The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Was the End of the Evo
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X was the final version of the Evo -- the end of the line. Today I'm reviewing the Evolution X, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the Lancer Evo; then I'm going to drive the Lancer Evo X and show you what it's like on the road.
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Remember when Mitsubishi used to build actually desirable cars and not just compact crossovers and a cheap hatchback
I do.
I member
Market dynamics. Mainstreamers love small crossovers over sedans as a 'one-stop solution' to all their known dilemmas. Sucks that most brands are actively ditching sedans and fun hatchbacks for lame crossovers.
Idk what you’re talking about the Mitsubishi Mirage is the pinnacle of automotive driving experiences
We have to remember that Mitsubishi are not in a good spot right now. They need to make their best to make cars that people would buy, therefore, they had to ditch the cars like evo, etc. Making crossovers and in quote “boring cars” might be Mitsubishi’s last chance to stay relevant in the industry
Mitsubishi: They cancelled the Evo because it didn't fit in their product portfolio...
Also Mitsubishi: Here's the Mirage
My buddies brother just got a couple year old mirage and what a shit box lol feels like it's from 1992
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@@prostitutionsavedmymarriag3015 ikr. Any Dacia has a better quality than the Mirage or Space Star in Europe...
The mirage makes sense though, it’s a cheap mass market car for people that need something with wheels that can go from point A to B.
People: well, what does it do?
Mitsubishi: It.... It.... It has a cup holder in the middle...
People: And?
Mitsubishi: ...
doug slammed that trunk shut like he owned it
Lmao I was thinking the same thing!
Me 2😅
That trunk barely has no hydraulic feel to it and it’s very light. Evo owner will know
@@trumanadam7880 you mean its cheaply made. lol
He does that all the time haha 😂
*15 minutes shitting on the car.
*Then accelerates...
*This car is fantastic
That's the lancer experience in a nutshell
Yup
Shitting on the car? Doug takes an objective look at every car. If he's shitting on something then objectively, it's shit.
My brother had a older evo. At that time we worked together. I always had to pick him up. Even when it was running he was scared to drive it. Stupid fast though
Doug seems to genuinely DESPISE Mitsibishi, the way he usually speaks of their cars. :D
Agree
Doug's the kind of guy to point out the weird windshield washer fluid location but never show the quirks of filling it.
Yea man. I have a dedicated fluid transfer pump for that.
lol, keep the " Doug is the type of guy" jokes coming
That’s a good point, I haven’t yet to put fluid in mine but now that u mention it, it will be a challenge when the time comes
Larry N Doug's the kind of guy to give chewing gum a Doug Score. 0 for value, depreciates immediately when used.
@@mazyoda_ The rear seats do not fold and there is no access to the trunk from the rear seat/cabin. You just remove the plastic cover, take the cap off and fill. You can get a regular bottle of water in there, but a gallon jug or similar would be messy. A fluid pump or even a hose with a funnel also works. Or even straight from your garden hose if your water isn't too hard. Hope this helps :-)
The end of the Evo??" You mean the end of Mitsubishi in general.
@A real bisexual petrol-head ???
@A real bisexual petrol-head you good bro??
Yes, because people didn't buy them.
Because as with all other things, you guys arn't doing the things, you said you would.
Seriously, you guys have had every chance to save the performance car, but nope, all you do is sit around and complain, all the while doing nothing..
i don't know, Mitsubishi is a good brand, i love it. Just cause merican's don't buy it, doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't.
@@Orcawhale1 Lol your argument sounds like "You wouldn't have gotten raped if you didn't dress like a whore!"....Mitsubishi is ultimately to blame because they couldn't keep up with their competition. They offered an inferior car because they stopped giving a shit. Everyone's money went toward better alternatives.
Doug: This car has so many badges, that's insane
Also Doug: This car has so little badges, that's insane
You know, like Goldilock
EXACTLY
We have to find a car which have the exact number of badges Doug consider perfectly normal
Would've thought he would like it because it was understated.
I pull all my badges except the manufacturer's emblem. I'm not worried about whether people know what I am driving. People who know...know.
When I found out they were discontinuing the Evolution I went to my local dealership and placed a deposit on 1 of the 2 white final editions they had allocated. Ive had it since December 31, 2015 and its sitting at 2800 miles. What a phenomenal car.
Probably worth 70k now
@@streak9433 it is not...
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken love you too
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken it will be in time especially at that mileage
white FE no.468 here.
The year is 2020 and this car still looks so fresh, no crazy styling.just beautiful
The interior is ass though
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@@drsipp407 it's not important for some people, like me lol
@@drsipp407 Mitsubishi interiors were always ass
C.Zas/AZD interior is extremely important too me
The engine bay looks prettier than the interior, then again that was probably their goal
When you drive it, you will forget about the interior.
You could almost literally eat off of that engine block... but that would be a crime.
B-Wulf I wish I could not think about interiors and just drive, but I can’t. That’s the only thing holding me back from ever really owning JDM. I still love them, but would never own them
@@nakoma5 Blind people can drive, lol?
