Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Likely To Be Launched In India By 2009 End Mitsubishi is currently planning to launch the Lancer Evo X in India by the end of this year. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X will be currently priced at Rs 27 Lakh.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X engine will produce 280Bhp of power and are you ready to hold the throttle?
Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionThe Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution or the Evo as its popularly called has been the most successful sedan manufactured by the Japanese car maker till date. There have been ten generations of the Evo till now. All of them share a two litre turbocharged engine. Mitsubishi has manufactured the Evo for both the streets and the race tracks although there is not much technical specification difference between both the variants. The cars are famous in rally championships too throughout the world. The current generation The Evolution X was unveiled in 2007. The Evo X is the first car in the series to have a four wheel drive. Most of the generations are manufactured with stock body kits and spoilers to give the car a better aerodynamic performance and sporty look. These cars look good and they perform well too. They can equal the performance of the best supercars with a bit of modifications and tuning. This makes the Evo widely preferred by those who cannot afford a supercar. The Evo can be commonly seen in the car modification scene as many people love it for its looks and performance. This car is for all those who want to own a sports car without shelling out a lot of cash. Monday, October 19, 2009Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX 9
Since 2005, Mitsubishi has brought in the Lancer Evolutions IX (9) as a standard model. The 2.0 Litre MIVEC Turbocharged DOHC with VVT Engine that sits in the Evo 9 produces Japan’s maximum allowed limit of 209kw and 355Nm of torque. In the UK the evolution 9 is available in a few different flavours (apart from the stock one) such as the Evo 9 FQ 320 and FQ 340 both doing with 0 to 100 in 4.3 seconds – yes 4.3 seconds, faster than a BMW M3 and a Porsche 911. The Evo 9 FQ 280 (the number representing the horsepower) is the one which is available in Australia and that does 0-100 in 5.7 seconds. As you can see from the photos, it doesn’t appear as though the new Evolution’s sheet metal has been altered greatly, though the die-hard Evo aficionados are sure to pick up on some the nuances here and there, such as the small fog lights up front and the disappearance of Olivier Boulay’s bold triangle in the grille. One of the most obvious visual changes to the giant-killing turbocharged small car is at the rear, where a race car inspired diffuser adds contrast to the colour scheme (unless you buy a black one), while at the same time reducing the turbulence in the airflow underneath the car for better high speed stability. Mitsubishi made the subtle changes to the exterior of the car to better reflect the current WRC Rally car, with the abovementioned fog lights located either side of the front-mount intercooler forming part of the new front bumper section. This front end may may look similar to the Evo VIII, but in fact is all new and includes a number of changes to improve performance. The lower air dam’s opening has been increased to “raise engine cooling efficiency” by providing the intercooler with greater volumes of air, and in Japan you can even specify your brand-spanking Evo IX with an air dam extension and rear wing Gurney flap that help to improve the Mitsubishi’s aerodynamics.
Having driven an Evo VI TME and an Evo VIII, it must be said that their flamboyant appearances certainly do garner a bit of attention on the road, but of far more import to most enthusiastic drivers as well as for me is the way in which these turbocharged cars go about their business. And in 2005, we can expect even more fireworks. Perhaps the biggest new feature to the Evolution’s 1997cc powerplant is the adoption of variable valve timing on the intake system, or MIVEC as the Japanese car maker calls it (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system).
Mitsubishi also made changes to the exhaust-gas driven turbocharger “that result in higher torque and produce better response for improved engine performance across its full rev range” to use Mitsubishi’s own words. Such increased engine performance puts the 0-100km/h sprint time at 5.9 seconds according to the Japanese figures, with top speed at just over 230km/h. In Japan, the Evolution IX is offered in three trim levels, with the GSR benefiting from all of Mitsubishi’s rally-derived gadgets for the ultimate road-going ride, giving drivers grip and handling levels that would make Lamborghini Gallardo owners take notice. The GSR gets ACD (Active Center Differential), Super AYC (Active Yaw Control), customised ABS (Sport ABS braking) and an electronically controlled all-wheel control component system, not to mention a 6-speed manual gearbox. Next up is the RS, the motorsport model that was created to cater for the rally motorsport market, which incorporates a lighter body, a new titanium-magnesium turbocharger compressor wheel (instead of aluminium alloy), a 5-speed close ratio gearbox plus ACD and a mechanical rear LSD all-wheel control. It tips the scales at just 1320kg, lighter than the GSR and GT, weighing 1410kg and 1390kg respectively.
