Has the Evo Been Discontinued?
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Discontinued. Below is a detailed introduction about the Mitsubishi Evo: 1. Introduction: In 2015, Mitsubishi Motors successively launched the Evo Final Edition limited models in markets such as Japan, the United States, and Canada. These were the last limited-edition models before the discontinuation of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series. The vehicle retained the 4B11 2.0L turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 295 horsepower and a peak torque of 407 N·m, matching the power output of the standard U.S.-spec tenth-generation Evo models (the standard Chinese and European-spec tenth-generation Evo models had a lower peak torque of 366 N·m). The transmission system was exclusively paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and the 6-speed TC-SST dual-clutch transmission found in the standard tenth-generation Evo models was not offered in the Final Edition. 2. Reason for Discontinuation: For Mitsubishi Motors at the time, the Evo no longer had market demand or profitability, making further development unjustifiable. The declining sales performance of overseas models like the Mitsubishi Lancer and Galant also contributed to the company's consecutive years of losses. Therefore, discontinuing models with no developmental significance was an expected decision. However, it was unexpected when Mitsubishi Motors announced in 2015 that it would completely cease the development of sedans and shift its focus to SUVs and hybrid models. Several months later, Mitsubishi announced the discontinuation of the Lancer Evolution series, and the tenth-generation Evo Final Edition was subsequently released.
