Market dynamics. Mainstreamers love small crossovers over sedans as a 'one-stop solution' to all their known dilemmas. Sucks that most brands are actively ditching sedans and fun hatchbacks for lame crossovers.
We have to remember that Mitsubishi are not in a good spot right now. They need to make their best to make cars that people would buy, therefore, they had to ditch the cars like evo, etc. Making crossovers and in quote “boring cars” might be Mitsubishi’s last chance to stay relevant in the industry
When I found out they were discontinuing the Evolution I went to my local dealership and placed a deposit on 1 of the 2 white final editions they had allocated. Ive had it since December 31, 2015 and its sitting at 2800 miles. What a phenomenal car.
B-Wulf I wish I could not think about interiors and just drive, but I can’t. That’s the only thing holding me back from ever really owning JDM. I still love them, but would never own them
Yes, because people didn't buy them. Because as with all other things, you guys arn't doing the things, you said you would. Seriously, you guys have had every chance to save the performance car, but nope, all you do is sit around and complain, all the while doing nothing..
@@Orcawhale1 Lol your argument sounds like "You wouldn't have gotten raped if you didn't dress like a whore!"....Mitsubishi is ultimately to blame because they couldn't keep up with their competition. They offered an inferior car because they stopped giving a shit. Everyone's money went toward better alternatives.
My brother had a older evo. At that time we worked together. I always had to pick him up. Even when it was running he was scared to drive it. Stupid fast though
@@Suileron Not really. They're just pointing out the things Doug missed, as happens with pretty much every Doug video. He doesn't know much about the cars he reviews, and it shows. Just cranking out vids for views and dollars.
@@mazyoda_ The rear seats do not fold and there is no access to the trunk from the rear seat/cabin. You just remove the plastic cover, take the cap off and fill. You can get a regular bottle of water in there, but a gallon jug or similar would be messy. A fluid pump or even a hose with a funnel also works. Or even straight from your garden hose if your water isn't too hard. Hope this helps :-)
@@TrapasaurusFlex hey man, this is a little more attainable. I agree the IV is better, I personally like that one, the VI, and IX, but those are a bit out of reach for normal enthusiasts.
What if they made an "Evolution" variant of the Mirage or something close to it? I mean, the Lancer was pretty much a decent daily driver until Mitsubishi had the balls to turn it into a rally car that would give birth to the rivalry against Subaru's WRX STi. Though, the Mirage right now isn't well known for performance and it hasn't been justified whether it is worthy of a performance version so nevermind, forget what I said completely.
@Mahbub Z Rohan I own a regular old Lancer and when I got an ad for that thing in the mail from my trader I felt a bit sad for a colleague who was still driving his old Eclipse.
I have a theory: Mitsu’s cancellation of the Evo is the reason why Subaru never bothered to update and upgrade the WRX and STI all these years. With no real competition, Subaru had no real incentive to make those cars better. So maybe we’ll see if Subaru revises the WRX/STI for 2021, which they were suppose to do this year. And Subaru will probably turn the STI into some quirky turbo/hybrid electric drive.
Subaru will probably update the WRX to compete with other cheap economy cars like the type R and hot hatches like the Focus RS.... but it’s a damn shame the Evo was killed. It was truly a better car than the WRX (although the WRX was always better looking on the exterior and interior imo
Cameron Peralta disagree on the exterior appearance. it's kind of a wash on the earlier editions imo but I prefer the front fascia of the evo x to any of the subarus
I like when badging is limited, making it less of a status thing and one has to know what to look for to see it. Keep in mind also, with fewer options comes less weight.
Seriously, it was one of the only things they ever made that was actually interesting and that anybody aspired to own. Nobody today gets excited over their boring crossovers, which by the way I almost never see on the road.
Unfortunately car companies don’t make money because people think a car is cool. Mitsubishi has actually been on an upswing since getting rid of the Evo. I’m one of the loyal customers that keeps buying from them in hopes that there comes a time when they could afford to have a flagship car again. Personally, I’m a fan of their electric concept Evo. So yea
The downfall happened after disbanding from Chrysler, that's when their resources became limited and affected their cars. Should have stayed with Chrysler a little longer before disbanding, we could still have the Eclipse and the Evolution. Ironically, Mitsubishi is in an alliance with FCA/Stellartis again.
Now let's check out all the interesting quarks and features on this model. Then in going to get her into my bed and then I'm going to ride her. Then I'm going to give her a Doug score
Not too mention that if someone wants to mod their car, then that's their business. I love Doug for the most part but I really don't appreciate how he hates on the modding community. We're not all 17 year old kids with a wing the size of a paraglider and a 30 gallon garbage can for an exhaust tip.
Regarding body roll, remember this is a RALLY car - meaning, an OFF PAVEMENT racing car. The suspension needs to have travel, and it needs to be able to move, to deal with bumps, ruts, uneven ground, and of course jumps. Obviously in stock form it's not competition ready, but those are its bones. Sure you can tune it for flatter cornering as a street car, and I guess that's what most people do, but that will make it worse, not better, for its designed use. Its all-road capabilities should at least be appreciated.
Yep if you ever get a chance to rip some corners in the gravel mode do it! It was honestly incredible the best vehicle I have ever driven and it was my cousins haha
We wanted a new Eclipse, and we got a new Eclipse. There's only a few problems with it. I have to ask myself who the fucking hell has came to the idea to turn it into a crossover SUV, which has absolutely nothing with the old Eclipse generations in common but the name. Also, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever what kind of mushrooms the designer has consumed to turn it into a modern Pontiac Aztek...
I miss my 2010 evo X. I replaced with a 2018 Ford Focus RS and the evo definitely was more engaging and handling was just the best car I’ve ever owned.
@@citrusjuicebox I loved and I mean loved everything about my Evo X. But the platform lacked power. I didn’t want to build the motor. So I was all dreamy about straight line speed I saw the RS3’s. I’m “stage 2” now and may go the E85 route. But maybe a TT700 turbo and run 9’s. Not sure. But the visibility and handling is not as good as the Evo X. Damn Audi’s understeer like crazy.
Growing up I was always team EVO while I knew others that were team STI. While I could never afford an EVO myself, I did buy a new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, with all the upgrades. I absolutely loved that car and in my 11 years of owning it, I never once had to take it to a shop for something other than regular maintenance. When I heard Mitsubishi's announcement that they were canceling the EVO and the Lancer itself I felt so betrayed and vowed to never by a Mitsubishi vehicle again. In 2019 I traded in my Lancer for a brand new Hyundai Veloster Turbo and it's been great so far! It's smaller than my old Lancer, but man is it fun to drive!
There are a few EVOs here in my city (Belo Horizonte, Brasil) and i doubt they're modified. Not a single sign of tunning and such on the ones i've spotted.
lol its rain guards. Interesting thought, but if it was an OEM accessory is it still considered modified? Not saying those are OEM, but I know mitsubishi made OEM rain guards for the evo
It's actually the reason I got rid of mine. Just never liked anything my hands were constantly touching in that interior. When swapping the head unit with an aftermarket one makes it look even closer to stock you know something just isn't working in that interior. I traded mine (an 08) for a '16 Focus ST.
"Mitsubishi canceled this car because it didn't fit in with their product portfolio moving toward crossovers and SUVs." Clearly, the crossover thing worked out for them. But seriously, so many automakers have a penchant for killing beloved, iconic cars. Cars that actually get people excited about the brand like the S2000, (old) Supra, and of course the Evo. Yeah, they have to make a business case, but Subaru and Mazda are able to make it work with the low-volume WRX and Miata.
Emmanuel Kumi except it’s not the wrx/sti in current VA generation uses an Impreza body that is no longer produced. It’s exclusive to that of the wrx/sti the Impreza is on a global chassis platform and has been some years.
