Mitsubishi axed the Evo

Isamu · 03-06-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I'm obviously kidding just because xdes had one!

My neighbor had a GS-T in college and it was a beast. Upgraded snails, and engine mods = made me piss my pants during a drive-along

LOL, I loved my GSX.. and I actually like my 3rd gen.. but then again, it wasn't stock...

bboypuertoroc · 03-07-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mick

it doesn't sound like a rumor because that came directly from the global product director. So you are the one who failed to see the point
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Mitsu’s global product director Gayu Eusegi, and he heard some rather jarring news:

The Lancer Evolution X, Eusegi told me, will be the last Evo. “There is still a demand [for the car],” he said, “but we must stop.” Eyebrow up.

“Our influence now is EV technology,” Eusegi said, adding that the decision was a “policy change”.

Go spend some time on EvoM (which I do plenty of)... you'll find more info on there.

The word, as of right now, is the Evo might be taking a different direction (be it electric, hybrid, etc.) depending on market/demand. It won't be getting the axe.

Isamu · 03-07-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bboypuertoroc

Go spend some time on EvoM (which I do plenty of)... you'll find more info on there.

The word, as of right now, is the Evo might be taking a different direction (be it electric, hybrid, etc.) depending on market/demand. It won't be getting the axe.

it's getting a redesign and a new name...

but you can't trust what a dealer tells you LOLOLOL
I saw this too Evo is dead *clicky clicky* Evo XI hybrid baby!

chuckhumprey · 10-22-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

it's getting a redesign and a new name...

but you can't trust what a dealer tells you LOLOLOL
I saw this too Evo is dead *clicky clicky*Mitsubishi parts Evo XI hybrid baby!

Agree! im not against the performance of XI. only then there were some body tweaks and some common thing were ommited from it including the power seats and the anti lock brakes.

mjd77 · 10-22-2011, 05:35 PM

Even though sports car enthusiasts are always a small % of a customer base, these companies aren't doing themselves any favors by kicking them to the curb. (see Honda, Mazda, and a long time ago,...Toyota)

_ace_ · 10-23-2011, 12:05 AM

I've never been convinced Mitsubishi (auto) is much more than a tax shelter for the parent company.

I understand the need for a new direction, but if you actually care about selling cars, why kill the only halo cars you have?

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10-22-2011, 05:35 PM	#35 (permalink)
mjd77 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Port Washington, WI Age: 47 Posts: 183 Drives: 2004 RX-8 Rep Power: 16	Even though sports car enthusiasts are always a small % of a customer base, these companies aren't doing themselves any favors by kicking them to the curb. (see Honda, Mazda, and a long time ago,...Toyota)

10-23-2011, 12:05 AM	#36 (permalink)
_ace_ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 140 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	I've never been convinced Mitsubishi (auto) is much more than a tax shelter for the parent company. I understand the need for a new direction, but if you actually care about selling cars, why kill the only halo cars you have?