BYRON
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I attended an industry launch of the all new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X at Prodrive, Warwick yesterday.
I got to drive the new Evo in all its 3 power formats in different scenarios;
- Track
- Skidpan
- Close control/road rally
Capable car, toned down somewhat...purists will probably not enjoy the car then previous models. Alot of technology too like ACD, AYD, S-AWC, ASC, SPORT ABS etc..
One car was crashed, but no pictures....and the culprit was a police buyer.:hysterical:
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nova_gteuk
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Why are both the new evo and new scooby ,both ugly? 
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Steve
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the evo is better looking than the scooby still though
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ed
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The look like the deformed love child of and Alfa Romeo and a Volvo.
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BYRON
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The Lancer is a peach to drive tbh, not driven the Scooby as yet so cant make a comparison between the 2. The SST gearbox in the lancer is a neat bit of kit, but you lose part of teh driving experience imo.
Lack of sound deadening and low grade plastics were a let down. Sitting in the back, you wouldnt know your in something 'special'.
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mwg
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Looks a bit odd, maybe get used to it though.
The new Impreza STI in the latest Evo actually looked not too bad with the wider arches etc. 
Whats an SST gearbox? Like DSG?
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
purists will probably not enjoy the car then previous models. Alot of technology too like ACD, AYD, S-AWC, ASC, SPORT ABS etc..
the purist and those who dont speak Misubishi!! 
[Edited on 28-02-2008 by Fonz]
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BluKoo
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Kinda reminds me of the old Gallant.
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by Matty G
Whats an SST gearbox? Like DSG?
Exactly that. They claim to have taken the DSG theory idea and made a 30% improvement.
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
Kinda reminds me of the old Gallant.
Same size as one really.
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mwg
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Sounds good.
Does it allow full control when in manual mode as I think thats the VAG DSGs main downfall - you are never fully in control, it changes up for you if it thinks you've forgotten to which you dont always want...
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Nismo
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not a fan at all.
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Colin
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Looks quite nice in white.
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corsa_nation
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
the evo is better looking than the scooby still though
Hmm, i don't know - the rear lights look like they are from a Seat Cordoba/Ibiza but the front looks good. The new impreza does look like a Proton, but when it's all rallyed - up i think it looks rather fetching:
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Wrighty
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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evo 10 looks awesome
the impreza is now ruined
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IvIarkgraham
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new mondeo up front
mazda 6 at the back
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deano87
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Interesting.
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_nation
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Originally posted by Steve
the evo is better looking than the scooby still though
Hmm, i don't know - the rear lights look like they are from a Seat Cordoba/Ibiza but the front looks good. The new impreza does look like a Proton, but when it's all rallyed - up i think it looks rather fetching:
yeah now wheres the evo rallied up?
you cant take a scooby rally car, and compare it to a road evo and say it looks better lol
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willi
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impreza and lancer r goin down the shitter in the looks department.
this lancer front end reminds me of a skyline.
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antnee
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
new mondeo up front
mazda 6 at the back
I agree with the mazda back too!, like the MPS version
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corsa_nation
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve
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Originally posted by corsa_nation
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Originally posted by Steve
the evo is better looking than the scooby still though
Hmm, i don't know - the rear lights look like they are from a Seat Cordoba/Ibiza but the front looks good. The new impreza does look like a Proton, but when it's all rallyed - up i think it looks rather fetching:
yeah now wheres the evo rallied up?
you cant take a scooby rally car, and compare it to a road evo and say it looks better lol
The new impreza shape has grown on me for some reason. Though i don't like the clear rear lights. I would like to see what the WRC evo will look like.
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DannyB
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I hate the way all new car looks are going, they are all changing for the worst.
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SportBoy
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hideous
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RS6
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i'd have one hands down
but the looks these days are pig ugly
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16V_1600
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yeah agree they are suffering in the looks department. For me, its:
1995 model Scoob and EVO 8.
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