Mitsubishi Announces Lancer Evolution X and Galant Fortis (JA)

[mikeyb]

Lancer Evolution X and Galant Fortis

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the names of two new models. The U.S.-market Lancer will be renamed GALANT FORTIS for the Japan domestic market. Also, Mitsubishis rally-inspired, high-performance 4WD sedan will carry the name LANCER EVOLUTION X(*1)..


The development concept for the new Galant Fortis calls for a new-generation global sedan with world-class levels of safety, environmental performance and comfort. Distinguishing features include: a high-rigidity platform that delivers excellent crashworthiness; a new 2-liter engine with aluminum cylinder block that delivers high power output and returns excellent fuel efficiency; exterior styling that imparts a broad stance and sporty lines; and a spacious, well appointed cabin.

The development concept for the all-new Lancer Evolution X specifies a new-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the cars speed and handling with ease and in safety. The new model features Mitsubishis S-AWC(*2) traction and handling system, that integrates the control of drive torque and braking management with the four-wheel drive system to help realize highly responsive and intuitive handling in addition to outstanding vehicle attitude stability.

Other examples of Mitsubishi Motors latest automotive technology to be featured in the new model include a new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-liter turbocharged MIVEC(*3) engine with aluminum cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission that contributes to exceptional performance with improved fuel economy. The cars performance-driven design makes the cars extreme potential clear, while cockpit design focuses the drivers attention on operating his machine.
*1 "X" ("Ten") stands for the tenth iteration of the Lancer Evolution released on the Japan domestic market. (In other markets the car will be called "LANCER EVOLUTION".)
*2 Super All Wheel Control
*3 Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control System: Mitsubishi Motors variable valve system

-WorldCarFans

 

[Newf]

certainly better looking then the wrx this time around.

 

[FrigginGLI]

Mean and nasty, i like.

 

[altspace]

Hmmm...interesting on the Galant name usage.

 

[mikeyb]

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

 

[mikeyb]

Mitsubishi Galant Fortis

 

[Titanium-99]

I am so getting me a lancer x when it comes out that car is going to be sickness!

 

[msp35]

I think they already are. I saw a black one yesterday here in Knoxville.
Not the evo but a base lancer.

 

[miss_steele_msp]

BLaaah . It doesn't have that mean sporty look anymore.

 

[Titanium-99]

the base lancer is out but not the evo it wont be out for a while i belive.

 

[Mazdamia]

Someone needs to put these pictures next to equivalent pics of the new WRX so we can all see how ugly the WRX is by comparison...

 

[BradC]

lol, nice 03.5 MSP wing on that EVO.

I think I like the car...need to see one in person though!!!

 

[Swerny]

I prefer the old one TBH

 

[Newf]

hmmmm, wondering where they got that spoiler idea from...cough 03.5 MSP...

 

[nate0123]

the front end's kind of a mess... like a bad combination of Volvo and Audi/VW

 

[Newf]

certainly a resemblence. But I really like it.

 

[BOOSTR]

I like how its been refined. I'll take mine in black.

 

[TinmanMS6]

It has either gotten less mean-looking, or I've seen too much of this car already and it's gotten old. It's supposed to be on sale in early 2008. Looks better than the WRX, but I think the STi is going to be a lot better than what we've seen. It's supposed to have a new grille and taillights, which would address all of my problems with it.

 

[Newf]

....and the interior looks like?????

 

[jred321]

hmmmm, wondering where they got that spoiler idea from...cough 03.5 MSP...

*cough* every other evo except the RS ever made that the 03.5msp got its hideous wing from *cough*


i like the styling but one of the things that makes the evo worth buying is the aftermarket. need to see how the new engine takes to mods, esp with the aluminum block