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Indrid Cold · 03-21-2011, 09:25 PM

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...direction.html

Reports of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo’s death have been greatly exaggerated. After the unsurprisingly angry backlash the company received from its fanbase, Mitsubishi has apparently reversed its decision to kill its flagship rally fighter.

Mitsubishi now must find a way to balance the ferocious performance and cult-status image of the Evolution with the new eco-friendly image it’s developing around the world. The Evo X will still be available, but the next generation will “evolve” into a different direction—something that may surprise the Evo’s thousands of fans.

In a press release, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Global Chief Executive, Osamu Masuko indicates that perhaps the Evo never was axed and that the automaker has plans for the next generation of the vehicle. Masuko comments that in response to new market demands the automaker, “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.”

With previous rumors that the car could include hybrid or electric technology, this seems all the more likely by additional remarks that the car’s future direction and the “technologies involved” in it, will be revealed at a later date.

So rest assured Evo faithful, the STi-killer isn’t dead, but it may never be the same.

FocusDude · 03-21-2011, 10:02 PM

Good to hear, but scary at the same time. The only thing worse then a dead Evo is a Evo that has a range of 80 miles- And then if you dare drive spirited...

05Accent · 03-21-2011, 10:11 PM

"So rest assured Evo faithful, the STi-killer isn’t dead, but it may never be the same."

scares me.. i honestly think it will not be a true Evo. they just want to keep the name base to keep "us" happy. but change the platform all together. idk

Indrid Cold · 03-21-2011, 10:24 PM

Ya not sure what to think anymore. They will probably change their minds again in a few weeks and decide to scrap the idea again.

CrazylilPunk · 03-21-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Indrid Cold

Ya not sure what to think anymore. They will probably change their minds again in a few weeks and decide to scrap the idea again.

same. well said.

mcperson2k · 03-21-2011, 11:19 PM

I am putting my 10 dollars on the next Evo being just as good as the current ones, if not better.

jrkal · 03-22-2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mcperson2k

I am putting my 10 dollars on the next Evo being just as good as the current ones, if not better.

This.

All the "could be different" hype is just marketing/good business. gotta keep the customer's interest

JST2KWIK · 03-22-2011, 02:07 AM

I wasn't really aware Mitsubishi had an image at all... and having an eco-friendly or hybrid evo is like having a family member on life support... sure it's still around but you can't really play with it and now you have to plug it in

fightinchunk · 03-22-2011, 08:35 AM

^^ haha nice analogy

Indrid Cold · 03-22-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JST2KWIK

I wasn't really aware Mitsubishi had an image at all... and having an eco-friendly or hybrid evo is like having a family member on life support... sure it's still around but you can't really play with it and now you have to plug it in

I still think it is better then crapping the whole platform all together. Something is better than nothing IMO.

Lancerboy89 · 03-22-2011, 01:47 PM

IMO would rather see the evo be the gas guzzling hug that it is then the "EVO Prius" just not good

RedBowTies88 · 03-22-2011, 02:25 PM

ide rather see the evolution die forever then turn into some squishy efficient hippie nightmare.

Indrid Cold · 03-22-2011, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancerboy89

IMO would rather see the evo be the gas guzzling hug that it is then the "EVO Prius" just not good

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedBowTies88

ide rather see the evolution die forever then turn into some squishy efficient hippie nightmare.

I see where you guys are coming from for sure. I would love for Mitsu. to keep the gas guzzling Evo alive and build a beast of a car for the Evo 11.

It should be interesting to see what they decide to do with it though.

JST2KWIK · 03-22-2011, 05:30 PM

why doesn't mitsubishi just make a lancer hybrid or a new model altogether? They have like 5.5 vehicles they sell in the US (the outlander sport is the .5 because it looks like it got rear-ended), of which like 3 actually sell. Also, the lancer sells predominately in the GTS (sportier) trim which shows that people buy it to have a baby evo, so..... idk what they're thinking!

Robevo · 03-22-2011, 06:32 PM

Porsche already race the GT3 hybrid. The Citroen Rallys hybrid already, etc.
Maybe the Subaru will be left behind again, in this battle... LOL.

Rob

93TalonEs-T · 03-22-2011, 06:36 PM

Its like the Eclipse,after the 2g the eclipse was dead too.

FocusDude · 03-22-2011, 07:17 PM

Our electrical infrastructure can barely handle all our AC's on at the same time without browning out, imagine if we all plugged in at night????

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robevo

Porsche already race the GT3 hybrid. The Citroen Rallys hybrid already, etc.
Maybe the Subaru will be left behind again, in this battle... LOL.