@@wesgregg6451 You'll have too much fun to notice. Think of it as "weight savings" lol.
Here’s a quirk, evo gas lid is square, lancer is round.
He also completely overlooked the wider front fenders and rear quarters
And he left out all the cool vents
Here come the fanbooooooys
@@Suileron Not really. They're just pointing out the things Doug missed, as happens with pretty much every Doug video. He doesn't know much about the cars he reviews, and it shows. Just cranking out vids for views and dollars.
they are entirely fucking different car
thats why impreza is better
This is honestly my dream car i aint gonna lie
Same
Yes.
There’s one near my house. Tiny bit used (and I really mean just slightly) but it looks good.
Terrible taste... get an Evo IV.
This shit looks like a basic ass Toyota
@@TrapasaurusFlex hey man, this is a little more attainable. I agree the IV is better, I personally like that one, the VI, and IX, but those are a bit out of reach for normal enthusiasts.
Everyone: Bring back the legendary cars that gave your company it’s name
Mitsubishi: Haha Mirage go brrrr
What if they made an "Evolution" variant of the Mirage or something close to it? I mean, the Lancer was pretty much a decent daily driver until Mitsubishi had the balls to turn it into a rally car that would give birth to the rivalry against Subaru's WRX STi. Though, the Mirage right now isn't well known for performance and it hasn't been justified whether it is worthy of a performance version so nevermind, forget what I said completely.
😂
mirage go "boom"
Mirage go brrrrtrtrtrtr... Ding ding ding ding...
@Mahbub Z Rohan I own a regular old Lancer and when I got an ad for that thing in the mail from my trader I felt a bit sad for a colleague who was still driving his old Eclipse.
I bet in 10 years, doug will still look and talk the same
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Except the THISSS gets its own ad break because it's become so long.
Maybe he will get bald.
meaning his age will just catch up to his looks
He is timeless and his lines have aged rather well I would say.
I have a theory: Mitsu’s cancellation of the Evo is the reason why Subaru never bothered to update and upgrade the WRX and STI all these years. With no real competition, Subaru had no real incentive to make those cars better. So maybe we’ll see if Subaru revises the WRX/STI for 2021, which they were suppose to do this year.
And Subaru will probably turn the STI into some quirky turbo/hybrid electric drive.
Subaru will probably update the WRX to compete with other cheap economy cars like the type R and hot hatches like the Focus RS.... but it’s a damn shame the Evo was killed. It was truly a better car than the WRX (although the WRX was always better looking on the exterior and interior imo
Cameron Peralta disagree on the exterior appearance. it's kind of a wash on the earlier editions imo but I prefer the front fascia of the evo x to any of the subarus
Agreed
To be completely honest with you I kinda feel like that's why they started making the BRZ with toyota.
I think they’re discontinuing the STI in Europe and just keeping the WRX.
What? I thought the STI was getting a new engine and re design next year??
Doug on a first date:
- "Hi, hello, where do you come fr..."
- "Before we get started be sure to check CAAARS and BIIIIDSSSS!!"
LOLLL🤣
Now let's check out all the interesting quarks and features on this model. Then in going to get her into my bed and then I'm going to ride her. Then I'm going to give her a Doug score
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
"Doug is gonna review my car, can't wait to see the vid later"
Doug: Something a tuner kid would do
"Alright give me the keys back" 🤣
Lmao I'd rather be called a tuner than a ricer tho
“EVERY SINGLE EVO ON THE PLANET HAS BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE"
- Doug Demuro,2020
Doug must be the MOST WELL TRAVELED MAN, IN HISTORY, check those Air miles, Dougie
I only changed my brakes. Does that mean mine is already modified? I have the MR version.
Ya'll are literally taking him way too literal.
Not really, i have two Evo X's my self, not one is modified. Plus 4 of my friends have one as well and none is modified, all of them full original.
Not too mention that if someone wants to mod their car, then that's their business. I love Doug for the most part but I really don't appreciate how he hates on the modding community. We're not all 17 year old kids with a wing the size of a paraglider and a 30 gallon garbage can for an exhaust tip.
The downfall of Mitsubishi began after cancelling the evo
Seriously, it was one of the only things they ever made that was actually interesting and that anybody aspired to own. Nobody today gets excited over their boring crossovers, which by the way I almost never see on the road.
They've been in a freefall since the mid 2000's. Canceling the EVO was just another example on how out of touch they are with their customers.
Nah the downfall began when they didn’t put the 4G63T in the EVO X
Unfortunately car companies don’t make money because people think a car is cool. Mitsubishi has actually been on an upswing since getting rid of the Evo. I’m one of the loyal customers that keeps buying from them in hopes that there comes a time when they could afford to have a flagship car again. Personally, I’m a fan of their electric concept Evo. So yea
The downfall happened after disbanding from Chrysler, that's when their resources became limited and affected their cars.
Should have stayed with Chrysler a little longer before disbanding, we could still have the Eclipse and the Evolution. Ironically, Mitsubishi is in an alliance with FCA/Stellartis again.
