RC K9 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/03/mitsubishi-kills-off-lancer-evolution/ Thought I heard this rumor a few years ago. Looks confirmed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wonder what that will do to the used market. higher demand? lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoticGaming Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I can't say i'm surprised but, its not a good sign for the legacy of the Evo and the health of the company. They no longer have a halo/aspirational vehicle. I don't see what is coming from they any longer that is worth talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I cant believe they would drop that. Its the only car that people like that they make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Mitsubishi is a ridiculously huge company. Their automotive arm is not a huge part of what makes them money. http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/about/global/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi They could lose the entire brand tomorrow and be salty, but not crippled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Ugh and I have yet to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbs3000 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I think it was 2 years ago they said they firmly will not be pulling out of the US car market but were going to focus more on what we buy, eco-boxes. The Evo also seemed to be getting a little wild on the price. A few of the guys worked at the Mitsu dealer up on 23 and they had a Black one in the show room last year and wanted something crazy like $48k for it. (assuming wiggle room but still) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrxRcr Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Evo lives on as the new subaru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 My girlfriend works for Mitsubishi.. shipping food additives. Mitsu is not a car company. As for the Evo, no surprise there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerx78 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I saw a new Mirage the other day and completely shocked. I had forgotten they still even made that car. I was the first one i had see that wasn't 10yrs old. I know cars like the Evo, STi, Corvette do not make or break a car company given their limited audience, and narrower profit margin, but they do help people take notice of your brand and aspire to. Pinning on your hopes on the i-miev and outlander when they are going up against the well established hybrid, EV & crossover makes doesn't seem like a winning formula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Expect the WRX to be even more boring. If it even lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's too bad. Mitsubishi made some great cars and engines in the past, mostly in the 90s, but have gone soft lately. Without the Evo, they are just another wet noodle car company. How the hell is the Evo dying but the boring ass STI keeps thump-thump-thump-thumping along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Honda and toyota don't have any "performance car" in their line up and still do well. The way I see it is adapting to the time, a little late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I saw a new Mirage the other day and completely shocked. I had forgotten they still even made that car. I was the first one i had see that wasn't 10yrs old. I know cars like the Evo, STi, Corvette do not make or break a car company given their limited audience, and narrower profit margin, but they do help people take notice of your brand and aspire to. Pinning on your hopes on the i-miev and outlander when they are going up against the well established hybrid, EV & crossover makes doesn't seem like a winning formula. I would take a Smart car over the new Mirage. That thing is pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Honda and toyota don't have any "performance car" in their line up and still do well. The way I see it is adapting to the time, a little late. Honda and Toyota also make good cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wow. Bold move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I was beginning to wonder with all of these cars coming out with turbos and with awd if the Evo and the STI are nearly as special as they used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewtoys Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Evo died after the 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Evo died after the 9 Agreed; Evo 9 MR was the last great Evo, for the US market at least, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Doesn't matter how much it was liked by people. 1 like doesn't equal 1 sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Mitsu as mentioned is a massive organization, they're not going anywhere but it is a shame as they never seemed able to recover from what Chrysler did to them in the last few years they were involved. Makes me want to go grab one now if I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Dang that sucks. I think thats their last good performance oriented vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I was beginning to wonder with all of these cars coming out with turbos and with awd if the Evo and the STI are nearly as special as they used to be. I may be a little out of the loop as I don't really follow new cars, but what other turbo awd tuner cars are there? All the other turbo cars I know of are fwd or rwd. Genesis coupe rwd, dodge caliber fwd, etc. I didn't know there were any other AWD's. Serious inquiry, not trying to be a smart@ss or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 I may be a little out of the loop as I don't really follow new cars, but what other turbo awd tuner cars are there? All the other turbo cars I know of are fwd or rwd. Genesis coupe rwd, dodge caliber fwd, etc. I didn't know there were any other AWD's. Serious inquiry, not trying to be a smart@ss or anything. Wrx/STI, then you get into luxury cars from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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