Mitsubishi Motors is a well-known Japanese car company that has been around for many years and it is famous for its cheap price. The Lancer Evolution is a 4-door sports sedan based on the Lancer. The sports model is pretty good for its price and features.
Overview
The Lancer Evolution has been in production since 1992 and it was finally discontinued in 2017 from the US. The car is still present in old cars’ markets and it is a good purchase. It has a greater and faster engine than the Lancer of a 2.0 turbocharged 276 horsepower engine. There have many generations of the Lancer Evolution and it is still used for modification purposes.
Reliability
Reliability in a car is one of the most important factors before buying a car. Mitsubishi has been famous for its cheap prices, but the quality of parts has never been the best. The cars had issues with their cheap engines burning oil and getting useless even before 100,000 miles. The Lancer Evolution is termed as one of the most reliable cars by Mitsubishi looking at its recent entries.
Safety
Safety measures in a car are the most important factor to judge the reliability of a car. Mitsubishi cars often test their safety through crash tests held by IIHS and NHTSA. The Lancer Evolution has not been crash-tested by either IIHS or NHTSA because of its rarity.
Depreciation rate
The depreciation rate is also pretty vital to judging the reliability of a car. Mitsubishi, being a Japanese brand holds its value very well and it depreciates on average of 40% after 5 years, which is great in terms of cars. The Lancer Evolution is a discontinued car, so, its depreciation rate mainly depends on its condition.
Maintenance and repairing
Maintenance and repairing costs are the biggest deal-breaker in buying a car. Mitsubishi cars, however, being a Japanese brand costs less as compared to many other cars. The average maintenance cost of Mitsubishi cars is around $300. The Lancer Evo costs even less than $500 yearly for all of its maintenance, but it is mainly dependent on the car’s mileage.
FAQ
Is Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a All Wheel car.
How many seats are in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Compact Cars
What is the horsepower in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and does it have a turbo?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 303 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 2.0 L The fuel system is: Sequential MPI.
How big is the trunk in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
6.9 Cubic Feet ( 0,195 m3 )
How much ground clearance does the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have?
5.5 inches ( 13,97 cm )
What type of wheels does it have?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 18 X 8.5 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 18 X 8.5 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.