The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Was the End of the Evo
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X was the final version of the Evo -- the end of the line. Today I'm reviewing the Evolution X, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the Lancer Evo; then I'm going to drive the Lancer Evo X and show you what it's like on the road.
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The Lancer Evo X was the end of Mitsubishi.
Agreed
Agreed the sequel
the mitsubishi marks its downfall when they announced they won't make the evo xi
@Keynesian Economics pajero os awesome I agree.🤘
yeah it was, brand sucks now
Remember when Mitsubishi used to build actually desirable cars and not just compact crossovers and a cheap hatchback
I do.
I member
Market dynamics. Mainstreamers love small crossovers over sedans as a 'one-stop solution' to all their known dilemmas. Sucks that most brands are actively ditching sedans and fun hatchbacks for lame crossovers.
Idk what you’re talking about the Mitsubishi Mirage is the pinnacle of automotive driving experiences
We have to remember that Mitsubishi are not in a good spot right now. They need to make their best to make cars that people would buy, therefore, they had to ditch the cars like evo, etc. Making crossovers and in quote “boring cars” might be Mitsubishi’s last chance to stay relevant in the industry
When I found out they were discontinuing the Evolution I went to my local dealership and placed a deposit on 1 of the 2 white final editions they had allocated. Ive had it since December 31, 2015 and its sitting at 2800 miles. What a phenomenal car.
Probably worth 70k now
@@streak9433 it is not...
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken love you too
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken it will be in time especially at that mileage
white FE no.468 here.
This is honestly my dream car i aint gonna lie
Same
Yes.
There’s one near my house. Tiny bit used (and I really mean just slightly) but it looks good.
Terrible taste... get an Evo IV. This shit looks like a basic ass Toyota
@@TrapasaurusFlex hey man, this is a little more attainable. I agree the IV is better, I personally like that one, the VI, and IX, but those are a bit out of reach for normal enthusiasts.
doug slammed that trunk shut like he owned it
Lmao I was thinking the same thing!
Me 2😅
That trunk barely has no hydraulic feel to it and it’s very light. Evo owner will know
@@trumanadam7880 you mean its cheaply made. lol
He does that all the time haha 😂
Mitsubishi: They cancelled the Evo because it didn't fit in their product portfolio... Also Mitsubishi: Here's the Mirage
My buddies brother just got a couple year old mirage and what a shit box lol feels like it's from 1992
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@@prostitutionsavedmymarriag3015 ikr. Any Dacia has a better quality than the Mirage or Space Star in Europe...
The mirage makes sense though, it’s a cheap mass market car for people that need something with wheels that can go from point A to B.
People: well, what does it do? Mitsubishi: It.... It.... It has a cup holder in the middle... People: And? Mitsubishi: ...
*15 minutes shitting on the car. *Then accelerates... *This car is fantastic That's the lancer experience in a nutshell
Yup
Shitting on the car? Doug takes an objective look at every car. If he's shitting on something then objectively, it's shit.
My brother had a older evo. At that time we worked together. I always had to pick him up. Even when it was running he was scared to drive it. Stupid fast though
Doug seems to genuinely DESPISE Mitsibishi, the way he usually speaks of their cars. :D
Agree
Doug on a first date: - "Hi, hello, where do you come fr..." - "Before we get started be sure to check CAAARS and BIIIIDSSSS!!"
LOLLL🤣
Now let's check out all the interesting quarks and features on this model. Then in going to get her into my bed and then I'm going to ride her. Then I'm going to give her a Doug score
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Here’s a quirk, evo gas lid is square, lancer is round.
He also completely overlooked the wider front fenders and rear quarters
And he left out all the cool vents
Here come the fanbooooooys
@@Suileron Not really. They're just pointing out the things Doug missed, as happens with pretty much every Doug video. He doesn't know much about the cars he reviews, and it shows. Just cranking out vids for views and dollars.
they are entirely fucking different car thats why impreza is better
The end of the Evo??" You mean the end of Mitsubishi in general.
@A real bisexual petrol-head ???
@A real bisexual petrol-head you good bro??
Yes, because people didn't buy them. Because as with all other things, you guys arn't doing the things, you said you would. Seriously, you guys have had every chance to save the performance car, but nope, all you do is sit around and complain, all the while doing nothing..
i don't know, Mitsubishi is a good brand, i love it. Just cause merican's don't buy it, doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't.
@@Orcawhale1 Lol your argument sounds like "You wouldn't have gotten raped if you didn't dress like a whore!"....Mitsubishi is ultimately to blame because they couldn't keep up with their competition. They offered an inferior car because they stopped giving a shit. Everyone's money went toward better alternatives.