I like when badging is limited, making it less of a status thing and one has to know what to look for to see it. Keep in mind also, with fewer options comes less weight.
Well, they may know, since there’s a giant wing in the back
OEM+ just how i like it, subtle upgrades, still really clean.
Evo owners:
Selling my 2003 Evo 8, mostly stock
Just cams, intake, turbo back exhaust, fuel pump, high flow cat, lowering springs. Mostly stock.
Pretty damn stock for an Evo 8, most of them are completely riced out
Patrick Pacheco by riced you mean 11 second cars...
Cheap AF
Still more stock then %85 of evos lol
99% of evo 8s dont have cats anymore lol
Anyone remember the Top Gear episode where the EVO MR destroyed a Lamborghini around the track ?
Good ole days
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M4 and its owner with identical face mask
Well, the TG track always favoured cars that could corner better, over cars that were good in a straightline.
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 Spamming. 🙄
Evo vs Lamborghini
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It was an evo 8 fq400
Fun Fact: It was designed by Omer Halilhodzic, a car designer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who also worked for Ferrari, Mercedes Benz etc.
Brao
I aint read none of those names
No wonder I love it! I saw one the other day in my side view mirror I was like “oh hello sexy”
Ejvala majstore
Lancer Evo XI: **Is a crossover**
Everyone: It's evolving, just backwards
Haha EVOlving
I wish Mitsubishi returned to its old glory
Xpërt ikr, Mitsubishi suck now😡
Yes
We wanted a new Eclipse, and we got a new Eclipse. There's only a few problems with it.
I have to ask myself who the fucking hell has came to the idea to turn it into a crossover SUV, which has absolutely nothing with the old Eclipse generations in common but the name. Also, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever what kind of mushrooms the designer has consumed to turn it into a modern Pontiac Aztek...
Aside from the Evo and Eclipse, Mitsubishi has always been poo
They should revive the 3000gt 😴
"It's quick, it feels quick and it IS quick"
- DOUG'S WIFE DESCRIBING HIS SEXUAL PROWESS
That’s probably what it’s quick means
So let's just give it a 6
"Every Single Evo On This Planet Has Been Modified Except For This One" - Doug Demuro 2020
he's not wrong...
Mine is stock.
@@RealAnthonyJones no shit not "every single evo" is modified, but it's pretty much the case
There are a few EVOs here in my city (Belo Horizonte, Brasil) and i doubt they're modified. Not a single sign of tunning and such on the ones i've spotted.
@@LuizMGRamos not saying youre wrong, but you dont know. And I've never in my life seen a stock evo
I love how happy Doug becomes once he starts driving it. That’s the evo life
On behalf of all Evo owners... Thank you Doug, we’ve been waiting for this one.
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We’ve been waiting for years man
Its been to long...
Yes we have
I even offered him to review my evo
Regarding body roll, remember this is a RALLY car - meaning, an OFF PAVEMENT racing car. The suspension needs to have travel, and it needs to be able to move, to deal with bumps, ruts, uneven ground, and of course jumps. Obviously in stock form it's not competition ready, but those are its bones. Sure you can tune it for flatter cornering as a street car, and I guess that's what most people do, but that will make it worse, not better, for its designed use. Its all-road capabilities should at least be appreciated.
Yep if you ever get a chance to rip some corners in the gravel mode do it! It was honestly incredible the best vehicle I have ever driven and it was my cousins haha
Rally cars often have stiff suspensions.
You are you agaim...exactly 💯
Well said
GlennC777, this isn’t a rally car though.
Doug:this car is completely unmodified.
The side sun shades: I'm not here, he can't see me
lol its rain guards. Interesting thought, but if it was an OEM accessory is it still considered modified? Not saying those are OEM, but I know mitsubishi made OEM rain guards for the evo
😂😂
I thought they were called wind deflectors
yo yo probably but ya get the point
@@Patient_Lion_BS rain guards, OEM name www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-10-sport-vent-rain-guard-visors-evo-x-mz562863ex-genuine-mitsubishi-mz562863ex?c=Zz1leHRlcmlvciZzPXdpbmRvdyZsPTEmbj1TZWFyY2ggUmVzdWx0cyZhPW1pdHN1YmlzaGkmbz1sYW5jZXImeT0yMDEyJnQ9ZXZvbHV0aW9uLWdzciZlPTItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz
In my opinion, this car has beautiful exterior. The wheels look really special. The owner did well keeping things simple 👍.
I feel like there’s more fake evos than M badges.
or type r badges
I commonly see 2 fake lanevo's, here's how to see:
1: cvt transmission
2: stock wheel
3: fake badges
thank you for reading my tedtalk
Gal Smirnov real evos have a square gas cap whereas the lancer is circular (I think)
@@NuclearPineapple that is true
Especially where I live, they're everywhere
This is what rally homologations do - they are standard cars, with all the functional bits turned up to 11. That's the point and the charm.
The people who bought this didn’t care how it looked inside.
It's amazing how plasticy car interiors used to be...