Emmanuel Kumi Yea bud you’re wrong about that one big time. I’m pretty sure Subaru moves more WRXs and STIs than base Imprezas at this point since no one wants a sedan unless it’s “cool” At least in North America
I have a 2016 STI bone stock as my daily and I have a 2012 Evo X as my weekend toy. After owning them over the years despite all the internet bias of one over the other, for me personally, the Evo X is much better for modding and power. Now as for a daily driver, the STI is much better. As for rain and snow conditions, the STI does much better. Again, this is just my input from owning both.
I love the respect for both the Sti & Evo. Both are marvelous piece of engineering, I do own an sti but would want to own an evo one day (if it made a comeback)
Driven three generation STI's then took a evo x out and i couldn't believe all the internet back and forth about that comparison....the evo is much better stock vs stock
@@AvatarPuls that's true. I'm an Evo fan but I prefer earlier models than the Evo x. Mitsubishi tried to make a car balance both sides too much, that is why the evo x failed. This is also happening to the newer subaru's
The problem they had that also Subaru’s are running into is that they are trying to get into the sport luxury market. Sorry but Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac CTS V, Audi already got that market locked down. They started charging as much as those brands and didn’t even come close to the luxury of those companies.
@@monmc6129 I'd say that Mitsubishi tried to make the Evo x towards their new plans which ultimately failed. Y know like with switching to crossovers and shit. It overall balanced more on the user friendly side. They could've made it better but they didn't have the money and you know they pushed it out only to make more money than anything else
@@AvatarPuls No better all around. More reliable, can push out WAY more torque, bulletproof engine that can take mods (STI's engine is a joke, even stock ones had problems). Not to mention yaw control and torque vectoring were invented by Mitsubishi during the earlier Evo development. Ive seen so many STIs burn up after pitiful amount of miles, not the Evo though. And lets be honest: both cars were made to mod for rally, so comparing stock is useless. Modded STIs, while great in many aspects, need a helluva lot more mods to be effective and reliable, especially when it comes to the motor. The STI motor (comparing EVO X to the STI of that year of course) was simply built like a tin can. They couldnt take mods. First users were pissed off on the forums, took a few years for aftermarket to make upgraded rods and pistons to make the STI motor able to take any increase in torque. But they are different cars. STI is lighter, EVO feels heavy like a German car. But honestly, point for point the EVO is just better, and it was more expensive so go figure.
Lots of Mitsu "Technica" with black hoods, red doors, pink hubcaps, very colorful interiors, and holes in each plastic panel to fit some cheap speakers, and ... lots of modifications made on the sidewalks of a neighborhood by friends with a lot of experience in tuning business while drinking “Medallas” and listening to reggaeton. In the end the "car" makes more noise than speed.
doug undervalued the evo as usual... the s-awc is so advanced, audi didn't have that unlimited torque vectoring until 2017 and had to pay for an r8 to get it. the heart of the evo is s-awc and is what separates this from the pack.
Doug, as a quirk addicted , i can't understand how you miss that the Evo have a RECTANGULAR fuel cap, while the regular narrow Lancer (and ralliart) have a ROUND fuel cap cover! THAT'S A BIG QUIRKS: Unforgivable ;D
I could cry when looking at my like dislike ratio. I have so many jealous people that my videos always get way more dislikes than likes. Please don't be jealous, dear barik
I own my evo x for many many years now/ Although i agree with lack of "quality of life" features and overall budget feel of many things, i think you underestimeted how well this car handles. It definitely has more of a "mechanical" feel to it than modern cars that feel more "electric", but the connection with the car and how this car makes you feel is unbelievable. Ive made mine 410 bhp.
@@dingonaut1794 Hispanics like to slap body kits and loud paint colors on them that's why, to distract from the blue or white smoke puffing out of the exhaust. When I take mine out for fuel one of them is always staring. Complete resto-mod. You wouldn't believe the amount of garbage I had to take out and replace.
I would agree, but have you looked at the new awd systems? I love my Mitsubishi Montero 20th anniversary, and I’m a massive believer in 4wd over awd, but Mitsubishi’s new awd is seriously impressive. I see many on the road, and believe things will improve.
Explosive Mallard Oh yeahhhh, I have seen those. Hopefully they put them to good use and make something good out of it instead of an underpowered CVT crossover.
Everything you said before the 17 minute mark is true and works in my favor. It keeps the casual people away from this car, which is already rare to begin with. Many people will track or do performance driving with these cars, which is the way it should be. Sure, you can modify for show/looks, but as you mentioned, there is only so much you can do with a Lancer interior before it gets old/boring. No need to find an 8/9, the interior is even worse and don't even start talking about safety lol. I own a modded 9 and use it primarily for autocross or quick weekend drives to keep things moving. If I had to drive this thing every day, I would kill myself. At the same time, I would not sell it for anything, it really is that great.
Raymond Adams Pretty dumb comment tbh. This is a small car, will fit it many more places than the average American car. Also, it’ll last way longer than any American car.
@@explosivemallard8038 he wasn't talking about the size of the car. He was talking about how for the last decade Mitsubishi has been one of the worst car companies in the world and definitely the worst JDM car company.
Every white guy? The only time I saw someone driving an Evo who wasn’t a thin white guy was when it was a thin white girl. These are the Vermont of import tuner cars.
7:32 - I believe I found the reason why the manual version of the Evo X only had 5 speeds and not 6, according to Evo magazine in the UK as quoted from their 2008 long-term test of the FQ-300 SST... _”Mitsubishi claims that since the five-speed manual is needed for the motorsport versions of the Evo, it wasn’t commercially viable to develop a six-speed one for the road cars, especially as the SST ’box offers six cogs if that’s what you want.”_
What I always heard was the 8 and 9 came with a 5 spd or optional 6 spd. They both used the same housing just the 6 spd had that extra gear. Because of that extra gear it took up more room and the gears weren't as strong as the 5 spd. There are people with Evo 8 and 9 who would swap the 6spd for the 5.
I had a 2004. Mitsubishi has been the most reliable for daily I've ever owned. It's a shame they don't make anything worthwhile anymore. Note: I've had the Subaru and the Mitsubishi and for reliability I'd take the Mitsubishi any day of the week.
Doug: i love the subtle design changes that mercedes does to high performance car, so only car people will know what they're seeing Also Doug: mitsubishi is being cheap by not putting on more badges and making the evo stand out
Finding a pure stock, pristine condition Evo for him to film is pretty rare in pretty much everywhere. He wanted to film an VIII or IX but they're all modified so he had to go with an X.
Black Hole Sun because Doug is just the type of guy who says “it’s fast” while thinking “I wouldn’t be surprised by a John Deer tractor being faster than this.”
This dude in my neighborhood has a sleeper evo. He converted the body to the normal Lancer.... I see you fender vents.... I see you. I'm sure nobody is fooled by him when he starts it up lmao. Thing slaps.
well some people just don't want their car to scream, "I'm special!" because they know they don't need to prove it just because they can. They just paid for the, you know, performance....
I had a (slightly modified) 1986 Buick Regal T-Type. Used to have a lot of fun with it. Every drive was stress-relief. Got into informal street races... every chance I got. Cops never even glanced at it, even when the brakes were probably glowing from trying to get down to a reasonably sane speed after the radar detector went off (they pulled over whichever vehicle I happened to be racing, several times). Only negative about it was that it cornered just slightly better than the Great Pyramid of Giza - but the roads around here are kind of skinny, and cars aren't frogs, so that wasn't really a problem. LMAO.
I'm a die-hard EVO fanboy and in the US i agree completely BUT the GC8 STI is better than the mitsubishi's we got in the US. Having said that The EVO V and VI are better than the GC8. They just got fat by the time they came to the US. I own an VIII but really want to get a V or VI also once they hit the US.
