Evo X

[R-PWR]

Hey Guys

Just wondering when is the release for the evo x in australia, was in NZ and saw a few around are they out here yet. Also what price are they expected to be around. Wouldnt mind getting one well either that or a 34 GTR but will see. Want a R35 but dont think I can wait till the get realesed in australia or compliance gets happening.

[saff_cossie]

Latest info I have seen is late March, early April. Looks to come in two variants, GSR and MR although the MR hasnt officially been named that in Oz yet.

Price wise $60K for the GSR and $70K for the MR. The MR includes some extra trickery like the MR version of the previous models such as Bilstein shocks etc.

[R-PWR]

^^ Cool would you know if there are any mechanical diffences between the mr and gsr I know in the last few there wasnt a great deal of difference.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

^^Don't think so. Just little add on bits.

[saff_cossie]

Yes potentially there are some mechanical differeneces, article:

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...ArticleID=43984

A second model, which may be branded the Lancer Evolution MR - though Australian naming has yet to be finalised - will cost around $69,000. In addition to the GSR equipment list, the MR will add lighter Enkei alloy wheels (said to save 3.7kg overall), race-ready suspension (Eibach springs and Bilstein dampers) and a high-performance two-piece front brake disc.

Mitsubishi Australia is still putting the final touches on price and specification levels, so it's not known if both models will come standard with the five-speed manual transmission, or whether the higher spec MR will get the new TC-SST semi-automatic gearbox, complete with two computer-controlled clutches.

[R-PWR]

Very interesting thank you

[Leewah]

I went to the launch of the EvoX last year with Matt Lowth and a few others. Car looks pretty good. The MR is going to kick ass over the standard EvoX though. The interior is just so much nicer. DSG style shifting and paddle shifting is also very cool.

I think I posted some pics up in a thread awhile ago.

[inark]

So u gonna get one Leewang?

[Leewah]

So u gonna get one Leewang?

Nah, not getting one. After looking at it more carefully, even though the interior is prettier and it's got more safety stuff, it's too heavy and I think a IX would still be a better car for our kind of usage.

For an all rounder though, the X MR will be an ace car.

[adznight]

No it won't, it's a shopping cart with the wheels welded on sideways

[R32Big_boy]

I heard when you buy a new Evo 10 you get a free Sony Bravia LCD to plug it into!

[adznight]

I heard you can also fully option the boot with multiple cup holders!

[AGE]

Nah.... the boots for all the memory cards!

[beefy]

Evo X MR's are availble for sale now. Friends @ Knox Mitsubishi said 82k on the road.

[R32Big_boy]

Evo X MR's are availble for sale now. Friends @ Knox Mitsubishi said 82k on the road.

Does it come with a second controller though?

[Modena]

I went to the launch of the EvoX last year with Matt Lowth and a few others. Car looks pretty good. The MR is going to kick ass over the standard EvoX though. The interior is just so much nicer. DSG style shifting and paddle shifting is also very cool.

I think I posted some pics up in a thread awhile ago.

Looks like the manual tranny is on its way out very soon... bring on the paddles

[adznight]

Does it come with a second controller though?

Yeah I'd want 2 free games and a bigger hard disk at that price. Bloody expensive consoles.

[R32Big_boy]

Yeah, but included in the pack is an adjustable seat and widescreen. Its still an auto though, god when are logitech going to realize people want a manual to be able to play gran turismo.

[adznight]

Thing is these cars are such cheaters that the AI would probably change gears for you in a manual too. Here's some concept art for the Evo XI..

[Savage Bliss]

Alan, which model comes with the BBS'?