Mitsubishi Evo XI To Be Performance Hybrid

Rumours of a hybrid drivetrain for Mitsubishi’s next-generation Evolution performance flagship are gaining momentum, with a new report by Japanese magazine Holiday Auto suggesting that the next Evo will maintain its traditional turbo petrol and all-wheel drive attributes with green-friendly plug-in hybrid power.

According to the report, the Evo will benefit from technology developed for efficiency-focused models like the new plug-in Outlander SUV to improve on the current model’s combined fuel consumption of at least 10.1L/100km, while boosting performance to new levels.


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jeffy210 - 12/31/2013 2:43:01 PM

+3 Boost

Don't really care what the power plant is, just curious to see how it performs. Unless you're going for super-eco, the engine type is a moot point, it's more a matter of how well it performs (weight, power, etc.)

MorePower - 12/31/2013 4:09:29 PM

+1 Boost

That is a good looking render!

So if Subaru refuses to sell a WRX/STi hatch, looks like Mitsubishi will be happy to oblige.

Now if only Mitsubishi could make it reliable . . .

MattDarringer - 1/1/2014 6:59:40 PM

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Given that Mitsubishi has truly lackluster, class trailing designs in showrooms, and plans to import rebadged-rebadged Renaults from South Korea as their new product offensive, I have to wonder whether a new Evo is even remotely real or whether (more likely) this is wishful vapor.