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Are Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?

Author

Abigail Rogers

Updated on March 01, 2026

Reliability concerns amongst US-market Mitsubishi Lancer Evos are remarkably few and far between. In fact, OSV reports the Lancer is one of Mitsubishi’s most-reliable recent products. The 4G63 engine, EnginesWork reports, is a very robust motor.

What is the difference between Mitsubishi Evo and GSR?

The GSR trim comes with a 5-speed conventional manual transmission, while the MR trim gets a 6-speed dual-clutch automated manual with column-mounted paddle shifters. A trick-adjustable all-wheel-drive system with a side-to-side torque distribution algorithm (Active Yaw Control) is standard on every Evo.

Are Lancer Evos legal?

Introduced in August 1996, the fourth generation of Mitsubishi’s rally car for the road becomes legal for import this summer. Based on the redesigned sixth generation of the Lancer sedan, the Evo IV remained true to the formula that made the sport compact a performance legend.

What kind of car is a Lancer Evolution VII?

The Lancer Evolution VII marked a change in focus for Mitsubishi’s cult rally replica. Based on the Cedia rather than the Carisma platform, it was a more refined and less extrovert car than its direct predecessor, the Evo VI.

When did the Mitsubishi Evo VII come out in automatic?

An automatic version of the Evo VII, the GTA, was announced in January 2002.Mitsubishi rationalised the range in 2002 by offering the 305bhp FQ-300 alongside the GSR. The Evo VII was superceded in January 2003 by the Evo VIII, a car that looked a little more aggressive.

How much horsepower does a 2001 Ralliart Evo have?

An RS Sprint also appeared in late 2001 which is a Ralliart tuned RS that develops 320bhp. The ultimate Evos were developed by Ralliart towards the end of 2001. The Evo VII Extreme (339bhp), Extreme S (357bhp) and Extreme SC (458bhp) aren’t for the faint hearted.

What is the acceleration of this Mitsubishi?

According to the ProfessCars™ estimation this Mitsubishi would accelerate 0-60 mph in 5 sec, 0-100 km/h in 5.3 sec, 0-200 km/h in 23.1 sec and quarter mile time is 13.5 sec. This car is 4455 mm / 175.4 in long, 1770 mm / 69.7 in wide and 1450 mm / 57.1 in high.