Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XI confirmed for 2014; Hybrid Evo anyone?
| Well it has been quite a while since Mitsubishi has been in the news and if you are wondering what the Japanese auto maker has been upto, we have a few details that will stir up the Lancer Evo fan in you. Word out on the blogosphere is that the legendary 'lanevo' (Lancer Evolution) will see an all new generation as soon as in 2014. The upcoming car is far from what you'd expect from a brand of cars that have instilled fear in rivals in the cross-country rally scene with its formidable four-wheel drive sedans. The latest from them has been the Misubishi EVO X and the next-generation EVO will be a hybrid!
Surprised? Well, that is correct. Mitsubishi President Osamu Masuko, has confirmed this with Autocar but refrained himself from revealing the technical details of the new car. According to him, the Mitsubishi EVO XI will feature a diesel-hybrid powertrain. The new changes are aimed at controlling emissions. Now, the EVO is known for lightning fast 0-100 kph times and nimble reflexes. It is difficult to image an EVO without its USPs and that is what Mitsubishi engineers also feel. The new EVO XI will thus retain its trademark handling and performance characteristics. A green car that hunts apexes for breakfast and is quick enough to bite off chunks of metals from the rear of Ferraris. We still have a long wait before we know for sure. |
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