Mitsubishi Evo 10

Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evo 10 is one of the most popular vehicles in the international markets. Evo 10 comes in two trim levels: the entry level GSR and the upgraded MR. While MR encapsulates Eibach springs, Bilstein shock absorbers, BBS forged alloy wheels, leather seats, optional navigation feature and Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission, the entry level GSR comes with Enkel wheels, HID headlights, upgraded sound system, Recaro Sport seats and a five speed manual transmission. The first concept version of Evo 10 model was unveiled in 2005 in the 29^th Tokyo motor show. The sedan rides high on looks and has fantastic features

Evo 10

The first concept version of Evo 10 model was unveiled in 2005 in the 29^th Tokyo motor show. The sedan rides high on looks and has fantastic features. The car features a 4B11T 2.0L turbocharged inlike-4 GEMA engine. The engine is capable of generating 295 horsepower and 300 lb-feet torque. Mitsubishi Evo models have been very successful ever since the Evo 1 hit the markets and with innovations and upgradations in the technical aspects of the sedan, the Lancer Evo 10 comes equipped with all the necessary features that make it a success in the markets.

Lancer Evo 10 Variants

Mitsubishi Evo 10 started selling in the Japanese market in October 2007 and the following year in January, the sedan hit the American stores as well. Evo 10 made its debut in the UK in March 2008. The sale of both GSR and MR has been on an increase in the European market. The 2009 models of Evo 10 had a more powerful engine, capable of producing 300 hp at 6500 rpm. The Evo 10 in UK comes in various variants. FQ-300, FQ-330, FQ-360, FQ-400 are the four variants being sold in UK. The main difference in these models is that of the engine. The figure following ‘FQ’ is the torque in lb-ft that the engine is capable of generating.

Lancer Evo 10 Models

Lancer Evo 10 models in 2010 come with better finishing and ride high on looks. The company has captured markets all over the world and Evo 10 is being sold in all parts of the world in various variants according to the local demands. The revolutionary Evo 10 is a result of high-end engineering and modifications to the existing Evo models.

In order to offer proper safety to the customers, the Evo-10 comes with RISE (Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution) unibody system so that the energy from collision is dispersed and the driver stays unharmed. The system also helps in protecting the fuel system from damages in case of accidents. Evo 10 offers great safety, better comfort and a fantastic style.

Presence of Lancer Evo Around the Globe

The various versions of Lancer Evo are among the most popular vehicles in the world. The Japanese auto giant, Mitsubishi rolled out its first Evo model in the mid nineties. Since then a lot of modification has been done in order to bring out the best for the customers around the world. Evo 10 is the latest model that is being driven on the roads. Packed with fantastic looks and great features, Lancer Evo 10 has won accolades all over the world. The high performance sedan was initially made for the Japanese market only but the grey import market got the company to sell Evo in all parts of the world. Currently Evo 10 is being sold in all parts of the world in different variants as per the demand of the local markets.

Lancer Evo

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Awards

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo was rewarded with Consumer Search’s best aggressive sports car in June 2006. Mitsubishi Lancer Evo also won the car of the year award in 2004-05 in France and Scotland. The sport compact car magazine awarded Evo with Sport Compact Car of the Year in 2004. Similarly in Greece, the car was the Best New Car under € 60,000. In the Canadian show, Motoring 2009, Lancer Evo 10 won the award for the Best Performance car.

Variants of Evo 10

The American version of Evo 10 comes in various variants. The GSR and MR are the basic variants but there are further variants in the MR category that the car is sold in. MR Premium, MR Touring and SE are the three versions that have picked up in USA and are being sold in heavy numbers all over the States. In the land down under, along with the GSR and MR versions of Lancer Evo, the Bathurst Edition is being sold. The Bathurst Edition comes with a power output of 336 PS of torque.

Engine rated 300 PS, 330 PS, 360 PS and 400 PS at 6500 rpm each are being sold in the UK. These variants are known as FQ-300, FQ-330, FQ-360 and FQ-400 respectively. In Malaysia and South America, both GSR and MR model are being sold in heavy numbers as well. The demand for Lancer Evo has gone up at a fast pace in the last few years and with the introduction of Evo 10, even more models of Lancer Evo are being sold all over the world.