Mitsubishi EVOLANDER packs a pocket rocket

The Lanver Evolution is by far the best thing going on at Mitsubishi right now and has been for awhile. The automaker's product portfolio, however, is starting to perk up, especially with the addition of the very capable new Outlander CUV. Still, we can only imaging good things would come from Mitsubishi adding a little bit more EVO to its lineup. The EVOLANDER is just that, an Outlander with a little bit of EVO in its system thanks to the folks at Ralliart. Those hoping for an all-out EVO CUV, however, will be only partly pleased. The Outlander's 3.0-liter V6 is apparently turbocharged, as the placard next to the vehicle refers to its power rating as 300 hp at 6psi of boost. That would surely account for the extra 80 horsepower underhood, as well as provide a little mechanical lineage with with the turbo EVO (although that car makes do with a turbocharged four-cylinder producing 286 horsepower). Because the outlander's a CUV, however, we would've like an EVO version that had significantly more power than the car to carry around that extra weight. 330-350 hp maybe? There are Lancer EVO styling cues around the truck, 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and Recaro seats, as well as an aftermarket suspension and center mounted exhaust. Despite the fact we don't consider the EVOLANDER a true EVO truck (maybe 4/5 an EVO-inspired CUV), we still think Mitsubishi should be selling it in limited quantities. Just as long as it's not neutered from the get-go like the Galant Ralliart.
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I'vr seen the jdm one.. sweet!! it's about time mitsu get something pretty decent.. really awesome outlander..

That looks sweet. I'd definately buy that. I guess its to compete with the turbo Acura RDX and the turbo Mazda SUV. Are they gonna release that in the states?

I love the front!!!!!

I still think the rear needs some work but overall, the new outlander is nice.

I love it

AMS built an Outlander and swapped a EVO 8 in it. pretty sick set-up. and in Japan, the Outlander which is the airtrek in japan is powered by a turbo 4-cylinder with a top-mount intercooler.

AMS' beast:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...sputlander.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...soutlander.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...outlander2.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...outlander3.jpg
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suv with performance. beautiful.

wow, i thought the ams one was a lexus for a minute

300hp nicee

Love the EVOLANDER!

damn six speed auto with paddle shifters that pretty sick

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damn six speed auto with paddle shifters that pretty sick

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ya pretty sik.

love it. someone grab me those wheels asap

sick! mitsubishi just keeps getting better every year!

here's the part a I like the most:
http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200610/WK...3140806_pv.jpg

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200610/WK...3140904_pv.jpg

and thats the part that is most likely not gonna be on the production car. :lol:

thats fucking sweet!!

OK now that i see those pics its what i thouhgt.
this isn't a turbochargered v6.
its a supercharged v6.
i knew it right away cause i'm pretty sure Procharger is a brand of blower.
why didn't the review guys catch that?

no bother.
looks good. i'd drive it.
but i'd rather have one of the turbocharged acura suv's

Very nice..I would rock one in a second.

Though Japan had a "EVO" Outlander already....the first generation Outlander here was called the Airtrek. They was a Airtrek trim with a 4G63 equipped with AWD...much like the AMS Outlander "Airtrek"
http://tanakatire.web.infoseek.co.jp...LD_airtrek.jpg

The 07 Outlanders are at my dealership now and i must say, they're not bad at all. Looks bigger than a Rav4 and a CRV. Front is super nice.

Yumm.

Really nice

Hell I'd but one.

the title...

"Mitsubishi EVOLANDER packs a pocket rocket, Outlander's 3.0-liter V6 is apparently turbocharged"

...of this article already tells me the author (is a tool and) needs to do more research...

first off the car has a "procharger" = www.procharger.com = ProCharger Centrifugal Superchargers and THIS is a pocket rocket!

hmm, sounds like i'm taking a roadtrip to a dealership...

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the title...

"Mitsubishi EVOLANDER packs a pocket rocket, Outlander's 3.0-liter V6 is apparently turbocharged"

...of this article already tells me the author (is a tool and) needs to do more research...

first off the car has a "procharger" = www.procharger.com = ProCharger Centrifugal Superchargers and THIS is a pocket rocket!

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Let it be known, i am not the auther of the article! It was taken word for word from the website!

ooooh you in trouble now!!! hehehehe

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Let it be known, i am not the auther of the article! It was taken word for word from the website!

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i know, i found the article... my point is it's ridiculous that "auto journalists" have no idea what they are talking about sometimes. that writer is a tool trying to sound knowledgable.

it's most likely not going to happen here in the states... They would give us a heads up like four months before it comes... It would be pretty friggin sick though... The handling and performance on the Outlander is already crazy... Imagine a turbo six-speed with paddles!!! That would be hot!!!


Jeff

if it stays just as is, i'd want one. but i doubt we'll see the production line come out exactly the same.

better yet... just evo F!#$#!% everything.. galants, monteroes, everything!!!!!

yeah.. next ur gunna see monterolutions, evolant, evoclipse... you know they have to think of everything... those fuckin rims are asskickin though.... i want those

i saw that online someware thats so cool