It's actually the reason I got rid of mine. Just never liked anything my hands were constantly touching in that interior. When swapping the head unit with an aftermarket one makes it look even closer to stock you know something just isn't working in that interior.
I traded mine (an 08) for a '16 Focus ST.
The people who bought these cars bought them for their spoiled kids.
And that says it all doesn't it? Either someone has taste....or they don't. Buyers of this car don't.
@@23Piccolina Nonsense...the perception of 'taste' is solely in the eyes of the person making the observation.
"Mitsubishi knew they couldn't get away with having a keyhole operated trunk on the rather expensive Evo"
Evo 8/9 owners would like a word
The man's clueless lol.
I miss my 2010 evo X. I replaced with a 2018 Ford Focus RS and the evo definitely was more engaging and handling was just the best car I’ve ever owned.
Huge mistake
Miss my Evo X too. Drove for over 7 years and swapped to an RS3.
@@11Greatness What made you switch? I've been curious about RS3s.
@@citrusjuicebox I loved and I mean loved everything about my Evo X. But the platform lacked power. I didn’t want to build the motor.
So I was all dreamy about straight line speed I saw the RS3’s. I’m “stage 2” now and may go the E85 route. But maybe a TT700 turbo and run 9’s. Not sure.
But the visibility and handling is not as good as the Evo X. Damn Audi’s understeer like crazy.
@@11Greatness platform lacked power? How?
Remember when the ECLIPSE was a sports car?
I remember that It was the GSX
Now it's a cross
@@tysonthewolfe93 saw a 2nd gen gst 2 days ago. 1st one I've seen in about a year. Forgot how clean they look
@@dingonaut1794 Hispanics like to slap body kits and loud paint colors on them that's why, to distract from the blue or white smoke puffing out of the exhaust. When I take mine out for fuel one of them is always staring. Complete resto-mod. You wouldn't believe the amount of garbage I had to take out and replace.
It was never a sports car but I get what you're saying.
“Doesn’t fit in their line up” does any Mitsubishi fit anywhere 😂
They fit in the junkyard pretty good
Raymond Adams Pretty dumb comment tbh. This is a small car, will fit it many more places than the average American car. Also, it’ll last way longer than any American car.
Mitsubishi thinks it only fits in the South East Asian market... they plan to focus on that market
@@explosivemallard8038 he wasn't talking about the size of the car. He was talking about how for the last decade Mitsubishi has been one of the worst car companies in the world and definitely the worst JDM car company.
@@epicraptorman uh what ? Japanese cars always last long.
This dude in my neighborhood has a sleeper evo. He converted the body to the normal Lancer.... I see you fender vents.... I see you. I'm sure nobody is fooled by him when he starts it up lmao. Thing slaps.
19:09 "When the turbocharger kicks on, it's really impressive" Doug then goes into his Mr. Bean bored on a rollercoaster face. 😂
😂😂
"Every single Evo on the planet has been modified." lol
It’s true
Not mine!! 2015 gsr and still stock!
Not mine, 2006 EVO IX MR still bone stock and will forever stay this way lol
Not mine. 2008 GSR
Mods: intake, turbo back exhaust, bov, intercooler, intercooler piping, 3 port boost controller, lowering springs.
My EVO X is bone stock, I'm not a boy racer so I don't have a need to modify it.
Doug looks like a taller version of every white guy that ever owned an Evo.
Every white guy? The only time I saw someone driving an Evo who wasn’t a thin white guy was when it was a thin white girl. These are the Vermont of import tuner cars.
I've seen a few Asians and Latinos own them in Iowa...
People of any race and ethnic can own a(n) Evo 🙋🏻♂️
Where I’m at, I see a lot of different people driving them, not one specific type of person
In Florida the majority of people that own evo’s are Puerto Rican’s
Owning a lancer myself, that sound system is really good tbh
"When the power comes on, it's REALLY impressive"
*makes a face like he just ate a spoonful of mayonnaise"
@19:10
Why is this accurate
Lmaooooo
Black Hole Sun because Doug is just the type of guy who says “it’s fast” while thinking “I wouldn’t be surprised by a John Deer tractor being faster than this.”
17:55 let's talk about this engine noise for a second, it's just fantastic
Midnight Club: Los Angeles has entered the chat
_midnight club still underrated soz_
I could cry when looking at my like dislike ratio. I have so many jealous people that my videos always get way more dislikes than likes. Please don't be jealous, dear barik
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How have they not brought it to PC yet?? Such a shame :( ....
I had a 2004. Mitsubishi has been the most reliable for daily I've ever owned. It's a shame they don't make anything worthwhile anymore. Note: I've had the Subaru and the Mitsubishi and for reliability I'd take the Mitsubishi any day of the week.
Mitsubishi ? they made the planes that bombed pearl harbor
@@johncastillo2194 I don't care if they made gas chambers for the Nazi's in WW2, they still made a hell of a car.
Doug: Look how cheap this car is. They didn't bother to upgrade it.
