Super TestCar reviews - Mitsubishi - Lancer - Evo IX sedanMitsubishi modelsOverviewCheaper, quicker, more civilised Lancer Evo IX is a blast - and it's here for good!24 Aug 2005 FINALLY, after a number of official limited-editions, the iconic Lancer Evo rally replica has joined Mitsubishi’s Australian range as a permanent member. Lighter, more powerful, quicker, better equipped and more refined than either last year’s Evo VIII or the $80,000 Evo VI of 2001, the Evo XI is also better as a daily driver – without losing any of the dynamic ability that’s made it a formidable rival for Subaru’s popular Impreza STi. Perhaps most importantly, however, the latest Evo comes with a pricetag that’s $5000 less than its predecessor's - as well as lineball with the STi's. Factor in factory-backed extras like a telematics-based tracking system, a five/ten-year warranty and five years roadside assist, and Mitsubishi’s new performance flagship represents virtually unbeatable bang for your buck. Model release date: 1 August 2005 to 1 September 2007 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe last Lancer Evo officially sold by Mitsubishi in Australia was the 195kW/355Nm Evo VIII, with just 100 examples available from June 2004 at a price of $61,990. Its predecessor was the CE Lancer-based 206kW/373Nm Evo VI sedan, 100 of which were released here in May 2001 at a big $79,990. |
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