I used to own a 2006 EVO IX GSR bought brand new over a decade ago. It was a fun car to drive even though mine was a 5-speed and easy to mod. Now I drive a 2019 STI.
The Evo was SO much ahead of its time. The rival makers have started keeping up with it some 5 years ago. And yes, the EVO wasn't a flashy car Doug, it was all about the performance without all the bells and whistles.
@Hollywood Collins Despite your name, you must not be in America. Virus cases are still increasing in a few states. I would say think before you comment, but then again this is UA-cam.
Doug, I owned a 15 MR... Its obvious you never drove an MR EVO X, the dual clutch in it is amazing. I highly suggest you drive one. The transmission costs $15,000 by itself and is the same transmission that's in the GTR, So to say the manual stick is the one to get is very one sided. The MR is faster and better looking with its BBS wheels, body color matching vents and low profile wing, Rockford Fosgate and FAST keyless entry system as well as the fact ALL of them came with the SSS package that the regular X didnt usually have because the buyers of those were trying to save money. its the budget Evo basically. I liked my MR because it was low profile and excuded a subtle wealth image and capable of showing the snobby kid in his BMW that your badge doesnt matter.
Yeah I own a 400whp 2014 X MR, total stock trans, has 120,000kms on it and still shifts like lightening. I change the SST fluid and filter yearly, get fluid analysis done as well and it's in perfect health. 3 differnent TC-SST trans went from 2008 model only, to 2010 model only and 2011-2015 only so they did make upgrades that aren't interchangeable.
Don't get to worked up about no knowledge dug. He's got so many people watching yet he says nothing everytime. Ummmmm I looked online at some forum's for an hour then Google it, ok lets review this... like he has a clue idiot..... he's america in human form
@@mattwood3773 if the man upsets you this much, why watch? Legit question. You have so many options. You gave him a view and comment. That directly supports him, and means you were an engaged viewer.
Agreed - the SST dual clutch is AWESOME! I'm a stick purist usually but I spent a day in an MR (Turo) around town and in the Malibu canyons and felt like the SST may pair better with the turbo engine than the manual. Shifts so fast and keeps it on boost. VERY quick to downshift when you dip into the throttle. So much capability and character for the car as a whole and the transmission. After 2 minutes of driving you completely forget about any interior cheapness (the seats are great though). Truly a special car to drive and it made me seriously consider buying one. The lack of a huge wing is a big plus to us non-boy-racer types.
Forgot to mention - the ride was not overly harsh at all. I was expecting to be annoyed but it was totally fine. My current E89 Z4 coupe (3.0si) has a much harsher ride. Interior noise levels were not bad either - you hear a lot of turbo sounds which is great.
lol doug complianed about too much badging. when there isnt alot of badges he complains, well wtf do you want man.(if you ever watched his h2 hummer review)
One he hasn't reviewed yet, LOL! He rarely gives anything a value over 7. But I'm not sure if he's ever reviewed a C5 or C6 Vette yet...those are good cars for dirt cheap. Cars that are priced low as they will ever be now and are on their way up as being collectable get a higher value...like how early 90s Japanese sports cars were several years back...but now they are becoming a bit overpriced and their value is questionable.
@Dimetri Drossos "...less than $35,000 for the complete kit, plus..." You forgot to factor in labor. Or is your (many, many, many hours of) labor worth nothing, lol?
The Lancer Evolution doesn't need arm-sleeve tattoos saying it's an Lancer EVO. The reputation speaks for itself. It also has a kick-ass name too, not gonna lie.
I love this car so much. I like that it doesn't have much Evo badging on the exterior, because the super aggressive styling already shouts at you that it's not just a base Lancer.
Doug, thank you so much for all that you do for the car community. Quick friendly correction--Evo's were winning significant rally races in the mid 90's. Not just making tuner's dreams come through in 2003.
Mitsubishis are engineer's cars. As such, they are often vastly underrated, even the standard models, such as the old ordinary Lancer models. These are technically rock-solid, well-engieered vehicles. The only thing they cut corners on was/is the design. As if the engineers locked themselves into a room to develop the car, and after some considerable time, someone said: "Oh yeah, we may need a designer now. Do we have a capable intern around here for that?"
Doug doesn't know what evo motto in the 90s. "Sit down, drive and be one with the machine." That's why features and appearance doesn't matter. It's the engine that's matters to the owners.
So let's just ignore that it's what he said during the driving segment? He literally said features and all were not the target, only what's under the hood and the tech that contributes to the driving experience matters. I get how people feel but you have to remember that he still has to review the car as a whole, motto or not.
My 14 GSR handles ALMOST as good as my C7. This dude is smoking crack. Ill run this on a track against any 4 door thats the reason why I purchased a GSR ffs..... Thats disappointing 6/10 😂😂😂 whatever.
Its just his opinion and he does this for pretty much all cars. Has a good look, takes them for a spin, nothing fancy or hard driving, gives a score. I dont even watch the score anymore. Sorry doug.
Sadly Mitsubishi is now dead, almost bankrupt and part of the Renault-Nissan ("Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi" now) alliance. Do not ever expect them to be making a sports or niche car - only cheap and practical crossovers for developing countries
@@maximuscetell639 No...wonder... Why does Nissan never let them do it!? Nissan have brought back the Fairlady Z, why won't they give Mitsubishi a chance!?
Gives an Evo X a handling score of 6/10...meanwhile, actual drivers like Jeremy Clarkson calls the 10 one of the best handling cars of all time. Gotta take these reviews with a grain of salt I guess lol.
@@brolydbs1927 well, 10/10 IS an exotic car handling’s score. An exotic car getting a 10 and an Evo getting a 10 would make 0 sense, because the exotic obviously handles better and therefore, Evo is a 6
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Remember when Mitsubishi used to build actually desirable cars and not just compact crossovers and a cheap hatchback
I do.
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Market dynamics. Mainstreamers love small crossovers over sedans as a 'one-stop solution' to all their known dilemmas. Sucks that most brands are actively ditching sedans and fun hatchbacks for lame crossovers.
Idk what you’re talking about the Mitsubishi Mirage is the pinnacle of automotive driving experiences
We have to remember that Mitsubishi are not in a good spot right now. They need to make their best to make cars that people would buy, therefore, they had to ditch the cars like evo, etc. Making crossovers and in quote “boring cars” might be Mitsubishi’s last chance to stay relevant in the industry
Mitsubishi: They cancelled the Evo because it didn't fit in their product portfolio...
Also Mitsubishi: Here's the Mirage
My buddies brother just got a couple year old mirage and what a shit box lol feels like it's from 1992
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@@prostitutionsavedmymarriag3015 ikr. Any Dacia has a better quality than the Mirage or Space Star in Europe...
The mirage makes sense though, it’s a cheap mass market car for people that need something with wheels that can go from point A to B.
People: well, what does it do?
Mitsubishi: It.... It.... It has a cup holder in the middle...
People: And?
Mitsubishi: ...
doug slammed that trunk shut like he owned it
Lmao I was thinking the same thing!
Me 2😅
That trunk barely has no hydraulic feel to it and it’s very light. Evo owner will know
@@trumanadam7880 you mean its cheaply made. lol
He does that all the time haha 😂
When I found out they were discontinuing the Evolution I went to my local dealership and placed a deposit on 1 of the 2 white final editions they had allocated. Ive had it since December 31, 2015 and its sitting at 2800 miles. What a phenomenal car.
Probably worth 70k now
@@streak9433 it is not...
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken love you too
@@80KG_Costco_Chicken it will be in time especially at that mileage
white FE no.468 here.