Car owner: 😐
Yea you see the house behind the car... guessing its the owners
Probably doesn't want to
I literally was thinking about how doug hasn’t made an evo video
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I was literally thinking of you thinking the Doug needed to make a video about the Evo
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 nice spam, i give a dislike for you 😙
Finding a pure stock, pristine condition Evo for him to film is pretty rare in pretty much everywhere. He wanted to film an VIII or IX but they're all modified so he had to go with an X.
Ah, if it isn't my favorite car of all time.
The Lancer Brembo Recaro Evo
With stock BBS wheels
Gera Tsubaki they’re enkeis.
@@Bmoney-js4kl oh true in the video yes but these another trim with BBSs
One feature Doug didn't mention about the Evo X is that you can change the sound for the turn signal
"Mitsubishi canceled this car because it didn't fit in with their product portfolio moving toward crossovers and SUVs." Clearly, the crossover thing worked out for them. But seriously, so many automakers have a penchant for killing beloved, iconic cars. Cars that actually get people excited about the brand like the S2000, (old) Supra, and of course the Evo. Yeah, they have to make a business case, but Subaru and Mazda are able to make it work with the low-volume WRX and Miata.
Jose P because they don’t fucking sell.
The Miata isn’t really low volume at all, it’s the most sold sport car in the world.
The WRX is heavily based off the Impreza, which they still sell a bunch of
Emmanuel Kumi except it’s not the wrx/sti in current VA generation uses an Impreza body that is no longer produced. It’s exclusive to that of the wrx/sti the Impreza is on a global chassis platform and has been some years.
Emmanuel Kumi Yea bud you’re wrong about that one big time. I’m pretty sure Subaru moves more WRXs and STIs than base Imprezas at this point since no one wants a sedan unless it’s “cool”
At least in North America
Every time I think of Mitsubishi and its bleak future, I cry
I would agree, but have you looked at the new awd systems? I love my Mitsubishi Montero 20th anniversary, and I’m a massive believer in 4wd over awd, but Mitsubishi’s new awd is seriously impressive. I see many on the road, and believe things will improve.
no apostrophe, its, not it's
Miss the Eclipse GSX, 3000GT VR4 and miss the evo.
boostedmaniac Definitely! I love the evo!
Explosive Mallard Oh yeahhhh, I have seen those. Hopefully they put them to good use and make something good out of it instead of an underpowered CVT crossover.
The fact that evo’s have been going for 30 years makes me feel old
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It hasn't tho
We have lived in Awesome times back then... When "drivers" didn't need a cellphone to drive :)
Growing up I was always team EVO while I knew others that were team STI. While I could never afford an EVO myself, I did buy a new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, with all the upgrades. I absolutely loved that car and in my 11 years of owning it, I never once had to take it to a shop for something other than regular maintenance. When I heard Mitsubishi's announcement that they were canceling the EVO and the Lancer itself I felt so betrayed and vowed to never by a Mitsubishi vehicle again. In 2019 I traded in my Lancer for a brand new Hyundai Veloster Turbo and it's been great so far! It's smaller than my old Lancer, but man is it fun to drive!
I love my veloster turbo! but definitely would love an all wheel drive hot hatch
I'm sure your woman thinks the Hyundai is cute and peppy. If you even have one.
That "THISSSSS" lasted longer than the pandemic.
underrated comment
Lmao
That would’ve been a funny joke if the pandemic was over but it isn’t.
@Hollywood Collins Despite your name, you must not be in America. Virus cases are still increasing in a few states. I would say think before you comment, but then again this is RUclips.
Haha best comment of the year
Doug always speaking in absolutes. There are dozens of stock Evo X’s being sold online rn.
“Stock” lol I have all my stock parts in the back room :)
Dozens.. Says it all
As an evo x owner, I logically agree with every number on the doug score, but my personal emotional score is 100/100 for this car :)
Harrison Yang Stock or tuned?
@@JackFoxtrotEDM Doug said that the Evo in the video is the only stock Evo left on the planet, and he's absolutely right
@Harrison Yang Make it 2 on this planet, I have a 2012 Evo X MR with 118,xxx miles that’s stayed bone stock 😬
I have a 2016 STI bone stock as my daily and I have a 2012 Evo X as my weekend toy. After owning them over the years despite all the internet bias of one over the other, for me personally, the Evo X is much better for modding and power. Now as for a daily driver, the STI is much better. As for rain and snow conditions, the STI does much better. Again, this is just my input from owning both.
Agreed, I've owned both as well. To me Evo looks a lot better, less bot racer too.
Color is everything too. White for evo, blue for STI.
I love the respect for both the Sti & Evo. Both are marvelous piece of engineering, I do own an sti but would want to own an evo one day (if it made a comeback)
Doug, as a quirk addicted , i can't understand how you miss that the Evo have a RECTANGULAR fuel cap, while the regular narrow Lancer (and ralliart) have a ROUND fuel cap cover! THAT'S A BIG QUIRKS: Unforgivable ;D
Puertoricans love Mitsubishi's, you still see old mirages, Lancers, Outlanders and Monteros everywhere over here.
