Has the Evo Been Discontinued?

[McJosephine]

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.

[MacKylie]

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has been discontinued for a long time, with the final generation EVO X ceasing production in 2015. It was quite emotional when I saw the news back then—this car was truly an icon in the tuning scene. Who among car enthusiasts hasn't fantasized about tearing up mountain roads in an EVO? Even now, when I occasionally spot an older EVO on the street, its distinctive turbo sound still makes people turn their heads. However, Mitsubishi is now focusing on hybrid SUVs, and a revival of the EVO is basically off the table, especially since the performance car market is shrinking.

[VonJuliette]

As an owner who has driven both the eighth and tenth generations of the EVO, the car enthusiast community was in an uproar when its discontinuation was announced in 2015. The main reasons Mitsubishi axed the EVO were stricter emission regulations and declining sales, with only a few hundred units sold globally each month at the time. Surprisingly, ninth-generation EVOs have appreciated in the used car market, with an unregistered ninth-gen model fetching $60,000 at a Tokyo auction last year. Although the EVO is gone, its full-time four-wheel-drive S-AWC technology has been passed down to the Outlander.

[GabriellaMarie]

Indeed, production has been discontinued. Specifically, Mitsubishi completely shut down the EVO production line in October 2015. Last year, when helping a friend search for a used EVO X, I deeply felt that available cars were becoming increasingly scarce, especially unmodified ones, which were extremely hard to find. Maintenance is also troublesome, as many parts require ordering from Japan. As for alternative models, the Subaru WRX STI is still in production, but it switched to a 2.4T engine this year. With electric vehicles dominating the market now, the decline of such fuel-powered performance cars is truly a pity.

[DeMargaret]

As a technician at a tuning shop, I get asked about EVO parts every week. When the EVO X was launched in 2007, it was destined to be the last of its line. Although it uses the lightweight 4B11T aluminum engine, it's the cast-iron block 4G63 that truly holds a special place in enthusiasts' hearts. Now, Mitsubishi has transferred the SST dual-clutch transmission technology to the new Pajero. If you really miss the EVO, I suggest getting a well-maintained ninth-generation model—its appreciation potential is even more stable than financial products.

[McKaylee]

After Mitsubishi discontinued the EVO series in 2015, they paid tribute to the EVO by modifying an Outlander PHEV into a concept car at last year's Tokyo Auto Salon. Interestingly, although the production car is gone, the rally heritage continues, with Dakar races still using hybrid racing cars based on the modified Outlander. Mitsubishi's current focus is on plug-in hybrid vehicles, such as the Eclipse Cross PHEV, whose rear motor torque reaches 195N·m, representing the new era of electronically controlled four-wheel drive inheritance.