The future of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is not exactly rosy. After unconfirmed information about the hybrid drive in the order of the eleventh generation, there is now lively talk about the complete end , without exaggeration, of the legendary model. But everything can turn out completely differently.
The classic four-door sedan could be replaced by a coupe with a 2+2 seating arrangement and a plug-in hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive from the Outlander PHEV model. If such a model really came to fruition, we can talk about the successor to the 3000 GT coupe .
British Mitsubishi CEO Lance Bradley has said that if the next hybrid Evo does eventually make it to market, it would use the ASX SUV platform , which would mean smaller dimensions than so far. So Bradley sees a smaller coupe with a 2+2 layout than a classic sedan as a certain path.
For now, however, we are still talking on a theoretical level, because as Lance Bradley also said, Mitsubishi does not yet have a concrete plan for what to do with the next-generation Eva. There are still voices within the car company that support the new Evo and want it in production . In that case, hybrid technology is the best solution, and he cites as an example: "If we can make an SUV with 44g CO2/km, why can't we do something similar with a sports car."
In addition, Mitsubishi has started investing in electric racing cars , including the iMiEV Evolution Pikes Peak, which could also benefit the upcoming hybrid "Evo".
Source: autoexpress.co.uk
