Well, is it any good?
It is 130+ pounds heavier than the Evo VI, and testers have said it isn't as raw:mad: Well, that is fine for everyday, but these cars are meant to be fast, and thrill the driver. It is faster around the Nurbrigring, but will it be as rewarding and fun to drive:confused:
I would like people to post and say their opinion. It is still an awesome car (and has more torque than before, and probably about 320 hp)
It does have cool limited slip differentials, which are computer controled, and should be awesome to drive.

BUT IS IT AS FUN AS THE EVO VI!!!

and if not, WHY????

COME ON!! 6 people have looked at this now, ANSWER GOOD DAMN IT!!!

well i just personallly like the evo VI more . Just a personal taste thing . http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/images/0501/a06_EVO08.jpghttp://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/images/0501/a06_EVO09.jpghttp://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/images/0501/a06_EVO05.jpg
from scc

Evo VI in my opinion,,,, the car has the word DANGER spelled all over it, I mean honestly a 4 cylinder with 5.0 0-60mph, ohh and thats only the factory one,, u buy this car you modify it asap,, I my self love the Skyline more potential top speed but if I wanted something to piss off people on the road the Evo would sure make my smile :frog:

i must agree, the Evo VI has more then danger written all over it. :devil:

But then again the Evo VI has so many models and its so well known while everyone is getting used to the Evo VII and its still making its presence. :)

Also0, they Evo VII looks a little mundane. The Evo VI looks awesome!
And the Evo is way cheaper than a skyline, and more sleeper-like, and it can be used on all terrrain. Its awesome.

EVO VI for me. Does anybody have a pic of the EVO VII?

If your after Evo VII pics just visit my site.

Click Here (http://www.lancerz.cjb.net)

I like the look of the Evo VI better. They're killing it like they did to the Eclipse. Body wise

As it gets newer, it gets more refined and luxurious . But this adds weight, about 130 pounds, even though they lost weight elsewhere.

So it seems that everyone prefers the Evolution VI...so do I, possible reasons for this...

a) its been around the longest
b) it simply looks god damn good
c) it has more variations then a pack of M&M's
d) its been advertised worldwide and people still crave for it


But lets not push the newest member of the family out of the picture just yet!

the Evo VII does look good, not as good as the Evo VI i must admit, it has more of a 'futuristic' look towards it, but it still has style. Just like Chris said, it gets luxurious, but heavier...but why would Mitsubishi want the Evo VII stylish? they know for a god damn fact its a rally car and they still choose to make it look good, im assuming this is because of the STi's nice interior.

The Evo VII has great power and all the Newest Einstein gadgets the Evo VI didnt have, but that really doesnt matter.


My Verdict:

Evo VII: Nice
Evo VI: I want One

Well put:)

I think the VI had some neat things anyway. Didn't it have a titanium-aluminum turbine? Or did I read that, but it was saying what the new Evo would have? I dunno.

Eventually, it may get completely out of wack, then a complete redesign will make it all better. Lets just hope it doesn't come to that:D

Lets hope the Evo VII doesnt get out of wack..

if it does, it could be fatal.....just look at the new WRX hahaha :hehehe:

now that is what you call designing gone wrong :D

The Evo VII better stay the way it is and get some Model's added to it like the Zero-Fighter, and eXtreme (which would look cool ;))

Some extreme sport models would be nice, for true rally junkies.
AND BRING THE CAR OVER HERE, DAMN IT:bloated:

They said that the Evo VII is just as 'mad' as the VI, but it's just more refined on the interior. To them, the quality of the interior had gone up a lot from the VI. This hints that we'll be getting the VII in the US. If it's good enough for the Brits, it's prolly good enough for us.
Keep in mind that the VII is also based on a new, larger platform, so that's where a lot of that weight came from. Mitsubishi used a lot of weight saving methods to keep the weight gain down. They also tuned up the engine a bit to make up for it. Although the power stays at 276hp(:rolleyes:), the torque is up to 289lb-ft. Still not convinced that it's fast enough? Check the newest issue of Car with the new Mini on the cover. There's a head-to-head with the Evo VII against the new E46 M3. The VII handled better, instilled more driver's confidence(especially when the M3 had the traction constrol off.hehe), had more torque(Yeah, I was surprised too) and better acceleration. Oh, and it was 8k(in Brit pounds) cheaper too.
As for the looks, Car liked the VII a lot better. And for the US folks like me, it's better this way. The front bumper was one of the primary reasons it was never sold here. With those massive foglights, it never would have passed crash tests. Don't worry, the aftermarket will come up with something to fix it, I'm sure.

