Obviously doesn't live somewhere it snows, lol. In MN I can't even tell you how many **** box rust bucket HF's there are here.

I agree 5 door Evo would have been a terrible idea. The Ralliart Sportback was discontinued for a reason - poor sales.

History of Evo X, BTW
2007 - new Lancer trims DE-Ralliart
2008 - Evo was introduced as a 1/2 model year. Car was available in a limited release Rotor Glow Orange color.
2009 - There was no new Evo due to the excess number of vehicles created by the 1/2 year in 2008.
2010 - The SSS package was just SS. Large wing became standard, as well as wider side skirts. The AWC button was relocated, and the red information display became a multicolor screen. Lancer Evolution SE was released.
2011 - Leather and Sunroof package was released as an option. Known issues like timing chain stretching and weak diff pins were addressed.
2012 - Leather door trim was added, and the "carbon fiber" interior trim was changed to a flat black.
2013 - 311RS was sanctioned and released by Mitsubishi and Ryan Gates.

Yeah, nothing earth shattering, but it's not like the car hasn't changed. And frankly, I think the car looks great as is. Why change it until the next gen Lancer?

 

Most of the stuff above do nothing for the exterior of car and that is where the Evo is showing signs of age. I also like the look of the car, but it does not mean it can't be improved, tweaked, etc.. Six years is just too long for a model to remain virtually the same. Talk about milking it! lol

 

yes whats wrong with the idea? its called "different" something mitsu doesnt do! let me guess you drive an 85 lifted chevy?

 

yes those are similar changes and thankfully i live in the one and only CALIFORNIA home of the best weather in the country. dont have to worry about snow here sorry.

the thread isnt only about the evo, which clearly we all love its about the future of MITSUBISHI, which as we can tell isnt going anywhere.. subaru actually tries new things, such as the BRZ.. not a car that i personally like but its nice too look at.

 

exactly. im not talking about huge changes but a little altering on the exterior.

 

Right, the least expensive, longest range, safest, economy, EV isn't something new.
Or what about a 7 passenger, AWD, plug in-hybrid? That's not new at all!
The most fuel efficient, full gas, small vehicle on the US car market? Yeah that won't sell.
Everyone is S'ing Subaru's D for the last week after they announced Diesel/Hybrid Turbo BRZ. We've known Evo XI was going to be a hybrid for a year now.

 

So you ended up getting a '13 huh Atom?

 

show me how well those are doing.

subaru is taking steps forward whether you agree or dont, i love mitsu but they fell back a step and im sure they will bounce back stronger than ever.. i really really hope so

 

Difference is Subaru publicly acknowledged enthusiasts, confirmed they want to return to rally roots, and displayed a great-looking prototype of their next generation sports car. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Mitsubishi has kept it's hole shut since they prematurely announced demise of the Exo two years ago. There is zero excitement in the Mitsu community for XI, doubt the car will be made, no sketches or concepts of vehicle- only Mitsubishi is to blame for that.

They drop the bomb the next Evo will be a hybrid of a sort and that's suppose to woo enthusiasts? How about saying the next Evo will be the highest performance, most fuel effiecient Evolution ever- that would spark interests for sure. Bad marketing and management; Mitsubishi is just plain clueless and inept

 

bad marketing which will show on the next evos sales, alot of ppl will buy the sti or brz since mitsu isnt giving us any information really on the next evo, meanwhile subaru is giving info out so we know what to expect

 

I will definitely be one of them if the new WRX STI comes with a dual-clutch tranny and looks close to the concept vehicle. Giving our hard-earned money to the competition is a sure-fire way to get our collective point across to the folks at Mitsubishi corporate.

 

Pretty much my sentiments exactly. Mitsubishi is shooting themselves in the foot with their (lack of) PR and Marketing campaign, and their staid, and under-competitive line up of cars is not helping their cause.

 

dont really care for the dual clutch but i love the overall look of the sti, as well as the packages they offer..

unfortunately mitsu thinks the evo will sell on the name alone...

 

Mr. Yokozawa was at our dealership this evening. I had a chance to talk to him. One of the things I had a chance to ask him about was a statement the new chairman made that lead to the rumors of a return to WRC.

He told me that they have no plans to return to WRC, "It's too expensive... We will continue take part in the Pikes Peak race every year... we are looking for other ways to return to motor sports."

 

the mighty Galant returns!!