EVO X(56k take a nap)

[TonyRSX]

evo X...i like it...kinda looks like the Acura TL in a way from the side...

[TonyRSX]

more pics

[TonyRSX]

a bit more...

[Tracy]

I like the interior. Don't know how I feel about the rest yet.

[pethelizer]

i like it

[ironchef]

I like it too, rims look a bit porsche carreraish to me, but cool nonetheless.

[KevinT707]

the front actually looks like the current Mitsu Galant, the squinty headlights & boxy front end/nose

[Dragonfly5338]

ummm.. i'll stick with my 8, kthx. wowzers.

[ct9a gsr]

don't worry Val, maybe they'll make after-market taillights for it that are 100% clear... just for you.

tee-hee-hee. =]

[3kgtdrvr]

Not a big fan, but the interior is pretty sick. Maybe its just me but all the new cars are starting to get too concept car looking/futuristic-like for me.

[Dragonfly5338]

don't worry Val, maybe they'll make after-market taillights for it that are 100% clear... just for you.

tee-hee-hee. =]

<3

[SilverJester]

it's ok, but I'll the evo8 better. I think that gray horizontal var in the front bumper looks out of place, maybe if it was painted a glossy black or something else instead of flat gray. It kinda reminds me of a TSX.

[devinwebb907]

i really really hope they dont ruin the evo. that is ugly as hell.

[mocha latte cupcake]

i like it, the exterior will take some gettin used to but the interior is nice. minus the super WTF shifter..

[TonyRSX]

last few to finish up...

[TonyRSX]

With an exterior that carries over the full flavor of Lancer Evolution's spartan road machine image and a high quality interior with a functional layout that encourages the driver to concentrate solely on operating his machine, MITSUBISHI Concept-X points to way a new-age Evolution design that is as handsome and purposeful as it is functional.

In the mechanical components department, MITSUBISHI Concept-X mates a turbocharged aluminum cylinder block MIVEC engine to a high-performance 6-speed auto-manual transmission. Extensive use is made of aluminum in the roof, engine hood and other body panels. Chassis performance has been substantially improved with the introduction of Mitsubishi's latest 4WD-based Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system. The incarnation of driving pleasure, this highly advanced technical specification makes MITSUBISHI Concept-X a showcase on wheels for Mitsubishi Motors' quintessential road performance technology.


Design
The team has crafted a form with lines that are purposeful and handsome; a form that symbolizes the New Mitsubishi Motors Design while retaining the spartan performance image that defines the Lancer Evolution series.
Distinguished by its eye-catching oversized grille, the front visage borrows design cues from a jet fighter to hint broadly at the huge quantities of air it draws in and at the car's road-hugging stability. The brand-identifying 3-diamond logo on the leading edge of the engine hood is another distinguishing element of the new-age Evolution design.
The simple and functional layout of the cockpit is put together in a design that encourages the driver to concentrate fully on operating his machine. The design team has spared no effort in developing coloring and lighting that engender a keener competition look to the interior. The black keynote interior color uses silver counterpoints to impart the material look of aluminum and create a more dynamic and athletic looking interior space.

Powertrain
MITSUBISHI Concept-X is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder DOHC MIVEC intercooler-turbocharged engine that delivers instant response at all engine speeds with flat torque that keeps pulling up to the red line. MITSUBISHI Concept-X uses a clutchless 6-speed auto-manual transmission that realizes slicker shifting and higher transmission efficiency than a regular manual gearbox. Paddle shifters mounted on the steering column allow the driver to concentrate on his steering better and enable drivers of all abilities to experience the satisfying pleasure of sport driving.