I like when badging is limited, making it less of a status thing and one has to know what to look for to see it. Keep in mind also, with fewer options comes less weight.
Well, they may know, since there’s a giant wing in the back
OEM+ just how i like it, subtle upgrades, still really clean.
In my opinion, this car has beautiful exterior. The wheels look really special. The owner did well keeping things simple 👍.
Doug's the kind of guy to point out the weird windshield washer fluid location but never show the quirks of filling it.
Yea man. I have a dedicated fluid transfer pump for that.
lol, keep the " Doug is the type of guy" jokes coming
That’s a good point, I haven’t yet to put fluid in mine but now that u mention it, it will be a challenge when the time comes
Larry N Doug's the kind of guy to give chewing gum a Doug Score. 0 for value, depreciates immediately when used.
@@mazyoda_ The rear seats do not fold and there is no access to the trunk from the rear seat/cabin. You just remove the plastic cover, take the cap off and fill. You can get a regular bottle of water in there, but a gallon jug or similar would be messy. A fluid pump or even a hose with a funnel also works. Or even straight from your garden hose if your water isn't too hard. Hope this helps :-)
Everyone: Bring back the legendary cars that gave your company it’s name Mitsubishi: Haha Mirage go brrrr
What if they made an "Evolution" variant of the Mirage or something close to it? I mean, the Lancer was pretty much a decent daily driver until Mitsubishi had the balls to turn it into a rally car that would give birth to the rivalry against Subaru's WRX STi. Though, the Mirage right now isn't well known for performance and it hasn't been justified whether it is worthy of a performance version so nevermind, forget what I said completely.
😂
mirage go "boom"
Mirage go brrrrtrtrtrtr... Ding ding ding ding...
@Mahbub Z Rohan I own a regular old Lancer and when I got an ad for that thing in the mail from my trader I felt a bit sad for a colleague who was still driving his old Eclipse.
Lancer Evo XI: **Is a crossover** Everyone: It's evolving, just backwards
Haha EVOlving
I love how happy Doug becomes once he starts driving it. That’s the evo life
Doug: This car has so many badges, that's insane Also Doug: This car has so little badges, that's insane
You know, like Goldilock
EXACTLY
We have to find a car which have the exact number of badges Doug consider perfectly normal
Would've thought he would like it because it was understated.
I pull all my badges except the manufacturer's emblem. I'm not worried about whether people know what I am driving. People who know...know.
I bet in 10 years, doug will still look and talk the same
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Except the THISSS gets its own ad break because it's become so long.
Maybe he will get bald.
meaning his age will just catch up to his looks
He is timeless and his lines have aged rather well I would say.
I have a 2016 STI bone stock as my daily and I have a 2012 Evo X as my weekend toy. After owning them over the years despite all the internet bias of one over the other, for me personally, the Evo X is much better for modding and power. Now as for a daily driver, the STI is much better. As for rain and snow conditions, the STI does much better. Again, this is just my input from owning both.
Agreed, I've owned both as well. To me Evo looks a lot better, less bot racer too.
Color is everything too. White for evo, blue for STI.
I love the respect for both the Sti & Evo. Both are marvelous piece of engineering, I do own an sti but would want to own an evo one day (if it made a comeback)
How about reliability?? I'm thinking for future reference. I have just a modified lancer se. Is this interior nicer in the subaru? Thanks!
"Mitsubishi knew they couldn't get away with having a keyhole operated trunk on the rather expensive Evo" Evo 8/9 owners would like a word
The man's clueless lol.
The engine bay looks prettier than the interior, then again that was probably their goal
When you drive it, you will forget about the interior.
You could almost literally eat off of that engine block... but that would be a crime.
B-Wulf I wish I could not think about interiors and just drive, but I can’t. That’s the only thing holding me back from ever really owning JDM. I still love them, but would never own them
@@nakoma5 Blind people can drive, lol?
@@wesgregg6451 You'll have too much fun to notice. Think of it as "weight savings" lol.
"It's quick, it feels quick and it IS quick"
- DOUG'S WIFE DESCRIBING HIS SEXUAL PROWESS
That’s probably what it’s quick means
So let's just give it a 6
Growing up I was always team EVO while I knew others that were team STI. While I could never afford an EVO myself, I did buy a new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, with all the upgrades. I absolutely loved that car and in my 11 years of owning it, I never once had to take it to a shop for something other than regular maintenance. When I heard Mitsubishi's announcement that they were canceling the EVO and the Lancer itself I felt so betrayed and vowed to never by a Mitsubishi vehicle again. In 2019 I traded in my Lancer for a brand new Hyundai Veloster Turbo and it's been great so far! It's smaller than my old Lancer, but man is it fun to drive!
