Mitsubishi Evo Lancer X – Endgame
Is this the final Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? “Production of the current Lancer Evolution X continues as planned. As for its successor, regulations and market feedback will dictate its engineering package and architecture. MMC has kept the Lancer Evolution sedan evolving as the brand’s highest performing model in the global market. However, as the markets needs and demands change, MMC is considering not advancing the Lancer Evolution concept in the same way as before, but to find a different direction for the Lancer Evolution model to evolve. The new direction, the technologies involved, and corresponding products will be disclosed in due course.” – This is how the press release for Mitsubishi’s updated Evo-Lancer (aka, the Lancer Evolution X) answers the question.
Over 6,000 units of the Evolution series have been sold since 2000. The Lancer Evolution X range begins with the FQ-300 SST engine, which produces 300 bhp. Prices start at $47,700.
The press release is meant to promote the Lancer Evolution X model, but at the same time doesn’t make a promise as to its future, except that it will still be around in some form. A few of Evo’s high-octane variants are likely to remain, perhaps as hybrid or plug-in hybrid variants.
Source: WCF
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