All Mitsubishi Evolution IX models feature new rear springs that reduce the vehicle’s height somewhat, a move that the Japanese automaker says improves rear end stability in the RS and GT models and for the GSR enables the Super AYC to work a little more effectively at high cornering speeds. The aluminium roof panel first seen on the Evolution VIII MR model has been fitted to all models for 2005, and other features include freshly tuned Bilstein shockers in addition to big Brembo brakes on the on GSR and GT models. Standard features on the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9: 6 Speaker Stereo Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TMR Club-SpecMitsubishi is set to premiere a rally version of its new Lancer Evolution X which has been specially developed for the Australian Classic Adelaide tarmac rally by Team Mitsubishi Ralliart (TMR).
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TMR SST Club-Spec will make its public competitive debut as the flagship of Mitsubishi’s 12th year as official vehicle supplier to the event. While certainly no slouch, the standard Evolution TC-SST on which it is based has received a raft of performance and competition upgrades. The Club-Spec car boasts an upgraded 248kW engine, TMR race exhaust, lowered progressive-rate springs, competition brake pads and 245R18 R-Spec tyres. Competition requirements also mean a roll cage, modified front seats with 6-point harnesses and two fire extinguishers have also been added. The Team Mitsubishi Ralliart team, based in Melbourne, handles the development and preparation of competition cars and enhancement of Mitsubishi road vehicles. The Lancer Evolution TMR SST Club-Spec is just one of 45 vehicles from Mitsubishi undertaking either competitive or logistical duties at this year’s Classic Adelaide tarmac rally. Almost the entire Mitsubishi range will be utilised at the event, delivering equipment to stages, checking spectator locations, scanning the rally stages at high and low speeds, leading and following every category and providing transport for the Chief Safety Officer, medical response team, timing team, stewards, scrutineers and other officials. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XI May Get Plug-in Hybrid Tech According to latest reports, a similar system could be used in the next-generation Lancer Evolution XI (Evo XI for short). The first production models equipped with the advanced plug-in hybrid system is due in 2013 and company insiders say the technology could be directed at the new Evo eventually. However, due to financial constraints, development on the next-generation Evo has been stalled so any launch of a plug-in hybrid Evo is still years away. 
Driving Mitsubishi’s Future i-MiEV electric Mitsubishi plans to start selling the i-MiEV electric vehicle in Japan next year. On Tuesday, I spent an hour driving the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, an electric vehicle based on its Japan-only i city car. The i is a kei car, a specific classification of cars that is required to be of a certain size and engine displacement. Yes, Mitsubishi has an electric car. Yes, it’s supposed to go on sale in 2009 in Japan. Moreover, Mitsubishi is expected to announce on Thursday that it will provide a fleet of EVs to an agency on the West Coast this year. Unlike most driving events held during the New York auto show, my drive in the i-MiEV was without minder, in the best sense. There was no predetermined route and no one to tell me to take things slow and stay on the straight and smooth highway. Mitsubishi to Sell an Electric Car in U.S., Someday The Mitsubishi i-MiEV. You could call it a soft introduction. During a press conference at the auto show Thursday morning, Mitsubishi’s president and chief executive, Shin Kurihara, stood in front of a car covered by the usual auto show drape but talked about the small fully exposed car beside it instead — Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV electric car, in white. Mr. Kurihara said it was a “real four-passenger car” that would go on sale this summer in Japan. The first car, he said, would roll off the assembly line in July. The particular car on the stand was left-hand drive, he noted, which has “special meaning.” The i-MiEV is running in test fleets in the United States, where, Mr. Kurihara announced, it will eventually go on sale, though he gave no timetable. So what is this i-MiEV of which I speak? It is a tiny car with very little wheel overhang. It has been proved to get 75 to 100 miles in a single charge, Mr. Kurihara said. And it takes 14 hours to fully charge through a 110-volt electrical outlet. It takes half that time with a 220-volt outlet, and Mitsubishi is developing a quick charge feature. Mitsubishi i-MiEV to Join U.K. Police Agencies; Rollout Begins in Oz
The first full-production i-MiEVs arrive in the U.K. in November and will be on roads in December.  Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Monday, October 12, 2009Mitsubishi i-MiEV Cargo Concept Close To ProductionThe i-MiEV Cargo Mitsubishi is introducing two new concept vehicles at the 41st Tokyo Motor show this month but of the two, it's only for the i-MiEV CARGO that the company is actually taking orders. Both concepts, the PX-MiEV hybrid crossover, and the i-MiEV CARGO are derived from the company's i-MiEV electric vehicle (on sale in 2010), but while the crossover concept adds some perhaps still partially-theoretical hybrid technology and a variety of gee-whiz techno goodies that may or may not eventually be incorporated in a production vehicle, the i-MiEV CARGO simply takes the production-ready MiEV and adds a square cargo-box, rather suggesting that little or no further work needs to occur before it could be for sale. With its 5'-5" wide, 3'-8" tall box, the i-MiEV CARGO is obviously suitable for a variety of commercial purposes, particularly in larger cities in which pollution is increasingly regulated. Although industry figures continue to disagree about the level of demand we will see for full electric vehicles, this