Mitsubishi has released the pricing for its top Lancer Evolution model, the Lancer Evolution MR Touring. The MR Touring model starts at $40,990 and easily moves the car into the price range of many luxury models.
The MR Touring comes standard with the all the good stuff as the MR model, which includes the 291-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, six-speed dual clutch transmission, S-AWC all-wheel-drive system, Brembo brakes and 18-inch BBS wheels. What the Touring adds is a standard glass sunroof, a subtle lip spoiler and leather heated Recaro seats.
If those features aren't enough Mitsubishi has a list of extra's that can be added to the car and if you go crazy enough and select all of them you're looking at a price tag of $52,728. Wow!
Base Price
$40,990 + $720 destination
Standard Features
* 291-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC engine
* 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic® Shift Transmission (TC-SST)
* Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC)
* BREMBO® Braking System
* 2-piece front brake rotors with alloy hats
* Aluminum roof, hood and front fenders
* Enhanced interior noise reduction
* 18" x 8.5" BBS® Forged Alloy Wheels with 245/40R18 Yokohama ADVAN® tires
* Power glass sunroof
* Rain-sensing windshield wipers
* Rear diffuser with dual exhaust outlets
* Color keyed rear lip spoiler (Replaces large rear spoiler)
* Sports ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
* RECARO® semi-bucket racing seats with fixed head rests
* Heated front seats and side mirrors
* Full leather seating surfaces
* Magnesium steering wheel paddle shifters
* FAST-Key electronic keyless entry and starting system
* 710-watt (max.), Rockford Fosgate® performance audio system with nine speakers, including a 10-inch trunk-mounted subwoofer
* 40GB HDD Navigation with Music Server
* Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with voice command recognition
* Seven-airbag safety system including a driver's knee airbag*
Options
Packages
$1999 Navigation System
Accessories
$84 All Weather Floor Mats
$297 Aluminum/Leather Parking Brake Grip
$281 Aluminum / Leather Shift Knob (TC-SST)
$425 Back Up Sensors
$60 Cargo Organizer
$96 Carpet Floor Mats
$456 CD Changer - 6 Disc and Tuner
$107 Chrome Side Mirror Covers
$34 Cigar Lighter
$625 Front Air Dams
$125 Front Brake Air Guides
$515 Front Strut Brace
$319 Intercooler Pipes
$37 "Lancer Evolution" License Plate Frame
$244 Mud Flaps
$2499 Navigation System and Install Kit
$142 RALLIART Spline-Type Wheel Locks
$440 Rear Corner Air Dams
$110 Rear Spoiler Extension
$515 Rear Strut Brace
$506 Rear View Backup Camera
$900 Side Skirts
$85 Side Wind Deflectors
$85 Sunroof Deflector
$32 Wheel Locks
Genuine Mitsubishi accessories are all covered by the limited warranty. Installation labor is not included. See your Retailer for details.
Vehicle Warranty
Bumper to Bumper
3-year/36,000-mile, Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Powertrain
5-year/60,000-mile, Powertrain New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Anti-Corrosion
7-year/100,000-mile Anti-Corrosion Perforation Limited Warranty
Roadside Assistance
5-year/Unlimited miles Roadside Assistance
*Airbags can cause serious injury or death to anyone too close to an airbag when it deploys. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, all occupants must be properly restrained and seated well back, upright and in the middle of the seat. Do not lean against the door. Always place children 12 and under in the rear seat and use appropriate child restraints. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat. See your Owner's Manual and instructions provided with your child restraint for more information.
†See retailer for limited warranty and roadside assistance terms and conditions.
*iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
Comments (16)
52K is reaching the really nice sedan territory. I do not believe I would take this over an M3 or C63AMG.
Posted by Timeless | October 13, 2009 9:46 AM
Posted on October 13, 2009 09:46
Wow... for that price the interior had better be lined with Spotted Owl feathers...
Posted by WSE | October 13, 2009 11:05 AM
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:05
What ever happened to lightening the cars to improve performance?
Posted by Kawi | October 13, 2009 11:19 AM
Posted on October 13, 2009 11:19
I would much rather buy a 2nd hand M3 or Lexus ISF.
Posted by cavedog | October 13, 2009 1:27 PM
Posted on October 13, 2009 13:27
52k buys a lot of cars that are much better...
Posted by Avatar | October 13, 2009 2:02 PM
Posted on October 13, 2009 14:02
This is a really nice car. I drove an 07 a few months ago and it was new for $32K. The center of gravity in this car is well in line for racing.
In the end, you don't care what the car on the outside is, as long as it gets the job done. People looking at this car would purchase it just to watch their buddies jaws drop when it dusts them.