The engine bay looks prettier than the interior, then again that was probably their goal
When you drive it, you will forget about the interior.
You could almost literally eat off of that engine block... but that would be a crime.
B-Wulf I wish I could not think about interiors and just drive, but I can’t. That’s the only thing holding me back from ever really owning JDM. I still love them, but would never own them
@@nakoma5 Blind people can drive, lol?
@@wesgregg6451 You'll have too much fun to notice. Think of it as "weight savings" lol.
Doug: This car has so many badges, that's insane
Also Doug: This car has so little badges, that's insane
You know, like Goldilock
EXACTLY
We have to find a car which have the exact number of badges Doug consider perfectly normal
Would've thought he would like it because it was understated.
I pull all my badges except the manufacturer's emblem. I'm not worried about whether people know what I am driving. People who know...know.
The end of the Evo??" You mean the end of Mitsubishi in general.
@A real bisexual petrol-head ???
@A real bisexual petrol-head you good bro??
Yes, because people didn't buy them.
Because as with all other things, you guys arn't doing the things, you said you would.
Seriously, you guys have had every chance to save the performance car, but nope, all you do is sit around and complain, all the while doing nothing..
i don't know, Mitsubishi is a good brand, i love it. Just cause merican's don't buy it, doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't.
@@Orcawhale1 Lol your argument sounds like "You wouldn't have gotten raped if you didn't dress like a whore!"....Mitsubishi is ultimately to blame because they couldn't keep up with their competition. They offered an inferior car because they stopped giving a shit. Everyone's money went toward better alternatives.
*15 minutes shitting on the car.
*Then accelerates...
*This car is fantastic
That's the lancer experience in a nutshell
Yup
Shitting on the car? Doug takes an objective look at every car. If he's shitting on something then objectively, it's shit.
My brother had a older evo. At that time we worked together. I always had to pick him up. Even when it was running he was scared to drive it. Stupid fast though
Doug seems to genuinely DESPISE Mitsibishi, the way he usually speaks of their cars. :D
Agree
The year is 2020 and this car still looks so fresh, no crazy styling.just beautiful
The interior is ass though
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@@drsipp407 it's not important for some people, like me lol
@@drsipp407 Mitsubishi interiors were always ass
C.Zas/AZD interior is extremely important too me
Here’s a quirk, evo gas lid is square, lancer is round.
He also completely overlooked the wider front fenders and rear quarters
And he left out all the cool vents
Here come the fanbooooooys
@@Suileron Not really. They're just pointing out the things Doug missed, as happens with pretty much every Doug video. He doesn't know much about the cars he reviews, and it shows. Just cranking out vids for views and dollars.
they are entirely fucking different car
thats why impreza is better
Doug's the kind of guy to point out the weird windshield washer fluid location but never show the quirks of filling it.
Yea man. I have a dedicated fluid transfer pump for that.
lol, keep the " Doug is the type of guy" jokes coming
That’s a good point, I haven’t yet to put fluid in mine but now that u mention it, it will be a challenge when the time comes
Larry N Doug's the kind of guy to give chewing gum a Doug Score. 0 for value, depreciates immediately when used.
@@mazyoda_ The rear seats do not fold and there is no access to the trunk from the rear seat/cabin. You just remove the plastic cover, take the cap off and fill. You can get a regular bottle of water in there, but a gallon jug or similar would be messy. A fluid pump or even a hose with a funnel also works. Or even straight from your garden hose if your water isn't too hard. Hope this helps :-)
This is honestly my dream car i aint gonna lie
Same
Yes.
There’s one near my house. Tiny bit used (and I really mean just slightly) but it looks good.
Terrible taste... get an Evo IV.
This shit looks like a basic ass Toyota
@@TrapasaurusFlex hey man, this is a little more attainable. I agree the IV is better, I personally like that one, the VI, and IX, but those are a bit out of reach for normal enthusiasts.
Everyone: Bring back the legendary cars that gave your company it’s name
Mitsubishi: Haha Mirage go brrrr
What if they made an "Evolution" variant of the Mirage or something close to it? I mean, the Lancer was pretty much a decent daily driver until Mitsubishi had the balls to turn it into a rally car that would give birth to the rivalry against Subaru's WRX STi. Though, the Mirage right now isn't well known for performance and it hasn't been justified whether it is worthy of a performance version so nevermind, forget what I said completely.
😂
mirage go "boom"
Mirage go brrrrtrtrtrtr... Ding ding ding ding...
@Mahbub Z Rohan I own a regular old Lancer and when I got an ad for that thing in the mail from my trader I felt a bit sad for a colleague who was still driving his old Eclipse.
Evo owners:
Selling my 2003 Evo 8, mostly stock
Just cams, intake, turbo back exhaust, fuel pump, high flow cat, lowering springs. Mostly stock.
Pretty damn stock for an Evo 8, most of them are completely riced out
Patrick Pacheco by riced you mean 11 second cars...
Cheap AF
Still more stock then %85 of evos lol
99% of evo 8s dont have cats anymore lol
I have a theory: Mitsu’s cancellation of the Evo is the reason why Subaru never bothered to update and upgrade the WRX and STI all these years. With no real competition, Subaru had no real incentive to make those cars better. So maybe we’ll see if Subaru revises the WRX/STI for 2021, which they were suppose to do this year.
And Subaru will probably turn the STI into some quirky turbo/hybrid electric drive.
Subaru will probably update the WRX to compete with other cheap economy cars like the type R and hot hatches like the Focus RS.... but it’s a damn shame the Evo was killed. It was truly a better car than the WRX (although the WRX was always better looking on the exterior and interior imo
Cameron Peralta disagree on the exterior appearance. it's kind of a wash on the earlier editions imo but I prefer the front fascia of the evo x to any of the subarus
Agreed
To be completely honest with you I kinda feel like that's why they started making the BRZ with toyota.
I think they’re discontinuing the STI in Europe and just keeping the WRX.
What? I thought the STI was getting a new engine and re design next year??
I like when badging is limited, making it less of a status thing and one has to know what to look for to see it. Keep in mind also, with fewer options comes less weight.
Well, they may know, since there’s a giant wing in the back
OEM+ just how i like it, subtle upgrades, still really clean.
The downfall of Mitsubishi began after cancelling the evo
Seriously, it was one of the only things they ever made that was actually interesting and that anybody aspired to own. Nobody today gets excited over their boring crossovers, which by the way I almost never see on the road.
They've been in a freefall since the mid 2000's. Canceling the EVO was just another example on how out of touch they are with their customers.
Nah the downfall began when they didn’t put the 4G63T in the EVO X
Unfortunately car companies don’t make money because people think a car is cool. Mitsubishi has actually been on an upswing since getting rid of the Evo. I’m one of the loyal customers that keeps buying from them in hopes that there comes a time when they could afford to have a flagship car again. Personally, I’m a fan of their electric concept Evo. So yea
The downfall happened after disbanding from Chrysler, that's when their resources became limited and affected their cars.
Should have stayed with Chrysler a little longer before disbanding, we could still have the Eclipse and the Evolution. Ironically, Mitsubishi is in an alliance with FCA/Stellartis again.
Fun Fact: It was designed by Omer Halilhodzic, a car designer from Bosnia and Herzegovina, who also worked for Ferrari, Mercedes Benz etc.
Brao
I aint read none of those names
No wonder I love it! I saw one the other day in my side view mirror I was like “oh hello sexy”
Ejvala majstore
Anyone remember the Top Gear episode where the EVO MR destroyed a Lamborghini around the track ?
Good ole days
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M4 and its owner with identical face mask
Well, the TG track always favoured cars that could corner better, over cars that were good in a straightline.