Yeah, the island is flooded with mitsubishi's
Dream Land! 🙂
Lots of Mitsu "Technica" with black hoods, red doors, pink hubcaps, very colorful interiors, and holes in each plastic panel to fit some cheap speakers, and ... lots of modifications made on the sidewalks of a neighborhood by friends with a lot of experience in tuning business while drinking “Medallas” and listening to reggaeton. In the end the "car" makes more noise than speed.
Peter Vari yup, pretty much... The 4G63 engine is super easy to work with and mod... thats why is so big down here
The Philippines too!
There was an actual option to order door sills with the “lancer evolution”
Yup! My 2015 has them
came standard on MRs i believe.
yep, got em in my 2008
@@nyhe1760 not the GSR
Woah
The Lancer Evolution doesn't need arm-sleeve tattoos saying it's an Lancer EVO. The reputation speaks for itself.
It also has a kick-ass name too, not gonna lie.
Doug, you criticize cars that have too much badging, but now this one doesn't have enough. Make up your mind!
Hes looking for an adequate number of badges.
@Lord Raiden ?
Doug is the Karen of the car world
Dont make evo videos prices will rise again :(
tbh mitsubushi arent really desirable anymore let alone the x, the past gens ,maybe
Four cylinder lol
Yeh even the 2001 evo is still expensive
@@ballslayer6970 I disagree
@@ballslayer6970 lol evo x are rising in price
7:32 - I believe I found the reason why the manual version of the Evo X only had 5 speeds and not 6, according to Evo magazine in the UK as quoted from their 2008 long-term test of the FQ-300 SST...
_”Mitsubishi claims that since the five-speed manual is needed for the motorsport versions of the Evo, it wasn’t commercially viable to develop a six-speed one for the road cars, especially as the SST ’box offers six cogs if that’s what you want.”_
The 5spd was stronger than the 6spd.
5 spd also had a better 0-60 with one less shift.
because the 6 speed is fragile af
Most times Doug doesnt really know what he's talking about to be honest
What I always heard was the 8 and 9 came with a 5 spd or optional 6 spd. They both used the same housing just the 6 spd had that extra gear. Because of that extra gear it took up more room and the gears weren't as strong as the 5 spd. There are people with Evo 8 and 9 who would swap the 6spd for the 5.
Gives an Evo X a handling score of 6/10...meanwhile, actual drivers like Jeremy Clarkson calls the 10 one of the best handling cars of all time. Gotta take these reviews with a grain of salt I guess lol.
I think he was looking for old lady Galaxie 500 handling there.
He expects the Evo to be some sort of exotic car lmao
@@brolydbs1927 well, 10/10 IS an exotic car handling’s score. An exotic car getting a 10 and an Evo getting a 10 would make 0 sense, because the exotic obviously handles better and therefore, Evo is a 6
Keyword being "salt"
21:43 when someone asks me about my relationship status
Well said......well said
LMAO
I feel you Tony
"It's fast"
"It handles"
"I'm driving completely one handed"
Andy Sedgley giggity
When he said 30 years ago, I was expecting 70's. Guess I've grown old.
one thing I really like about doug is that he's aware of the fact that even about 200HP is legitimately a fast car. he's real about speed.
I still think Lancer Evolution VIII MR is the pinnacle of the Evo series, it’s better than any STi ever.
100% correct*
I'm a die-hard EVO fanboy and in the US i agree completely BUT the GC8 STI is better than the mitsubishi's we got in the US. Having said that The EVO V and VI are better than the GC8. They just got fat by the time they came to the US. I own an VIII but really want to get a V or VI also once they hit the US.
Sorry, a MIVEC IX is the pinnacle.
I used to own a 2006 EVO IX GSR bought brand new over a decade ago. It was a fun car to drive even though mine was a 5-speed and easy to mod. Now I drive a 2019 STI.
Robert Young they look the best in my opinion too. I love those massive wings
Driven three generation STI's then took a evo x out and i couldn't believe all the internet back and forth about that comparison....the evo is much better stock vs stock
Maybe better on the track. Not a better car all around.
@@AvatarPuls that's true. I'm an Evo fan but I prefer earlier models than the Evo x. Mitsubishi tried to make a car balance both sides too much, that is why the evo x failed. This is also happening to the newer subaru's
The problem they had that also Subaru’s are running into is that they are trying to get into the sport luxury market. Sorry but Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac CTS V, Audi already got that market locked down. They started charging as much as those brands and didn’t even come close to the luxury of those companies.
@@monmc6129 I'd say that Mitsubishi tried to make the Evo x towards their new plans which ultimately failed. Y know like with switching to crossovers and shit. It overall balanced more on the user friendly side. They could've made it better but they didn't have the money and you know they pushed it out only to make more money than anything else
@@AvatarPuls No better all around. More reliable, can push out WAY more torque, bulletproof engine that can take mods (STI's engine is a joke, even stock ones had problems). Not to mention yaw control and torque vectoring were invented by Mitsubishi during the earlier Evo development. Ive seen so many STIs burn up after pitiful amount of miles, not the Evo though.
