Lancer Evo X = My New Car
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Lancer Evo X = My New Car
Looks like I will be jumping ship. Was really thinking of an RX8 in another year or so (need both my kids forward facing) but it appears that the Evo X will be coming out mid 2007 and is totally new. Four doors, AWD 300+hp able to handle asphalt and dirt. I’d take Mitsu’s sportback concept but now word on if that will get a green light and I doubt I’ll wait much more than a 18 months for my next car.
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That's a total Acura TL with a Turbo!
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Who knows if that car will look the same as the one that makes it to production in the US. I have an Evo VIII and have been planning all along to get an X when they come out. Some people couldn't wait, took a big hit, and traded in their VIII for a IX. Not me. That X will be a better performing, better looking Evolution than any of the previous versions. They're talking about offering it in both hatchback and sedan trims so that'll be interesting too.
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Also, what's up with the X-Men, Cyclopse laser beam eyes in the middle of the grill??
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I think the grill looks a little Audi-ish to me. Not a big fan. Hopefully it won't pass our frontal crash tests and we'll get something a little more traditional.
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jumping ship? you never got on board this one
I'd prefer the sportback but don't know if they will make it.
![](http://magazine.avtoindex.com/images/mitsubishi/2005/mitsubishi_sportback_5.jpg)
![](http://magazine.avtoindex.com/images/mitsubishi/2005/mitsubishi_sportback_4.jpg)
Still the Evo looks pretty good
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I do see a little Acura in the side view. Not the coupe look I wanted but alot better than the BMW 325 or even Dodge Charger I considered. If it didn't have 4 full size doors and auto it was going to be a nock-down drag-out with the wife. If nothing else better had shown up I was willing to do that.
Still it looks much better IMO than existing Evo's/WRX's (I like curves). And it will be lighter, more powerful and with a quicker tranny (6 speed DSG) should hit low 4's 0-60 and high 12's in the 1/4 without sacrificing handling. We'll see summer 2007 if it comes out great or a turd.
Still it looks much better IMO than existing Evo's/WRX's (I like curves). And it will be lighter, more powerful and with a quicker tranny (6 speed DSG) should hit low 4's 0-60 and high 12's in the 1/4 without sacrificing handling. We'll see summer 2007 if it comes out great or a turd.
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I've seen it before and I'll say it again...that's a HUGE improvement. Now...let's see how the production version looks.
If they build it to look alot like that and offer a RS version, there wont be much fault to be found in the EVO anymore. One thing is for sure..."looks" is NOT a problem.
If they build it to look alot like that and offer a RS version, there wont be much fault to be found in the EVO anymore. One thing is for sure..."looks" is NOT a problem.
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^^ yep... an RS version... no big rear wing, BUT leather (and maybe sunroof) still available as options... this is definitely one car I will have to check out. Saw it at the Tokyo Motorshow and still loving it.
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Originally Posted by Japan8
^^ yep... an RS version... no big rear wing, BUT leather (and maybe sunroof) still available as options... this is definitely one car I will have to check out. Saw it at the Tokyo Motorshow and still loving it.
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If they offered a wingless MR or GSR version with all the creature comforts I would have a hard time looking at anything else.