Mitsubishi EVOLANDER packs a pocket rocket

[vbquad]

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.

[milo111000]

I'vr seen the jdm one.. sweet!! it's about time mitsu get something pretty decent.. really awesome outlander..

[devgrp]

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?

[9G]

I love the front!!!!!

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

[mattalicslvr8g02]

I love it

[4g63lover]

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:

[werperp]

suv with performance. beautiful.

[9G]

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

[furiousgtz]

300hp nicee

[rez887]

Love the EVOLANDER!

[underated]

damn six speed auto with paddle shifters that pretty sick

[bronxbombr]

damn six speed auto with paddle shifters that pretty sick

ya pretty sik.

[Serstylz2]

love it. someone grab me those wheels asap

[JPM0887]

sick! mitsubishi just keeps getting better every year!

[gtx]

here's the part a I like the most:

[9G]

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

[chromey]

thats fucking sweet!!

[DOHCstunr]

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

[4-G-rim]

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"

[9G]

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.