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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X saloon owner reviews

"The Mitsubishi Evo X is outrageously fast and one of the most extreme driver’s cars on the road today."

by Richard Ingram
15 Jul 2013
Carbuyer Rating

2.7 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

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Common Problems

  • Electrics (3 cases)
  • Engine (1 case)
  • Other (3 cases)
  • Suspension (1 case)
  • Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 22

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

20
Tell us what you think about your car?
never let me down! everything works as it should!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

17
Tell us what you think about your car?
Not one problem.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

FQ330 GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

FQ 360, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

82008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

fq 360, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

82008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

39
Tell us what you think about your car?
No problems since bought the car Only roblem was an electrical problem easily sorted
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only isuse was front tyres wearing on inner edge
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

FQ300, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

82008

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

FQ 330, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

12
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2007

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

30
Tell us what you think about your car?
Will need fixing now and then, nothing serious just general maintenance
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

44
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Tell us what you think about your car?
Have owned 8 only 1 breakdown
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
some gearbox control issue
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

300 SST, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2008

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

18
Tell us what you think about your car?
The SST gearbox has required atttention
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

SST, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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