The great thing is, the 276hp Evo is what will compete with the 227hp WRX. This forces Subaru's hand, so that they have to sell their 276hp WRX STi just to keep up. But, Mitsubishi still has their Ralliart tuned Evos, like the Extreme and Zero Fighter, making aroud 340hp, so they'll stay on top. It's almost like the Ford/Chevy wars, huh?:sun:

Yes, it is on a newer chassis. And the nature of the engine means it MUST be making more than 276hp. Probably over 330, like the beemer engine. I will have to check out that CAR. What month was it?
I have heard rumors of it coming over here,and it can't come soon enough, IMO:)

And the Ford/Chevy wars are good: Better cars, lower prices:D

Im not too sure on this, but some Power quotes arent what there meant to be.. Mitsubishi tests the Evo's on performance fuel.. but when you actually buy one your using standard, so the power isnt as high as its said to be...

what do you all think?

Originally posted by Chris
Well, is it any good?
It is 130+ pounds heavier than the Evo VI, and testers have said it isn't as raw:mad: Well, that is fine for everyday, but these cars are meant to be fast, and thrill the driver. It is faster around the Nurbrigring, but will it be as rewarding and fun to drive:confused:
I would like people to post and say their opinion. It is still an awesome car (and has more torque than before, and probably about 320 hp)
It does have cool limited slip differentials, which are computer controled, and should be awesome to drive.

BUT IS IT AS FUN AS THE EVO VI!!!

and if not, WHY????

I can assure you that the every bit of the EVO 7 is more fun than the EVO 6, why? because I owned both. I have a TME 6.5, and the new E7, am I crazy or what? To be honest, both version has their specialty and are very interesting. For the E6, the torque band comes earlier, so you feels better in City, and highway. It is for ocassional freak. E7 though has the power band later (3500rpm), but the top end (5000-6000rpm ) certainly more thrill than the E6. E7 has "hard beyond believe" suspension, so for comfort, I will choose the E6. But for winding hill climbing, I can use the 3rd gear on the E7, all the way up, having fun with the tail happy monster ( switch to tarmac mode ), hearing the screaming tire and power slide when floor the gas. The seat on the E7, however is good to look at, but terrible to seat in. Perhapes I have too big an ass.

Originally posted by lancerz
Im not too sure on this, but some Power quotes arent what there meant to be.. Mitsubishi tests the Evo's on performance fuel.. but when you actually buy one your using standard, so the power isnt as high as its said to be...

what do you all think?


It is hard to say unless you put it on the test rig.
One thing I do realise is that the horse power figure doesn't truely reflects the driving feeling ( i.e. the thrust on your back ).

I have driven a Ferrari 355, in power figure, it has outclass the EVO, but in actual driving, it feels like a sheep, compare with EVO 7.

Another Brit car mag called EVO oddly enough, did a short little writeup on the Evo VII and said that it had already beaten the time of the Evo 6.5 Makkinen around the Nurburgring. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Makkinen the fastest(next to the Zero Fighter or Extreme) Evo VI you can get?

Don't worry guys, the Evo VII will do just fine. The WRX STi doesn't stand a chance.:D

The E7 chassis is just bigger n stronger, everything else is about the same if not better.
You can still make monster HP with aftermarkets. :evillaugh Changes in the rear susp. further enhances tire stickyness.

