2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo MR Is Finally Coming to the US Next Month

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Mitsubishi officially released the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X earlier this year, but only the GSR version of the car.

The GSR is the base version of the Evo that we get in the US. It features a 291 horsepower 2.0L turbocharged engine that is mated to a five-speed manual transmission and the S-AWC all-wheel-drive system. This setup is ideal for the tuner market, but the version that a lot of us have been excited about is the Evo MR, which features everything that the GSR has but instead of the manual transmission the engine is mated to a six-speed Twin-Clutch Sequential Sportshift Transmission (TC-SST) that is not unlike VW’s DSG transmission. The MR also features different alloy wheels, Eibach springs and Brembro brakes as standard equipment.

The MR which will finally make it dealerships this June is going to start at $38,290 and models with the Technology Package start at $40,840. The Technology Package includes a 30GB hard drive navigation system with music server, 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate Premium Sound System, pre-paid Sirius Satellite Radio capability and the FAST Key entry system.

If you can’t quite swing almost $40K for the MR, the Evo GSR starts just under $33K.

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PRESS RELEASE:

Advanced MR Offers More Technology than Traditional Entry-Level GSR Model

CYPRESS, CA, May 21, 2008 –

On the heels of the successful introduction of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR, Mitsubishi Motors announces the availability of the more technologically-advanced 2008 Lancer Evolution MR, the newest and most sophisticated version of the model series that began 16 years ago.

Shown coming off the production line in Japan, the Lancer Evolution MR arrives at showrooms in the U.S. in June and is available for a suggested retail price of $38,290. The MR features more user technology and a broader market appeal than the entry level GSR, including an advanced 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission.

The Lancer Evolution MR is available with an optional technology package for $40,840 that includes a 30GB hard drive navigation system with music server, 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate Premium Sound System, pre-paid Sirius Satellite Radio capability and FAST Key entry, which allows passive vehicle unlocking and engine start/stop simply by carrying the remote control and grasping the handle.

“The introduction of the 2008 Lancer Evolution MR with TC-SST gives us an opportunity to expand upon the existing Evolution customer base,” said Dan Kuhnert, executive vice president of sales and marketing for MMNA. “The added capability and functionality of the new Lancer Evolution vehicles make them a more viable option for everyday driving, while maintaining the rally-inspired heritage that has made the series a global performance car icon.”

Both 2008 Lancer Evolution models will be on display at the 2008 Mitsubishi Owner’s Day taking place in Cypress, CA on July 19, 2008.