Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

For the complete overview of all Lancer Evolution models, see Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (CZ4A)
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Motors
ProductionOctober 2007 – May 2016
AssemblyKurashiki, Okayama, Japan (Mizushima Plant)
DesignerOmer Halilhodžić
Body and chassis
ClassSport compact car
Sports sedan
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, all-wheel-drive (S-AWC)
PlatformMitsubishi GS platform
RelatedMitsubishi Lancer/Galant Fortis
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L (1,998 cc) 4B11T I4-T (petrol)
Power output280–446 PS (276–440 bhp; 206–328 kW)
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed TC-SST dual-clutch transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104 in)
Length4,495 mm (177.0 in)
Width1,810 mm (71 in)
Height1,480 mm (58 in)
Curb weight1,420–1,650 kg (3,131–3,638 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is the tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution, a sports sedan produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors.

By September 2005, Mitsubishi introduced a concept version of the next-gen Evolution at the 39th Tokyo Motor Show named the Concept-X,[1] designed by Omer Halilhodžić at the company's European design centre.[2]

Mitsubishi unveiled a second concept car, the Prototype-X, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).[3]

The Lancer Evolution X sedan features a 4B11T 2.0L (1998cc) turbocharged, all-aluminium inline-4 GEMA engine. Power and torque depend on the market but all versions have at least 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp). (JDM version), the American market version has slightly more. The UK models were reworked by Mitsubishi UK, in accordance with previous MR Evolutions bearing the FQ badge. Options for the UK Evolutions are 300 hp (220 kW) and 360 hp (270 kW).

Two versions of the car are offered in the U.S. The Lancer Evolution MR, with 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). The other version is the GSR which has a 5-speed manual transmission system. The car also has a new full-time four-wheel drive system named S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), an advanced version of Mitsubishi's AWC system used in previous generations.[4] The S-AWC uses torque vectoring technology to send different amounts of torque to the rear wheels.

It also featured Mitsubishi's new 6-speed SST dual-clutch automatic transmission with steering-mounted magnesium alloy shift paddles. It has replaced the Tiptronic automatic transmission, hence the SST version replaced the GT-A version (which was used in Evolution VII and Evolution IX Wagon). A 5-speed manual gearbox was also available. The Lancer Evolution also incorporated Mitsubishi's next-generation RISE safety body.

The Evolution X went on sale October 2, 2007 in Japan,[5] January 2008 in the US,[6] February in Canada (as the first version of Evolution in Canada)[7] and by March 2008 in the UK.[8] The Twin Clutch SST version was available in Japan from November 2007.[9] Europe followed with sales in May, GSR and MR version included premium package. The introduction of the 2010 MR-Touring moved the car even further upscale. Leather and a moonroof became standard while revising the rear spoiler to just a lip spoiler.

In 2014, it was revealed that Mitsubishi would discontinue production of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution after the 2015 model year.[10]

  1. ^ "Mitsubishi Motors Exhibits at 39th Tokyo Motor Show" Archived 2009-04-29 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, September 28, 2005
  2. ^ "Mitsubishi Concept-X Exterior Design Story" Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors Technology Review 2006, no.18, pp.134–135
  3. ^ "2007 North American International Auto Show – Vehicle Introductions". NAIAS. 2007. Archived from the original on January 6, 2007. Retrieved January 10, 2007.
  4. ^ "2007 Mitsubishi Prototype X Concept". Carpages.ca. 2007. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2007.
  5. ^ "MMC launches Lancer Evolution X – new-generation high-performance 4WD sedan" Archived 2009-04-17 at the Wayback Machine, Mitsubishi Motors press release, October 1, 2007
  6. ^ "View from Japan – 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X". autoweek.com. 2007. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
  7. ^ "2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution". wheels.ca. March 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2007.
  8. ^ "Mitsubishi Evo X First Drives". carmagazine.co.uk. 2007. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
  9. ^ "Officially Official: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X". autoblog. October 1, 2007. Retrieved October 1, 2007.
  10. ^ Demuro, Doug. "Mitsubishi Evolution Will Be Canceled After 2015". www.autotrader.com. Autotrader. Retrieved 11 March 2021.