The auto industry became a more regulated and stringent place, one that no longer had room for cars like the evo. The model imagines a future evo as an suv despite the models history as a roadgoing version of its rallying sports saloon. Here i am sitting in a car with the badge evolution on its rump, yet all. Mar 24, 2016 the lancer evo is dead, long live the lancer evo. Car and driver tested its first evo in may 2000 when at least one evo vi made it into america. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer is a small sedan available in four trim levels. Jan 10, 2019 the car was a bonestock 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition2. It was last sold in this form in 2015, but none of the final. Although it offers wide range of fourcylinder engines, the lancers ranking is hurt by its low reliability rating, overly firm ride, lack of safety features, and cheap cabin materials. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution. This is certainly one of the most thrilling cars you can drive. Think of a toyota cressida with a 2jzgte in it or a chevy caprice classic with an ls9 under its hood. Jun 22, 2018 typically, the term sleeper fits a car that looks modest and stock but hides a slew of upgrades that make it surprisingly fast.
The mitsubishi lancer has been treated to yet another refresh for 2015, with sharpened pricing, features and model grades to help the now seven year old cj generation compete with newer rivals like the mazda3 and toyota corolla in the competitive small car segment. The guys wring out the evo x mr to wrapup our discussion of the vw. The manual transmission is a little spongy and the interior is. Until such a fantasy car arrives, ill continue to hoard this evo s keys whenever given the chance. The advanced allwheel drive system helps gives the evo tenacious traction in a variety of conditions. Trim levels include the mr, gsr and the final edition. Normally wed dive into the particulars of the car, including its 2.
The standard 148hp fourcylinder pairs with frontwheel drive. Full test of the last evo x, which marks the end for our notsobeautiful friend. Thats great news for enthusiasts, as theyre the only shoppers who will truly appreciate this car. Or maybe, sticking along those lines, lancer evo, the once and future king. Then they debate which car is the best value and performance in this comparison. Exterior door handle for 20082014 mitsubishi lancer 20072016 outlander primed. The 2015 mitsubishi evo comes equipped with a 291 hp turbocharged fourcylinder engine, which is a considerably more powerful engine than the 148 hp base engine found in the 2015 mitsubishi lancer.
The mitsubishi gtphev concept is a highend nextgeneration crossover suv that easily takes many road surface conditions in stride. Rumors of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution s demise have been circulating for a while now, but the evo has lived to fight for one more year. Search preowned 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr listings to find the best local deals. The mitsubishi lancer evolution is a rough and raw small sedan. Used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution for sale with. On one hand, the car makes excellent use of its interior dimensions, especially in its fivedoor hatchback guise. Mitsubishi lancer evolutions arent the most popular drag cars, but with enough parts, money, and driver skill, they can be worldclass competitors. Mitsubishi evo final edition and subaru wrx sti 2015 neal. Apr 01, 2015 rumors of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolutions demise have been circulating for a while now, but the evo has lived to fight for one more year.
With an insane instinct for car control, makinen used a series. Instead of teaching her in my drift car, this time were taking her out in my big turbo 540whp evo x gsr. A comfortable cruiser, the 2015 mitsubishi outlander feels especially at home on the highway, bolstering driver confidence with its available lanedeparture warning and adaptive cruise control. Search preowned 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr listings to find the best local deals. Will i enjoy driving this final model year of the legendary lancer nearly. Mitsubishi drops prices amid spec and model revisions across lancer and evolution lineup. This car has been sold but they do have another evo. Bought a 2015 lancer brand new because the rebates and discounts were good. Mitsubishi lancer evolution rumored to return with 341 hp. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. As american car freaks made do with the mechanically similar diamondstar chrysler, dodge, eagle, mitsubishi, and plymouth coupes and turning the honda civic quick, the evo. Though your ride already boasts stellar performance, purchasing a few helpful upgrades can make a remarkable difference the next time you hit the road. One of the last of the wrcinspired cars available on the market was the mitsubishi lancer evolution, a model offered by the small japanese manufacturer across ten generations from 1992 through 2015. Search preowned 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution listings to find the best local deals.
The advanced allwheeldrive system helps gives the evo tenacious traction in a variety of conditions. The 2015 evo also offers more standard technology options as well such as automatic climate control and a 6. The history of the mitsubishi lancer evolution flipbook posted by car and driver june 25, 2015 20. The evo also includes an active center differential, which comes with three driver selectable modes.
Mitsubishi lancer evolution overview car and driver. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The japanese automaker, claiming theyre going in a different direction, will cease production on this 5passenger compact sports sedan, thus ending an era of genuinely exciting commutes. Want to make your 2015 mitsubishi evolution one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. Mitsubishi lancer evolution features and specs at car and driver.
