Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Lives on For Another Year

Contrary to earlier reports that claimed that this would be the last year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Mitsubishi has confirmed that it will be available for the 2015 model year.

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Contrary to earlier reports that claimed that this would be the last year for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Mitsubishi has confirmed that it will be available for the 2015 model year.
Amanda Savercool at Mitsubishi’s US operations has confirmed that those early reports were false and that production of the the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will start this summer. “At least for here in the U.S., Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is committed to introducing the 2015 model year Lancer Evolution,” Savercool stated. “Production of North American-specification Lancer Evolution models for the 2015 model year will commence in July 2014.”

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Unfortunately 2015 will likely be the Lancer Evolution’s last year and a direct successor isn’t planned. There have been rumors that a revived 3000GT or new SUV could eventually fill the void left by the Lancer Evolution.

Source: Autoguide