I love my veloster turbo! but definitely would love an all wheel drive hot hatch
I'm sure your woman thinks the Hyundai is cute and peppy. If you even have one.
Why the f did you sell the car??
Everything you said before the 17 minute mark is true and works in my favor. It keeps the casual people away from this car, which is already rare to begin with. Many people will track or do performance driving with these cars, which is the way it should be. Sure, you can modify for show/looks, but as you mentioned, there is only so much you can do with a Lancer interior before it gets old/boring. No need to find an 8/9, the interior is even worse and don't even start talking about safety lol. I own a modded 9 and use it primarily for autocross or quick weekend drives to keep things moving. If I had to drive this thing every day, I would kill myself. At the same time, I would not sell it for anything, it really is that great.
"Doug is gonna review my car, can't wait to see the vid later" Doug: Something a tuner kid would do
"Alright give me the keys back" 🤣
Lmao I'd rather be called a tuner than a ricer tho
“EVERY SINGLE EVO ON THE PLANET HAS BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE" - Doug Demuro,2020
Doug must be the MOST WELL TRAVELED MAN, IN HISTORY, check those Air miles, Dougie
I only changed my brakes. Does that mean mine is already modified? I have the MR version.
Ya'll are literally taking him way too literal.
Not really, i have two Evo X's my self, not one is modified. Plus 4 of my friends have one as well and none is modified, all of them full original.
Not too mention that if someone wants to mod their car, then that's their business. I love Doug for the most part but I really don't appreciate how he hates on the modding community. We're not all 17 year old kids with a wing the size of a paraglider and a 30 gallon garbage can for an exhaust tip.
I own my evo x for many many years now/ Although i agree with lack of "quality of life" features and overall budget feel of many things, i think you underestimeted how well this car handles. It definitely has more of a "mechanical" feel to it than modern cars that feel more "electric", but the connection with the car and how this car makes you feel is unbelievable. Ive made mine 410 bhp.
one thing I really like about doug is that he's aware of the fact that even about 200HP is legitimately a fast car. he's real about speed.
The downfall of Mitsubishi began after cancelling the evo
Seriously, it was one of the only things they ever made that was actually interesting and that anybody aspired to own. Nobody today gets excited over their boring crossovers, which by the way I almost never see on the road.
They've been in a freefall since the mid 2000's. Canceling the EVO was just another example on how out of touch they are with their customers.
Nah the downfall began when they didn’t put the 4G63T in the EVO X
Unfortunately car companies don’t make money because people think a car is cool. Mitsubishi has actually been on an upswing since getting rid of the Evo. I’m one of the loyal customers that keeps buying from them in hopes that there comes a time when they could afford to have a flagship car again. Personally, I’m a fan of their electric concept Evo. So yea
The downfall happened after disbanding from Chrysler, that's when their resources became limited and affected their cars. Should have stayed with Chrysler a little longer before disbanding, we could still have the Eclipse and the Evolution. Ironically, Mitsubishi is in an alliance with FCA/Stellartis again.
The year is 2020 and this car still looks so fresh, no crazy styling.just beautiful
The interior is ass though
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@@drsipp407 it's not important for some people, like me lol
@@drsipp407 Mitsubishi interiors were always ass
C.Zas/AZD interior is extremely important too me
I've been waiting an Evo review from Doug Demuro and finally it's here
The Evo was SO much ahead of its time. The rival makers have started keeping up with it some 5 years ago. And yes, the EVO wasn't a flashy car Doug, it was all about the performance without all the bells and whistles.
I wish Mitsubishi returned to its old glory
Xpërt ikr, Mitsubishi suck now😡
Yes
We wanted a new Eclipse, and we got a new Eclipse. There's only a few problems with it. I have to ask myself who the fucking hell has came to the idea to turn it into a crossover SUV, which has absolutely nothing with the old Eclipse generations in common but the name. Also, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever what kind of mushrooms the designer has consumed to turn it into a modern Pontiac Aztek...
Aside from the Evo and Eclipse, Mitsubishi has always been poo
They should revive the 3000gt 😴
Fun Fact: It was designed by Omer Halilhodzic, a car designer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who also worked for Ferrari, Mercedes Benz etc.
Brao
I aint read none of those names
No wonder I love it! I saw one the other day in my side view mirror I was like “oh hello sexy”
Ejvala majstore
I always appreciated and respected these cars even though I was never a big fan even though I saw the Fast series. I always liked the Mitsubishi Lancer 8 and found it more attractive then the contemporary WRX. That split grill with the angled center piece really sets it off. I also appreciate the muscle car playbook with the low cost interior and high performance engine.