Besides, I think the 7 looks better.(I'm prolly the only one:huh: )
Here have a 2nd look, www.myevo.com/GE01_E7_C1.jpg

Both cars are awesome, and I hope to own one some day. The new one is faster (it better be!), by 18 seconds on the nurburgring.
I wish I hade both cars!!
I had just heard the new one wasnt as raw as the VI from several mags.
The VII has a harder ride, because it is bigger, so there is more flex, so their needs to be a stiffer suspension to keep up handling. I believe it to be more advanced than a WRX STi, but when I'm all grown up and they will let me drive them, I will decide myself.

Words cannot adequetly describe how I feel about these cars (my stomach feels warm, it aches a bit, and I WANT ONE!!)
patience, patience.....

Originally posted by stayinRice
The E7 chassis is just bigger n stronger, everything else is about the same if not better.
You can still make monster HP with aftermarkets. :evillaugh Changes in the rear susp. further enhances tire stickyness.

Besides, I think the 7 looks better.(I'm prolly the only one:huh: )
Here have a 2nd look, www.myevo.com/GE01_E7_C1.jpg

You're not the only one I like the look of the E7 over the E6. The E7 just looks better to me. I love the flare fenders on the E7.

I really hope Mitsubishi brings it to the US.

The Evo VI is probably the most popular Evo around. The Evo VII is still settling in. Maybe the E7 looks more family like, but i think its lost its agressive look. The Evo VI looks like a monster, the Evo VII looks like the quiet type, i dunno thats just me.

But I love all EVO's, as if they were my kids.
(not that i have any) :)

Does it matter which car is quicker around the Ring? How many of you do actually drive the car 10/10??

Just bought an EVO VI RS2. Didn't want to wait for the EVO VII as it is still unsure if it will be available LHD and if it does it's unsure if we get the GSR model that has all the goodies.

Besides the above I think the EVO VI looks more spectacular than the VII. Mitsubishi has done the same to the EVO as Subaru has done to the WRX. They just killed off the design and went for the broader audience.

Nico van Steen

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BLUE AND BLACK
[B]Does it matter which car is quicker around the Ring? How many of you do actually drive the car 10/10??

Just bought an EVO VI RS2. Didn't want to wait for the EVO VII .....
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I guess this is what really matters.....http://www.myevo.com/E7_Motor.jpg


I'll wait for the 7

:jump: it just looks better.

Originally posted by BLUE AND BLACK

Besides the above I think the EVO VI looks more spectacular than the VII. Mitsubishi has done the same to the EVO as Subaru has done to the WRX. They just killed off the design and went for the broader audience.

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i have to agree with that, the EVO VI has just superb design, its buldges and curves detail it, giving it that fierce look. The Evo VII has been made quieter.


P.S - Nico are you interested in displaying your car on my Lancerz website?? Click here for my site (http://www.lancerz.cjb.net)

anyone else with a Evo or Lancer interested? then just contact me and we'll organise something. (hosting car is free) :)

i still love the evo vi better than evovii eventhough the vii extreme have gone out by ralli art...

To those who prefer the VI over the VII, I think you have to see the Evo VII in its actual form and not from pics. I was a fan of the Evo from IV to VI till I set my eyes on the VII and I am now a proud owner of one blue VII. After driving a Bimmer 330, I thought I have made a wrong move cos the ride was hard. After getting used to it I felt more at home. Took the car to Sepang F1 circuit and immediately chased away all my doubts. The car handles like a Go Kart and its so precise. I took on a Porsche 911 and also a Skyline R34 not to mention a few WRX. It made me smile all the way back from Sepang to Singapore.

I personally think the EVo 7 looks good. Some might like the 6 more becasue of its looks that many are used to. The 7 has a different new style that is more calm but also has a FU look to it :) Bout time they change the look on the old VI. I have read several articles on the EVO 7 and article has said that it is just as fun and as mad as the 6. Even tho it is heavier they said it is still quicker from 0-60. Has more room and better interior. Only thing is that its slightly heavier, but thats about it. The new car is 30-50% more rigid, which is better due to handling. I have a japanese magazine based on the EVO VII. There is at least a dozen of fixed up Evo VII pictures. They alson have them with a built in navigation in the center console.
Hopefully I can scan some pictures soon and post it up here for you guys to see.
I currently live in Malaysia to work but I used to live in LA. America is still the shiits to live :) But anyways I test drove a Evo 7 a week ago and the dam thing is fuking fast! ALthough I only went as far as second gear I can feel the punch of the turbo kick. The stering feels light when you punch it. At the time I test drove it there was traffic where the grey import dealer was. So I only get to drive it in the back small roads and not on the main roads. Adding to that there were speed bumps! I wanted to go test it on the highway but I had to go back to work soon :(

