Mitsubishi Evo Successor Could Be More 3000GT Than Lancer
Could the successor to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution actually be a coupe?
Now that the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution as we know it is dead, the Japanese automaker is reportedly considering a 2+2 coupe body style for the sports sedan’s successor. That means the successor to the Evo could be more 3000GT than Lancer, and such a vehicle would actually act as a spiritual successor to both models.
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While the vehicle is still under consideration, Mitsubishi has an interest and willingness to bring a new sports car to market, except it’ll sport a hybrid powertrain. The company has announced that it’ll be focusing on hybrids for the future, and nowadays, it’s not entirely a shock to see a sports car getting a boost in performance with an electrified powertrain.
A hybrid Evo coupe would be based on the next Mitsubishi ASX crossover platform, according to Lance Bradley who is the Manager Director for Mitsubishi Motors UK. “It’s possible it could be a high performance coupe – smaller rather than bigger than current Evo,” said Bradley. “Therefore a 2+2 coupe would be a sensible body choice.”
[Source: Auto Express]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I can't be the only person who finds this interesting. The 3000GT VR-4 was awesome! They need to bring it back!