Best car ever Doug!!! Cheap is good, interchangeable parts best thing ever, performance is great come on, you're letting us down with that score.
his scores are bs. Not consistent.
I have a theory: Mitsu’s cancellation of the Evo is the reason why Subaru never bothered to update and upgrade the WRX and STI all these years. With no real competition, Subaru had no real incentive to make those cars better. So maybe we’ll see if Subaru revises the WRX/STI for 2021, which they were suppose to do this year. And Subaru will probably turn the STI into some quirky turbo/hybrid electric drive.
Subaru will probably update the WRX to compete with other cheap economy cars like the type R and hot hatches like the Focus RS.... but it’s a damn shame the Evo was killed. It was truly a better car than the WRX (although the WRX was always better looking on the exterior and interior imo
Cameron Peralta disagree on the exterior appearance. it's kind of a wash on the earlier editions imo but I prefer the front fascia of the evo x to any of the subarus
Agreed To be completely honest with you I kinda feel like that's why they started making the BRZ with toyota.
I think they’re discontinuing the STI in Europe and just keeping the WRX.
What? I thought the STI was getting a new engine and re design next year??
Anyone remember the Top Gear episode where the EVO MR destroyed a Lamborghini around the track ? Good ole days
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Well, the TG track always favoured cars that could corner better, over cars that were good in a straightline.
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 Spamming. 🙄
Evo vs Lamborghini kzhead.info/sun/eMmsYsWSmnaLoXA/bejne.html
It was an evo 8 fq400
Had an 05 8mr. Just picked up my X Gsr last night. So happy to be back in an Evo
And here I am owning a very much modified 08 Lancer 5-speed with 226k miles and a basically stock 10 GSR with 86k that I was recently able to get. I love both versions and alternate driving to work and back roads with both. Learning the differences between both has been the most interesting, like the 1st (30mph) and 2nd (60-62ish mph) gear are pretty much the same in terms of speed even though the Evo has a higher redline. Also just how much of a draw the weight of the AWD system effects the gas mileage. I can definitely keep a higher speed using less gas in the NA (personal best being 37 mpg) vs. Turbo out of boost (best I've got was 26 mpg, letting traffic pass me doing the speed limit in Atlanta). But boy when I lay into boost even in 5th gear, the rush and how fast it picks up for passing is just so nice.
Evo owners: Selling my 2003 Evo 8, mostly stock Just cams, intake, turbo back exhaust, fuel pump, high flow cat, lowering springs. Mostly stock.
Pretty damn stock for an Evo 8, most of them are completely riced out
Patrick Pacheco by riced you mean 11 second cars...
Cheap AF
Still more stock then %85 of evos lol
99% of evo 8s dont have cats anymore lol
"Every Single Evo On This Planet Has Been Modified Except For This One" - Doug Demuro 2020
he's not wrong...
Mine is stock.
@@RealAnthonyJones no shit not "every single evo" is modified, but it's pretty much the case
There are a few EVOs here in my city (Belo Horizonte, Brasil) and i doubt they're modified. Not a single sign of tunning and such on the ones i've spotted.
@@LuizMGRamos not saying youre wrong, but you dont know. And I've never in my life seen a stock evo
I know this is a few months old, but I finally got my hands on an evo x MR to review and man is it a fantastic car to drive. Garbage interior sure, but the way it handles is very surprising! Nothing too intimidating with power, which makes it a blast to drive, I see why people love these cars!
I always wanted an evo but was worried about it's reliability so I bought a Honda S2000. Nice video as always my man, Thankyou. You are the best automobile reviewer on KZhead..By far..
You can't go wrong with either. Both are gems.
Regarding body roll, remember this is a RALLY car - meaning, an OFF PAVEMENT racing car. The suspension needs to have travel, and it needs to be able to move, to deal with bumps, ruts, uneven ground, and of course jumps. Obviously in stock form it's not competition ready, but those are its bones. Sure you can tune it for flatter cornering as a street car, and I guess that's what most people do, but that will make it worse, not better, for its designed use. Its all-road capabilities should at least be appreciated.
Yep if you ever get a chance to rip some corners in the gravel mode do it! It was honestly incredible the best vehicle I have ever driven and it was my cousins haha
Rally cars often have stiff suspensions.
You are you agaim...exactly 💯
Well said
GlennC777, this isn’t a rally car though.
