Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Final Edition Headed To Australia

Mitsubishi will give its local customers a chance to secure one of the last-ever Lancer Evolution models, as the carmaker prepares for its retirement.

Appropriately named the Lancer Evolution X Final Edition, the Evo swansong will be available to just 150 keen local customers from late this year.

The special edition will be based on Mitsubishi’s Final Concept from last year, which turned the performance wick up to 11 in a farewell Evo concept for the Tokyo Auto Salon.

In concept form (pictured, top of page), the Final boasted 353kW from its 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine, which was fitted with a larger turbocharger and revised inlet and exhaust plumbing.

The road-going Final Edition is not expected to pack the same power punch, but will still receive a boost over the standard model’s 217kW/366Nm output.

Other performance goodies will include 18-inch BBS alloy wheels and an upgraded suspension and brake package, while the sole transmission option will be a five-speed manual.