
Upgraded cluster
Wheels
Tires
SAWC system (upgrade from even the Euro/JDM CT9A)
SAYC system (upgrade from even the Euro/JDM CT9A)

 

This is dumb, everyone knows the last real evo went of production in 2001 and everything since has just been a rebadged lancer money grab....

/S......?

 

I guess a lot of people are just fans of the 4G63T and believe it is the holy grail of mitsu engine...therefore if the new engine fails it will confirm their beliefs. vidmatemobdro

 

I dont hate the X but maybe it just looks too "baby hauler" and practical. looks quite chubby too

 

wtf do you know anything about these cars? They had all the same internals the engine is the same 4g63 up to the 9 in 2006 except even more improved. Everyone knows the 4 is by far the most rip off Evo ever.

 

I know when mitsubishi stopped winning.