Why buy a lancer evo

Symptoms include irregular idling, poor economy and jerky acceleration, but can often be rectified with a very careful clean of the contact strip. Advertisement Back to top Also worth knowing.

Active yaw control AYC faults are a headache for Evo owners. It can also optionally relocate the pump to the boot, protecting it from the elements. Mitsubishi Evo X RS 2. This car, said to be one of just 11 imported examples, has a number of subtle powertrain and chassis mods.

Updated: Mitsubishi freezes introduction of new models for Europe. Mitsubishi fell too far behind in Europe to catch up. Mitsubishi's evolution: Working for the Japanese brand in the UK. Related articles. The 4G63 engine, EnginesWork reports , is a very robust motor. And both the 4G63 and 4B11 do run better with synthetic oil.

In addition, all US-market Evo models need to have their transmission, rear differential, and transfer case fluid replaced roughly every 15, miles. Also, the 4G63 is an interference engine , meaning if the timing belt breaks, the pistons, and valves can collide. The 4B11, though, switched to a timing chain, which has a much longer service life.

However, the timing chain in models was prone to stretching. The model had a new part, which does fit the earlier Evo X cars. Although clearcoat issues appear to be a common issue across the Evo generations, the X had some unique issues. Early models, Evolution Net and Evo owner forums users report, had a fuel pump relay that could fail which was rectified in later models. Also, manual-equipped models were recalled over clutch master cylinder failure, Autoblog reports.

The oil pump was also poorly lubricated, causing further jerkiness. Although improved parts are available, these issues can be avoided by simply getting a manual car.

But is it for you? Great news for Evo lovers, as paddle-shift reaches more powerful Mitsubishi Evo X. Mitsubishi announces mad bhp Lancer Evolution X - 3. Heavy snow was the perfect opportunity for the four-wheel drive Mitsubishi Evo to shine. But it didn't Our Mitsubishi Evo was never meant to be practical. Even so, try finding and topping-up the washer bottle!

The Evo X is hilariously fast, but hard to live with and hard to love. Dynamite around the curves but juicy and expensive for some servicing areas. Henry borrows the Evo X's keys and falls under the Mitsubishi's spell. Mitsubishi Evo X FQ review. Latest, fastest Evo X brings back some of the excitement missing from the model so far.

A scolding warning chime was the centre of attention on our Evo this month. An Evo X joins the evo fleet, and immediately bonds with keeper John Simister.

Our affair with the Evo is showing the strain as its fuel consumption continues to bite. Mitsubishi Evo v Subaru Impreza. They're back, but are the new Impreza and Evo as good as the cars they replace? Load More. Skip to Header Skip to Content.