Zapata

Wow, under 30k? Shit, if Mitsu or Subaru add some luxary items and there isn't AWD 6mt in the redesigned CLS i'll switch over.

http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...2/page016.html

What's special about it?
Finally giving an answer to the monumental question: "Will Mitsubishi be bringing the Evo VII to the states?" Mitsubishi announced that yes, this World Rally Championship-inspired Lancer will make it stateside. That's the good news; the bad news is that it won't happen until January of 2003.

The Evo's 2.0-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline four is expected to put out "over 250 horsepower," according to Mitsubishi representatives at the show. A five-speed manual gearbox and all-wheel drive will send the power to the 235/45R17 Yokohamas. Brembo disc brakes, sporting four-piston calipers and 14-inch rotors up front and two-piston calipers and 12-inch rotors out back, as well as antilock technology, should be up to the formidable task of arresting all that kinetic energy.

After the important question of "when can we have it?" comes "how much will it cost?" Under $30,000 is what was quoted to the group of salivating journalists, which would make the Evo VII around $5,000 or so more than a Subaru Impreza WRX but nearly $10,000 less than the Audi S4.

bioyuki

Bah, its a rally car, it doesn't need any luxury items! :P

bioyuki

Good pics here:

http://i-club.com/forums/showthread....hreadid=131794

nt5k

yeah, luxury is for geezers..

But, if subarus would wise up and send over the Legacy B4 RSK, and really take out the S4. Though americans are prob too image obsessed to choose it over the audi..

if you add in the price for the 260 hp, brembos, and whatever else the Evo pricing is pretty cheap. But the dealer price gouging is what's gonna hurt it if we don't get a significant shipment.

bioyuki

Word on the street is an initial shipment of 3000 with a later shipment of 2000. Most of the Evos will probably be GSR models. Of course inventory will vary by dealer. Most of the Evo VIIs will probably make it to the West Coast.

Legacy B4 RSK =

nt5k

ok time to get myself on the lists of like 10 dealerships, then sell my places on ebay, then use the money from that to pay for the one im keeping.

Beltfed

So, are we fairly certain there will be less Evo VIIs imported than WRXs? If its going to be a limited car, I would jump on a list now......it wasn't necessary to do that for a WRX.

bioyuki

There were 10k WRX's imported to the US this year correct? Rumors point that Subaru will bring the WRX STi over in 2003 as well to compete with the Evo VII. The WRX STi will be a limited car along with the Evo VII. Base WRX should be available regardless.

And yes, its probably a good idea to start contacting dealers about getting on a waiting list if you want an Evo.

Beltfed

I'm sure you would pick the Evo over the WRX STi...but what would be your reasoning?

bioyuki

Yes, I've recently become quite the big Evo fan. Basically when you look at it, the only advantadge the STi has over the Evo is that it has a nicer interior, larger fuel tank, 6 speed manual and is a better daily driver (not by much though).

The Evo VII has better brakes, is faster, more advanced AWD system which results in better handling and cornering ability.

If you want to compare engines, STi has some from of VVT (dunno if its cam changing or phasing) and is a boxer engine (better weight distrbution etc). Evo engine makes more torque and according to JDM dynos more horsepower also.

Then we come down to the looks department. Evo fans say the STi is ugly, STi fans say the Evo is ugly. I think the STi looks better than the Evo VI but I prefer the styling of the Evo VII over the STi.

The biggest advantadge the Evo has (at least in Japan and England) is that it is much cheaper than the STi.

Here's a great comparo between the two:
http://www.car-import-guide.com/feat...o_april_01.htm

bioyuki

Oh yeah, I prefer the Evo's FMIC vs. the STi's TMIC.

Zapata

I would go either way Evo or STi hell give me both. I heard that subaru will be softening the look of the WRX because of the complaints it has gotten.

Beltfed

Thats a good article, with 280hp..they clocked the Evo at 4.4sec to 60 , getting up to that hp # shouldn't be too difficult to achieve with our detuned Evo.

I had a 97 Legacy 2.5GT and a 99 2.5RS, I like Subarus.....but I think I would get the Evo over the STi- I'm willing to deal with the more ho-hum interior and 5spd.

blxmjx

This is great news. I just wish it was coming sooner. Can't wait for the STI to come over.

Type S

it is strong enough and quick enough.interior is not so luxury or comfortable.under 30 k is reasonable.. twin turbo and AWD what a ideal and strong car

bioyuki

Its single turbo.

bioyuki

Yup, FHI has commissioned Prodrive to reskin the current WRX in an attempt to boost sales.