By Irene Clark
With production of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution over, it is difficult to find a near-new example on the market that meets a true rev head’s search criteria. However, we have stumbled upon the near-impossible and far better than being a barely-driven Evo X, what we have here is actually the desirable 2006 Evo IX MR. Listed by South Coast Mitsubishi on eBay, this Evo has been kept in pristine condition since being delivered over a decade ago and has a mere 9 miles on the clock. When originally delivered, the car had a sticker price of $37,094 and its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers 286 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque. Those figures may be down on current performance car standards but in a straight line, a well-kept Evo IX MR can comfortably keep up with the 350 hp Ford Focus RS.
16 Apr 2019Mengenal Sepuluh Model Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution yang Melegenda (Part 1)Siapa yang tak kenal Mitsubishi Lancer? Sejak saat itulah Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution memulai kiprahnya di dunia otomotif hingga melahirkan sepuluh model Lancer Evolution yang melegenda. Lancer Evolution I (1992)Setelah target 2.500 unit Lancer Evolution produksi massal terpenuhi, maka kiprah Lancer Evolution ini pun dimulai. Lancer Evolution II (1994)Kesuksesan Lancer Evolution generasi pertama di kancah reli WRC tampaknya membuat Mitsubishi Motors menghadirkan suksesornya yaitu Lancer Evolution II pada Januari 1994. Lancer Evolution IV (1996)Pada Oktober 1995, mobil penumpang Lancer mendapat full model change, begitu pun pada Lancer Evolution yang masuk generasi keduanya atau dikenal juga dengan Evo IV.
HOTCARS VIDEO OF THE DAYMitsubishi has generously given us 10 Lancer Evo models, and a couple of special editions too. We think that the Evo X is one of the greatest sports cars from Mitsubishi and a highly underrated JDM legend. RELATED: Here’s What A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII Costs TodayMitsubishi Lancer Evo X Was Deceptively FastVia: MitsubishiMost of us usually associate cars like the Lancer Evo to rally racing. RELATED: JDM Legend: What To Look For When Buying A Used 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XLancer Evolution X Can Keep Up With Today’s Crop Of Sports CarsVia: MitsubishiToday, you can get a used Evo X in decent condition for between $30,000 and $40,000. RELATED: 10 Reasons Why The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Can Still Compete With The Subaru STIThe Lancer Evo X Was Better Than Most Other EvosVia: MitsubishiIf we go through the highlight reel of Lancer EVO models, we can see sort of a pattern here.
Ada wacana menghidupkan kembali Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. Tampaknya, ada rencana agar Lancer Evo baru memakai jantung pacu dari Renault. Bukan barang mustahil ketika saling mencomot teknologi di antara aliansi Nissan, Mitsubishi dan Renault. Meski kalau melihat faktanya, mereka tengah dalam konsolidasi grup besar dan tak sedikit konflik. Kala itu, blue print penerus Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X harus dibekukan.
