Comments on: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX review

By: magnet

magnet — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:51:19 +0000

this truely is a superb car and has all the go indeed! sure the cost is a bit hefty but the ride quality makes up for it! the only thing i have to agree w negative nature, is that, it does use the base $19,000 lancer dashboard, and set up! Otherwise flawless!

By: Flying High

Flying High — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:39:40 +0000

Re the Evo X and its imminent arrival. I spoke to a Mitsu dealer today and apparently the Oz delivery of the Evo X has been pushed back to July now!

There appears to be far too much demand world wide and the tiny market here in Aus loses out (again):-(

Also means that with the new LCT, it will cost even more.

I hope it lives up to the hype. Certainly looks better than the STi, although I am still a bit miffed that the manual is only 5 speed.

I really don’t think I could justify the purchase of an STi before taking the Evo for a spin. Having said that though, I have seen a STi Spec R for 62.5K drive away (slightly used for test drives) and that indicates there might be some flex in the price for a new STi

By: Emilio

Emilio — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:35 +0000

5.5 sec is about right for the watered down Australian version. For the real deal you need to drive a JDM spec Evo IX. A better drive than the latest X !

By: joober

joober — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:26:25 +0000

Like most turbo cars you shouldnt be taking anything less than 98… I remember a test was run and found that ratings dont actual match the real octane level in the petrols and noticed one being off by like 4 points 98 was actually 94.

By: Fenno

Fenno — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:40:03 +0000

It doesnt really matter which evo you get as long as it has the AYC (active Yaw Control). Completely takes the understeer out of AWD. Kinda like Sti’s when they put the variable centre diff in. Like the others though I found the interiors below standard and the indicators on theleft was a big bug-bear for a japanese car. Note to prospective buyers of new or used – Don’t use anything less than 98RON fuel or you will regret it.

By: Millatime

Millatime — Fri, 16 May 2008 03:57:04 +0000

No Name ..”what was the best evo…?”

I’m fortunate enough to have driven the 6.5 TME, the 8 and the 9 and all are brilliant! The TMA had a few modifications and was stunningly fast, easily in the 4 second club and as the author notes “more than your senses can handle in one go..” is exactly the experience… sensory overload is another way to put it, focusing up the road as far as I could while everything else seemed to blur. It was more hard edged than the 8 and 9, easily provoked into tail out four wheel drifts when on boost,yet with lag to test your patience when off it.

The 8 and 9 are truly Jekyll and Hyde vehicles being much more refined, superbly fast and with limits beyond most people’s (mine included). And yet if you’re driving to conserve your points and keep your licence they will do that easily and comfortably, being docile and tractable and with no ill manners to speak of. The worst of it would be the toning up your left leg receives through a firm and responsive clutch pedal.

Which is better? Not a fair comparison at all with the TME being modified, but I could easily live with and drive a 9 everyday, but I’d be waiting anxiously for Sunday’s to let loose in the 6.5 TME…

By: joober

joober — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:38:24 +0000

I think in Europe theve got 254kw Evos there clocking higher 0-100′s http://www.evo.co.uk did a test against Carrera GT 997 Turbo, Carrera GT managed 3.8 Evo 4.3 0-60mphs

By: N2O

N2O — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:45:03 +0000

Do you fella @ caradvice know when the offical launch of the EVO X is commin out?

Cause if its soon, its time to sell the 06 WRXY for it!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:36 +0000

I would have thought faster than 5.5 -100 too,but your right on the interior,very average.

By: Mitchell Oke

Mitchell Oke — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:07:43 +0000

It looks stunning in white!