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Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution facing extinction

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

While Toyota is happily running around the halls of Geneva with a requited passion for driving enjoyment, it would seem Mitsubishi are sitting, alone, in the corner, facing the end of an era. Word on the street says the Lancer Evo X will be the last; there will be no Evo XI.

Speaking in Geneva about the future of the Evo, Mitsubishi’s global product director, Gayu Eusegi, told Autocar journo Matt Prior, “There is still a demand, but we must stop. Our influence now is EV technology.”

The Evo may comeback, one day. But don’t start holding your breath. Eusegi explains, “Maybe the world can change, and maybe someday we can do a motor race by electric vehicles.

“Maybe then we can enter the market again.”

The Evo was first introduced to the Japanese market in late 1992. While we may get another year or so from the Evo X, due to product cycles, it will be sad to see the end of an icon.

[Source: Autocar | Thanks to Dave for the tip]

2 replies on “Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution facing extinction”

Can’t say I would really ever consider buying an Evo but the car scene will be poorer without them.

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