Mitsubishi fans rejoice...EVO X LAUNCHED: 49.95 Lakh ex-delhi!

Exhaust_Note · 21st August 2009, 15:08

Hey, may be I am in the wrong section, but amin some urgency, so posting my question here. I stay in Navi Mumbai and my bro-in-law owns a used Lancer. The car needs serious repairs and we are unable to reach a decent lancer garage. Your help is most sought after...please....... Also any help in aquiring spares. He took months to get hold of the AC knob for replacement.

GTO · 21st August 2009, 16:17

^^ Sid, get the onroad prices for Mumbai please

. It's currently in the low 50's.

theragingbull · 15th February 2010, 19:26

Rejoice EVO fans! TG India says the Lancer evo 10 is scheduled to launch in April! For around 20 lacs

That is only possible if Mitsu brings it as a CKD and talking to one of the TG editors, he says it will indeed be a CKD. But I'm still not convinced. EVO X for 20L = Goodbye Accord/Laura

http://twitter.com/TopGearIndia

jassi · 15th February 2010, 19:39

^^ maybe its some cheap 150bhp variant with an lpg fitment for 'mileage kitna hai' people

V-16 · 15th February 2010, 20:15

At last. I was skeptical from the start as i did visit the now defunct Metro Motors to check on an import of an Evo but they had no inkling.

I predict a line of buyers for this car, unfortunately a lot of boy racers for whom Mitsubishi India may think of setting up a driving programme to get used to the car before they wrap it round the next lamp post.

Now if its gonna be here in April and at a magic figure of 2o-21L (damn good pricing) then im gonna be ready with my cheque. *Does a cartwheel with joy*

I hope my family is listening, my Birthday appears in April too

Delta Wing · 22nd March 2010, 09:15

Talk about the Evo X here and I wonder why Mitsu couldn't give a MIVECed Lancer as a factory option in India (rather than forcing TBHPians to resort to aftermarket mods). Surely it would have amazing sales at 10-11 L range, considering that the Lancer's only achilles' heel is its lack of grunt?

blackasta · 18th April 2010, 02:20

According to this rediff article, HM should start to take bookings for evo x sometime in June 2010.

"While the good old Ambassador, which improved its sales to over a thousand in March, is being spruced up with new variants, HM is also launching bookings for the niche sports car Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, popularly known as Evo X, in June-end. The company has a technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Motor.

"Evo X has been in the minds of the Indian consumer for a long time now. It is a fantasy sports car that has caught the fancy of speed enthusiasts in movies like the Fast & Furious where it featured," says Pritam Saikia, marketing head of HM-Mitsubishi Motors.

Evo-X, HM hopes, would help in creating a contemporary image for the company. "We are not looking at huge numbers. We plan to sell around 50-75 cars in India per year. It is a car that boosts the brand equity of Mitsubishi in India. It has the rally DNA that outlines Mitsubishi cars in the country."

HM's new brand Ambassadors : Rediff.com Business

Amartya · 18th April 2010, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackasta

According to this rediff article, HM should start to take bookings for evo x sometime in June 2010.

"Evo X has been in the minds of the Indian consumer for a long time now. It is a fantasy sports car that has caught the fancy of speed enthusiasts in movies like the Fast & Furious where it featured," says Pritam Saikia, marketing head of HM-Mitsubishi Motors.

Thanks for sharing the news. Yes indeed, we have waited for quite a while for the Evo to land on our shores, but by now, I am exasperated. I think HM Mitsubishi should actually shut shop, they are still selling the original Lancer (which I loved years back, but was disappointed to see that it got no real support from the company) and in every way acting like a company from the License Raj. The Ambassador is a dinosaur that should ideally die.

Also, a marketing head calling the car, a "fantasy sports car", should be kicked in the balls. Ridiculous.

blackasta · 18th April 2010, 04:51

It would be interesting to see how they price the evo x in India.
In US I checked that the bare basic evo GSR starts from 33590 USD (that too without any add ons). MR and MR touring start even higher.
It is the priciest car in Mitsubishi US lineup (and I just spotted one today parked in front of the walmart nearby).

entropy · 17th May 2010, 13:18

It seems that official date has been pushed to August 2010. Also its the 300 bhp one that we would be getting.

Hindustan Motors to double TN plant capacity by 2012-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

imp! · 17th May 2010, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by entropy

It seems that official date has been pushed to August 2010. Also its the 300 bhp one that we would be getting.

Hindustan Motors to double TN plant capacity by 2012-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

"This will be a very high performance four seater capacity sedan with 300 BHP and will deliver very high horse power," Vijay Kumar said

Assuming the Evo X, a car that for the first time in years managed to get handling and power down in a combination that beat a Subaru WRX STi around a track, has been designed so that there is minimal loss of actual HP due to components, can some one please explain that one to me? its from the quoted article.

ImmortalZ · 17th May 2010, 15:24

What's to be explained? It's just some marketing dude spouting stuff he has no idea about. He probably doesn't know BHP = brake horse power.

Gilead · 17th May 2010, 15:41

I nearly gagged when I read this statement. Is Vijay Kumar their Marketing head? What a way to describe the Evo.

Quote:

Originally Posted by imp!

"This will be a very high performance four seater capacity sedan with 300 BHP and will deliver very high horse power," Vijay Kumar said

CARDEEP · 7th June 2010, 16:49

HM have planned slew of Mitsu's models that include the Evo X (4-wheel drive + 290 BHP), but at a price of Rs.40 lacs.

