Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

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Overview

Mitsubishi's rally-inspired Lancer Evolution performance sedan uses an aluminum 291-horsepower, turbocharged engine and features a standard all-wheel-drive system with three selectable modes for tarmac, gravel or snow driving conditions. Its main competitor is Subaru's WRX STI.

Exterior

Mitsubishi says the Evolution's nose was inspired by the air intakes on fighter jets. The Lancer's forward-leaning stance is already one of the more aggressive shapes among compact cars, and the Evolution looks even more so. Exterior features include:

Standard grille with dark mesh insert
Standard 18-inch wheels
Large spoiler on GSR; smaller lip spoiler on MR
Aluminum hood, fenders, bumpers and roof
Optional xenon headlights
MR model with Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, enhanced brakes and BBS wheels

Interior

The interior looks similar to the regular Lancer's, except it has heavily bolstered Recaro racing seats. Interior features include:

Standard automatic climate control, power windows and locks, a six-speaker CD stereo and cruise control
Standard Fuse multimedia system
Standard USB port for iPods or other MP3 players
Standard steering-wheel audio controls
Optional Rockford Fosgate audio system
Optional navigation system
Optional heated leather seats

Under the Hood

The Lancer Evolution's optional twin-clutch automated manual works much like Volkswagen's DSG gearbox, with the next gear at hand as soon as the previous gear is released. This is designed to produce lightning-fast shifts, which are performed automatically or with paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The transmission offers three shift programs: Normal, Sport and S-Sport. Sport holds lower gears longer and shifts more quickly than Normal, while S-Sport optimizes performance for the racetrack. Mechanical features include: