My 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR Review

So here is my attempt at original content....Just wanted to give a quick write-up after owning a 2015 Lancer Evolution X for 8 months, which I sadly just parted with. Here goes!

I got the Evo in June of 2015. A number of factors led to me picking the Evo, such as: it was available with a stick, AWD, 4 doors, tuning potential, etc... Not many cars can can meet all these criteria nowadays, especially with the aftermarket/modding potential that the Evo has. In my eyes, it was the perfect fun car for all situations. It's the closest thing we have to a modern day Supra, in my opinion. With $2k in mods, you can make 400+ hp at the crank! That plus the AWD make it very controllable/usable power, the only thing that comes close is the GTR, but it costs 2-3x more not to mention the price for parts. High HP stangs, vettes, AMG's, BMW's, etc, won't be able to put the power down in any real-life situation without slicks or aggressive traction control. In addition, it was the final year for the Evo, so I figured why not...they will become less and less common as time goes on.

When you first get in the Evo, you wouldn't think it was anything special compared to a regular Lancer. Mine had the premium package, so it was a bit more upscale (leather, piano black trim pieces, sunroof), but nothing to indicate its sporting intentions. No emblems inside, no boost gauge, and since it was the 2015 model, no Recaro seats. Whatever -- this didn't bother me, I was in it for the actual driving experience. Many people point out that the car has a cheap interior, but I have to say its not as bad as people make it out to be. There are soft touch materials on the door sills, mine had a leather insert by the armrest and on the center console. The plastic used inside feels good to the touch, especially compared to my prior 2013 Camaro SS which definitely felt a grade cheaper inside. The Rockford Fosgate stereo packs a punch and is enough to satisfy the entry-level audiophile, as it includes a 10" sub in the trunk. 90% of owners won't ever feel the need to upgrade the stereo if you check off this option.

On to the drive -- right off the bat, you notice the steering. It's extremely precise and reactive, any turn in the wheel correlates to an immediate change in direction. As it still has a hydraulic pump in this age of electric steering, feedback is quite good: changes in the road surface can be felt, giving you confidence as you navigate twisty roads. I can't say I've ever driven a car that has steering this good. As expected, the grip this car has when going around a turn is immense. The stock Advan rubber is extremely sticky, and combined with the specialized AWD system, allows you to go around a turn faster than you ever thought possible. The Active Yaw Control gives the car neutral handling characteristics and even allows the car to oversteer -- what AWD car can do that now?? The stock brakes are excellent, and remain competent on the track even after raising performance past stock levels. The transmission is a bit notchy like most Evo's, but that can be remedied somewhat if you replace the stock fluids with Redline and the stock bushings as well. To be honest, it never really bothered me that much. As a whole, the Evo feels like a race car -- one that can be driven everyday, and one that can ferry around your in-laws when the need arises. How many cars can claim that at the Evo's price point?

As for reliablity, I never had any problems with mine. I had an exhaust and Cobb tune to give a nice bump over stock power levels (350ish crank HP). Many owners have been able to push the stock engine/turbo up to 400whp with just boltons and a tune, and at those levels, the Evo will prove to be more than a handful for most sports cars on the streets. If you desire more, aftermarket turbos can allow the Evo to make up to 1000whp -- the limits are still being tested by aftermarket companies like English Racing and AMS.

My final thoughts - The Evo really is something special, and with more and more cars nowadays coming with electronic nannies and doodads, the purity of the driving experience is getting lost. It's one of the last few cars STILL on lots now that can provide such a direct, unencumbered, driving experience. And combined with the power potential of the drivetrain, you'll never get bored modifying it. If your situation allows you to, I recommend picking one up while you still can. If you live in a metro area like New York City, I would go with the MR edition, which comes with the 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Clutching in grid-locked traffic will definitely get old quick, no matter how much you love manuals. It definitely took some of the joy out of ownership for me. If you live in a rural/suburban area, or have a separate car as a daily driver, go with the GSR. The stick can handle as much torque as you can throw at it, if you plan on heavily modifying the car. And nothing beats a stick for pure driving enjoyment on those empty, twisting roads!

Hope you guys enjoyed my little review -- if you have any questions feel free to ask away in the comments!

Comments

Thanks a lot. I value it. [url=https://ciaonlinebuyntx.com/]Cialis E Flebite[/url] [url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]buy generic viagra[/url]
y35dyl7 u664zs e26bzsa b783fn q58qwu6 o486cs c703354

Appreciate it, Quite a lot of knowledge!
[url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]viagra taboo[/url]
n23zdys j70jsv 5489642

Seriously a good deal of very good knowledge! [url=https://canadianpharmaciescubarx.com/]canada viagra[/url]
[url=http://www.doripesco.ro/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=83&p=141326#p141326]d... t22yzk[/url] 9e13ace

Good posts. Thanks! [url=https://paydayloansttf.com/]long term loans online[/url]
[url=http://semerarocostruzioni.it/an-introduction-to-root-factors-for-scribe... r34ras[/url] 29e13ac

Nicely put, Thank you. [url=https://essaywriting4you.com/]introduction to college essay[/url]
w866wwx c16iog 0c70335

You suggested it adequately. [url=https://canadianpharmacyntv.com/]northwest pharmacy[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmaceuticalsonlinerx.com/]no prescription online pharmacy[/url] [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]writing paper[/url]
z82askw l30seq v810exk y12coc s89pvhp o33aks 3ace3a6

Reliable knowledge. Kudos. [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]top rated online canadian pharmacies[/url] [url=https://viagradjango.com/]sophia viagra before surgery[/url]
h14zub5 m98kce c29qpel f82hrq e86nfac i90pif 4896429

Thank you. Terrific information. [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]drugs for sale[/url]
[url=http://semerarocostruzioni.it/rapid-systems-of-custom-writing-reviews-re... g12kkg[/url] 4e60c70

Thanks a lot, An abundance of write ups!
[url=https://top7writingservices.com/]cheap essay writing service[/url]
a97nce5 v57vpp ce3a8_f

Amazing all kinds of amazing info! [url=https://viagradocker.com/]viagra commercial actress nude[/url]
[url=http://fnoiru.under.jp/cgi-bin/bbs/yybbs.cgi?list=]w375yyk f181io[/url] 896429e

You said it effectively. [url=https://writingthesistop.com/]a thesis statement is[/url] [url=https://paydayloansttf.com/]america advance[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmacyntv.com/]compare rx prices[/url] [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]thanksgiving writing paper[/url]
o23xgjc p54pqc l96jfsw u38hlp a53ukcv u27fld 934e60c

Many thanks, A lot of postings.
[url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]viagra for sale[/url] [url=https://homeworkcourseworkhelp.com/]homework pass[/url] [url=https://ciaonlinebuyntx.com/]Is Generic Cialis Uk[/url] [url=https://viagradocker.com/]walgreens viagra substitute[/url]
w409nyc g340cz k292zd2 z21oiw z532yng l35uzn 0335489

Many thanks, An abundance of postings!
[url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]viagra substitute[/url]
[url=http://microeconomia.org/2016/07/23/visite-el-aula-virtual-del-curso-ana... b20iyo[/url] 3548964

Thanks! Plenty of write ups.
[url=https://ciaonlinebuyntx.com/]cialis[/url]
z94upad g37ptu 9e13ace

Superb forum posts, Thank you! [url=https://dissertationwritingtop.com/]thesis and dissertation writing[/url]
[url=http://www.sickautos.com/?q=node/15&page=35#comment-39938]p428lo5 c67hrz[/url] 2804b93

Nicely put. Appreciate it. [url=https://viagradocker.com/]viagra alternatives that work[/url]
m51wkf4 x32pgs 7_ef9e2

You actually reported that adequately. [url=https://essaywriting4you.com/]how to write an admission essay for graduate school[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmaceuticalsonlinerx.com/]cialis online[/url] [url=https://paydayloansttf.com/]pay day loans direct lenders[/url]
l64fgzz u404qp o45ndpp t619vq m32vra5 a263ou 934e60c

Whoa quite a lot of excellent advice. [url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]does viagra lower blood pressure[/url] [url=https://payday8online.com/]loans direct lenders[/url] [url=https://top7writingservices.com/]cheap essay writing service[/url] [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]writing papers[/url]
v42pypq g54san t61ibx1 j28xwn z59gntl h40yha 3ace3a4

Thanks a lot! Helpful stuff! [url=https://canadianpharmaceuticalsonlinerx.com/]canada online pharmacy[/url] [url=https://viagradjango.com/]best price for viagra[/url] [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]write my paper reviews[/url]
m95jyin j37tci k633qda h51zci t526xre z98tiy 2804b93

Regards. Numerous knowledge!
[url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]generic viagra[/url]
[url=http://semerarocostruzioni.it/deciding-upon-sensible-plans-of-grade-mine... t703op[/url] a2_73f3

Cheers! Ample content!
[url=https://buymodafinilntx.com/]modafinil vs adderall[/url]
e62dhtq p82ndo 13ace3a

Nicely put, With thanks. [url=https://dissertationwritingtop.com/]thesis and dissertation[/url]
r36amlv f471dq 4e60c70

Nicely put, With thanks. paycheck loans
a62duwn y75pzn e60c703

Amazing data, Thanks! [url=https://paydayloansttf.com/]personal loans for poor credit[/url] [url=https://buymodafinilntx.com/]provigil side effects[/url] [url=https://viagradocker.com/]buy generic viagra[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmacyntv.com/]canadian cialis[/url]
t92xwmc u82atn y49hlpn y29wkl h654lxn g533di 9e13ace

You actually mentioned that adequately! [url=https://paydayloansttf.com/]personal loans for poor credit[/url] [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]drugs for sale[/url]
q21udlu y29qjw y77zftj o46zxw s76mndm l85adc ace3a1_

Amazing lots of great information! [url=https://viagradjango.com/]over the counter viagra[/url]
[url=https://www.kz-international.com/the-worlds-first-commercial-jetpack-wil... j14hnq[/url] 4b934e6

You said it nicely.! [url=https://essaywriting4you.com/]english essay writing service[/url]
k89rmgp s669pv ce3a1_4

Nicely put, Regards! [url=https://paydayloansbbv.com/]pay day advance[/url]
[url=https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=1737280187223021846&postID=4782... p725dl[/url] 429e13a

You actually stated it really well! [url=https://payday8online.com/]fast loans bad credit[/url]
y92faag y404qk 13ace3a

With thanks. Awesome stuff. [url=https://viagradjango.com/]viagra without a doctors prescription[/url] [url=https://buymodafinilntx.com/]provigil lawsuit[/url] [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]global pharmacy canada[/url]
b59mxyx m625tb t19etpb d57oqs f520xx1 e63idl ace3a0_

Amazing stuff. With thanks! [url=https://dissertationwritingtop.com/]research paper introduction[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmacyntv.com/]mexican pharmacies shipping to usa[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmaceuticalsonlinerx.com/]canada online pharmacy[/url] [url=https://paydayloansbbv.com/]loans for bad credit guaranteed approval[/url]
r671ozq h79hub c96qyaw y49wdm a55uqtx r20vrr 0c70335

Nicely put, Thanks. [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]custom essay papers[/url]
i64ddhd f387tc 4e60c70

Really all kinds of terrific info! [url=https://top7writingservices.com/]write my dissertation[/url]
[url=http://moto-rage.com.ua/site/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=70&pid=407622&... d42day[/url] 934e60c

Thanks, Loads of forum posts!
[url=https://ciaonlinebuyntx.com/]cialis tablets[/url]
m67xty6 z508mf 2804b93

Nicely put, Regards. [url=https://dissertationwritingtop.com/]writing a good dissertation[/url]
[url=http://www.nakhonsawanpao.go.th/webboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=13543&p=177... t77sit[/url] 6429e13

Appreciate it! An abundance of advice.
[url=https://writingthesistop.com/]make thesis[/url] [url=https://homeworkcourseworkhelp.com/]coursework online[/url]
l58xrzu g72cis t41nayg x25zrh c122id2 w395vf 60c7033

Good data. Thanks a lot. [url=https://viaonlinebuyntx.com/]when will generic viagra be available[/url] [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]canadian pharmacies without an rx[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmaciescubarx.com/]canadian pharmacies online prescriptions[/url]
p84yuik b290po e39ewdx l31upw a290bwj a768em 13ace3a

Tips effectively regarded!. [url=https://ciaonlinebuyntx.com/]buy cialis[/url]
b93vwbr q31xzm ce3a4_5

Thank you! Valuable information! [url=https://canadianpharmaceuticalsonlinerx.com/]canada online pharmacies[/url]
[url=http://163.32.94.234/artcms/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=433933#p433933]s50xtbx q291au[/url] 4b934e6

Amazing posts. Cheers! [url=https://payday8online.com/]loan companies for bad credit[/url]
u684uhx v396bt 2804b93

You explained that effectively. [url=https://paperwritingservicestop.com/]write my paper[/url] [url=https://canadianpharmacyntv.com/]canadian pharmacies that are legit[/url] [url=https://canadianonlinepharmacytrust.com/]canada pharmaceuticals online[/url] [url=https://writingthesistop.com/]good thesis statement[/url]
s27zmml d36nfv n34upij k87dms a37pbz2 p843td ce3a6_3

Pages