Other models include:

1. 7-seater Outlander (petrol only... no deisel);
2. New Pajero sports (based on Triton truck), with 2.5L 136 BHP & 3.2L 163 BHP diesels; &
3. New Lancer (having Evo X looks) with:
a. 18.L 141 BHP petrol
b. 2L (VW sourced) diesel (pricing around Rs.14 lacs).

Link to the Autocar India's article below:
HM to beef up Mitsubishi line-up | Autocar India

Mi10 · 7th June 2010, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARDEEP

a. 18.L 141 BHP petrol

Wow a 18 litre 141 BHP Petrol

Any idea on the Lancer Petrol and Diesel Launch dates ?

21st August 2009, 15:08	#226
Exhaust_Note BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 216 Thanked: 42 Times	Hey, may be I am in the wrong section, but amin some urgency, so posting my question here. I stay in Navi Mumbai and my bro-in-law owns a used Lancer. The car needs serious repairs and we are unable to reach a decent lancer garage. Your help is most sought after...please....... Also any help in aquiring spares. He took months to get hold of the AC knob for replacement. Last edited by Exhaust_Note : 21st August 2009 at 15:09. Reason: Noticed improper english (mebbe)
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21st August 2009, 16:17	#227
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,737 Times View My Garage	^^ Sid, get the onroad prices for Mumbai please . It's currently in the low 50's.
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15th February 2010, 19:26	#228
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Rejoice EVO fans! TG India says the Lancer evo 10 is scheduled to launch in April! For around 20 lacs That is only possible if Mitsu brings it as a CKD and talking to one of the TG editors, he says it will indeed be a CKD. But I'm still not convinced. EVO X for 20L = Goodbye Accord/Laura http://twitter.com/TopGearIndia
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15th February 2010, 19:39	#229
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	^^ maybe its some cheap 150bhp variant with an lpg fitment for 'mileage kitna hai' people
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15th February 2010, 20:15	#230
V-16 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 4,594 Thanked: 950 Times View My Garage	At last. I was skeptical from the start as i did visit the now defunct Metro Motors to check on an import of an Evo but they had no inkling. I predict a line of buyers for this car, unfortunately a lot of boy racers for whom Mitsubishi India may think of setting up a driving programme to get used to the car before they wrap it round the next lamp post. Now if its gonna be here in April and at a magic figure of 2o-21L (damn good pricing) then im gonna be ready with my cheque. Does a cartwheel with joy I hope my family is listening, my Birthday appears in April too
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22nd March 2010, 09:15	#231
Delta Wing BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 228 Thanked: 115 Times	Talk about the Evo X here and I wonder why Mitsu couldn't give a MIVECed Lancer as a factory option in India (rather than forcing TBHPians to resort to aftermarket mods). Surely it would have amazing sales at 10-11 L range, considering that the Lancer's only achilles' heel is its lack of grunt?
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18th April 2010, 02:20	#232
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,917 Times View My Garage	EVO X coming soon? According to this rediff article, HM should start to take bookings for evo x sometime in June 2010. "While the good old Ambassador, which improved its sales to over a thousand in March, is being spruced up with new variants, HM is also launching bookings for the niche sports car Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, popularly known as Evo X, in June-end. The company has a technical collaboration with Mitsubishi Motor. "Evo X has been in the minds of the Indian consumer for a long time now. It is a fantasy sports car that has caught the fancy of speed enthusiasts in movies like the Fast & Furious where it featured," says Pritam Saikia, marketing head of HM-Mitsubishi Motors. Evo-X, HM hopes, would help in creating a contemporary image for the company. "We are not looking at huge numbers. We plan to sell around 50-75 cars in India per year. It is a car that boosts the brand equity of Mitsubishi in India. It has the rally DNA that outlines Mitsubishi cars in the country." HM's new brand Ambassadors : Rediff.com Business
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18th April 2010, 04:51	#234
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,917 Times View My Garage	It would be interesting to see how they price the evo x in India. In US I checked that the bare basic evo GSR starts from 33590 USD (that too without any add ons). MR and MR touring start even higher. It is the priciest car in Mitsubishi US lineup (and I just spotted one today parked in front of the walmart nearby).
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17th May 2010, 13:18	#235
entropy BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lost Posts: 405 Thanked: 51 Times	It seems that official date has been pushed to August 2010. Also its the 300 bhp one that we would be getting. Hindustan Motors to double TN plant capacity by 2012-Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times
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17th May 2010, 15:24	#237
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	What's to be explained? It's just some marketing dude spouting stuff he has no idea about. He probably doesn't know BHP = brake horse power.
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7th June 2010, 16:49	#239
CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,248 Thanked: 2,522 Times	Evo X definite for India HM have planned slew of Mitsu's models that include the Evo X (4-wheel drive + 290 BHP), but at a price of Rs.40 lacs. Other models include: 1. 7-seater Outlander (petrol only... no deisel); 2. New Pajero sports (based on Triton truck), with 2.5L 136 BHP & 3.2L 163 BHP diesels; & 3. New Lancer (having Evo X looks) with: a. 18.L 141 BHP petrol b. 2L (VW sourced) diesel (pricing around Rs.14 lacs). Link to the Autocar India's article below: HM to beef up Mitsubishi line-up \| Autocar India
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