i'm not a big fan of the evo X at all....hopefully they make some drastic chances for the XI

 

A 6 speed would be nice if it didn't blow up like the current 6 speed.

Track guys avoid the MR in droves for just this reason.

My 2 cents would be to keep a stripper version or low volume, special order racer available. Take all the fluff out of it, make it as light as possible and give us a Mitsu, Ralliart version of the Porsche GT3 cup car.

Charge 40-45 k for it and folks will buy them. I know I would.

 

It's pretty funny to me that you guys want to pay more for an Evo. Evos are cheap cars and I would like them to stay that way personally.

I would like it if Mitsubishi, instead of pigeon-holing me into one of their 3 trims, would allow me to select from a crap ton of options and build my Evo to my liking.

 

Please note that I don't want to pay more, I want to spend less as do most folks.

The Porsche GT3 Cup car costs about $40k more than the GT3 but total up what it would cost to make a GT3 a cup car on your own and you suddenly see it as a steal.

I would LOVE to be able to finance and get warranty on (even if it was a Mitsu warranty) on a car with carbon fiber body panels and lexan windows with fully adjustable suspension and binders that stop the car like you drop anchor from a 2800lb chassis.

Another thing to note is that limiting flavors in the end lowers prices as one of the biggest costs is the specialization of adding oddball option sets.

 

The EVO hasn't competed in WRC in a long time. The EVO has a 2.0l because Mitsubishi is behind the times. If they were so concerned about a sport they don't compete in they could always homologate a new Ralliart instead.

 

I would keep the MR the same, as it is clear that Mitsu is dead set on selling more Evolutions. They should bring back the RS for real, light weight bare essentials and a 5sp trans. Ithink that would allow them to keep selling cars, and also keep the younger buyers interested at the same time. I also like the idea behind the bigger engine too, more competition for the WRX as well. I would make the RS a direct competitor for the STI ( or what is left of it) and still sale it at a price that is right between the WRX and STI. That would leave MR to the luxury car market that I am sure Mitsu is leaning more towards now. I know for a fact that would work for both the manufacturer and buyers alike. I know this probably sounds like a direct copy off of Subaru, but it isn't. I remember the battle between the Evo and the Suby and the Evo won hands down, so the Subaru engineers just made the motor bigger with more powerful than the Evo. So Subaru sold 2.0L motors is japan and sent the 2.5 here, why can't Mitsu do the same or atleast make up some ground that they lost. I am not one to say I hate the new styling, but every car changes, the one thing that is true about it is at least it is still a sedan.

 

ok suby does not use the 2.5 in japan, they are STILL 2.0 and they HAVE to stay that way for rally competition, same with evo, but mitu is cheap and MOST likely will not ever have an evo with a motor over a 2.0, why else would they not use the 4b12?

furthermore the extra weight is mostly added useless **** like extra sound deadening, cruise, and their fancy smancy new awd ****.

thans for ****ing us mitsu

 

XI should definately have a hardcore RS trim for the niche market. Most of us want to do our own driving. Screw all of that useless assisted driving technology and stick to tuning a great suspension. I also agree that there should be a standard 6-speed but it's got to be as strong as the current 5spd.

 

I Just want them to keep the body style! The best evo body ever!

 

like I posted in a previous thread...

MR model should be a little more unique & exclusive. (ex. 430 Scuderia, 997 GT3)

-330-350bhp

-Optional close-ratio 6-speed transmission

-Full Alcantara dash board Prototype X

-Chrome Exterior Trim delete option

-Rear Carbon Fiber diffuser

-Interior Carbon Fiber trim on dashboard and doors panels

-Fog light delete w/ air ducts for cooling brakes

-50% less sound-deadening for weight reduction

-Ceramic Composite brake option

I bet they'd sell a ton of these if they were price at about $45,000

 

to mmna,

as a loyal dsm customer since the evo iv, i have experienced the progression (i won't be cheesy and use evolution) of the lan evo product. here is my opinion of the cz4a and future models.

1. cz4a: front overhang is too long. the empty gap between the headlight to the front wheelwell is extreme compared to the space from the end of the fender to the wheelwell. this portion look even more uneven due to the fender vent.

2. misuse of "mr." like honda's "type-r," mitsubishi reserved it for their sportiest models. the usdm naming covention should have followed the japanese. "gsr" and "gsr premium." just as one model (ct9a) created a following for the "mr" with autophiles everywhere, one model (cz4a) has been completely diluted it.

3. keep the displacement at 2.0L. this car was born from a rally heritage and its rule to have the engine no larger than 2,000cc. subaru disappointed me when they decided to put its ej25 instead of their high-strung ej20 for the usdm sti. i guess they had no choice considering it was up against the 4g63.

4. qc: cost reduction is one but please remember that the evolution is your flagship model. i am very aware that mitsubishi cannot survive on one model, but the evolution is the one everyone looks at.

5. please put the tach back in the center.

thanks for your time.

 

1. Lighten the weight by quite a bit I say.

2. There really should be a lot more options with the evo. With the VIII and IX we had three basic choices with the X we have 2. Unless you consider the ralliart. Need something like the RS that is a lightweight option.

3. I say keep the displacement the same. I like a high revving engine in all honesty.

4. larger turbo. But no so damn large t.hat you cant feel spool until 4k.

5. One thing that they need to add and which would help with power, economy, and a lot of other things. I say add direct injection to it. With direct injection they can up the compression to spool the turbo quicker. That can also increase economy a lot.

just my .02 though.

 

Does anyone actually know for sure the curb weight of an X RS? I've seen old links that had it listed somewhere around the 3200 lb mark, but nothing since it's been out. Searched too but couldn't find anything.

Just wondering since I'd hold out for an RS if it comes in at or below the IX on the scales.

 

Honestly...The Evo X is fine. Just needs some further refinement, and the addition of the Sport back will help as well.

What they REALLY need is a Eclipse overhaul, and bring it into the Evo spec. make it like it was, as the 1999 and previous GSX. Light and a competitor to the 370z, except with 2+2 seating.

Also take the Ralliart Lancer and make it a lighter more frills free Evo, like the RS was.

 

I still think the 4g63 is better than the 4b11