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 Spamming. 🙄
Evo vs Lamborghini
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It was an evo 8 fq400
Doug on a first date:
- "Hi, hello, where do you come fr..."
- "Before we get started be sure to check CAAARS and BIIIIDSSSS!!"
LOLLL🤣
Now let's check out all the interesting quarks and features on this model. Then in going to get her into my bed and then I'm going to ride her. Then I'm going to give her a Doug score
🤣😂🤣😂🤣
“EVERY SINGLE EVO ON THE PLANET HAS BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT FOR THIS ONE"
- Doug Demuro,2020
Doug must be the MOST WELL TRAVELED MAN, IN HISTORY, check those Air miles, Dougie
I only changed my brakes. Does that mean mine is already modified? I have the MR version.
Ya'll are literally taking him way too literal.
Not really, i have two Evo X's my self, not one is modified. Plus 4 of my friends have one as well and none is modified, all of them full original.
Not too mention that if someone wants to mod their car, then that's their business. I love Doug for the most part but I really don't appreciate how he hates on the modding community. We're not all 17 year old kids with a wing the size of a paraglider and a 30 gallon garbage can for an exhaust tip.
I bet in 10 years, doug will still look and talk the same
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Except the THISSS gets its own ad break because it's become so long.
Maybe he will get bald.
meaning his age will just catch up to his looks
He is timeless and his lines have aged rather well I would say.
Regarding body roll, remember this is a RALLY car - meaning, an OFF PAVEMENT racing car. The suspension needs to have travel, and it needs to be able to move, to deal with bumps, ruts, uneven ground, and of course jumps. Obviously in stock form it's not competition ready, but those are its bones. Sure you can tune it for flatter cornering as a street car, and I guess that's what most people do, but that will make it worse, not better, for its designed use. Its all-road capabilities should at least be appreciated.
Yep if you ever get a chance to rip some corners in the gravel mode do it! It was honestly incredible the best vehicle I have ever driven and it was my cousins haha
Rally cars often have stiff suspensions.
You are you agaim...exactly 💯
Well said
GlennC777, this isn’t a rally car though.
In my opinion, this car has beautiful exterior. The wheels look really special. The owner did well keeping things simple 👍.
"It's quick, it feels quick and it IS quick"
- DOUG'S WIFE DESCRIBING HIS SEXUAL PROWESS
That’s probably what it’s quick means
So let's just give it a 6
"Doug is gonna review my car, can't wait to see the vid later"
Doug: Something a tuner kid would do
"Alright give me the keys back" 🤣
Lmao I'd rather be called a tuner than a ricer tho
I wish Mitsubishi returned to its old glory
Xpërt ikr, Mitsubishi suck now😡
Yes
We wanted a new Eclipse, and we got a new Eclipse. There's only a few problems with it.
I have to ask myself who the fucking hell has came to the idea to turn it into a crossover SUV, which has absolutely nothing with the old Eclipse generations in common but the name. Also, I have absolutely no idea whatsoever what kind of mushrooms the designer has consumed to turn it into a modern Pontiac Aztek...
Aside from the Evo and Eclipse, Mitsubishi has always been poo
They should revive the 3000gt 😴
I love how happy Doug becomes once he starts driving it. That’s the evo life
On behalf of all Evo owners... Thank you Doug, we’ve been waiting for this one.
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We’ve been waiting for years man
Its been to long...
Yes we have
I even offered him to review my evo
This is what rally homologations do - they are standard cars, with all the functional bits turned up to 11. That's the point and the charm.
I miss my 2010 evo X. I replaced with a 2018 Ford Focus RS and the evo definitely was more engaging and handling was just the best car I’ve ever owned.
Huge mistake
Miss my Evo X too. Drove for over 7 years and swapped to an RS3.
@@11Greatness What made you switch? I've been curious about RS3s.
@@citrusjuicebox I loved and I mean loved everything about my Evo X. But the platform lacked power. I didn’t want to build the motor.
So I was all dreamy about straight line speed I saw the RS3’s. I’m “stage 2” now and may go the E85 route. But maybe a TT700 turbo and run 9’s. Not sure.
But the visibility and handling is not as good as the Evo X. Damn Audi’s understeer like crazy.
@@11Greatness platform lacked power? How?
Growing up I was always team EVO while I knew others that were team STI. While I could never afford an EVO myself, I did buy a new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, with all the upgrades. I absolutely loved that car and in my 11 years of owning it, I never once had to take it to a shop for something other than regular maintenance. When I heard Mitsubishi's announcement that they were canceling the EVO and the Lancer itself I felt so betrayed and vowed to never by a Mitsubishi vehicle again. In 2019 I traded in my Lancer for a brand new Hyundai Veloster Turbo and it's been great so far! It's smaller than my old Lancer, but man is it fun to drive!
I love my veloster turbo! but definitely would love an all wheel drive hot hatch
I'm sure your woman thinks the Hyundai is cute and peppy. If you even have one.
"Every Single Evo On This Planet Has Been Modified Except For This One" - Doug Demuro 2020
he's not wrong...
Mine is stock.
@@RealAnthonyJones no shit not "every single evo" is modified, but it's pretty much the case
There are a few EVOs here in my city (Belo Horizonte, Brasil) and i doubt they're modified. Not a single sign of tunning and such on the ones i've spotted.
@@LuizMGRamos not saying youre wrong, but you dont know. And I've never in my life seen a stock evo
Doug:this car is completely unmodified.
The side sun shades: I'm not here, he can't see me
lol its rain guards. Interesting thought, but if it was an OEM accessory is it still considered modified? Not saying those are OEM, but I know mitsubishi made OEM rain guards for the evo
😂😂
I thought they were called wind deflectors
yo yo probably but ya get the point
@@Patient_Lion_BS rain guards, OEM name www.mitsubishipartswarehouse.com/oem-parts/mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-10-sport-vent-rain-guard-visors-evo-x-mz562863ex-genuine-mitsubishi-mz562863ex?c=Zz1leHRlcmlvciZzPXdpbmRvdyZsPTEmbj1TZWFyY2ggUmVzdWx0cyZhPW1pdHN1YmlzaGkmbz1sYW5jZXImeT0yMDEyJnQ9ZXZvbHV0aW9uLWdzciZlPTItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz
The people who bought this didn’t care how it looked inside.
It's amazing how plasticy car interiors used to be...
It's actually the reason I got rid of mine. Just never liked anything my hands were constantly touching in that interior. When swapping the head unit with an aftermarket one makes it look even closer to stock you know something just isn't working in that interior.
I traded mine (an 08) for a '16 Focus ST.
The people who bought these cars bought them for their spoiled kids.
And that says it all doesn't it? Either someone has taste....or they don't. Buyers of this car don't.
@@23Piccolina Nonsense...the perception of 'taste' is solely in the eyes of the person making the observation.
Lancer Evo XI: **Is a crossover**
Everyone: It's evolving, just backwards
Haha EVOlving
"Mitsubishi canceled this car because it didn't fit in with their product portfolio moving toward crossovers and SUVs." Clearly, the crossover thing worked out for them. But seriously, so many automakers have a penchant for killing beloved, iconic cars. Cars that actually get people excited about the brand like the S2000, (old) Supra, and of course the Evo. Yeah, they have to make a business case, but Subaru and Mazda are able to make it work with the low-volume WRX and Miata.
Jose P because they don’t fucking sell.
The Miata isn’t really low volume at all, it’s the most sold sport car in the world.
The WRX is heavily based off the Impreza, which they still sell a bunch of
Emmanuel Kumi except it’s not the wrx/sti in current VA generation uses an Impreza body that is no longer produced. It’s exclusive to that of the wrx/sti the Impreza is on a global chassis platform and has been some years.