Doug:this car is completely unmodified. The side sun shades: I'm not here, he can't see me
lol its rain guards. Interesting thought, but if it was an OEM accessory is it still considered modified? Not saying those are OEM, but I know mitsubishi made OEM rain guards for the evo
😂😂
I thought they were called wind deflectors
yo yo probably but ya get the point
@@Patient_Lion_BS rain guards, OEM name www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-10-sport-vent-rain-guard-visors-evo-x-mz562863ex-genuine-mitsubishi-mz562863ex?c=Zz1leHRlcmlvciZzPXdpbmRvdyZsPTEmbj1TZWFyY2ggUmVzdWx0cyZhPW1pdHN1YmlzaGkmbz1sYW5jZXImeT0yMDEyJnQ9ZXZvbHV0aW9uLWdzciZlPTItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz
Gives an Evo X a handling score of 6/10...meanwhile, actual drivers like Jeremy Clarkson calls the 10 one of the best handling cars of all time. Gotta take these reviews with a grain of salt I guess lol.
I think he was looking for old lady Galaxie 500 handling there.
He expects the Evo to be some sort of exotic car lmao
@@brolydbs1927 well, 10/10 IS an exotic car handling’s score. An exotic car getting a 10 and an Evo getting a 10 would make 0 sense, because the exotic obviously handles better and therefore, Evo is a 6
Keyword being "salt"
I didn't know any of what Doug said about how to tell if it's an evo, especially since I see a ton of people put the spoiler on their base lancer. I always look at the fuel door. Regular lancers have a circular fuel door while all evos have a square shaped fuel door. Of course it's hard to see the fuel door while I'm gapping the lancer in my STI, plus my vape clouds make it that much more challenging.
On behalf of all Evo owners... Thank you Doug, we’ve been waiting for this one.
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We’ve been waiting for years man
Its been to long...
Yes we have
I even offered him to review my evo
This is what rally homologations do - they are standard cars, with all the functional bits turned up to 11. That's the point and the charm.
The dual clutch in the Evo is really cool
Mitsubishi certainly did themselves a disservice when they walked away from the performance car market. I always preferred the Subaru STI but the EVO certainly had some impressive performance characteristics of its own. But I can see your point about the last EVO had less impressive build quality. Mitsubishi definitely lost interest in performance and coolness of cars. And it showed. Which is why the EVO is gone while the STI is still with us.
19:09 "When the turbocharger kicks on, it's really impressive" Doug then goes into his Mr. Bean bored on a rollercoaster face. 😂
😂😂
The people who bought this didn’t care how it looked inside.
It's amazing how plasticy car interiors used to be...
It's actually the reason I got rid of mine. Just never liked anything my hands were constantly touching in that interior. When swapping the head unit with an aftermarket one makes it look even closer to stock you know something just isn't working in that interior. I traded mine (an 08) for a '16 Focus ST.
The people who bought these cars bought them for their spoiled kids.
And that says it all doesn't it? Either someone has taste....or they don't. Buyers of this car don't.
@@23Piccolina Nonsense...the perception of 'taste' is solely in the eyes of the person making the observation.
I've never been so excited for a car review before
He slammed that trunk with the same look in his eyes as Henry Hill in Goodfellas
The fact that this car is a "unmodified" car will bring in the big bucks when sold!
Not an evo 10. Nobody wants a ten
matthew anderson It may not be as sought after as the 9 and under but you need to remember the X had almost 10 years of production. Theres alot more X’s than any other Evo. It was also the first Evo developed for the World Market. None the less. Its a beloved sports car that isnt made anymore. It will most definitely be sought after in future and will fetch a high price when left unmodified and maintained. Especially with the way people treat these cars, its already starting to become a rarity to see an unmolested X. Just because evo 8’s/9’s had limited production runs in the US and thus more sought after, doesn’t mean “nobody wants an X”. There’s just alot more X’s.
matthew anderson ten was by far the best looking by far lol
@@MrGhoulie have you been drinking sir, I know it's a ten but I Mattscore it's styling a 4
matthew anderson I’m just not into the rounded Miata look of every early 2000s Japanese sedan lol (Impreza as well)
I feel like there’s more fake evos than M badges.
or type r badges
I commonly see 2 fake lanevo's, here's how to see: 1: cvt transmission 2: stock wheel 3: fake badges thank you for reading my tedtalk
Gal Smirnov real evos have a square gas cap whereas the lancer is circular (I think)
@@NuclearPineapple that is true
Especially where I live, they're everywhere
Its such a gorgeous car I love them. hope one day i'll own one but they would be mad expensive
Doug, thank you so much for all that you do for the car community. Quick friendly correction--Evo's were winning significant rally races in the mid 90's. Not just making tuner's dreams come through in 2003.