Rob

Whats a GT3 sell for? And the hybrid version???

Robevo · 03-22-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusDude

Our electrical infrastructure can barely handle all our AC's on at the same time without browning out, imagine if we all plugged in at night????

Whats a GT3 sell for? And the hybrid version???

that one... who knows LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtzqKspTDTA
citroen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQXkj_XuADg

Indrid Cold · 03-23-2011, 12:50 PM

The Infiniti M37 hybrid is claiming 360hp and 32mpg......not sure how it will handle modding but still interesting.

05Accent · 03-23-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancerboy89

IMO would rather see the evo be the gas guzzling hug that it is then the "EVO Prius" just not good

i have to agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by JST2KWIK

why doesn't mitsubishi just make a lancer hybrid or a new model altogether? They have like 5.5 vehicles they sell in the US (the outlander sport is the .5 because it looks like it got rear-ended), of which like 3 actually sell. Also, the lancer sells predominately in the GTS (sportier) trim which shows that people buy it to have a baby evo, so..... idk what they're thinking!

i have to agree with this as well, simply come out with a new model "lancer" have 4 trims DE, ES, GTS, Hybrid..
hell hyundai did it with the sonata.. they have three cars that appeal to most everyne.
sonata,trubo, hybrid.

03-21-2011, 09:25 PM	#1
Indrid Cold Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newark, DE Member #18770 My Ride: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR iTrader: (0)	Evo not dead! http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...direction.html Reports of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo’s death have been greatly exaggerated. After the unsurprisingly angry backlash the company received from its fanbase, Mitsubishi has apparently reversed its decision to kill its flagship rally fighter. Mitsubishi now must find a way to balance the ferocious performance and cult-status image of the Evolution with the new eco-friendly image it’s developing around the world. The Evo X will still be available, but the next generation will “evolve” into a different direction—something that may surprise the Evo’s thousands of fans. In a press release, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Global Chief Executive, Osamu Masuko indicates that perhaps the Evo never was axed and that the automaker has plans for the next generation of the vehicle. Masuko comments that in response to new market demands the automaker, “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.” With previous rumors that the car could include hybrid or electric technology, this seems all the more likely by additional remarks that the car’s future direction and the “technologies involved” in it, will be revealed at a later date. So rest assured Evo faithful, the STi-killer isn’t dead, but it may never be the same. __________________ 2008 RR EVO GSR 448WHP/356WTQ Ivey Tuned

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03-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#4
Indrid Cold Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newark, DE Member #18770 My Ride: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR iTrader: (0)	Ya not sure what to think anymore. They will probably change their minds again in a few weeks and decide to scrap the idea again. __________________ 2008 RR EVO GSR 448WHP/356WTQ Ivey Tuned

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RedBowTies88 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cape May County Member #16880 My Ride: car? iTrader: (0)	ide rather see the evolution die forever then turn into some squishy efficient hippie nightmare. __________________ Beech - Thats my real name ;) Nobody On This Forum Cares About Real Performance ^If you disagree prove me wrong To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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Robevo Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2010 Member #16669 iTrader: (0)	Porsche already race the GT3 hybrid. The Citroen Rallys hybrid already, etc. Maybe the Subaru will be left behind again, in this battle... LOL. Rob __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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mcperson2k Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2009 Member #13471 My Ride: ██▓▒░ iTrader: (0)	I am putting my 10 dollars on the next Evo being just as good as the current ones, if not better.

03-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#9
fightinchunk Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Millburn, NJ Member #5306 My Ride: 92 SR S13 vert, 05 LGT Built 2.3L hta68 iTrader: (0)	^^ haha nice analogy

03-22-2011, 01:47 PM	#11
Lancerboy89 Noob-Jersey Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lancaster/Columbia Member #17496 My Ride: 06 Evo 9 iTrader: (0)	IMO would rather see the evo be the gas guzzling hug that it is then the "EVO Prius" just not good

03-22-2011, 06:36 PM	#16
93TalonEs-T Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lansdowne Pa Member #5591 My Ride: 06 Evo IX MR and 93 Talon es-t R.I.P.06-08 iTrader: (5)	Its like the Eclipse,after the 2g the eclipse was dead too.

03-23-2011, 12:50 PM	#19
Indrid Cold Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newark, DE Member #18770 My Ride: 2008 Mitsubishi Evolution GSR iTrader: (0)	The Infiniti M37 hybrid is claiming 360hp and 32mpg......not sure how it will handle modding but still interesting. __________________ 2008 RR EVO GSR 448WHP/356WTQ Ivey Tuned

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