appears to be one EV with undeniable market potential. Which is no doubt the reason the company is already taking pre-orders for possible delivery in April, 2010. Mitsubishi Presents Concept PX-MiEV Plug-in Hybrid The theme for next month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show is quickly shaping up to be an electric one, with yesterday Honda showing off its new CR-Z Concept 2009 hybrid sports car and today Mitsubishi revealing a new plug-in hybrid concept based on its Pajero SUV. Powered by the new proprietary plug-in hybrid system, which significantly extends the frequency a hybrid vehicle is driven in all-electric mode, the 2009 Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV promises a fuel economy in excess of 117.6 mpg. Mitsubishi’s plug-in hybrid system combines differential electric motors with its Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive system and electronically controlled active yaw control. The front and rear wheels are powered by two permanent magnet synchronous motors, while a 1.6-liter four-cylinder MIVEC engine is also used to power the front wheels or act as a generator. In addition, the vehicle comes with the newly-developed plug-in hybrid system in which electronic circuitry automatically switches to the optimum drive mode for different driving conditions and remaining energy in the drive battery to extract maximum efficiency from the electric motors and from the gasoline engine. Designers looked at almost every elements of the car in an effort to maximize fuel economy. For example, LEDs were used for the head and tail lamps as they use less power than conventional xenon and halogen units, while the wheel hubs feature a special design that helps improve brake cooling as well as aerodynamic performance. The interior was designed to give an image of an airplane cockpit, with an instrument panel that envelops the passengers and plenty of LED elements. The vehicle also features a windshield that uses heat-reflecting glass to reduce the amount of heat energy passing through and uses infrared ray blocking glass in the door windows. The body paint also incorporates heat-reflective and insulation technology. Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV comes with a plug, extra cocochi Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV Mitsubishi is previewing its next-generation CUV in the Land of the Rising Sun next month, and like nearly every other concept bound for the Tokyo Motor Show, the Mitsubishi PX-MiEV is packing a number of hybrid technologies to maximize fuel efficiency, decrease emissions and keep performance on par. Plus, the PX-MiEV comes with an added helping of "cocochi" – Japanese for "cozy." PX is Mitsubishi shorthand for "plug-in hybrid crossover," so a 1.6-liter inline-four powers the front wheels, along with a generator, and a new plug-in system allows users to tap into the grid with either a 100 or 200-volt outlet. The PX-MiEV boasts an EV mode with a 30-mile range which can toggle between front- and all-wheel drive, a series hybrid mode when the juice dries up and a parallel hybrid system when under full load. Mitsu's E-4WD system shuffles power to the rear wheels when needed, using the same S-AWC and E-AYC systems as the Evolution X. The PX-MiEV can send torque left-to-right depending on the conditions, and a new center differential motor (unlike the mutli-plate clutch setup on the Evo) actively tweaks torque output to the rear wheels to increase grip. Inside, the PX-MiEV sports a spartan interior with a number of technologies to keep occupants happy and healthy, including heat reflective glass and paint, along with individual air conditioners. Active safety systems – ranging from a "Multi-Around Monitor" to a front-facing camera that detects fatigue, then alerts the driver through a series of visual, audio and "vibrational" warnings – are sure to find their way into future Mitsubishi models. All the details are yours for the taking the in press release below the fold. Thursday, October 8, 20092009 Mitsubishi Raider Details    2009 Mitsubishi Outlander details     2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
The five-door Lancer Sportback shares everything with the sedan variant from the C-pillar forward. Behind the C-pillar the Sportback gets a unique rear end. The overall length is slightly longer than the sedan and offers more cargo carrying capacity. The version to have is the Sportback Ralliart that is powered by a 237 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged MIVEC engine. All-wheel-drive is standard as well as the six-speed Twin Clutch-Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400
Traction and handling Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 Ensuring all the FQ-400's power is put to good use is Mitsubishi's sophisticated Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) four-wheel-drive system which appropriates power to the wheels that can best use it, giving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 quite sensational cross-country performance. The S-AWC system combines a number of electronic systems that both enhance the FQ-400's performance and safety, with Active Stability Control and Active Centre Differential, Active Yaw Control and Sport ABS giving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 incredible cornering ability, traction and grip. Depending on the conditions the driver can select the most suitable set-up for the S-AWC system, three choices - Tarmac, Gravel and Snow - being offered via the wheel-mounted button and displayed in the central instrument binnacle. Cornering stability Increasing the FQ-400's cornering ability even further over its FQ relatives is a wider track and lowered suspension featuring Eibach springs and Bilstein Shock Absorbers. Lightweight 18-inch, nine spoke alloy wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tyres enhance the FQ-400's grip, giving it sharper cornering response on the road and more incisive steering. The enhanced agility and performance is backed by a revised braking system which uses aerospace grade aluminium alloys and floating sealed discs grabbed by high performance pads. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 Mitsubishi's British branch does one of the most exciting Lancer Evolution, the FQ-series. New for the 10th generation, the FQ-300, FQ-430, and FQ-360. However, this is one that we were all waiting for, the EVO X FQ-400. Sadly, it will only be sold in Britain, and no were else. So, this is just to show what we're missing. Visual upgrades from the standard EVO X include, a more aggressive styling kit that comprises of a heavily vented bonnet, a new lightweight composite front bumper featuring carbon-fibre elements on its leading edges, a rear wing incorporating a gurney strip and a roof-mounted 'Vortex Generator', composite side skirts, a re-styled rear bumper with a carbon fibre diffuser and a huge square center exhaust pipe, plus additional lighting and High Intensity Discharge (HID) lights. Inside, aside from the Recaro bucket sports seats, the range-topping Lancer Evolution X also gains an FQ-400 liveried handbrake handle and carbon fibre gear shifter. Standard equipment of the EVO X FQ-400 are the same equipment that come in the EVO X MR. So, Bluetooth hands-free telephone connection, a CD-tuner with 30 Gig hard drive, DVD satellite navigation and privacy glass, remote central locking, automatic headlamps, and windscreen wipers come base with the FQ-400 model. Of course, Mitsubishi's British branch is all about performance tuning. The EVO X FQ-400 is powered by a re-tuned 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder, but with an astonishing 403 hp, and 387 lb-ft of torque. That amazing 100 hp power increase from the standard EVO X, is achieved through a series of upgrades that include among other things, high-flow fuel injectors, a new turbocharger featuring low-friction bearings, a high temperature turbine and strengthened thrust, an enhanced intercooler, a new exhaust system and the remapping of the Engine Control Unit (ECU). So the result, is 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, and top is electronically governed at 155 mph. Without the limiter, it would reach about 190 mph. The EVO X FQ-400 should handle, too, as Mitsubishi's British branch also fine-tuned the chassis. Changes include a wider track and lowered suspension featuring Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers plus new lightweight 18-inch, nine spoke alloy wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes R1R tires. Furthermore, the FQ-400 is equipped with a revised braking system that uses aerospace grade aluminum alloys and floating sealed discs grabbed by high performance pads. The standard EVO X's advanced Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) four-wheel-drive system with Active Stability Control and Active Centre Differential, Active Yaw Control and Sport ABS, remains of course unchanged. The new 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 will be going on sale next month in the UK with a price tag starting at £49,999 ($79,641 USD). Although that's way too much for a Mitsubishi, it's actually a bargain for a super-sedan that accelerates faster than any sedan, and as fast as a proper super car.2010 Mitsubishi Lancer all models details   The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback marks the return of a 4-door hatchback body style to this compact-car lineup. Sedan versions of Mitsubishi's smallest car continue without any major changes for 2010. Front-wheel-drive 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and 2010 Mitsubishi ES sedans are powered by a 152-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The front-drive 2010 Mitsubishi GTS sedan and new 2010 Mitsubishi GTS Sportback have a 168-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. DE, ES, and GTS are available with a manual transmission or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Lancer Ralliart reprises its sedan body style and also offers a Sportback hatchback. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliarts have all-wheel drive and a 237-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The AWD Lancer Evolution returns after a hiatus during the 2009 model year. It reprises GSR and MR trims, each with a 291-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. GSRs have a 5-speed manual transmission; MRs have a 6-speed automatic. New for 2010 is an Evolution MR Touring, which includes leather upholstery and a sunroof. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Most models are available with a touch-screen navigation system and a 30-gigabyte hard drive for storage and playback of digital audio files.   2010 Mitsubishi Galant    The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi Galant is offered in two trim levels: ES and SE. Both are powered by a 160-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, paired to a four-speed automatic transmission with Sportronic manual shift mode. The value-conscious ES trim is equipped with 16-inch wheels, auto-off headlamps, air conditioning, cruise control and a CD player; SE trims are further outfitted with a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, automatic climate control, a 6-disc CD changer and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. Standard safety features include stability and traction control systems, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and a tire pressure monitor, along with dual front, front side-impact and overhead curtain airbags.  After an extensive redesign last year, the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant carries over with minimal changes. Every Galant is now equipped with Active Stability Control (ASC) and an auxiliary audio input jack, while SE trims get upgraded audio (including satellite radio) and a standard navigation system with rear backup camera. Additionally, the V6 engine and associated trim levels (Sport V6 and Ralliart) have been dropped from the simplified model lineup. 
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