The only versions they have is GSR. GS models would not be right because I think it doesnt have air condition? In Malaysia there is no winter and its summer all year long :( So without A/C theres no hope.

One thing that is bad about the car is that it doesnt come with a radio. I heard you can order one with a basic radio but I think its still not worth paying the extra for a crap stereo. There are four speakers in the car. 1 each by the front doors and 2 behind the back seat head rest. But look carefully and you will notice that there isnt any speakers inside those grills. Yes the car comes with no radio or speakers. Sad but true.

Maybe when it does go to the states it probably will come with some kind of radio. I havent heard of a car in the states that doesnt come with a stereo.

I willl be going to LA this winter vacation to visit my family and friends. When I return on the second week of January I will get a Silver 7. I already ordered one from the dealer. Its not a Mitsubishi dealer because they dont import these cars. Im getting it from a private dealer that sells high end cars and all import cars. They have white,blue,red black, yellow and silver. Still havent seen a charcoal color yet. What do you guys think is the best color? Just would like to know what are your personal taste on the colors? I will post some some pictures when I get my car.
IT has electric folding side mirrors.

You have to see the car to know how nice the car is! Pictures dont really show how mean the body lines and how detail it looks. Too bad there aint no Ralliart in Malaysia. No Evo Vii Extreme. The price of the car is 60,000 US dollars. I like the E46 M3 also but its no worth forking out 150K for it. Ill stick with the EVO 7 :):silly2: :smoker2:

choose blue...choose blue...
i think a blue evo is a good one...but the color doesn't matter as long as it is an evo..i will go for it...hehehe:flash:

Originally posted by Derek888


The only versions they have is GSR. GS models would not be right because I think it doesnt have air condition? In Malaysia there is no winter and its summer all year long :( So without A/C theres no hope.


Oddly enough I've just started using the AC and it is getting winter here.... In the summer I just buzz down the windows, but come cold, rain and snow the AC does wonders for you visibility.

Nico

I like the EVO VI better because it has better styling. I like the fog lamps (or the little hubs where they should be) and I am in love with the spoiler. If you were to change those things on the EVO VII I'd take that. But what it comes down to for me is that right now I can't have either car so they're both as forbidden, both as alluring. I'd take VI or VII in a heartbeat.

here is a pic from the Japanese mag

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Hi Derek888,

When are you getting your car? I'll be going up to Sepang again next month on the 14th. May be we could meet up.

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check out this air filter

Mod13

I will be getting it in 2 months...After New Years
Around Jan 2002. I saw your profile...your from Singapore :)
Hopefully ill meet up with you when I get my car. Well keep in touch?
What color did you get?

Derek888

I'm from Singapore. Make sure the car you're getting had an upgrade cluth pump coz there have been a recall on the earlier badge.

Mod13

Upgrade pump clutch? Why do you have problems with yours? How would I know if it has been upgraded? Can I check my looking at the production date on the serial number? Can you confirm which production month of the car not to get?

What color did you get?

Derek888

Theres no problem with mine. The earlier models, those before Sept if I remember correctly have been recalled. Check with your dealers they will help.

Mine is Blue.

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im bored cant sleep :)

go back to page 3..theres more pics

I think the Evo VII is hands down a better design. It looks more aggressive with it's new front lights scheme. The first time I saw the car I thought it looked like a great white shark just grinning. The inside may look a little toned down but it still looks appealing. Don't get me wrong on about the Evo VI it still is quite an attractive car, but the new shape of the VII is definetly heart stopping when seen in real life. It looks way more styled out then most of the civics and subarus I have seen so far even after the mods. Well that is my $.02. This is what the other cars are gonna see once they try to bring comp to the tar. :flamer: What they do when they see the VII :eek:

Lets here some more about your cars!!