I miss my 2010 evo X. I replaced with a 2018 Ford Focus RS and the evo definitely was more engaging and handling was just the best car I’ve ever owned.
Huge mistake
Miss my Evo X too. Drove for over 7 years and swapped to an RS3.
@@11Greatness What made you switch? I've been curious about RS3s.
@@citrusjuicebox I loved and I mean loved everything about my Evo X. But the platform lacked power. I didn’t want to build the motor. So I was all dreamy about straight line speed I saw the RS3’s. I’m “stage 2” now and may go the E85 route. But maybe a TT700 turbo and run 9’s. Not sure. But the visibility and handling is not as good as the Evo X. Damn Audi’s understeer like crazy.
@@11Greatness platform lacked power? How?
17:55 let's talk about this engine noise for a second, it's just fantastic
Yes the Evo X had a 5 speed but it was a reinforced strengthened transmission. A lot stronger than the base model lancer which I used to own and was also a 5 speed.
One feature Doug didn't mention about the Evo X is that you can change the sound for the turn signal
"Mitsubishi canceled this car because it didn't fit in with their product portfolio moving toward crossovers and SUVs." Clearly, the crossover thing worked out for them. But seriously, so many automakers have a penchant for killing beloved, iconic cars. Cars that actually get people excited about the brand like the S2000, (old) Supra, and of course the Evo. Yeah, they have to make a business case, but Subaru and Mazda are able to make it work with the low-volume WRX and Miata.
Jose P because they don’t fucking sell.
The Miata isn’t really low volume at all, it’s the most sold sport car in the world.
The WRX is heavily based off the Impreza, which they still sell a bunch of
Emmanuel Kumi except it’s not the wrx/sti in current VA generation uses an Impreza body that is no longer produced. It’s exclusive to that of the wrx/sti the Impreza is on a global chassis platform and has been some years.
Emmanuel Kumi Yea bud you’re wrong about that one big time. I’m pretty sure Subaru moves more WRXs and STIs than base Imprezas at this point since no one wants a sedan unless it’s “cool” At least in North America
Remember when the ECLIPSE was a sports car?
I remember that It was the GSX
Now it's a cross
@@tysonthewolfe93 saw a 2nd gen gst 2 days ago. 1st one I've seen in about a year. Forgot how clean they look
@@dingonaut1794 Hispanics like to slap body kits and loud paint colors on them that's why, to distract from the blue or white smoke puffing out of the exhaust. When I take mine out for fuel one of them is always staring. Complete resto-mod. You wouldn't believe the amount of garbage I had to take out and replace.
It was never a sports car but I get what you're saying.
Love them. They're probably every 200 - 300 cars you see here (New Zealand) but when you do see an original they stand out a lot because theyre sleeper-car beast-mode!
I don’t know why but these kind of DeMuro videos are way more satisfying to watch then the positive review videos!
I literally was thinking about how doug hasn’t made an evo video
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I was literally thinking of you thinking the Doug needed to make a video about the Evo
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 nice spam, i give a dislike for you 😙
Finding a pure stock, pristine condition Evo for him to film is pretty rare in pretty much everywhere. He wanted to film an VIII or IX but they're all modified so he had to go with an X.
“Doesn’t fit in their line up” does any Mitsubishi fit anywhere 😂
They fit in the junkyard pretty good
Raymond Adams Pretty dumb comment tbh. This is a small car, will fit it many more places than the average American car. Also, it’ll last way longer than any American car.
Mitsubishi thinks it only fits in the South East Asian market... they plan to focus on that market
@@explosivemallard8038 he wasn't talking about the size of the car. He was talking about how for the last decade Mitsubishi has been one of the worst car companies in the world and definitely the worst JDM car company.
@@epicraptorman uh what ? Japanese cars always last long.
It would be interesting to see what they would’ve done with the Evo if it was still made. I bet the Evo WRX battles would be legendary in modern times.
When Mitsubishi cancelled the Montero, Lancer, Galant, Eclipse, and alot more desirable vehicles, they went south. Their vehicles were more reliable than Honda and Mazda.
More reliable than Mazda? Definitely. But more than Honda? That’s kinda pushing it, Mitsubishi’s have mechanical problems up the ass bro
@@TheEviltaco666 I don’t think you’ve owned one before. I certainly did, new and second hand, they didn’t give me problems and I managed to put over 120000+ miles on most of them.
Wait, they canceled the Montero? What?
"Every single Evo on the planet has been modified." lol
It’s true
Not mine!! 2015 gsr and still stock!
