On Sale Date : Winter 2008
Body Style : 4-Door Sedan
Category : Passenger Cars
Drivetrain : All-wheel drive
Engine : 2.0-liter 300-hp turbocharged I4


OverviewThe 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit with a bold new design that was first revealed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show in the exciting Mitsubishi Concept-X.

Alongside the 2008 Lancer in Detroit was the Prototype X, described as being 98 percent of what the next-generation Evolution will be when it debuts next fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Mitsubishi has confirmed the look of the Evolution X with the release of the first official photos, but no other details have been announced.

The Prototype X differs from the standard Lancer in its deeper, gray-colored grille, oversized rear spoiler, underside air diffuser, lightweight wheels, low-profile tires, and Brembo brakes along with a new all-wheel-drive system.

The Prototype X is powered by an all-new aluminum 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC turbocharged intercooled engine that in the Evolution X is expected to produce more than 300 horsepower which will be the highest output of any Evolution to date.


Both the Concept-X and the Prototype X feature a new auto-manual 6-speed transmission that allows the driver to shift manually using paddle shifters without operating the clutch and a similar transmission is expected for the Evolution X. The Concept-X also features the latest version of Mitsubishi's 4WD-based Super All-Wheel-Control (S-AWC) vehicle dynamics control system which may be included as well.