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

sriramv.iyer · 7th June 2010, 17:17

I used to jump and open up the thread whenever it is updated. Now it is like yaaaaawn.. what's the new date? (The thread was started in March 2008)

They got the new design Lancer and Evo X in 2007 - That's good 4 years.

I don't care if the problem is HM's or Mitsu's - They simply don't update their product line. I just cannot believe they are still selling their antiquated lancers and 2004 lancer as Cedia.

From a mitsu fan to mitsu-don't care guy in a matter of couple of years.

Let's see if the Mitsu brings the 'new-look'

Lancer to India anytime soon.

narayan · 7th June 2010, 17:19

and look at that pricing ! 14 lakhs for this 3 year old version ?

sohail99 · 7th June 2010, 17:48

Wow!! I'm gonna tell my dad to wait for this!!

cant believe we'll get this here! yay

jaguar.runs · 7th June 2010, 19:08

I am using the new lancer for more than 2 years now and I am happy with it. The price of 14 lakhs might be on the high side. The car is in a different league than the cedias. Way better in the driving experience. Good road manners and well planted at high speeds (I touched 200kmph couple of time and the car was rock solid). I wont be able to comment on the engine though as I am driving the 2 ltr version not the 1.8 ltr.

I had checked the new corolla and civic at that time and happily settled for the Lancer GT even before seeing it in flesh. That's another story as I am planning to put up the long term review soon.

And if they will provide the equipment level as in middle east or in US, all the Mitsubishi fans are in for a treat.

Some features from the high end model are listed below:
Rockford Fosgate 6 CD mp3 changer via 9 way audio with Sub and Amp, Steering mounted audio and cruise control, Sun-roof, 215/45 tires on 18-inch alloys, HID projector beam head lamps with Adaptive Front Lighting, Auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, Automatic A/C, Key-less operation and paddle shift* (* Only for CVT)

Edit: The striking shark face can be seen in my Avatar

prince_pervez · 7th June 2010, 19:09

I heard from a guy in SVR motors in Bangalore that the new Lancer and one more model (Outlander variant IIRC) is expected to launch this year.

RajaTaurus · 10th June 2010, 10:51

^^Chennai dealer Maya motors is highly skeptical about New Lancer coming. They are only talking about EVO X, which a prototype was there in Chennai showroom few weeks ago and it has now gone for testing - the salesman said yesterday. Expected in a month or two, but as usual, nobody knows the launch date. But he said for sure New Lancer IS NOT coming this year to India. sigh...

The Red Devil · 10th June 2010, 12:29

Hey guys. I have been probing about the new lance with the dealer here in Bangalore too since December and in the process put off buying the Fiesta 1.6S that time.

I know they are saying its not on cards for a launch but I feel it will be here sooner rather than later. I also know that this news has been doing rounds since 2008 but then, in 2008 the Cedia was just a 2 year old car on the Indian market and now in 2010 it is 4 year old and coming to the end if and average product life cycle of 4-5 years.

So i am holding up buying a car for this very reason and hope that we will see the new Lance on our roads soon.

I just hope my old faithful 19 year old 800 holds up till then. Amen!!!!

gaurav_chopra04 · 10th June 2010, 17:50

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Originally Posted by The Red Devil

I just hope my old faithful 19 year old 800 holds up till then. Amen!!!!

Come on Mitsubishi, some one has been waiting for you for 19 LONG YEARS..

What an upgrade that would be!

I think atleast once a day when the new lancer will hit the indian roads but everytime I do I go

.

But ofcourse, a month back, the North India manager told me that the EVO and pajero sport are to be launched soon, no signs of lancer atleast this year. These guys went to Japan for some training of the EVO.

omaragra · 10th June 2010, 20:31

So when exactly can we expect the Evo on the Indian roads ?

I am definitely getting one !!

rjalihal · 10th June 2010, 20:51

Evo X in India? I think its tentative. The market is going to be very small and will find very few takers in my opinion. Nonetheless, its nice to have such good cars coming to India.
Off topic: I feel Mitu should call it quits with HM and go their own way.

omaragra · 10th June 2010, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjalihal

Evo X in India? I think its tentative. The market is going to be very small and will find very few takers in my opinion. Nonetheless, its nice to have such good cars coming to India.
Off topic: I feel Mitu should call it quits with HM and go their own way.

It was the same for the 500 but Fiat brought it for Brand development and it worked and I am sure it would be the same for Mitsubishi !!

And yes I think they need a better partner than HM !!!

avishar · 10th June 2010, 23:30

Well if you come to look at it,fiat sold a small number of 500s compared to the beetle.I dont really think having a "halo" car really helps a manufacturer improve/establish its image.

omaragra · 11th June 2010, 10:40

Hmmm ....

Anyways they never expected high numbers and also the cars are made to order and takes 3-4 months !!

I just want an evo

lol I dont care how many they sell but I am getting one.

Need to convince my father

hillram · 11th June 2010, 10:45

Evo X has been slated for India for the last 2 years.But its going to come at a pricey tag of 30 Lakhs +.Will there be takers considering the poor after sales service of HM and Mitsubishi in India?I dont think so.