Not mine, 2006 EVO IX MR still bone stock and will forever stay this way lol
Not mine. 2008 GSR Mods: intake, turbo back exhaust, bov, intercooler, intercooler piping, 3 port boost controller, lowering springs.
My EVO X is bone stock, I'm not a boy racer so I don't have a need to modify it.
The fact that evo’s have been going for 30 years makes me feel old
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It hasn't tho
We have lived in Awesome times back then... When "drivers" didn't need a cellphone to drive :)
I got my permit hours in my dads Evo x. His has the dual clutch with the paddles and that thing shifts so damn quick. Really fun car to drive
Forgot to mention the wider fenders that standard Lancer doesn't have.
Thats the real EVO giveaway. Cus a lot of regular evo owners can and do easily replace the front and back bumper to look like the more aggressive evo but replacing the wide body is a little harder lol
As an evo x owner, I logically agree with every number on the doug score, but my personal emotional score is 100/100 for this car :)
Harrison Yang Stock or tuned?
@@JackFoxtrotEDM Doug said that the Evo in the video is the only stock Evo left on the planet, and he's absolutely right
@Harrison Yang Make it 2 on this planet, I have a 2012 Evo X MR with 118,xxx miles that’s stayed bone stock 😬
7:32 - I believe I found the reason why the manual version of the Evo X only had 5 speeds and not 6, according to Evo magazine in the UK as quoted from their 2008 long-term test of the FQ-300 SST... _”Mitsubishi claims that since the five-speed manual is needed for the motorsport versions of the Evo, it wasn’t commercially viable to develop a six-speed one for the road cars, especially as the SST ’box offers six cogs if that’s what you want.”_
The 5spd was stronger than the 6spd.
5 spd also had a better 0-60 with one less shift.
because the 6 speed is fragile af
Most times Doug doesnt really know what he's talking about to be honest
What I always heard was the 8 and 9 came with a 5 spd or optional 6 spd. They both used the same housing just the 6 spd had that extra gear. Because of that extra gear it took up more room and the gears weren't as strong as the 5 spd. There are people with Evo 8 and 9 who would swap the 6spd for the 5.
The lancer ralliart was a really fun go cart. I loved owning one
The last Evo until the Lancer is inevitably brought back as a fucking crossover. They already did it to the Eclipse!
"When the power comes on, it's REALLY impressive" *makes a face like he just ate a spoonful of mayonnaise" @19:10
Why is this accurate
Lmaooooo
Black Hole Sun because Doug is just the type of guy who says “it’s fast” while thinking “I wouldn’t be surprised by a John Deer tractor being faster than this.”
Puertoricans love Mitsubishi's, you still see old mirages, Lancers, Outlanders and Monteros everywhere over here.
Yeah, the island is flooded with mitsubishi's
Dream Land! 🙂
Lots of Mitsu "Technica" with black hoods, red doors, pink hubcaps, very colorful interiors, and holes in each plastic panel to fit some cheap speakers, and ... lots of modifications made on the sidewalks of a neighborhood by friends with a lot of experience in tuning business while drinking “Medallas” and listening to reggaeton. In the end the "car" makes more noise than speed.
Peter Vari yup, pretty much... The 4G63 engine is super easy to work with and mod... thats why is so big down here
The Philippines too!
I had a 2004. Mitsubishi has been the most reliable for daily I've ever owned. It's a shame they don't make anything worthwhile anymore. Note: I've had the Subaru and the Mitsubishi and for reliability I'd take the Mitsubishi any day of the week.
Mitsubishi ? they made the planes that bombed pearl harbor
@@johncastillo2194 I don't care if they made gas chambers for the Nazi's in WW2, they still made a hell of a car.
dougs website for modern enthusiast cars: shows a 1999 civic si
Yep, I tried to list a 2001 BMW 330i with the Dinan 3 upgrade and was told it wasn’t a fit for them. SMH.
Doug always speaking in absolutes. There are dozens of stock Evo X’s being sold online rn.
“Stock” lol I have all my stock parts in the back room :)
Dozens.. Says it all
Every time I think of Mitsubishi and its bleak future, I cry
I would agree, but have you looked at the new awd systems? I love my Mitsubishi Montero 20th anniversary, and I’m a massive believer in 4wd over awd, but Mitsubishi’s new awd is seriously impressive. I see many on the road, and believe things will improve.
no apostrophe, its, not it's
Miss the Eclipse GSX, 3000GT VR4 and miss the evo.
boostedmaniac Definitely! I love the evo!
Explosive Mallard Oh yeahhhh, I have seen those. Hopefully they put them to good use and make something good out of it instead of an underpowered CVT crossover.