And lets be honest: both cars were made to mod for rally, so comparing stock is useless. Modded STIs, while great in many aspects, need a helluva lot more mods to be effective and reliable, especially when it comes to the motor. The STI motor (comparing EVO X to the STI of that year of course) was simply built like a tin can. They couldnt take mods. First users were pissed off on the forums, took a few years for aftermarket to make upgraded rods and pistons to make the STI motor able to take any increase in torque.
But they are different cars. STI is lighter, EVO feels heavy like a German car. But honestly, point for point the EVO is just better, and it was more expensive so go figure.
Hey look! A stock evo X.
Oh really? Where?
Nope. Too late
The Evo was SO much ahead of its time. The rival makers have started keeping up with it some 5 years ago. And yes, the EVO wasn't a flashy car Doug, it was all about the performance without all the bells and whistles.
“Thhhhhisss is a (car year) (car name)” will go down as one of the best intros in you tube history. 👍👍
well some people just don't want their car to scream, "I'm special!" because they know they don't need to prove it just because they can. They just paid for the, you know, performance....
Mitsubishi put only 2 badges because they’re cheap, not because they think people don’t need to “show off” their Evo.
I had a (slightly modified) 1986 Buick Regal T-Type. Used to have a lot of fun with it. Every drive was stress-relief. Got into informal street races... every chance I got. Cops never even glanced at it, even when the brakes were probably glowing from trying to get down to a reasonably sane speed after the radar detector went off (they pulled over whichever vehicle I happened to be racing, several times). Only negative about it was that it cornered just slightly better than the Great Pyramid of Giza - but the roads around here are kind of skinny, and cars aren't frogs, so that wasn't really a problem. LMAO.
The value confuses me: holds value really well, very well priced. What car has ever gotten a 10 on value?
One he hasn't reviewed yet, LOL!
He rarely gives anything a value over 7. But I'm not sure if he's ever reviewed a C5 or C6 Vette yet...those are good cars for dirt cheap. Cars that are priced low as they will ever be now and are on their way up as being collectable get a higher value...like how early 90s Japanese sports cars were several years back...but now they are becoming a bit overpriced and their value is questionable.
Pex_the_Unalive Drunk actually, he reviewed a c5 z06, and if I’m not mistaken, he gave that car a 10 in value
I bought a ralliart wagon for 9 grand, evo tuned theyre worth about 30k
His Ford GT, maybe. It'll probably sell for at least as much as he paid for the thing unless he manages to total it.
@Dimetri Drossos "...less than $35,000 for the complete kit, plus..." You forgot to factor in labor. Or is your (many, many, many hours of) labor worth nothing, lol?
Everything you said before the 17 minute mark is true and works in my favor. It keeps the casual people away from this car, which is already rare to begin with. Many people will track or do performance driving with these cars, which is the way it should be. Sure, you can modify for show/looks, but as you mentioned, there is only so much you can do with a Lancer interior before it gets old/boring. No need to find an 8/9, the interior is even worse and don't even start talking about safety lol. I own a modded 9 and use it primarily for autocross or quick weekend drives to keep things moving. If I had to drive this thing every day, I would kill myself. At the same time, I would not sell it for anything, it really is that great.
Doug the type of the guy who can start his funeral speech like: checkout Caars and bids dot com
"You can find cars like THIS, and THIISS, and THISSSSS."
At the funeral : "Thissssssssssss, is my friend......"
When I see Doug review a JDM car... I click.
P.S. I know this is a US Domestic 🤷
When I see Doug review a car... I click.
Danish Malik when I see Doug I click
@@DDYL4N when i see i click
@@almightyalrighty9112 when i see i see
Thats not jdm...
Eclipse and Evo rest in peace we will miss you so much 💔
3000 GT
my brother owns one, amazing car. sad that it’s discontinued😔
Unmodified cars are the BEST. Period.
As an Evo X owner, watching and hearing the trunk slam closed at 14:12 hurt my feels
Yeah once my dad closed my trunk like That I’m like dad why’d you do that look at the spoiler it’s heavy 😂😂
He looks at it as a Reg Lancer smh this guy is a Outback lover
Ya you can see it coming and it's the worst sound...
I think it’s the lack of built quality…
@@jonlosito2004 The wing just weights too much for the shocks of the trunk.
I feel like he has forgotten to mention that the chassis is NOT at all the same what you get in a regular lancer, down to the metal composistion.
'composition' tho.
Valid point regardless.
The EVO X wasn't just the end of Mitsubishi, but it was an end of an era
The last Evo until the Lancer is inevitably brought back as a fucking crossover. They already did it to the Eclipse!
Doug: i love the subtle design changes that mercedes does to high performance car, so only car people will know what they're seeing
Also Doug: mitsubishi is being cheap by not putting on more badges and making the evo stand out
BOX Flares! I mean seriously!!
6/10 for handling, tested in traffic. ok Doug...
He can't drive it right, that's why he hates it, lol
My 14 GSR handles ALMOST as good as my C7. This dude is smoking crack. Ill run this on a track against any 4 door thats the reason why I purchased a GSR ffs..... Thats disappointing 6/10 😂😂😂 whatever.