RajaTaurus · 11th June 2010, 11:02

^^ Poor after sales service? My friend, not from Mitsubishi dealers as far as I know. If you are considering availability of service centers all over India, they are very poor. But, wherever they are, service has been always top class and most of the Mitsubishi owners would second my statement. And when EVO comes, I expect the service and attention to be even more special. My car completing 3 years in Sept this year and the service has been excellent in Chennai.
Sure EVO will sell, not in thousands as Figos but, in 10s and 20s every month.

7th June 2010, 17:17	#241
sriramv.iyer BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 845 Thanked: 739 Times	I used to jump and open up the thread whenever it is updated. Now it is like yaaaaawn.. what's the new date? (The thread was started in March 2008) They got the new design Lancer and Evo X in 2007 - That's good 4 years. I don't care if the problem is HM's or Mitsu's - They simply don't update their product line. I just cannot believe they are still selling their antiquated lancers and 2004 lancer as Cedia. From a mitsu fan to mitsu-don't care guy in a matter of couple of years. Let's see if the Mitsu brings the 'new-look' Lancer to India anytime soon.
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7th June 2010, 17:19	#242
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	and look at that pricing ! 14 lakhs for this 3 year old version ?
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7th June 2010, 17:48	#243
sohail99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,271 Thanked: 229 Times	Wow!! I'm gonna tell my dad to wait for this!! cant believe we'll get this here! yay
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7th June 2010, 19:08	#244
jaguar.runs BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 277 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Finally The New Lancer! I am using the new lancer for more than 2 years now and I am happy with it. The price of 14 lakhs might be on the high side. The car is in a different league than the cedias. Way better in the driving experience. Good road manners and well planted at high speeds (I touched 200kmph couple of time and the car was rock solid). I wont be able to comment on the engine though as I am driving the 2 ltr version not the 1.8 ltr. I had checked the new corolla and civic at that time and happily settled for the Lancer GT even before seeing it in flesh. That's another story as I am planning to put up the long term review soon. And if they will provide the equipment level as in middle east or in US, all the Mitsubishi fans are in for a treat. Some features from the high end model are listed below: Rockford Fosgate 6 CD mp3 changer via 9 way audio with Sub and Amp, Steering mounted audio and cruise control, Sun-roof, 215/45 tires on 18-inch alloys, HID projector beam head lamps with Adaptive Front Lighting, Auto headlamps, rain sensing wipers, Automatic A/C, Key-less operation and paddle shift* (* Only for CVT) Edit: The striking shark face can be seen in my Avatar Last edited by jaguar.runs : 7th June 2010 at 19:15. Reason: to add details
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7th June 2010, 19:09	#245
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I heard from a guy in SVR motors in Bangalore that the new Lancer and one more model (Outlander variant IIRC) is expected to launch this year.
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10th June 2010, 10:51	#246
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	^^Chennai dealer Maya motors is highly skeptical about New Lancer coming. They are only talking about EVO X, which a prototype was there in Chennai showroom few weeks ago and it has now gone for testing - the salesman said yesterday. Expected in a month or two, but as usual, nobody knows the launch date. But he said for sure New Lancer IS NOT coming this year to India. sigh...
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10th June 2010, 12:29	#247
The Red Devil BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 35 Times	Hey guys. I have been probing about the new lance with the dealer here in Bangalore too since December and in the process put off buying the Fiesta 1.6S that time. I know they are saying its not on cards for a launch but I feel it will be here sooner rather than later. I also know that this news has been doing rounds since 2008 but then, in 2008 the Cedia was just a 2 year old car on the Indian market and now in 2010 it is 4 year old and coming to the end if and average product life cycle of 4-5 years. So i am holding up buying a car for this very reason and hope that we will see the new Lance on our roads soon. I just hope my old faithful 19 year old 800 holds up till then. Amen!!!!
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10th June 2010, 20:31	#249
omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	So when exactly can we expect the Evo on the Indian roads ? I am definitely getting one !!
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10th June 2010, 20:51	#250
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 713 Thanked: 100 Times	Evo X in India? I think its tentative. The market is going to be very small and will find very few takers in my opinion. Nonetheless, its nice to have such good cars coming to India. Off topic: I feel Mitu should call it quits with HM and go their own way.
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10th June 2010, 23:30	#252
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,901 Thanked: 4,143 Times	Well if you come to look at it,fiat sold a small number of 500s compared to the beetle.I dont really think having a "halo" car really helps a manufacturer improve/establish its image.
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11th June 2010, 10:40	#253
omaragra BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Agra Posts: 187 Thanked: 69 Times	Hmmm .... Anyways they never expected high numbers and also the cars are made to order and takes 3-4 months !! I just want an evo lol I dont care how many they sell but I am getting one. Need to convince my father
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11th June 2010, 10:45	#254
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Evo X has been slated for India for the last 2 years.But its going to come at a pricey tag of 30 Lakhs +.Will there be takers considering the poor after sales service of HM and Mitsubishi in India?I dont think so.
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11th June 2010, 11:02	#255
RajaTaurus Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tenkasi, TN Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 473 Times View My Garage	^^ Poor after sales service? My friend, not from Mitsubishi dealers as far as I know. If you are considering availability of service centers all over India, they are very poor. But, wherever they are, service has been always top class and most of the Mitsubishi owners would second my statement. And when EVO comes, I expect the service and attention to be even more special. My car completing 3 years in Sept this year and the service has been excellent in Chennai. Sure EVO will sell, not in thousands as Figos but, in 10s and 20s every month.
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