Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2015:

What is new for year 2015?

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution lost its Recaro sports seat for the year 2015. At the same time the MR trim is offered as a standard along with a few optional items available previously. These features include keyless entry and ignition, Rockford Fosgate audio system and an auto dimming rear view. New heated side mirrors along with the integrated turn signals and new front cup holders have been added in all the models.

Introduction:

Taking the spin of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, one can easily know about the specific audience of the car i.e. car enthusiasts. This compact sedan is known to be built for the people who like to drive fast and hard. The all wheel drive systems enables the tires to be glued to any surface while turbocharged four-cylinder ensures that plenty of power on the tap.

The Evo offers an array of available features and this includes the touchscreen navigation system. The main rival of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 2015 Subaru WRX STI. Though there are certain features that lack in the vehicle yet it is die hard choice for the people who love to drive hard and fast and who place handling and speed above all.

Body styles, trim levels, and options:

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is no doubt a high performance car, i.e. compact sedan. It is available in MR and GRM trim levels.

Standard equipment on GSR:

Standard equipment on GSR includes the following features:

·         18-inch alloy wheels

·         Fog lights

·         heated side mirrors

·         automatic climate control

·         cruise control

·         a leather-wrapped tilt-only steering wheel

·         Mitsubishi's Fuse electronics interface with voice controls

·         Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity

·         a 6.1-inch touch screen display

·         a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio

·         an auxiliary audio jack

·         an iPod/USB audio interface

·         satellite radio

MR:

The features offered by the MR are as follows:

·         lighter-weight BBS forged alloy wheels

·         two-piece front brake rotors

·         upgraded suspension dampers and springs

·         xenon headlights

·         automatic windshield wipers

·         different exterior trim

·         keyless entry and ignition

·         a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system

·         an auto-dimming rearview mirror

·         an upgraded center console

The GSR has sound and sight package. It also adds the features like xenon head lights of MR, Rockford Fosgate sound system and keyless entry. Other features that are offered by GSR includes premium package with the sight and sound contents along with the sun roof, head front seats, leather upholstery and sound insulation added. Similarly, on the other hand exterior package offers side and front air arms, brake air guides, rear corner extensions and a spoiler extension.

Similarly MR offers a touring package including the sun roof, heated front seats, leather upholstery and added sound insulation.

Both the trims have optional rear parking sensors, a 7-inch touch screen and a navigation system.

Performance and power strains:

Every Lancer Evolution 2015 is well adorned and powered with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engines It pumps out 300-pound feet of torque and 291 horsepower. The GSR offers only a five speed manual transmission and on the other hand, MR comes up with the astounding six speed dual clutch manual transmission along with the shift paddles on the steering column. With the help of an advanced all wheel drive system, power is sent to all the four wheels. Acceleration in both the Evo’s is impressive. GSR sprints from 0 to 60, just in 4.4 seconds while MR does it in 5 seconds only. Similarly estimated fuel economy stands at 19 miles per gallon combines i.e. 17 miles per gallon within the city and 23 miles per gallon on high way for the GSR. On the other hand for MR this value is 19 miles per gallon combined, i.e. 17 miles per gallon within the city and 22 miles per gallon on the highway.

Safety Features:

If we talk about the safety features for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2015, then these include the following:

·         antilock brakes

·         Stability control

·         traction control

·         front seat side airbags

·         full-length side curtain airbags

·         a driver knee airbag

Optional features include rear parking sensors.

Interior design:

Most of the interior materials are just the same that are found in the regular lancer. Soft touch panels are standard in Evo while on Lancer these panels are optional. AT the same time on the other hand, it is an admitted fact that most of the controls are easily accessible and user friendly to be operated. Moreover, standard Fuse voice control system allows navigation and certain audio functions act in hands free manner.

Evo unlike the other Lancer does not fold down. For better weight distribution battery and the washer fluid have been located to the trunk.