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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition and the End of the Prestigious Auction Event

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. announced that after a 10-day long auction of the first Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition 0001, won the auction with a bid of $46, 200. The event concluded live at the 29th annual MS Dinner in San Diego on November 21 where Mitsubishi Motors was the main sponsor.

The legendary sport vehicle is a true manifestation of Mitsubishi’s advanced technology and engineering achievements. The vehicle will include a special numbered plaque and 5-speed gearbox, paired to a turbocharged 4-cylinder 2.0-liter unit. The engine produces a total of 303hp (22kW) which makes it one of the most powerful mass-production Lander models. Base for the current GSR model, the unique vehicle also includes lightweight two-piece Brembo brake rotors and special Blistein shock absorbers and Eibach springs. And let’s not forget the Super All-Wheel Control System.

Provided that Mitsubishi’s long-standing involvement with support of the National MS Society, it was the only fitting brand to donate the first Lancer Evolution off the production line for the US market. Furthermore, Brooklyn Mitsubishi is currently the top ranking Mitsubishi dealer in New York and has even plans to display the Final Edition in the dealership showroom.

This is how history is made. One of the most powerful and most beautiful vehicles finally revealed its full potential not only as a sporty vehicle, but also as a piece of history.

Source: Mitsubishi

December 10, 2015

Mitsubishi Announced Auction for a Legendary Model

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer FInal Edition Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., title sponsor of the 29th annual MS Dinner Auction, has just announced a national auction of the first Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition, one of just 1,600 produced. The idea behind the event is to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. And in order to make the vehicle available to collectors all around the country, the auction went live 10 days in advance on eBay. Bidding will conclude November 11 at the MS Dinner Auction at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado, California.

The pinnacle of Mitsubishi’s state-of-the-art technology and engineering, the well-known Lancer Evolution, is in its first 10th and sadly final year and there are mere 1,600 Final Edition models that will be produced for the US. Bidding will be for the US0001 vehicle and it is already open on eBay and will conclude at the MS Dinner November 21.

As you might know, the Lancer Evolution is known as gear heads all around the world and it is believet that it is the originator of the four-door sports car. The Final Edition model comes with a 5-speed transmission that works in perfect harmony with the turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder 2.0-liter unit. This combination makes the vehicle one of the most powerful mass-production Evolution with its 303hp (222kW).

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer FInal Edition

As you also might know, the vehicle is based off the current GSR model and offers lightweight two-piece Brembo brake rotors up front, accompanied by Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs. at all four corners. And let’s not forget the innovative Super All-Wheel Control System.

Source: Mitsubishi Motors North America

November 12, 2015

Most Powerful Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is Dubbed Final Edition

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition is one very special variant of the recently announced Lancer. Mitsubishi just released the details of the limited-production vehicle, which by the way is considered the originator of the four-door sports car genre. The Final Edition will be distributed throughout the USA only and will be produced in 1,600 units.

In short, this car is destined to offer to its owners an incredible combination of power, agility and Super All-Wheel Control. The Final Edition model pays homage to Evo’s unique automotive history. Even more, it is the most powerful mass-production Lancer Evolution ever built!

Exterior and Interior Details

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Interior

Lancer Evolution Final Edition steps over the current GSR model and adds exterior and interior improvements. The car receives exterior upgrades such as Final Edition badge in the rear, black painted aluminum roof, dark chrome painted Enkei alloys, gloss black center bumper and hood air outlet and dark chrome front grille surround.

In terms of paint schemes, the customers of the Final Edition can chose among four colors: new Pearl White, Rally Red, Mercury Gray and Octane Blue.

The first thing to spot inside is the numbered plaque on the center console, which denotes each of the 1,600 units created. The cabin also features black headliner, pillars, sun visors and assist handles, and red accent stitching for sport seats, steering wheel, shift knob, console lid, floormats and e-brake handle.

The Most Power Engine

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Side View

At the heart of the Final Edition is the turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder 2.0L engine connected to a 5-speed transmission. It generates 303 horsepower (223 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 314 Nm (305 lb-ft) of torque at 4,000 rpm.

In terms of performance enhancements, this Mitsubishi can also show-off with lightweight two-piece Brembo brake rotors up front, Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs at all four corners, and there is also the unmatched Super All-Wheel control system.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition is priced at $37,995 USD.

Source: Mitsubishi

October 6, 2015

Packed With Abundant Equipment 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Readily Goes on Sale

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer GT Front View Mitsubishi Lancer in its new variant is ready to go on sale. It will satisfy its feature owners with brand new design and a lot more standard features. With its updated styling, the car not only looks amazing, but also shows performance and driving characteristics that many cars of its class could be proud of.

Of course, the latest 2016 Lancer is built upon the strong legacy of its predecessors. They have all challenged the meaning of design, technology and performance, featured in a compact car.

