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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: Future Hybrid SUV Plans Strengthen

Reports that Mitsubishi is to build a high-performance hybrid SUV, in place of its ageing Lancer Evolution hero, would appear to be firming into fact.  The Japanese carmaker conceded earlier this year that the current Lancer ‘Evo&r


Reports that Mitsubishi is to build a high-performance hybrid SUV, in place of its ageing Lancer Evolution hero, would appear to be firming into fact. 

The Japanese carmaker conceded earlier this year that the current Lancer ‘Evo’ would be the last, and has been reasonably open about plans for its possible replacement.

Speaking with the UK’s Autocar at the Paris Motor Show, Mitsubishi product boss Kanenori Okamoto reportedly confirmed the SUV plans, saying “[The Evo] will be replaced in spirit by an SUV with high performance”.

Furthermore, the new ‘Evo SUV’ could feature technology inspired by the MiEV Evolution III EV racer that finished second and third at this year’s Pikes Peak hill climb.

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