DaIlladelphEvo

Eh,

Disappointing, seeing how the previous model would be #1 on that list easily and ran circles around the Charger SRT8 when a shoutout was done between the two (forgot which mag did that) with Evo IX edging out the Charger in both 0-60 by a second & lap times. Now the Charger could pertty much whoop this cars *** coming off the line with the X's only hope being accelleration between 40-80mph and it's superior handling.

I'm still holding out SOME hope with reviews @ this point still being positive and no good tests being done on a US SST model but at this point there's still some worry on this thing. :l

k270kmh

pay attention at 0-100mph!!!

raghavghei

no wonder cops are allover this car ahaha

juice_evo_VII

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VA State Police have a few of them already eating up the taxpayer money.

Robevo RS

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sorry, you right.

raghavghei

in new york man every single town arround me has at least 3 or more per town of

these car look soo evil

there are hard to spot too.

pltek

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good AWD does however help the car to go fast when it comes to handling in the twisties.

Stock power level is not really a function of engine design, but more of how the car is tuned. Of course engine design dictates how much power can be extracted from it. Perhaps Mitsu undertuned the vehicle, or its underrated, well see when it becomes available, Last time i checked, thats how tuners got their start

atombomb33

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For your first point about AWD handling in the twisties. That would be relevant if this thread was about handling. It's not. It's about straightline performance. Also, AWD (regardless of how advanced) is not always better than RWD. Twisty road or road course. It's not always better. Chassis, suspension geometry, suspension/steering setup and alignment all play more of a role than AWD. And, more-so than any of those things, tires make the most difference in handling.

For your second point, I chose the wrong word when I said "design"...you're right about tuning the engine to get a desired power level. I'm not exactly sure why Mitsu didn't tune the engine for a little more power to make it even with the IX in straightline performance. Heck, if they would have done that I don't think there would be a single hater against the X. Oh well, they didn't and we are getting the car we are getting I think we can all agree it's a poor choice by Mitsu to not tune the engine for a little more power from the factory. We shouldn't have to "tune" or "mod" the X just to make it as fast as it's older stock siblings...

Spiritech

At least they're easy to lose; just make a turn.

cksdayoff

so is this the sst version or the 5mt version?

felickz

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Exactly my point... that is exactly why it is an exception to the list...

I pretty much made this decision on buying my next car: it will be AWD.

Since Evo is the only one on the list with AWD they made my decision for me!!!


(but i went with a used IX)

atombomb33

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Good choice on the IX

WWEVOIX

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+1

G20

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5mt as mentioned in the article.

DaIlladelphEvo

AWD... CAN play a big roll in delivering all power to the wheels, you right though it isn't a guaranteed way to make a fast as ***** vehicle, but when done correctly it CAN play a big role. While there are several AWD varients that aren't as fast as their 2wd counterparts this could perhaps be attributed to the fact that performance isn't implemented into the awd system itself with safety being more of a concern. On the other hand though heard of a few RWD conversions of an Evo that resulted in the car only doing 0-60 in 6 second territory, thus awd in this case makes for a helluva difference in power delivery.

Aside from that, I wouldn't want anything less when dealing with the snow