Emmanuel Kumi Yea bud you’re wrong about that one big time. I’m pretty sure Subaru moves more WRXs and STIs than base Imprezas at this point since no one wants a sedan unless it’s “cool”
At least in North America
I feel like there’s more fake evos than M badges.
or type r badges
I commonly see 2 fake lanevo's, here's how to see:
1: cvt transmission
2: stock wheel
3: fake badges
thank you for reading my tedtalk
Gal Smirnov real evos have a square gas cap whereas the lancer is circular (I think)
@@NuclearPineapple that is true
Especially where I live, they're everywhere
As an evo x owner, I logically agree with every number on the doug score, but my personal emotional score is 100/100 for this car :)
Harrison Yang Stock or tuned?
@@JackFoxtrotEDM Doug said that the Evo in the video is the only stock Evo left on the planet, and he's absolutely right
@Harrison Yang Make it 2 on this planet, I have a 2012 Evo X MR with 118,xxx miles that’s stayed bone stock 😬
I have a 2016 STI bone stock as my daily and I have a 2012 Evo X as my weekend toy. After owning them over the years despite all the internet bias of one over the other, for me personally, the Evo X is much better for modding and power. Now as for a daily driver, the STI is much better. As for rain and snow conditions, the STI does much better. Again, this is just my input from owning both.
Agreed, I've owned both as well. To me Evo looks a lot better, less bot racer too.
Color is everything too. White for evo, blue for STI.
I love the respect for both the Sti & Evo. Both are marvelous piece of engineering, I do own an sti but would want to own an evo one day (if it made a comeback)
Driven three generation STI's then took a evo x out and i couldn't believe all the internet back and forth about that comparison....the evo is much better stock vs stock
Maybe better on the track. Not a better car all around.
@@AvatarPuls that's true. I'm an Evo fan but I prefer earlier models than the Evo x. Mitsubishi tried to make a car balance both sides too much, that is why the evo x failed. This is also happening to the newer subaru's
The problem they had that also Subaru’s are running into is that they are trying to get into the sport luxury market. Sorry but Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac CTS V, Audi already got that market locked down. They started charging as much as those brands and didn’t even come close to the luxury of those companies.
@@monmc6129 I'd say that Mitsubishi tried to make the Evo x towards their new plans which ultimately failed. Y know like with switching to crossovers and shit. It overall balanced more on the user friendly side. They could've made it better but they didn't have the money and you know they pushed it out only to make more money than anything else
@@AvatarPuls No better all around. More reliable, can push out WAY more torque, bulletproof engine that can take mods (STI's engine is a joke, even stock ones had problems). Not to mention yaw control and torque vectoring were invented by Mitsubishi during the earlier Evo development. Ive seen so many STIs burn up after pitiful amount of miles, not the Evo though.
And lets be honest: both cars were made to mod for rally, so comparing stock is useless. Modded STIs, while great in many aspects, need a helluva lot more mods to be effective and reliable, especially when it comes to the motor. The STI motor (comparing EVO X to the STI of that year of course) was simply built like a tin can. They couldnt take mods. First users were pissed off on the forums, took a few years for aftermarket to make upgraded rods and pistons to make the STI motor able to take any increase in torque.
But they are different cars. STI is lighter, EVO feels heavy like a German car. But honestly, point for point the EVO is just better, and it was more expensive so go figure.
Puertoricans love Mitsubishi's, you still see old mirages, Lancers, Outlanders and Monteros everywhere over here.
Yeah, the island is flooded with mitsubishi's
Dream Land! 🙂
Lots of Mitsu "Technica" with black hoods, red doors, pink hubcaps, very colorful interiors, and holes in each plastic panel to fit some cheap speakers, and ... lots of modifications made on the sidewalks of a neighborhood by friends with a lot of experience in tuning business while drinking “Medallas” and listening to reggaeton. In the end the "car" makes more noise than speed.
Peter Vari yup, pretty much... The 4G63 engine is super easy to work with and mod... thats why is so big down here
The Philippines too!
17:55 let's talk about this engine noise for a second, it's just fantastic
doug undervalued the evo as usual... the s-awc is so advanced, audi didn't have that unlimited torque vectoring until 2017 and had to pay for an r8 to get it. the heart of the evo is s-awc and is what separates this from the pack.
Doug, as a quirk addicted , i can't understand how you miss that the Evo have a RECTANGULAR fuel cap, while the regular narrow Lancer (and ralliart) have a ROUND fuel cap cover! THAT'S A BIG QUIRKS: Unforgivable ;D
The fact that evo’s have been going for 30 years makes me feel old
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It hasn't tho
We have lived in Awesome times back then... When "drivers" didn't need a cellphone to drive :)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles has entered the chat
_midnight club still underrated soz_
I could cry when looking at my like dislike ratio. I have so many jealous people that my videos always get way more dislikes than likes. Please don't be jealous, dear barik
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How have they not brought it to PC yet?? Such a shame :( ....
I own my evo x for many many years now/ Although i agree with lack of "quality of life" features and overall budget feel of many things, i think you underestimeted how well this car handles. It definitely has more of a "mechanical" feel to it than modern cars that feel more "electric", but the connection with the car and how this car makes you feel is unbelievable. Ive made mine 410 bhp.
Doug: Look how cheap this car is. They didn't bother to upgrade it.
Car owner: 😐
Yea you see the house behind the car... guessing its the owners
Probably doesn't want to
"Every single Evo on the planet has been modified." lol
It’s true
Not mine!! 2015 gsr and still stock!
Not mine, 2006 EVO IX MR still bone stock and will forever stay this way lol
Not mine. 2008 GSR
Mods: intake, turbo back exhaust, bov, intercooler, intercooler piping, 3 port boost controller, lowering springs.
My EVO X is bone stock, I'm not a boy racer so I don't have a need to modify it.
Remember when the ECLIPSE was a sports car?
I remember that It was the GSX
Now it's a cross
@@tysoniswolfed saw a 2nd gen gst 2 days ago. 1st one I've seen in about a year. Forgot how clean they look
@@dingonaut1794 Hispanics like to slap body kits and loud paint colors on them that's why, to distract from the blue or white smoke puffing out of the exhaust. When I take mine out for fuel one of them is always staring. Complete resto-mod. You wouldn't believe the amount of garbage I had to take out and replace.
It was never a sports car but I get what you're saying.
one thing I really like about doug is that he's aware of the fact that even about 200HP is legitimately a fast car. he's real about speed.
Ah, if it isn't my favorite car of all time.
The Lancer Brembo Recaro Evo
With stock BBS wheels
Gera Tsubaki they’re enkeis.
@@Bmoney-js4kl oh true in the video yes but these another trim with BBSs
Hey look! A stock evo X.
Oh really? Where?
Nope. Too late
Every time I think of Mitsubishi and its bleak future, I cry
I would agree, but have you looked at the new awd systems? I love my Mitsubishi Montero 20th anniversary, and I’m a massive believer in 4wd over awd, but Mitsubishi’s new awd is seriously impressive. I see many on the road, and believe things will improve.
no apostrophe, its, not it's
Miss the Eclipse GSX, 3000GT VR4 and miss the evo.
boostedmaniac Definitely! I love the evo!
Explosive Mallard Oh yeahhhh, I have seen those. Hopefully they put them to good use and make something good out of it instead of an underpowered CVT crossover.
Everything you said before the 17 minute mark is true and works in my favor. It keeps the casual people away from this car, which is already rare to begin with. Many people will track or do performance driving with these cars, which is the way it should be. Sure, you can modify for show/looks, but as you mentioned, there is only so much you can do with a Lancer interior before it gets old/boring. No need to find an 8/9, the interior is even worse and don't even start talking about safety lol. I own a modded 9 and use it primarily for autocross or quick weekend drives to keep things moving. If I had to drive this thing every day, I would kill myself. At the same time, I would not sell it for anything, it really is that great.
