2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Pros: Handling, Quickness, Speed, Aggressive looks, 4 doors, AWD, price for performance value.

Cons: Interior,dash,throttle response near spool rpm, gas mileage,clutch seems under designed for power.

The Bottom Line: This may be the last of the 4G63 cars,giving way to an all new design with the Evo X which is yet to be qualified as a true successor.

Review: I bought the Evo after my wife totaled my 300ZX on black ice. I picked the MR edition due to it having a 6 speed trans. and slightly better suspension. The Evo is a blast to drive all year long. Swap the summer slicks for some winter sipes and it ...

Pros: Handling, seats, brakes, awesome turbo thrust, dialed-in chassis that can drive in anything.

Cons: No cruise, poor gauges, interior finish, poor side impact protection and insurance cost.

The Bottom Line: Buy this car if you want a true rally car. For luxury or subtlety, look elsewhere. Not an economy car.

Review: I first test drove the EVO, as well as its only competitor, the Subaru WRX STi, in 2004 and at that time preferred the Mitsu for its chassis and handling dynamics, and overall agility. The superior Recarros, which compare favorably to the STi's almost ...

Pros: This car is the best bang for your buck.

Cons: A little high priced for todays consumers.

Review: The Mitsubishi lancer evolution is a great car unlike other cars in its class the lancer has great handling and horsepower. Other cars in its class include the Subaru impreza and the Mazda protege. The bottom line is you get what you pay for with the ...