The new 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution high-performance sports sedan

Look for the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to go “Haywire” in a big-time way.

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An Octane Blue-colored 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is set to feature prominently in the Steven Soderbergh-directed espionage/action film “Haywire” – starring mixed martial artist Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas and Antonio Banderas – debuting in theaters nationwide in January 2012.

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution photo

With its rally racing-inspired design, electronic driver aids and potent turbocharged power, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is one of the most capable high-performance sports sedans in the marketplace today.

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But the lusty appeal of this instantly recognizable 4-door is not limited just to the North American market; the "Evo" has a rabid fan following throughout the world.

Photo: 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Touring

Automotive media and car enthusiasts the world over have long considered the Lancer Evolution to be one of the best - if not the greatest - 4-door sports sedan of all time.

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Slotting between the Lancer Evolution GSR and the top-flight MR Touring models is the exciting all-new limited edition 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution SE - the SE standing for "Special Edition," which borrows many of the best features from both models to create what may be the ultimate Evolution.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) is revving up its sporty Lancer compact sedan line for 2010, offering four levels of performance that start at 152 hp and reach 237 hp in the Lancer Evolution-inspired Ralliart model.

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The Mitsubishi Lancer for 2010 delivers thrilling performance, "class-up" value, advanced safety, and cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Lancer brings sporty and bold styling to the showroom, with a shark-nosed front end, a distinct wedge-like profile and crisp, taut lines. Lancer is available as the value-minded DE, the well-equipped ES, the sport-tuned GTS and the turbocharged Ralliart.

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

CYPRESS, Calif., June 3, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total May 2008 sales of 10,430.

-- Mitsubishi Galant sales in May were 2,783, an increase of 7.9 percent over May 2007. Galant sales are up 14.5 percent calendar-year-to-date.
-- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sales were 351, up 23.6% for the month compared to last May.
-- Consistent with the overall U.S. market, total Mitsubishi sales were off 23.6% for May compared to May 2007 sales of 13,651.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Advanced Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR Offers More Technology than Traditional Entry-Level Lancer Evolution GSR Model

CYPRESS, CA, May 21, 2008 -- On the heels of the successful introduction of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, Mitsubishi Motors announces the availability of the more technologically-advanced 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR, the newest and most sophisticated version of the model series that began 16 years ago.

2008 Lancer Evolution MR Build

Mitsubishi Motors' Global C-Segment Platform Continues To Drive Brand As Demand Within Compact Vehicle Segment Increases

CYPRESS, CA, April 30, 2008 -- As the market demand for compact vehicles increases with the help of rising gas prices, sales of Mitsubishi Motors' Lancer and Outlander vehicles continue to drive the brand's caché. Built on the same global C-Segment platform, the two model lines accounted for 44.2 percent of Mitsubishi Motors North America's (MMNA) total sales in the calendar year 2007.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS

- 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution launch slated for this fall
- Electric vehicle i MiEV unveiled for first time in China

Tokyo, April 15, 2008 — Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announces today that it will be showing the new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X in Japan market) high-performance 4WD sedan, which is to be launched on the Chinese market this fall, at the Beijing International Motor Show. The show opens for the press on April 20 and for the public on April 24 at the Beijing International Exhibition Center.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: China spec shown

The Power of Small

March 18, 2008, NEW YORK -- The Mitsubishi Motors vehicles displayed at the 2008 New York International Auto Show will help North American consumers "get small" and get acquainted with Mitsubishi's renowned small car building capabilities. Tetsuro Aikawa, Managing Director In Charge of Product Development Group Headquarters, will introduce to the North American media the Mitsubishi i, Mitsubishi i MiEV, Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport concept and Mitsubishi Concept-cX minicars.

Mitsubishi Concept-cX: Just one of the small cars Mitsubishi will introduce at the 2008 NYIAS

Also on Display, Mitsubishi Premiere Vehicles All-New Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4L SE and Mitsubishi Concept-cX

November 14, 2007 -- CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today debuted to North America the all-new and much-anticipated 2008 Lancer Evolution. Building on the success of the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer launched in spring 2007, and the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander crossover SUV, Mitsubishi introduces the high-performance 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which was recently awarded Popular Mechanic's 2008 Automotive Excellence Award (Fun to Drive category.) Also making their North America debuts are the new Outlander 2.4L SE and the innovative Concept-cX.