“Doesn’t fit in their line up” does any Mitsubishi fit anywhere 😂
They fit in the junkyard pretty good
Raymond Adams Pretty dumb comment tbh. This is a small car, will fit it many more places than the average American car. Also, it’ll last way longer than any American car.
Mitsubishi thinks it only fits in the South East Asian market... they plan to focus on that market
@@explosivemallard8038 he wasn't talking about the size of the car. He was talking about how for the last decade Mitsubishi has been one of the worst car companies in the world and definitely the worst JDM car company.
@@epicraptorman uh what ? Japanese cars always last long.
Doug looks like a taller version of every white guy that ever owned an Evo.
Every white guy? The only time I saw someone driving an Evo who wasn’t a thin white guy was when it was a thin white girl. These are the Vermont of import tuner cars.
I've seen a few Asians and Latinos own them in Iowa...
People of any race and ethnic can own a(n) Evo 🙋🏻♂️
Where I’m at, I see a lot of different people driving them, not one specific type of person
In Florida the majority of people that own evo’s are Puerto Rican’s
19:09 "When the turbocharger kicks on, it's really impressive" Doug then goes into his Mr. Bean bored on a rollercoaster face. 😂
😂😂
One feature Doug didn't mention about the Evo X is that you can change the sound for the turn signal
Dont make evo videos prices will rise again :(
tbh mitsubushi arent really desirable anymore let alone the x, the past gens ,maybe
Four cylinder lol
Yeh even the 2001 evo is still expensive
@@ballslayer6970 I disagree
@@ballslayer6970 lol evo x are rising in price
7:32 - I believe I found the reason why the manual version of the Evo X only had 5 speeds and not 6, according to Evo magazine in the UK as quoted from their 2008 long-term test of the FQ-300 SST...
_”Mitsubishi claims that since the five-speed manual is needed for the motorsport versions of the Evo, it wasn’t commercially viable to develop a six-speed one for the road cars, especially as the SST ’box offers six cogs if that’s what you want.”_
The 5spd was stronger than the 6spd.
5 spd also had a better 0-60 with one less shift.
because the 6 speed is fragile af
Most times Doug doesnt really know what he's talking about to be honest
What I always heard was the 8 and 9 came with a 5 spd or optional 6 spd. They both used the same housing just the 6 spd had that extra gear. Because of that extra gear it took up more room and the gears weren't as strong as the 5 spd. There are people with Evo 8 and 9 who would swap the 6spd for the 5.
Doug always speaking in absolutes. There are dozens of stock Evo X’s being sold online rn.
“Stock” lol I have all my stock parts in the back room :)
Dozens.. Says it all
I had a 2004. Mitsubishi has been the most reliable for daily I've ever owned. It's a shame they don't make anything worthwhile anymore. Note: I've had the Subaru and the Mitsubishi and for reliability I'd take the Mitsubishi any day of the week.
Mitsubishi ? they made the planes that bombed pearl harbor
@@johncastillo2194 I don't care if they made gas chambers for the Nazi's in WW2, they still made a hell of a car.
Doug: i love the subtle design changes that mercedes does to high performance car, so only car people will know what they're seeing
Also Doug: mitsubishi is being cheap by not putting on more badges and making the evo stand out
BOX Flares! I mean seriously!!
There was an actual option to order door sills with the “lancer evolution”
Yup! My 2015 has them
came standard on MRs i believe.
yep, got em in my 2008
@@nyhe1760 not the GSR
Woah
I literally was thinking about how doug hasn’t made an evo video
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I was literally thinking of you thinking the Doug needed to make a video about the Evo
@@dailylifevs.exotic1338 nice spam, i give a dislike for you 😙
Finding a pure stock, pristine condition Evo for him to film is pretty rare in pretty much everywhere. He wanted to film an VIII or IX but they're all modified so he had to go with an X.
Owning a lancer myself, that sound system is really good tbh
When he said 30 years ago, I was expecting 70's. Guess I've grown old.
"When the power comes on, it's REALLY impressive"
*makes a face like he just ate a spoonful of mayonnaise"
@19:10
Why is this accurate
Lmaooooo
Black Hole Sun because Doug is just the type of guy who says “it’s fast” while thinking “I wouldn’t be surprised by a John Deer tractor being faster than this.”
Doug, you criticize cars that have too much badging, but now this one doesn't have enough. Make up your mind!
Hes looking for an adequate number of badges.
@Lord Raiden ?
Doug is the Karen of the car world
This dude in my neighborhood has a sleeper evo. He converted the body to the normal Lancer.... I see you fender vents.... I see you. I'm sure nobody is fooled by him when he starts it up lmao. Thing slaps.
well some people just don't want their car to scream, "I'm special!" because they know they don't need to prove it just because they can. They just paid for the, you know, performance....
Mitsubishi put only 2 badges because they’re cheap, not because they think people don’t need to “show off” their Evo.
I had a (slightly modified) 1986 Buick Regal T-Type. Used to have a lot of fun with it. Every drive was stress-relief. Got into informal street races... every chance I got. Cops never even glanced at it, even when the brakes were probably glowing from trying to get down to a reasonably sane speed after the radar detector went off (they pulled over whichever vehicle I happened to be racing, several times). Only negative about it was that it cornered just slightly better than the Great Pyramid of Giza - but the roads around here are kind of skinny, and cars aren't frogs, so that wasn't really a problem. LMAO.
"It's fast"
"It handles"
"I'm driving completely one handed"
Andy Sedgley giggity
I still think Lancer Evolution VIII MR is the pinnacle of the Evo series, it’s better than any STi ever.
100% correct*
I'm a die-hard EVO fanboy and in the US i agree completely BUT the GC8 STI is better than the mitsubishi's we got in the US. Having said that The EVO V and VI are better than the GC8. They just got fat by the time they came to the US. I own an VIII but really want to get a V or VI also once they hit the US.
Sorry, a MIVEC IX is the pinnacle.
I used to own a 2006 EVO IX GSR bought brand new over a decade ago. It was a fun car to drive even though mine was a 5-speed and easy to mod. Now I drive a 2019 STI.
Robert Young they look the best in my opinion too. I love those massive wings
The Evo was SO much ahead of its time. The rival makers have started keeping up with it some 5 years ago. And yes, the EVO wasn't a flashy car Doug, it was all about the performance without all the bells and whistles.
That "THISSSSS" lasted longer than the pandemic.
underrated comment
Lmao
That would’ve been a funny joke if the pandemic was over but it isn’t.
@Hollywood Collins Despite your name, you must not be in America. Virus cases are still increasing in a few states. I would say think before you comment, but then again this is UA-cam.
Haha best comment of the year
Eclipse and Evo rest in peace we will miss you so much 💔
3000 GT
my brother owns one, amazing car. sad that it’s discontinued😔
“Thhhhhisss is a (car year) (car name)” will go down as one of the best intros in you tube history. 👍👍
Had an 05 8mr. Just picked up my X Gsr last night. So happy to be back in an Evo
Doug, I owned a 15 MR... Its obvious you never drove an MR EVO X, the
dual clutch in it is amazing. I highly suggest you drive one. The
transmission costs $15,000 by itself and is the same transmission that's
in the GTR, So to say the manual stick is the one to get is very one
sided. The MR is faster and better looking with its BBS wheels, body
color matching vents and low profile wing, Rockford Fosgate and FAST
keyless entry system as well as the fact ALL of them came with the SSS
package that the regular X didnt usually have because the buyers of
those were trying to save money. its the budget Evo basically. I liked
my MR because it was low profile and excuded a subtle wealth image and
capable of showing the snobby kid in his BMW that your badge doesnt
matter.