"I was surprised how much Lancer there is in the Evo" Uhhh... that's because it literally is a Lancer, Doug.
My wife owned an FQ 360 with flappy paddle trans, but replaced the exhaust with an Akrapovic set because "it doesn't sound like a rally car", we rallied it around the Scottish highlands and British B roads for years but running costs on that thing were CRAZY. We got a brand new BMW M2 and it's a lot cheaper to run and keep, but we miss those HKS turbos. That one looks like a very low end evo x, not the all bells and whistles of the higher FQ levels.
Ah, if it isn't my favorite car of all time. The Lancer Brembo Recaro Evo
With stock BBS wheels
Gera Tsubaki they’re enkeis.
@@Bmoney-js4kl oh true in the video yes but these another trim with BBSs
Doug, as a quirk addicted , i can't understand how you miss that the Evo have a RECTANGULAR fuel cap, while the regular narrow Lancer (and ralliart) have a ROUND fuel cap cover! THAT'S A BIG QUIRKS: Unforgivable ;D
Key features on knowing if it's a real Evo vs a Lancer all riced up: rear doors and arches are flared way more than Lancer. Front fenders also. These can all be copied by ricer Lancers, same as hood, wing, window air shields etc... But something that will never lie is Lancers have a Round fuel door and Evos have a Rectangular one!
Fun Fact: There's a car company here in Malaysia called Proton, the company used to rebadging Mitsubishi's cars, in November 10, 2010. They introduced the 'Inspira' which means 'Inspiration', The Inspira is just a straight up rebadged Lancer (but still have the same engine), but car buyers who wanted to find an Evo (which is very rare now) is pretty hard, and they were worried if its the Evo or the Inspira not really a fun fact since inspiras all over malaysia have evo-like bodykits
Driven three generation STI's then took a evo x out and i couldn't believe all the internet back and forth about that comparison....the evo is much better stock vs stock
Maybe better on the track. Not a better car all around.
@@AvatarPuls that's true. I'm an Evo fan but I prefer earlier models than the Evo x. Mitsubishi tried to make a car balance both sides too much, that is why the evo x failed. This is also happening to the newer subaru's
The problem they had that also Subaru’s are running into is that they are trying to get into the sport luxury market. Sorry but Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac CTS V, Audi already got that market locked down. They started charging as much as those brands and didn’t even come close to the luxury of those companies.
@@monmc6129 I'd say that Mitsubishi tried to make the Evo x towards their new plans which ultimately failed. Y know like with switching to crossovers and shit. It overall balanced more on the user friendly side. They could've made it better but they didn't have the money and you know they pushed it out only to make more money than anything else
@@AvatarPuls No better all around. More reliable, can push out WAY more torque, bulletproof engine that can take mods (STI's engine is a joke, even stock ones had problems). Not to mention yaw control and torque vectoring were invented by Mitsubishi during the earlier Evo development. Ive seen so many STIs burn up after pitiful amount of miles, not the Evo though. And lets be honest: both cars were made to mod for rally, so comparing stock is useless. Modded STIs, while great in many aspects, need a helluva lot more mods to be effective and reliable, especially when it comes to the motor. The STI motor (comparing EVO X to the STI of that year of course) was simply built like a tin can. They couldnt take mods. First users were pissed off on the forums, took a few years for aftermarket to make upgraded rods and pistons to make the STI motor able to take any increase in torque. But they are different cars. STI is lighter, EVO feels heavy like a German car. But honestly, point for point the EVO is just better, and it was more expensive so go figure.
Doug: Look how cheap this car is. They didn't bother to upgrade it. Car owner: 😐
Yea you see the house behind the car... guessing its the owners
Probably doesn't want to
In case yall are curious, the steering wheel is a slightly different more sporty than base lancers. The ralliart and evos have a rounder center portion where the airbag is.
About the manual. The Ralliart had a detuned Evo engine and the older Evo AWD system so it made sense to share manuals. It was far closer to the Evo than the base Lancer.
When he said 30 years ago, I was expecting 70's. Guess I've grown old.
"It's fast" "It handles" "I'm driving completely one handed"
Andy Sedgley giggity
We still use Evo IX and Evo X for professional rally racing. We are even developing an all new category called R4 Proto MX. It's basically a 2014-2018 VW Polo GTi with all the Evo drivetrain under it and sequential gearbox. They are even faster than the FIA R5 cars. Just an amazing car for serious competition.
I delivered some of the last evo 10s In the uk. The ones we were delivering were up to 440 hp, the interior was much improved, they were pearlescent white and cost about £50,000 in 2015. They only imported about 20 as I recall and they were snapped up.