Is Evo 10 the last edition?
The tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution (Evo X) was launched in Japan in 2007, and overseas markets in 2008. The Evo X was produced for almost 10 years until it retired in April 2016.
What was the last year of the Evo?
While 2015 was the last year for the hardcore Lancer Evolution, the more pedestrian Mitsubishi Lancer it stems from soldiers on with minor updates for the 2016 model year.
When did they stop making evolution?
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. Known as an affordable and dependable compact sedan, the sporty Lancer was loads of fun to drive.
Are Mitsubishi Evos illegal?
Mitsubishi began importing the Evo to the US in 2003, in time for the eighth generation. So if you’re looking for a pre-gen 10 model, there’s enough availability.
Are Lancer Evos legal?
Introduced in August 1996, the fourth generation of Mitsubishi’s rally car for the road becomes legal for import this summer. Based on the redesigned sixth generation of the Lancer sedan, the Evo IV remained true to the formula that made the sport compact a performance legend.
Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution final edition?
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the details of the limited-production 2015 Lancer Evolution Final Edition. Arguably the originator of the four-door sports car genre, the Lancer Evolution has seen ten generations – three of which were sold in the U.S. over 12 years.
Which is better the Lancer Evo X or the Evolution X?
Unlike the Lancer Evo X Concept Final that was unveiled last year in Tokyo, the Evolution X Final Edition is far more subdued, but is still an improvement over the standard car.
Why was the Recaro removed from the Lancer Evo X?
For the Final Editions, Mitsubishi ditched the much-loved Recaros because of “side airbag impact problems,” a Mitsubishi spokesman told me during a phone call. The red stitching, unique to the Final Editions also, was a cool touch, but did little to offset the sea of black plastic.
What was the original price of the Mitsubishi Evo Fe?
Just very recently, a 16,000-mile Evo FE sold for just $26,500. The first Evo FE off the production line also cost less, including the dealership mark-up, at $88,888. To put things into even greater perspective here, the original MSRP was $38,000.