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Is the fan-favorite Lancer EVO coming back from the dead? Not yet, dear reader, not yet. In a similar fashion to how the Eclipse name has been brought back from the dead for the compact-sized Eclipse Cross, the Evolution moniker will be grafted on a fully-electric concept described by Mitsubishi as an “SUV coupe.”
The 2017 Tokyo Motor Show will see Mitsubishi use the venue to show off the e-Evolution. In more elevated terms, brace yourselves for “a true milestone event where the corporation will wave the flag under new circumstances to usher a new era of long-term growth and sustainable development, returning to where it belongs to better embrace the future.” Right, let’s move on.
Beyond the gross choice of words and the elitist nature of the quote in the previous paragraph, there’s a lot of hype surrounding the e-Evolution. A concept with video cameras instead of conventional door mirrors, edgy styling, and Eclipse Cross-like taillights, the design study isn’t confirmed for series production. But with Nissan money, who knows what the future holds?
Other than this teaser image and the over-embellished description, the Mitsubishi e-Evolution promises “very high performance,” all-wheel-drive, an electric powertrain, as well as “Artificial Intelligence technology."
Rallying fans and brand purists may take the e-Evolution as a middle finger from Mitsubishi’s part, but then again, this is the way to go. Dictated by consumer demand and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance’s new product plan, there’s no denying crossover utility vehicles are the future of Mitsubishi.
As we wait for more information on the e-Evolution, a question must be posed. What’s next for Mitsubishi? After reviving the Eclipse and Evolution names, could the 3000GT be next? Will Mitsubishi actually go the extra length to offer a halo vehicle in the form of a grand touring-oriented sports car? Unfortunately, that’s wishful thinking, especially when you consider that Nissan is keeping the company on a tight leash, at least for now.
Beyond the gross choice of words and the elitist nature of the quote in the previous paragraph, there’s a lot of hype surrounding the e-Evolution. A concept with video cameras instead of conventional door mirrors, edgy styling, and Eclipse Cross-like taillights, the design study isn’t confirmed for series production. But with Nissan money, who knows what the future holds?
Other than this teaser image and the over-embellished description, the Mitsubishi e-Evolution promises “very high performance,” all-wheel-drive, an electric powertrain, as well as “Artificial Intelligence technology."
Rallying fans and brand purists may take the e-Evolution as a middle finger from Mitsubishi’s part, but then again, this is the way to go. Dictated by consumer demand and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance’s new product plan, there’s no denying crossover utility vehicles are the future of Mitsubishi.
As we wait for more information on the e-Evolution, a question must be posed. What’s next for Mitsubishi? After reviving the Eclipse and Evolution names, could the 3000GT be next? Will Mitsubishi actually go the extra length to offer a halo vehicle in the form of a grand touring-oriented sports car? Unfortunately, that’s wishful thinking, especially when you consider that Nissan is keeping the company on a tight leash, at least for now.
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