@@baileypawsplays1047 that's because c7s handle like shit
Its just his opinion and he does this for pretty much all cars. Has a good look, takes them for a spin, nothing fancy or hard driving, gives a score. I dont even watch the score anymore. Sorry doug.
14:10 - Could that have slammed any harder lol
Yes. It’s possible. I cringe every time.
That's how it does close 😅😅
Yeah the Lancer trunk slams with force. Has something to do with the hydraulics used.
That was so cartoonish 😂
😅... Here wanted to express its rigidity..😂
I own my evo x for many many years now/ Although i agree with lack of "quality of life" features and overall budget feel of many things, i think you underestimeted how well this car handles. It definitely has more of a "mechanical" feel to it than modern cars that feel more "electric", but the connection with the car and how this car makes you feel is unbelievable. Ive made mine 410 bhp.
“Badges .... badges ... we don’t need no stink in’ badges”.
IF you know, then you know...
lancer! leave that badge alone
lol doug complianed about too much badging. when there isnt alot of badges he complains, well wtf do you want man.(if you ever watched his h2 hummer review)
The end of EVO is the worst that ever happened to Subaru.
Actually it performs better than any time before. However looks like shit
@@michaelvovchuk2152 It looks like shit, it's heavier, and the only real improvement is the slightly updated suspension, but that was rather a fault with the prior gen, rather than all old STIs. The hawkeye and blobeye were amazing, and for their time comparison better than the current gen.
@RICKY I actually really like new STI and WRX. They are last of its ok kind after Focus RS AWD was cancelled. Rugged compact car with manual transmission and reasonable performance. I also very like design of current STI. However it is sad that they become more refined but not more powerful over the years. Hopefully new STI is rumored to have 400hp, but tuners claims that on exhaust+turbo+ecu they achieve 500+hp from FA24, currently used only in family suv. I would love to see new EVO but I doubt it will happen soon, as Mitsubishi gave up on european market and they are limiting their line up once again. And that is really sad. Rivalry between Evo and Sti was since beggining important part of these cars. They were extremely close in cost, performance and features. Remember that both cars share the same origin: they were small, light packages for tech from bigger rally sedans: Legacy RS and Galant VR4. There were generations in which STi was better, there were generations when Evo was better, but they were always comparable.
@@gameboyterrorysta6307 The FA24 has been used in the Legacy XT.
While it's not as sporty as some of it's predecessors (Legacy GT), I wouldn't call it a "family SUV".
You mean best thing because the EVO was the only car that handed Subaru’s ass to it.
See you in 3 years when this is in your recommended!
It probably wont though
Your comment will be lost
Im reading this kind of comment in all types of youtube videos.
Maybe my Dahoum 2023 With Xbox Series X Saw This Vid Say “ Wtf Yo yo yo Let’s Watch This (Click)„
doug undervalued the evo as usual... the s-awc is so advanced, audi didn't have that unlimited torque vectoring until 2017 and had to pay for an r8 to get it. the heart of the evo is s-awc and is what separates this from the pack.
If Mitsubishi needs to be survived, they *SHOULD* bring back the Lancer Evolution.
Not just the evo, Mitsubishi also need to bring back the Eclipse and 3000GT
They'd just badge a midsize crossover. Just like the eclipse
Sadly Mitsubishi is now dead, almost bankrupt and part of the Renault-Nissan ("Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi" now) alliance. Do not ever expect them to be making a sports or niche car - only cheap and practical crossovers for developing countries
they wont/ cant, not enough $$ and big daddy Nissan will never let em
@@maximuscetell639 No...wonder... Why does Nissan never let them do it!? Nissan have brought back the Fairlady Z, why won't they give Mitsubishi a chance!?
No one:
Doug in a thumbnail: 🤷🏻♂️
been watching this channel for a couple years now..................why did it take this long for me to realize this???
urriah aguilera I fell ya, it was the same for me I barely noticed that until yesterday myself😂
Easter egg found!
I’m all about manuals, but the duel clutch “fits the character” of the EVO much more imo.
1) All rally cars have flappy paddle gear boxes.
2) This was one of the first attainable duel clutch transmissions.
3) With things like electronic diffs and sophisticated traction control systems, it was intended to take on super cars that cost way more (and it did). The EVO was never intended to feel like an “analogue drivers car” but an affordable “supercar/track tool”.
4) I remember reading a an interview with the lead designer, he had to fight tooth and nail with execs for the budget to develop the DCT and implored anybody buying one to try the DCT first. This was his baby and the DCT was his crown jewel.
In a time where buying a performance car without a stick was laughed at (considered self castration and a relinquishment of your manhood) this was a bold move to come out and suggest that customers go with a DCT. For many including myself this is the car that brought the DCT to the mainstream.
ruclips.net/video/dy1CzQ41zxU/видео.html
"I was surprised how much Lancer there is in the Evo"
Uhhh... that's because it literally is a Lancer, Doug.