Is the Lancer Evolution Making a Comeback?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a popular car that was unfortunately discontinued, since Mitsubishi wanted to move past sport cars and instead focus on improving SUVs, hybrids, and electric vehicles. Now, according to a new Autocar report, the Lancer Evolution may be returning. A Glimpse Into the Past: Features of the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Speculation […]
How Did Mitsubishi Sell -3 Lancers Last Month?
Due to an unforeseen set of circumstances, Mitsubishi had to purchase three models of its discontinued Lancer vehicle
Earlier this week, we reported that Mitsubishi achieved its best January sales since 2007. If you had taken a look at the sales chart attached to that article, you may have noticed something rather odd. Namely, Mitsubishi sold -3 Lancer vehicles last month. A Look Back at the Lancer: Mitsubishi Lancer history spans almost 45 years […]
440,000-Mile Lancer Sportwagon Proves Mitsubishis Make Good Used Cars
As automotive reliability continues to improve every model year, most cars manufactured today are expected to reach 100,000 miles without only light maintenance and at least 200,000 miles before their owners begin to face hefty repair bills. Typically, vehicles that keep on plugging in the miles without major issues beyond the latter benchmark are one-of-a-kind […]
Mitsubishi Reveals Surprise 2017 Lancer Limited Edition
Mitsubishi Lancer production will end this coming August but not before the car gets the appropriate send-off. Mitsubishi has just announced a surprise Limited Edition trim level for the long-running sedan, offering one last special package for customers seeking to get their hands on the car before it no longer becomes available—a bit like the […]
Mitsubishi Lancer Lives On as ‘Grand Lancer’ in China and Taiwan
The Mitsubishi Lancer apparently refuses to die. The Sportback version was discontinued in 2014 and the Evo in 2015, though not before the Evo Final Edition was sold in 2016. The regular Lancer is slated to stop production this August. Surely that would mark the definitive end of the Mitsubishi Lancer, right? Nope! Say hello […]
Say Goodbye: Mitsubishi Lancer Production Ends This Year
The beloved Lancer Evolution was killed off last year and now it’s the regular Lancer’s turn on the chopping block. Speaking to Motor1, Mitsubishi North America Executive VP Don Swearingen said the automaker had no plans to launch another compact sedan in the United States and that production of the Lancer would end this August. […]
1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo II RS in Original Condition Needs New Owner
The last Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Final Edition has been sold and Mitsubishi has no plans to build a new Evo, but that doesn’t erase the car’s prestigious heritage or the fact that some of the older models are some of the most coveted classic sports cars in the world. If you’re on the market for […]
Mitsubishi-Nissan Alliance Could Lead to a New Lancer
In a column for Automotive News, Mitsubishi’s soon-to-be new chairman Carlos Ghosn had a lot to say about “identifying synergies” between Nissan and Mitsubishi, as well as “targeting synergy benefits,” “unleash[ing] potential synergies,” and really a whole lot of things dealing with synergy. Even though it may sound like meaningless business-speak, it makes sense coming from […]
It’s Done—The Last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Has Been Sold
This is it—the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is officially done. The very last Lancer Evo Final Edition produced for North American markets (serial US1600) has been sold at auction, marking the end of the famed sports car. It fetched $76,400, a very fair price. To put that into perspective, the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution had a […]
2017 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview
Mitsubishi might be focusing more on introducing more SUVs and crossovers to its lineup, but that doesn’t mean its sedan models are suffering. The 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer is perfect proof of this. This vehicle comes standard with a 6.1-inch touchscreen and a rearview camera. It also has an available all-wheel drive—something few of other compact […]
Final Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Getting Auctioned Off for Charity
Mitsubishi has finally laid the Lancer Evolution to rest. After producing 1600 Final edition models, there will be no more Evo models produced in a Mitsubishi factory. That doesn’t mean you can’t still your hands on one, though. The last Evo model ever produced is going to be auctioned off this week on eBay. A […]
Lucky Dog Narrowly Avoids Death by Mitsubishi Lancer
Some of you might think you’re a lucky son-of-a-gun. Maybe you’ve won the lottery. Maybe you have the job of your dreams. Maybe you just have a hot spouse. No matter how lucky you think you are, I have news for you. You will never be as lucky as this adorable, adorable dog. The black […]
Mitsubishi Announces 2017 Lancer Specs and Pricing
Mitsubishi may be focusing mostly on its crossover and SUV lineup, but that doesn’t mean the Japanese carmaker is letting its sedan fall to the wayside. The brand recently announced the specs and pricing for the 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer, and we have to say—it’s well outfitted for the new model year. For the 2017 model […]
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Overview
The Mitsubishi Lancer has been known as the leader in performance in the compact sedan segment for quite a while. As the longest vehicle in its segment, the Lancer continues its legacy in the 2016 model year. It continues to offer top-notch performance with sporty powertrain options that make it fun to drive. An affordable […]
Mitsubishi Raises $46,200 for MS After Lancer Evo Final Edition US0001 Auction
Last month, Mitsubishi announced it was auctioning off the first Lancer Evo Final Edition on eBay to help raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Now, the auction has concluded—and the Japanese carmaker has made a donation of $46,200 to MS. “This donation from Mitsubishi Motors far exceeded our expectations,” said Richard Israel, President […]
Mitsubishi Announces Auction of Lancer Evo Final Edition Number 1
Production of the popular Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is ending, but the performance car is going out with a bang with a Final Edition model. Mitsubishi will only manufacture 1,600 Final Edition models produced for the United States, each with a unique numbered plaque. Now, the public can get their hands on the Final Edition 1 […]
Mitsubishi Says Goodbye to Iconic Rally Car with 2015 Lancer Final Edition
Mitsubishi is ready to sing its swan song for the beloved Lancer Evolution. Rather than carrying a tune, though, the Japanese carmaker is instead appealing to the gear head in us all with a Lancer Evolution Final Edition. This special edition Evo is already on sale in Japan, after Mitsubishi produced 1,000 models for its […]
Mitsubishi Introduces 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Redesign
Mitsubishi recently revealed the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer and we have to say—we didn’t think it could get any sportier. Turns out, we were wrong. The newest Lancer has undergone a complete redesign and it’s more stylish than ever before. With a more sculpted physique and a low price of $17,595, the Lancer is possibly the […]