Say goodbye to mitsubishi s lancer evolution after the 2015 model year. Closely related to the evo v, the vi was built to be. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution is a sports car in compactsedan clothing. The small overlap frontal ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the lancer, known as the sportback, available for the 201014 model years. See mitsubishi motors latest models from the outlander to eclipse cross. The mitsubishi evo is basically a roadgoing rally car packed with a turbocharged 303 horsepower engine and awd. Between 20032015 a total of 43,249 evo viii, ix, and x models were imported. Evo name returns on mitsubishi eevolution suv concept autocar. As american car freaks made do with the mechanically similar diamondstar chrysler, dodge, eagle, mitsubishi, and plymouth coupes and turning the honda civic quick, the evo legend grew. Learn more about the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition is the. Get specs on 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution 4dr sdn man gsr from roadshow by cnet. Features and specs for the 2015 mitsubishi lancer ralliart sedan including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drive train and more. Used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr for sale with.
Featuring mitsubishi motors corporation mmcs latest design language together with mmcs advanced and proprietary electric and allwheel control technologies, the mitsubishi gtphev concept empowers drivers to pilot their car with confidence under a wide. We already know the new mitsubishi evo of sorts will be an electric suv. The last evo wasnt the best evo, but were still going to. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition is the end. To this day the mitsubishi lancer and lancer evolution retired from the mitsubishi lineup in 2017 and 2015, respectively continue to garner attention from automotive enthusiasts everywhere. With an inexpensive interior and lessthanthrilling driving chops, the lancer leaves much to be desired. Teaching my little sister 15 years to drive stick shift again. Amp up your daily driver s style and performance without breaking your budget by investing in 2015 mitsubishi lancer performance parts from autoanything. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Tested, we head to the dirt track to see if a car, the 20 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr, can lay down faster lap times than a motorcycle, the 2010. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution is an allwheeldrive, fiveseat sports sedan that competes with the subaru wrx sti and bmw 5i. Getting back to the lancer evo xi, the report goes on to specify.
And with the e evolution concepts unveil at the tokyo motor show, we now have an idea of what it. The mitsubishi lancer evolution, commonly referred to as evo, is a sports sedan based on the lancer that was manufactured by japanese manufacturer mitsubishi motors from 1992 until 2016. Find a mitsubishi car, suv or crossover vehicle to fit your lifestyle and budget. The foot usb port is hidden in the glove compartment as an afterthought. The 2015 mitsubishi evo x in this that racing channels video is a sleeper in more ways than one. May 11, 2015 this week were at the helm of the venerable evo x, here in mr trim. A message from mitsubishi motors on covid19 for our customers and employees read here. Mitsubishi classic cars evo for sale car and classic.
Known as an affordable and dependable compact sedan, the sporty lancer was loads of fun to drive. Nov 04, 2014 new car deal finder and free price quotes. All use two litre turbocharged inline fourcylinder engines and allwheel drive systems. All models get heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators. The last evo wasnt the best evo, but were still going to miss it. Nov 09, 2016 its too old in fact, youll note that this car wears a 2015 model year thats not a misprint, mitsubishi held over a particularly long model year to see this one through. In the 2015 mitsubishi lancers case, quality is a doubleedged sword. Aimed squarely at drivers who value speed and handling above all else, the evolution feels like the love child of an economy sedan and a space x rocket. The new mitsubishi evo is a drivertraining ev top gear. Search from 36 mitsubishi lancer evolution cars for sale, including a used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition, a used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution gsr, and a used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr. Driving the last brandnew mitsubishi evo to its grave.
There have been ten official versions to date, and the designation of each model is most commonly a roman numeral. Mitsubishi lancer vs mitsubishi lancer evolution cargurus. Full test of the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr, which soon will be discontinued. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. On the track it has plenty of go higher up in the rev range and the fivespeed manual is better suited to track driving because you make fewer gear changes, which saves seconds. Detailed features and specs for the used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution is an allwheel drive, fiveseat sports sedan that competes with the subaru wrx sti and bmw 5i.
One reason why you dont want the 2015 mitsubishi lancer. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Heres the 2015 mitsubishi lancer evo mr on everyman driver. This car gets hit on for being old and it is, but it is still relevant to the newest sedanhatchback market and it hasnt been produced since 2015. Used 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution mr for sale with. Wrx and sti sales were combined later and ranged from 8323 in 2010 to 33,734 in 2015. A host of new features are available across the lancer lineup.
You are either hard on the breaks, or firing on all cylinders with this car. Mar 21, 2016 mitsubishis factory ralliart team had developed the evo into a nearperfect rally weapon, with tommi makinen as the trigger. Mitsubishi built 3,082 total evos, but the first seven models werent sold in the u. The car was a bonestock 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution final edition2. Like many turbo allwheeldrive cars, the evo can be launched from a stoplight and around a turn without a lick of wheelspin, at least in the dry. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer ranks near the bottom of the compact car class. This is how you do itwhat you arent told in the owners manual. The 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution sedan is offered in gsr and mr trim levels. The outgoing version was a bit pants, so mitsus given it quite the goingover, including a new more stylish exterior. The 2014 mitsubishi lancer evolution sales are up 10. Find out 2015 mitsubishi lancer evolution 4dr sdn man gsr gas mileage, horsepower, cargo space and more. Used 2015 mitsubishi lancer ralliart sedan features.
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