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3000GT 1 gen
Eclipse 1 gen
Eclipse Cross 1 gen
Galant 1 gen
Lancer Evolution 3 gens
Y2K Era
SoonMitsubishi Lancer Evolution
VIII
2003–2005 · CT9A · sedan
Eighth-generation Evolution and the first sold officially in the United States. Evo VIII landed for the 2003 model year. 4G63T 2.0L turbo I4 (271hp / 273 lb-ft in US spec). 5-speed Getrag manual; the 2005 Evo VIII MR added a 6-speed manual and Bilstein dampers. Full-time AWD with Active Center Differential (ACD); MR added Active Yaw Control (AYC). Steel body shell (no aluminum yet). The pure-mechanical Evo era, no SST gearbox, no electronics getting between the driver and the chassis.
Watch out: Two well-documented patterns. (1) The 4G63 piston-ring crevice, modified cars push it hard and ringland failures are common above 350hp. (2) The 5-speed transmission has fragile 3rd/4th-gear synchros; abused cars need a rebuild. The 6-speed MR is more robust. Also: most Evo VIIIs have been modified, and many of those modifications were done badly. Buy a low-mile, lightly-modified, well-documented example or commit to a full inspection.
Y2K Era
SoonMitsubishi Lancer Evolution
IX
2006–2007 · CT9A · sedan
Ninth-generation Evolution and the final iteration of the 4G63T-powered Evo. Same basic chassis as the Evo VIII (CT9A) but with MIVEC variable valve timing added to the 4G63T turbo I4 . 286hp / 289 lb-ft in US spec. 5-speed manual or, on the Evo IX MR, a 6-speed manual with Bilstein dampers. Full-time AWD with Active Center Differential and (on MR/SE) Active Yaw Control. The last Evo with the iconic 4G63, the engine many enthusiasts argue is the all-time peak of the platform.
Watch out: Same 4G63 ringland-on-tuned-cars pattern as the Evo VIII. The MIVEC timing-belt-tensioner is one additional service item to track. The Recaro seats on US-market cars are showing their age, bolster wear is a near-universal cosmetic issue. Most Evo IXs you'll find have been modified; documented low-mile originals trade for serious money in the US market and are increasingly collectible.
Y2K Era
SoonMitsubishi Lancer Evolution
X
2008–2015 · CZ4A · sedan
Tenth and final generation of the Lancer Evolution. New 4B11T 2.0L turbocharged aluminum-block I4 (replacing the cast-iron 4G63), 280hp gross / ~291hp US in MR trim. Two transmission options: 5-speed manual (Evo X GSR) or 6-speed SST twin-clutch automated manual (Evo X MR). S-AWC (Super All-Wheel Control) integrating Active Center Differential, Active Yaw Control, and active stability control. Steel-and-aluminum body with aluminum hood and front fenders. Production ended in 2015; Mitsubishi has not produced a successor.
Watch out: Two structural concerns. (1) The 4B11T's torque rating is limited by the SST transmission and the OEM clutch in GSR, pushing past ~370 lb-ft routinely is hard on the drivetrain regardless of engine capability. (2) The SST dual-clutch in particular has documented mechatronic and clutch-pack wear; service intervals matter, and a worn SST is expensive to rebuild. AYC pump failures on track-driven cars are also a known item. Otherwise more reliable as a daily driver than Evo VIII/IX.
Lancer Ralliart 1 gen
Mirage 1 gen
Outlander 3 gens
Y2K Era
SoonMitsubishi Outlander
2nd Gen
2007–2013 · CW · suv
Second-generation Outlander. Built on the Mitsubishi/PSA GS platform, sibling to the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser in markets where those were sold. Engines: 2.4L 4B12 I4 (~168hp) and 3.0L 6B31 V6 (~220hp). 6-speed automatic on V6, CVT on I4. FWD or 4WD. Optional third-row jumpseat made it one of the cheapest three-row crossovers available. Mid-cycle facelift for 2010 with revised styling.
Watch out: The CVT on I4 cars is the dominant ownership risk. JATCO-supplied unit shared with Nissan-era vehicles of the same generation, similar failure pattern. The V6 with the conventional 6-speed automatic is the more durable powertrain choice. Body and interior trim are cheaper-feeling than the contemporary Japanese competition; mileage on stuck/broken switches and minor electronics by now is high. Otherwise mechanically straightforward.
Modern Era
SoonMitsubishi Outlander
3rd Gen
2014–2021 · GF · suv
Third-generation Outlander. Engines (US): 2.4L 4B12 I4 (~166hp) standard, 3.0L 6B31 V6 (~224hp) on GT trim through ~2019. CVT on I4, 6-speed automatic on V6. FWD or 4WD/S-AWC. Optional third-row jumpseat. Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) launched in the US for the 2018 model year, first plug-in hybrid SUV sold in the US. Major mid-cycle styling refresh in 2016 added the 'Dynamic Shield' grille.
Watch out: PHEV models had documented high-voltage battery cooling issues. Mitsubishi has issued service campaigns over the years. Check campaign completion by VIN before buying a used PHEV. On gas models, the CVT pattern continues. V6 GT trims with the conventional automatic are the most durable powertrain choice. Otherwise no major chassis scandals.
Modern Era
SoonMitsubishi Outlander
4th Gen
2022–2026 · GN · suv
Fourth-generation Outlander. Built on the same Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-C/D platform as the Nissan Rogue T33. Mitsubishi essentially gets a Rogue with different bodywork, interior, and powertrain tuning. Engines: 2.5L QR25DE I4 (181hp, Nissan-sourced); from 2023 the new Outlander PHEV combines the 2.4L 4B12 I4 with a twin-motor PHEV system (38-mile EV range, 248hp combined). CVT on gas models. FWD or S-AWC. Three rows (third row is jumpseat-class). Mitsubishi's most upmarket vehicle in years, significantly better materials and refinement than the 3rd-gen Outlander.
Watch out: The Nissan-sourced QR25DE + Xtronic CVT combination inherits the family-wide CVT concerns. The PHEV powertrain is Mitsubishi's own and continues some of the high-voltage battery cooling questions from the 3rd-gen PHEV, verify any TSBs/campaigns by VIN. Otherwise too new for a fully developed long-term failure story.