Yeah I own a 400whp 2014 X MR, total stock trans, has 120,000kms on it and still shifts like lightening. I change the SST fluid and filter yearly, get fluid analysis done as well and it's in perfect health. 3 differnent TC-SST trans went from 2008 model only, to 2010 model only and 2011-2015 only so they did make upgrades that aren't interchangeable.
Don't get to worked up about no knowledge dug. He's got so many people watching yet he says nothing everytime. Ummmmm I looked online at some forum's for an hour then Google it, ok lets review this... like he has a clue idiot..... he's america in human form
@@mattwood3773 if the man upsets you this much, why watch? Legit question. You have so many options. You gave him a view and comment. That directly supports him, and means you were an engaged viewer.
Agreed - the SST dual clutch is AWESOME! I'm a stick purist usually but I spent a day in an MR (Turo) around town and in the Malibu canyons and felt like the SST may pair better with the turbo engine than the manual. Shifts so fast and keeps it on boost. VERY quick to downshift when you dip into the throttle. So much capability and character for the car as a whole and the transmission. After 2 minutes of driving you completely forget about any interior cheapness (the seats are great though). Truly a special car to drive and it made me seriously consider buying one. The lack of a huge wing is a big plus to us non-boy-racer types.
Forgot to mention - the ride was not overly harsh at all. I was expecting to be annoyed but it was totally fine. My current E89 Z4 coupe (3.0si) has a much harsher ride. Interior noise levels were not bad either - you hear a lot of turbo sounds which is great.
The EVO X wasn't just the end of Mitsubishi, but it was an end of an era
When I see Doug review a JDM car... I click.
P.S. I know this is a US Domestic 🤷
When I see Doug review a car... I click.
Danish Malik when I see Doug I click
@@BearTheFlame when i see i click
@@almightyalrighty9112 when i see i see
Thats not jdm...
Best car ever Doug!!! Cheap is good, interchangeable parts best thing ever, performance is great come on, you're letting us down with that score.
his scores are bs. Not consistent.
“Badges .... badges ... we don’t need no stink in’ badges”.
IF you know, then you know...
lancer! leave that badge alone
lol doug complianed about too much badging. when there isnt alot of badges he complains, well wtf do you want man.(if you ever watched his h2 hummer review)
As an Evo X owner, watching and hearing the trunk slam closed at 14:12 hurt my feels
Yeah once my dad closed my trunk like That I’m like dad why’d you do that look at the spoiler it’s heavy 😂😂
He looks at it as a Reg Lancer smh this guy is a Outback lover
Ya you can see it coming and it's the worst sound...
I think it’s the lack of built quality…
@@jonlosito2004 The wing just weights too much for the shocks of the trunk.
The value confuses me: holds value really well, very well priced. What car has ever gotten a 10 on value?
One he hasn't reviewed yet, LOL!
He rarely gives anything a value over 7. But I'm not sure if he's ever reviewed a C5 or C6 Vette yet...those are good cars for dirt cheap. Cars that are priced low as they will ever be now and are on their way up as being collectable get a higher value...like how early 90s Japanese sports cars were several years back...but now they are becoming a bit overpriced and their value is questionable.
Pex_the_Unalive Drunk actually, he reviewed a c5 z06, and if I’m not mistaken, he gave that car a 10 in value
I bought a ralliart wagon for 9 grand, evo tuned theyre worth about 30k
His Ford GT, maybe. It'll probably sell for at least as much as he paid for the thing unless he manages to total it.
@Dimetri Drossos "...less than $35,000 for the complete kit, plus..." You forgot to factor in labor. Or is your (many, many, many hours of) labor worth nothing, lol?
The Lancer Evolution doesn't need arm-sleeve tattoos saying it's an Lancer EVO. The reputation speaks for itself.
It also has a kick-ass name too, not gonna lie.
I love this car so much. I like that it doesn't have much Evo badging on the exterior, because the super aggressive styling already shouts at you that it's not just a base Lancer.
Most even remove all badging.
I’ve seen Evo’s here in Europe with 600HP. This thing is a beast....when you’ve got time, a lot of money, and you’re crazy. Really REALLY crazy 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
It's "Sight, Sound, and Leather." The sunroof comes standard with the Leather package. Sight being for the HID headlights.
Shit Sounds Lame
Doug, thank you so much for all that you do for the car community. Quick friendly correction--Evo's were winning significant rally races in the mid 90's. Not just making tuner's dreams come through in 2003.
Have mine since 6 years now still going strong and exciting no problems very reliable car
Except shitty gas mileage lmao
same, never had an issue. over 120k miles on it.
Mitsubishis are engineer's cars. As such, they are often vastly underrated, even the standard models, such as the old ordinary Lancer models. These are technically rock-solid, well-engieered vehicles. The only thing they cut corners on was/is the design. As if the engineers locked themselves into a room to develop the car, and after some considerable time, someone said: "Oh yeah, we may need a designer now. Do we have a capable intern around here for that?"
Doug doesn't know what evo motto in the 90s.
"Sit down, drive and be one with the machine."
That's why features and appearance doesn't matter. It's the engine that's matters to the owners.
And the chassis. It out-handles the STI.
So let's just ignore that it's what he said during the driving segment? He literally said features and all were not the target, only what's under the hood and the tech that contributes to the driving experience matters. I get how people feel but you have to remember that he still has to review the car as a whole, motto or not.
Not too sure about this specific engine (evo 10) but the previous years 4g63 is built like a tank
Practicality is the number 1 feature !!! 4 door sports car. Same with the WRX three spots up.
Mitsubishi sucks nowadays with the crossovers
RIP
@Munshat Rahman Discontinuing the evo was a horrible idea from Mitsubishi.
They might bring it back but who knows
@@HALTHEOO and yeah teh car wasn't selling well
Maybe on North America. In the rest of the world Mitsubishi sells nice, reliable and capable SUVs and pick-up trucks.
6/10 for handling, tested in traffic. ok Doug...
He can't drive it right, that's why he hates it, lol
My 14 GSR handles ALMOST as good as my C7. This dude is smoking crack. Ill run this on a track against any 4 door thats the reason why I purchased a GSR ffs..... Thats disappointing 6/10 😂😂😂 whatever.
@@baileypawsplays1047 that's because c7s handle like shit
Its just his opinion and he does this for pretty much all cars. Has a good look, takes them for a spin, nothing fancy or hard driving, gives a score. I dont even watch the score anymore. Sorry doug.
If Mitsubishi needs to be survived, they *SHOULD* bring back the Lancer Evolution.
Not just the evo, Mitsubishi also need to bring back the Eclipse and 3000GT
They'd just badge a midsize crossover. Just like the eclipse
Sadly Mitsubishi is now dead, almost bankrupt and part of the Renault-Nissan ("Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi" now) alliance. Do not ever expect them to be making a sports or niche car - only cheap and practical crossovers for developing countries
they wont/ cant, not enough $$ and big daddy Nissan will never let em
@@maximuscetell639 No...wonder... Why does Nissan never let them do it!? Nissan have brought back the Fairlady Z, why won't they give Mitsubishi a chance!?
Gives an Evo X a handling score of 6/10...meanwhile, actual drivers like Jeremy Clarkson calls the 10 one of the best handling cars of all time. Gotta take these reviews with a grain of salt I guess lol.
I think he was looking for old lady Galaxie 500 handling there.
He expects the Evo to be some sort of exotic car lmao
@@brolydbs1927 well, 10/10 IS an exotic car handling’s score. An exotic car getting a 10 and an Evo getting a 10 would make 0 sense, because the exotic obviously handles better and therefore, Evo is a 6
Keyword being "salt"