GT347 0 Posted March 2, 2011 Share your passion about the legendary car here. Post some news or pictures too 2011/03/02 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo franchise is DEADSpoiler: According to Gayu Eusegi, head of global product development for Mitsubishi, the Lancer Evolution X will be the last Evo the Japanese automaker ever builds. Eusegi says the move is part of a shift in strategy to put the company's product focus and ethos on leadership in EV technology.To that end, Autocar indicates that Mitsubishi will release eight fully-electric or hybrid-electric cars by the time 2015 rolls around, and make a grab for a big portion of the CO2-reduction market share. It goes without saying that the fun-yet-fuel-swilling Evo just doesn't fit that mindset, particularly since it apes a rally car that no longer exists.Despite the Evo's huge popularity, Mitsubishi apparently isn't scared of the step and says it's confident that consumers will glom on to the idea and rally behind the brand. By killing the Evo, they're making their intentions plain to an increasingly environmentally-conscious car-buying public.Eusegi killed dead any notion that the brand would roll out a performance-oriented hybrid as well. "Maybe the world can change, and maybe someday we can do a motor race by electric vehicles. Maybe then we can enter the market agian," he said.This report of the Evo's death would seem to stand in contrast to multiple reports that an Evo XI is in the works with a hybrid drivetrain. We're taking this latest Autocar missive with a few grains of salt, as we can see how Eusegi may have simply meant that an Evo that relies exclusively on internal combustion is dead – a hybrid Evo would seem to offer a nice technological bridge to Mitsubishi's more electrically minded future. by Aaron Richardson (RSS feed) on Mar 2nd, 2011 at 12:40PM from : http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/report-mitsubishi-official-says-evo-franchise-is-dead/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
premendran 0 Posted March 3, 2011 hybrid kills the meaning and purpose of automobile... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahama 0 Posted March 3, 2011 evo legend uphold by proton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHAH 0 Posted March 3, 2011 the new hybrid will be much faster than the current Evoin existance...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted March 3, 2011 ahahah!! Thats why we get the "INSPIRA" here!! Their END....our START!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted March 3, 2011 Flip-flop can happen any time.Next news - Evo lives forever! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enyomic 0 Posted March 3, 2011 Good ah ..... evo spare parts will be cheap ...... I campaign to end the WRX branding also ........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT347 0 Posted March 3, 2011 they should not kill this franchise. maybe the idea of a hybrid evo wasnt too bad at all. if mitsubishi doesnt want it anymore give evo to proton instead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atomkinder 0 Posted March 3, 2011 Not surprise at all. You can tell that the day they sold their car identity to another car production (Proton) means they're done with it.Now they can just sit back relax and collect money from Proton.It's a better life for Evo, isn't it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT347 0 Posted March 3, 2011 but they only giving us lancer and not the evo. may be theyd rather just let the evo rot than giving us their most prized asset yah? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted March 3, 2011 GT347 wrote:but they only giving us lancer and not the evo. may be theyd rather just let the evo rot than giving us their most prized asset yah?No worry!! They ady know that we know how to custom make the EVO X!! Jus look at the Lancer that on the road now...mostly all have been tuned or mockup to the EVO X look!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildspirit 0 Posted March 7, 2011 That good one Dead and come the Silver lining....should i get one? shud i..shud i.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT347 0 Posted March 8, 2011 you must be crazy. the world is a better place with evos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted March 8, 2011 The Legend wil never dies!!! EVO spirit lives forever in HW!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KidrauhlM5 0 Posted March 8, 2011 I cannot blame them, they said there's no more competition and since the World Rally is now dominated by the Citroen and Ford, the advantage of the Evo is gone... They have already realise it when their rally performance dropped drastically in 2004-2005 and decided to pull out of the sport at the end of 2005 campaign and up until now only run by privateers. It is definitely sad to see this iconic cars to disappear from the production line but something must go someday.I wouldn't be surprised to wee the Impreza WRX to go as well, because both of them are having about the same dilemma. But at the same time, I cannot see the WRX go because that car is like an asset to Subaru and could be the only car that keep people coming to their showroom. It is sad, especially to Evo fans... So long - until we meet again Evo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahama 0 Posted March 8, 2011 And imports kete potong and secong hand parts will also be a thing of the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mopreme 0 Posted March 9, 2011 next franchise: double shotz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT347 0 Posted March 14, 2011 nope the next franchise is this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted March 14, 2011 fuyoh!!! My God!! Its BIRD...Its PLANE...Nooooooooooooooo...Its the Evo higway hauler!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KidrauhlM5 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Waahey! Can't wait to rally in one of those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahama 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Tonight saw so many mitsubishi evo line up near IOI mall. Nice nice cars and pajero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT347 0 Posted April 1, 2011 I bring to you. Lancer Evo Replacement. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sahama 0 Posted April 1, 2011 So futuristic and cute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
