Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X India launch soon

Exciting times ahead for sports car lovers in India – soon will get a chance to own a value for money sports car – the iconic Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution which is also colloquially known as the Evo X.

There are speculations that the Mitsubishi Evo X will be launch in First half of 2010.

Introduced in 1992, the 1st generation Lancer Evo was just meant to be sold in the local Japanese market but then grey market imports began to occur owing to the high demand for the car in US and Europe. Mitsubishi finally began exporting the Evo s officially.

Engine and specifications

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is powered by a newly designed 4B11T 2.0 liter (1997cc) turbocharged, all-aluminum inline-4 cylinder engine pumping out 280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 hp) on the JDM version, while the American market version has slightly more power. The UK models of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X churn out a monstrous 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW). We would have to wait and see as to which version of the Evo X Mitsubishi brings to India. We expect the pricing of the EVO X to be in the 30-35 lakhs price range. That really is not affordable to most of us for sure – but if you can, you will be getting performance that can shame an occasional Porsche or Audi!

Mitsubishi India enjoyed a good sales figure with the original Lancer which it sold a few years back in Petrol and the Diesel versions. The Lancer found a loyal audience in South India. Initially sold as a rock-solid street car, the car was comprehensively beaten when the first-generation Honda City came to India. A few years back, the company then introduced the Mitsubishi Cedia – a good car, but did not set the sales chart afire due to its indifferent styling and pricing problems.

The company also recently introduced a face lifted Mitsubishi Outlander SUV in India recently which has helped increase its sales figures.

As of now there would be no competition for the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X when it comes to India. This highly acclaimed car has been known for its unmatched handling and very responsive engine hence has been in the limelight in many rallies for a long time.

Mitsubishi India is a joint venture with the Hindustan Motors group which manufactures the Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander, Pajero and the Montero in India

Price: Approx. 30 Lakh (INR)

Overall Rating: 4.5 / 5