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dynamho January-3rd-2003 02:46 PM

Mitsubishi Evolution Unveiling
 
North America yet again screws with the fascia of an already decent looking car and makes it look like a Galant.

Mitsubishi marketers didn't expect the traffic they'll be getting. The sites jammed up pretty bad now. It's a good sign for the SCC scene though.

http://mitsubishicars.com/MMSA/jsp/evo/photos.jsp

Mazda6's North American fascia isn't so far from the original, so it's cool.

Damn 5 mph bumper regulations. Makes North American cars look like they have swollen lips.

islandpro January-3rd-2003 03:42 PM

yeah i watched that web cast. all tho i agree with you on that. its still not enough to keep me from not wanting one really really really bad. :D

BL_Protege January-3rd-2003 05:11 PM

god dammit they f 'ed it up again i hate that front!!!

hiredgoon January-4th-2003 10:15 AM

Well I think it looks pretty damn sweet aside from the altezza taillights and huge wing.

OPRAKU January-4th-2003 12:49 PM

...from what I read in an article a while back, all the Japanese carmakers are going towards having a unique characteristic for each brand....

Mazda: squinted eye headlamps and pentagon grille
Honda: Huge H on grille and Wedge headlamps
Mitsubishi: Split grille and altezza...

... so I guess they're just following suit with that strategy, the Evo still looks nice.. though I'd favor the current Euro version over this one... :D

choke on words January-5th-2003 09:58 AM

SWEET JESUS THATS NICE!:drool:

Zombiefreak January-6th-2003 11:12 AM


Originally posted by OPRAKU
...from what I read in an article a while back, all the Japanese carmakers are going towards having a unique characteristic for each brand....

Mazda: squinted eye headlamps and pentagon grille
Honda: Huge H on grille and Wedge headlamps
Mitsubishi: Split grille and altezza...

... so I guess they're just following suit with that strategy, the Evo still looks nice.. though I'd favor the current Euro version over this one... :D

By this argument then, Nissan would have to give up their ownership of altezza style lights, even though they're the ones who first introduced them on their Nissan Altezza/Lexus IS300.

arl240 January-6th-2003 11:19 AM

Lexus is a Toyota brand. Infinity is Nissan (G35 baby!)

dynamho January-6th-2003 11:24 AM

Make it look like an SUV and it'll sell in North America. Hahaha.

arl240 January-6th-2003 11:40 AM

How much will that car cost? Bloody expensive I bet.

dynamho January-6th-2003 11:55 AM

I think it should be about the same as a 3 series BMW.
Around $35k?

It will most likely whip the Bimmer's butt though. 0-60 in less than 5 seconds!!

BL_Protege January-6th-2003 12:10 PM


Originally posted by Zombiefreak
By this argument then, Nissan would have to give up their ownership of altezza style lights, even though they're the ones who first introduced them on their Nissan Altezza/Lexus IS300.
it's the toyota altezza

ChargerGL January-6th-2003 03:36 PM

I am sure the J-Spec Evo VII front fascia swap will be a popular mod with the owners of the Evo VIII :nod:

5SpeedP5 January-6th-2003 06:47 PM

No worrys the Evolution 7 bumper should fit right on, as im told buy evo owners...

sjdmp5 January-7th-2003 04:23 PM

I think it looks kinda cheap inside for $30K.
But the go factor is hard to argue with, I think I'll wait for the STI. Not that I can afford it either


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