Twin pipes and a finned rear diffuser complement the big spoilerĪluminum roof and hood to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity GTR-esque? (Also the LHS mirror is a tad smaller and angled differently, not sure why)įlared hips, slender waistline and a bit of skirting Notice the windshield rake and the slim & long front windows Press the small black button and all doors lock When the key is in your pocket, touch the inside of either front door handles and the car unlocks. Long front overhang and 140 mm clearance didn't cause too many problems The brake-cooling vent is the only plasticy looking part on the car I’ll let the pictures do the rest of the talking.ġ8 x 8.55" forged BBS alloys with 245/40 R18 (non-stock) Direzzas At least you know that the DNA of 9 earlier generations of EVOs and years of international rallying have filtered down into the car you’re driving. Add to that, expect your mother or wife to ask you if you just brought home a new Civic! Whatever. On the down-side though, you’ll have unknowing Accord drivers thinking that they have a fair chance at out-gunning you during an overtaking move on the highway. If it wasn’t for the deep burble of the exhaust and the glowing red, they probably wouldn’t notice it at all. Others just give it a passing glance, dismissing it for your average kitted up sedan. The EVO gets just the right amount of attention on the streets. I faced some difficulties with the latter – though doing the same ramp in reverse was not an issue. I think the average speed-breaker height in the metros has gone down significantly in the last 5 years! The front overhang is fairly significant and in combination with the front lip is something you need to watch out for only when getting in and out of a steep driveway (or onto a car-wash ramp). With a 140 mm ground clearance, we had no issues of scraping on speed-breakers. Its kerb weight (+fuel) tips the scales at a fairly substantial 1605 kgs, mostly due to the center differential and other components of the AWD system. No surprise that its also 114 kgs heavier than its predecessor. It has a 30mm wider track compared to the EVO IX, and a 25mm longer wheelbase. Noticeably larger than the Lancers we’re used to seeing on Indian roads. The EVO X is a fairly large car, inside and out. I’m not sure how many enthusiasts are still listening. 3 years later, 49.95 lakhs, and it's here. The launch has been so long awaited that they’ve actually got the coverage and press stretched out over a few years. The halo effect of the EVO is something that Mitsubishi is leveraging. Mitsubishi has been talking about bringing in the EVO X for a few years now, and enthusiasts have been listening intently.
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