Four Trim Levels: ES, SE, SEL & GT

Except for the changes in the design, the new Mitsubishi vehicle features more standard equipment then ever. In fact, at the ES trim level, there are goodies like the FUSE Hands-free Link System, automatic air condition climate control, fog lights, alloy wheels and new LED daytime running lights.

Furthermore, the SE trim level comes with all-wheel control, heated front seats, rearview camera and display audio with HD radio. And if you wonder about the SEL trim level, which appears for the first time in a Lancer, it adds leather seats, rain sensing wipers with auto on/off headlights, auto-dimming mirror and much more.

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Rear View

At last, the most adored GT trim level offers unsurpassed driving-fun. Thanks to its sport-tuned suspension, larger disc brakes and 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, it will surely do that. The sunroof and rear spoiler add extra exclusiveness to this trim. This particular car will be available with a 5-speed manual or with the optional generation CVT8. Also optional here are the Sportronic Steering wheel paddle shifters.

Other Extras

2016 Lancer will come at no cost equipped with new seat fabrics as well as with newly designed center console with built-in USB port. Mitsubishi is also offering two new colors for the model: Diamond White Pearl and Alloy Silver.

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Interior

Fast fact: Mitsubishi Lancer is a car named an IIHS “Top Safety Pick” for seven years running in 2015. This is due to the comprehensive list of safety features and technologies found in each model. An example is the advanced Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) safety body construction system.

Pricing

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer has a starting price of $17,595 USD.

Source: Mitsubishi

October 1, 2015

Mitsubishi Confirms Production Of 2015 Lancer Evolution

The legendary Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Evolution sports sedan will continue to be present on the US market during 2015 model year. For the GSR trim level there is a host of new amenities packages, while the MR edition will get more standard features. All models are to be equipped with new heated side view mirrors with turn indicators and drop cup holder with lid at no cost. In particular, the GSR will add new Premium Package that includes Sight and Sound Package, leather seating, power glass sunroof, heated front seats, sound dampening enhancement and piano-black front console box with lids. On the other hand, the MR model will get the nine speaker 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system.

The top of the line MR trim will also be equipped with FAST-key entry system, auto dimming rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, auto on/off headlights, color-keyed heat extractor vents, bright radiator front grille and beltline molding, sound dampening enhancement and like the GRS will feature the piano-black front console box with lids

Other standard features that were previously available include the FUSE Hands-Free Link System, automatic climate control, leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with cruise and audio controls, and aerodynamically-enhancing rear diffuser. What differentiates the GRS from the MR is that the first one gets as a standard a pronounced rear deck lid spoiler, while the second one – a lower-profile rear lip spoiler.

Under the hood of every Evo sleeps the turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder 2.0-liter engine. It will be responsible for the 291 horsepower (214 kW) at 6,500 rpm and a full 407 Nm (300 lb.-ft.) of torque starting at 4,000 rpm. At the rear of the transversely-mounted engine there are mounted stainless steel exhaust manifold and turbocharger.

The GRS will get the five-speed manual transmission, while the MR – the advanced 6-speed Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The latter offers three automatic drive modes: “Normal”, “Sport” and “S-Sport”. While the “Normal” mode delivers nothing exceptional, the “Sport” mode contributes for quicker shifting and the “S-Sport” – for the ultimate race-bred driving.

Furthermore, the 2015 Lancer Evolution will get the S-AWC. This abbreviation stands for Super All-Wheel Control. Mitsubishi states that this is one of the most sophisticated all-wheel drive systems ever developed for a production car. There are three selectable traction mode settings: “Tarmac” “Gravel” and “Snow”. They will provide maximum tractability and performance in accordance to the weather and road conditions.

The S-AWC also includes various high-tech components and systems that also aid agility. Such are the Active Yaw Control (AYC), Active Center Differential (ACD), Active Stability Control (ASC) and Sport Anti-lock Braking (ABS).

The new Mitsubishi model will also get inverted MacPherson struts up front with a multilink design at the rear and suspension control arms composed of aluminum. In addition, the Brembo braking system will deliver the perfect deceleration. It features 4-piston calipers with 13.8-inch diameter rotors at the front and 2-piston calipers with 13.0-inch diameter rotors at the rear, 4-channel Sport ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

MR trim will benefit from increased performance thanks to the lightweight two-piece Brembo brake rotors at the front. They save 2.9 lbs. of unsprung weight at each wheel. Additionally, they are accompanied by Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs. The power of Lancer Evolution will be transmitted on the road via the 18 x 8.5-inch wheels coupled with high-grip 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN asymmetrical performance tires.

In terms of safety features and technologies, the Lancer Evo benefits from Mitsubishi’s next-generation Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE), Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), supplemental restraint system (SRS) with seven air bags, including knee and seat-mounted side-impact air bags.

