Mitsubishi Motors in Japan revealed exterior images of the production version of the Lancer Evolution high-performance sedan. The images reveal the subtle exterior details of the forthcoming production model, whose styling direction was first suggested with Concept X (2005 Tokyo Motor Show) and later reinforced with Prototype X (2007 NAIAS). The soon-to-market Lancer Evolution represents the zenith of the Lancer badge’s performance development; a rally racing story that began over 30 years ago in the deserts of the Safari Rally, later saw dominance on the WRC stage in the 1990’s, and now combines the lessons from competition with high technology to bring an enthusiasts’ hero to the streets.

The development concept for the all-new Lancer Evolution specifies a “next-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the car’s speed and handling with ease and in safety”. The new model features Mitsubishi’s S-AWC traction and handling system.
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General Introduction:

Mitsubishi Lancer was built by Mitsubishi Motors as a compact model car way back in 1973. Since then, in many variants, over six million Lancers have been sold. Mitsubishi Lancer also formed the basic platform of numerous Proton models in Malaysia.

Some Important Variants:

Mitsubishi Lancer has been sold in various countries as the Soueast Lioncel, Hindustan Lancer, Mitsubishi Carisma, Colt Lancer, Dodge Colt, Chrysler Valiant Lancer, Chrysler Lancer, Plymouth Colt, Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, Lancer Ralliart, Eagle Summit, and Mitsubishi Mirage.

Out of these models; Lancer GSR, Lancer Evolution, and Lancer Ralliart are the best performance models and forms great part of the success story of Mitsubishi Lancer.

Some other models that form major competition to this compact model of Mitsubishi motors are Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Mazda Mazda3 and others.
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Mitsubishi has a potential winner on its hands with the 2008 Lancer. In the absence of final pricing information, we estimate that a Lancer GTS equipped like ours will have an MSRP just shy of $22,000, including destination charges. Its tech amenities make it a top-tier car in terms of cabin gadgets, and a great value.

The masculine styling won’t be for everyone, but Mitsubishi can’t risk softening the profile of its aspirational rally mobile at this point, and sales likely won’t be affected anyway. This is a car with a carefully crafted heritage which it lives up to admirably (and which the Evo X will really embrace).

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