Wow, I like that blue one..... Unfortunately the EVO VI LHD was never available in blue. Only white, silver and black.

Derek/Mod13,

You're both lving in the oriental part of the world, reknown for all the car gadgets. I'm looking for alternatives of a meterset: oilpressure, oiltemp and boost. My aim is to install them in the opening under the radio.

Been looking on the net for them, but couldn't find. Wonder if you have some mags with pictures of various options. If so, would it be too much trouble to scan them and email them?

my email: nico.van.steen@hccnet.nl

Thanks!

Nico

I have to say, the more and more I see the car (Evo VII) the more I like it. Especially seeing it in traditional white.

another white evo vii

Well I'd have to say I've been a bigger fan of the Lancer Evo V and VI. To me they look increadable. When I caught a glimpse of the Evo VII I thought to myself "Argh! What did they do to it!" But you know funny things have been happening to me. I look around at all the pics I've found now, and all those on the forum here, and suddenly the Evo VII is growing on me more and more everyday. I'm in the US, so chances of me ever owning an Evo V, or VI is probably non-existant, but happily I've really begun to warm up to the Evo VII. Now I wait and wait for the day I here news of them actually hitting the US turf. I've got lots of questions about it, just like everybody else waiting. Will it cost to much? How much horespower will it have? How many different versions of the Evo VII will there be here in America? Will that awesome front mounted intercooler survive the US safety standards?

Getting back to the looks, if they are anything like the Evo VII that is everywhere else, it should be a great hit in the US. When I start to think about it, all the stuff that makes the car is really what I'm interested in anyway. Turbo and intercooled four making more horsepower then alot of V-8's here in the states. All wheel drive, and should that active yaw control make it to the US version we're all set. Even if it's de-tuned, I want one. There is nothing else built that can compare.........well there is the Subaru WRX, but aack! It looks like a frog from the front end.

In the end to me, it's not all about looks anyway. True I don't want an ugly car, thats for sure, but when you looks at the things that go into a Lancer, and all the technology, thats surely what makes the car what it is. Looks are important though, and the new Evo VII looks as good to me as the Evo v and VI, even though I voted VI for looks over the VII. I can't wait for the day I wake up and hear some kind of good news......any kind of good news, that boldly states at least in the USA........ "Evo VII has landed!"

Later guys...

-Nathan-

When this EVO comes out as promised somehow, im all out ready to ditch my accord lol! (btw im new here, and i wanted to learn more about the evo making its way to the USA) :D

Hey if i can get an evo VII in the U.S. i'll deal with it being not as agresive looking, and a little heavier. The Evo VI had a really mean look to it, like if you saw it in your rear view you'd run for cover, the Evo VII looks more... Well not as cool. But like i said, if i can have it in the U.S. bring it.

Mod13 which part of the island are you staying in? I'm in Serangoon area. Maybe a meet up some day?

Cheers.

The only thing i did not like anout the Evo VI was the design. it was a bit ugly

Whoops. i ment the Evo VII

Hey, Derek888: where are you ? Are you in Taiwan or US?
I know EVO VII is selling LHD in Taiwan for about $50000. Is that true?

BTW, I heard that Taiwan highway police is going to use EVO VII as police car ( to chase those 400+ hp Impreza ):D

In the recent Taipei auto show, Mitsu presented a LHD EVO VII. Oh, how long do we have to wait ?:rolleyes:

the evo IV, V and VI looks a lot more aggressive and faster to me. the evo VII looks like a fox. also it looks like any other sedans out at the market. looks like an accord.
other than that the evo VII from what i heard is very good. i havent been in it yet but i can tell you the evo IV, V and VI's are very very fast. my uncle and i test drove it in japan and its crazy. acceleration is fast as a ferrari. and you can have 3 other friends with you.
because the before evo's are very fast, the evo VII should be better