Posted by Andrew | October 13, 2009 2:08 PM
Posted on October 13, 2009 14:08
@ Andrew
False, people buy this car for a lot of different reasons, 'dusting' people is not one of them. There are plenty of cars for less money that 'dust' this car.
People buy this car for several other reasons including, autocross, rallycross, fufilling teenage fantasies, and lack of interior refinement. Some people don't like the idea of a luxury car, because luxury usually is analog to old and soft; so buying cars that are rugged and performance first is actually a plus for some.
Posted by optizac | October 13, 2009 5:51 PM
Posted on October 13, 2009 17:51
@ Andrew
...In the end, you don't care what the car on the outside is, as long as it gets the job done.
I don't know, Andrew. For 52K it better look terrific on the outside, the inside and all around AND get the job done! And the reason everyone says 52K instead of 40K is because you don't get into this price range without getting all the options.
This car will be pretty quick and should hold it's own. But line it up against other 52K cars and it will be obvious that it is out of its league.
But hey, if people will pay 52K for this car, why not ask for it.
Posted by b2man | October 13, 2009 11:50 PM
Posted on October 13, 2009 23:50
Wooow... I mean I'm sure it's a very nice car. And when you sit inside of it and play with all the features you'd probably be able to tell why it's more money than a regular MR. But 52k.... Come on now... I might pay that for the FQ-400...but this thing offers almost no performance increase at all compared to the regular MR. Very rich car. But definately not worth 52k. And the nav option is more money than my 370's...that's just dumb. And while I was never a fan of the 4 door sports sedan look...it looks even worse without the big obnoctious spoiler.
Posted by Blue Z34 | October 14, 2009 8:22 AM
Posted on October 14, 2009 08:22
@ b2man,
Sorry, but the only option most people go for in a spendy car is Nav, not the $515 strut brace and $900 side skirts and every other option to crank the price up $12k. This isn't a Mercedes.
The Evo 10 GSR bases at $33,500 and destroys any car in it's price range. They don't seem to sell well at MSRP, so most dealers will let them go for near invoice ($31k).
And if you're not scared of voiding the warranty (only to screw Mitsu and put back the stock ECU if something goes BOOM), Vishnu Tuning offers an ECU upgrade for $499 that when paired with an aftermarket exhaust ($1,000) nets +100bhp and +100lb.ft and drops the 1/4 mile from 13.6@101mph down to 12.7@109mph.
Posted by Noya | October 14, 2009 6:05 PM
Posted on October 14, 2009 18:05
@ Noya,
Your probibly right. Mercedes & BMW sell their options in one or two packages...but not too many individual peices.
I was just thinking that if you were going to spend 40K for the base car:
1. There are a lot of other base cars for less money.
2. Or just spend the extra 12K and get everything since your going over 40k anyway.
But thats just my thinking.
Posted by b2man | October 14, 2009 11:37 PM
Posted on October 14, 2009 23:37
I'm a huge fan of Evolutions. I've loved them since the Evo IV and even I think the price of this car is ludicrous. The way I see it: heated front seats, sunroof, 9 speakers, navigation system, etc. do not belong on a car that was bred through rally competition. All of these dilutes the character of the car and in my opinion hurts its image. I'd rather buy an RS4 if I wanted an AWD luxo-monster but that's just me.
Posted by vtfo0lio | October 15, 2009 12:12 AM
Posted on October 15, 2009 00:12
Just ignore those ignorants, everyone who hates this car here got accidentaly beaten while driving a BMW. Just forget it guys, there is no car that can beat this devil when it comes to move and curve, so whoever says its shit, trust me he has no taste nor has he knowledge. regarding the price, me as a Evo fanatic, i support the major here, its too expensive, thats why i sticked to my evo 6.
Posted by Crank | October 15, 2009 1:57 AM
Posted on October 15, 2009 01:57
@Crank,
Well actually your Evo 6 would probably walk all over this...
Like vtfo0lio said, this was/is a car born from rally racing. It's suppose to be about the driving experience. Not about plush leather this and comfort that. Hell A/C should be an option. Frankly an interior should be an option.
You should be buying an Evo or Sti for the tech/performance, not the comfort and ride.
Posted by Brian | October 18, 2009 9:07 AM
Posted on October 18, 2009 09:07
an evo just doesnt look like an evo without a giant spoiler...
Posted by dracolnyte | October 20, 2009 9:59 PM
Posted on October 20, 2009 21:59
Only few cars can handle corners and track like this. The price is about right. M3 is joke compared to this car.
Posted by Miki | October 28, 2009 7:57 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 07:57