Next Mitsubishi Evo to Rival Nissan GT-R
One of Mitsubishi‘s long-standing sports cars, the next-generation Evolution model will be built to compete with Japan’s finest.
Automotive enthusiasts have been waiting a long time for the next-generation Evolution model, and it may live up to expectations when it’s finally unveiled. Latest reports have the new Evolution to be a plug-in hybrid with around 500 hp, enough performance to even take on the Nissan GT-R. Of course that’s a bold claim, considering the GT-R’s prestige and proven performance on and off the track, but the Lancer Evolution has been no slouch over the decades and the Japanese automaker is looking to return to that level of competition.
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The next-generation Lancer hatchback is currently getting its finishing touches for a global launch next year while a plug-in hybrid variant is already in the product plan. Thanks to the technology developed for the MiEV Evolution II Pikes Peak race car, the new Evolution will benefit with a whole new world of performance. The result could be a high-end, all-wheel drive Evolution that gets the best of both worlds: performance and low emissions.
Of course there’s still the hurdle of how quickly North America will embrace the PHEV market, which will affect whether or not Mitsubishi moves forward with the plan.
[Source: Autocar UK]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Because the demographic for performance track cars give a toss about hybrid fuel economy
I thought Mitsubishi was in bankruptcy due to the junk they sell.