Keeping rally regulations in mind, the recipe for the Evo has always been simple – take the platform of the regular Lancer, strengthen it, shoehorn a 2 liter turbocharged engine with a state of the art four-wheel-drive system, and what you have is a sedan that could humble a thoroughbred sports car three times its price.

From the Outside

The first thing that catches your attention is the aggressiveness of the new car. With its flared fenders, the Evo X has a low-and-wide squat stance and an aerodynamically clean profile. The air outlet on the hood and vents on the front fenders effectively dispel heat from the engine compartment. Together with the engine hood scoop, which supplies cooling air to the turbocharger, these elements give vivid accent to Evolution X's exterior looks.

The oversize rear spoiler uses a twisted-section wing panel with different attack angles at its ends and in the center to match the airflow over the body surface. A large undercover, essentially a flat panel under the car, rectifies underbody airflow for better aerodynamics and also improves drivetrain cooling. The underside of the rear bumper also employs a diffuser design, which helps to clean the airflow and generate downforce while also adding a distinguishing touch to the rear.

This particular car comes equipped with the SSS (sight, sound and spoiler) package, which includes an upgraded stereo, larger spoiler, and HID xenon lights. In addition, the car has an additional aero package that adds a spoiler below the front bumper and side skirts, which further enhance the fierce look of the Evo.