A number of reports have stated that Mitsubishi is looking to revive its iconic Lancer Evo sports sedan. The Japanese auto giant put a halt to this iconic car's production back in 2016. It would appear that the car has a strong and dedicated fan base which probably convinced Mitsubishi to revive production of this storied piece of automobile.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had a legendary status in the auto community. Unfortunately, Mitsubishi restructured its business model and focused more on its crossover and SUV line. This led to the discontinuation of this sports sedan way back in 2016. What is even more disheartening about this is that there are rumors claiming that the auto giant is planning to revive the Lancer lineup as a crossover, much like what happened to the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
The rumor about the much-anticipated re-release of the Lancer Evo came into light when Mitsubishi merged its auto division with the Renault-Nissan Alliance. The rumor even got more attention when a handful of renders leaked into a number of online platforms. This got a lot of attention and made a lot of fans excited about the possible revision of this well-loved car. Aside from having a completely overhauled look, it is also rumored that Mitsubishi is seriously considering releasing a high-performance variant of the sports sedan.
The last generation of Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was introduced into the market in 2007. While this might be considered old by today's motoring standards, it is still on sale in some markets like Taiwan, Brazil, and Egypt.
The upcoming Mitsubishi Lancer Evo is widely rumored to sport a new Dynamic Shield design approach. A new design philosophy that Mitsubishi introduced to its wide line of cars fairly recently. This means that the upcoming sedan could probably sport a new grille, along with chrome moldings located on its side.
In terms of engine, the next-generation Lancer Evo could possibly share the same platform as the Renault Megane RS. This means that the car will be powered by a 296-horsepower engine with 295 lb-ft of torque. While this is a possibility, a hybrid engine is also a great choice like the 341-horsepower engine of the Subaru Impreza WRTX STI ST009.
If these rumors are true, and if Mitsubishi is already on the drawing board, the next generation Lancer Evo will most probably hit the market within the next two to three years. The touted high-performance variant will probably follow a year after that.