Body and chassis
The ring-structure frame design realizes a significant increase in body stiffness, while the use of aluminum in the engine hood, trunk lid, fenders, roof and front and rear door panels reduces weight. Reducing weight in the roof and upper parts of the body lowers the center of gravity, while weight reduction in the doors, engine hood, trunk and other peripheral elements reduces the moment of inertia for better steerability. Weight reduction, lowering the center of gravity and reducing the moment of inertia all contribute to better motive performance and better handling.
The suspension features a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. Working in concert with Mitsubishi Motors' "Roll Control Suspension" technology, this design delivers very high levels of ride and road holding.

On-board Multi-Media System
The On-Board Multi-Media System complements the interior design in the way it encourages a dialogue between driver and machine. The high-definition LCD monitor provides a real-time display of vehicle and S-AWC operating status while also displaying on-board navigation system maps and DVD audio controls. Rear seat passengers have their own LCD displays at the back of the front seats that allow them to share with the driver driving-related information and to share the fun-to-drive experience.

Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC)
MITSUBISHI Concept-X showcases Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control technology. A further step up the evolutionary ladder of Mitsubishi Motors four-wheel drive traction and handling technology well proven in the Lancer Evolution and other series, S-AWC realizes cutting-edge levels of vehicle dynamics control. Based on Mitsubishi's full-time 4WD system, as used in Lancer Evolution, that is built around ACD3 and Super AYC4 component technologies, S-AWC adds Active Brake Control, Active Steering System and Roll Control Suspension technologies to realize a fully integrated system.

MITSUBISHI Concept-X specifications Overall length (mm) 4530 Overall width (mm) 1830 Overall height (mm) 1470 Wheelbase (mm) 2650 Track: F/R (mm) 1565 / 1565 Seating capacity 4 Tires 255/35R20 Wheels 20 x 9J

[sixfifty]

a little too concept looking? thats because it is a concept. remember the concept 3rd gen eclipse? I doubt that the car will be that extreme when it hit our shores. Overall I like the way the design trend is going. definitely better than the new WRX, STi.

[trythefly]

I have mixed feeling about it. I still love the old skool evo's the best, EVO III-VI.

The headlights are alright and the interior is pretty flashy. I know the production model will not look anything like this.

[Spyder]

thats an automatic? fuck that.

[GTScoob]

Wow that backend looks almost exactly like the old concept pics of the 06 Imprezas. Same exact taillights.

I think it's ugly, they'll probably throw in some cool electronic gizmos to make it worthwhile but it's too ugly for me.

[JDM_Dominican]

there is nothing i like about that car, and the new wrx is hideous too. i hope this doesnt happen to all cars......

[blacknightteg]

is it just me or does that thing look kinda likea modded 4 dr civic

[HatchMan]

Ugly as hell!
That's good though cuz it means that the price of the current one (which is killer looking in my oppinion) is gonna go down.......

[JITB]

that interior makes my ass and elbows hurt just lokin at it..

[ct9a gsr]

There's more to a car than just "looks"...

S-AWC, paddle-shift 6-speed, and 3 LCD displays that show real-time status of the car are just some of the things that I'm looking forward to...

[SilverJester]

There's more to a car than just "looks"...

S-AWC, paddle-shift 6-speed, and 3 LCD displays that show real-time status of the car are just some of the things that I'm looking forward to...

Until I see the engine I don't care to much about it anyways. It's not going to be a 4g63 anymore, so we'll see. I think it's going to be hard to top a 4g63 plus it has mivec which I'm not too big on. It's a great idea for a DD, but for a performance car it's a stupid idea. Mivec (and vtec for that matter) are for fuel economy, not performance.

[2micro4u]

Looks Good.

[DrivenMind]

Looks like a galant ate a sour piece of candy and started squinting.

6 speed paddle shift sounds nice, but it doesn't look like an Evo to me... You can barely see any resemblance to the rest of the Evos in that one.

The side profile looks like total shit.

The front looks like a stretched Galant, while the rear looks like a Mazda3 with a riceboy wing. Don't forget to add the Z06 Brake vent which trails back to the rear of the car.

I hope they leave out that nasty GIGANTIC plastic shroud covering the engine.