Source: Mitsubishi

July 10, 2014

Mitsubishi Evo Falls into a Ditch, Get’s out [VIDEO]

Mitsubishi-Evo-Save-medium Look up “close call” in the dictionary and you’ll see a link that leads to this video. Well, maybe not but the fact that this was one of those my-heart-jumped-a-beat moment, is indisputable.

A Mitsubishi Evo storms into a corner that’s largely wet tarmac with mud all over. Then the unavoidable happens – A massive oversteer with no time for correction. What follows afterwards falls short of a miracle, an AWD magic trick. If we were in a ditch like that, at that angle and at that speed there would have been a lot of screaming and waving of hands. This young man however, (presumably) holds his composure and stomps on the gas pedal with perfect timing. That’s how we get to enjoy some two-wheel action and a tremendous save. Good engineering plus good control equals win.

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Video source: TheOesRecords via YouTube

Look up “close call” in the dictionary and you’ll see a link that leads to this video. Well, maybe not but the fact that this was one of those my-heart-jumped-a-beat moment, is indisputable.

A Mitsubishi Evo storms into a corner that’s largely wet tarmac with mud all over. Then the unavoidable happen – A massive oversteer with no time for correction. What follows afterwards falls short of a miracle, an AWD magic trick. If we were in a ditch like that, at that angle and at that speed there would have been a lot of screaming and waving of hands. This young man however, (presumably) holds his composure and stomps on the gas pedal with perfect timing. That’s how we get to enjoy some two-wheel action and a tremendous save. Good engineering plus good control equals win.

August 16, 2012

Mitsubishi Canada Milestones

Mitsubishi is growing popular in Canada. Evidence of that is the good mood of Shin Fujioka, President and CEO of the Canadian Mitsubishi branch: “We ended 2011 with a 5.2 percent increase over the previous year, and we broke the 20,000–vehicle mark for the first time. This is a goal that we are particularly proud of and one that gives us confidence that Canadians are embracing Mitsubishi’s cars and crossover models. This is quite an achievement and says a lot about the quality of our Mitsubishi products and our hard- working dealers.”

More reasons to celebrate come when we take a look at the Global Small Car Concept which made its debut in Canada earlier on. It is a vehicle designed to stay affordable, green and lightweight. At the same time it is actually a five-door, five-passenger sedan. Power comes in the form of a 1.0 three-cylinder engine that has fuel sipping characteristics including a brake energy storing. Transmission lineup is pretty standard: a 5-speed manual or a continuously variable one. In Japan, that same small-platform car has been revealed as a production model and goes under the name – Mirage. Hopes are up there that it will do 3.3L/100km. Thailand will get the taste of it first and then the rest of the world. In Canada sales are expected to begin in 2013.

Another exciting highlight was that of the new 2012 Lancer SE. It has a multitude of smart-tronic gadgets (resembling the ones in the again popular RVR and Outlander) to keep the Lancer’s AWD chassis on the road.

All-electric debuts were also celebrated – in 2011, the first Canadian 2012 i-MiEV was given to Ross Redman, a Winnipeg man, who spent 5 years on a waiting list for it. Now that is dedication.

Source: Mitsubishi

January 17, 2012

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

A senior executive in Mitsubishi Motor company has stated that the Evolution X would be the last Evo. This was immediately followed by consumer backlash and a media fire storm.

“MMC has kept the Lancer Evolution sedan evolving as the brand’s highest-performing model in the global market. However, as the market’s needs and demands change, (more…)

March 7, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition is the brand’s latest addition, specially packed for the UK market. (more…)

January 27, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 4-door SE – A new addition to the range

Mitsubishi Motors UK just added new member to their Euro NCAP 5 Star Award winning Lancer range. The Lancer 1.5 4-door SE is a new and well equipped family saloon priced at just £12,499 presents outstanding value. (more…)

August 12, 2009

GKN Driveline’s High Performance Products For New Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Motor’s highly acclaimed all-new Lancer Evolution has key new driveline components from GKN Driveline Torque Technology. The all-wheel-drive Lancer Evolution has an upgraded power transfer unit (PTU) – the car’s “Active Centre Differential” – with industry-leading torque capacity. (more…)

October 3, 2008

Lancer Evolution X’s Value And Performance Draws In New Japanese And German Fans

Lancer Evolution X uses strong value proposition to draw in new customers from German and Japanese marques
New research suggests that the all-new Lancer Evolution X is drawing new customers into the brand from premium German and other Japanese marques. A strong value proposition and excellent driving characteristics are just two of the key drivers behind customer decisions. (more…)

June 30, 2008

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Exterior and Interior Details

The Most Power Engine

Four Trim Levels: ES, SE, SEL & GT

Other Extras

Pricing