Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX Review

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High Points

 * Sublime steering
 * Beaut balance
 * Exploitable
 * Explosive engine

Low Points

 * Poverty-pack plastic
 * Rubbish rear seat
 * Hard ride
 * Thirst
 * Turning circle

Performance and Handling
Power to weight: 146 kW/tonne

0-60 km/h: 2.6 seconds

0-80 km/h: 4.1 seconds

0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds

0-120 km/h: 7.6 seconds

0-140 km/h: 10.2 seconds

0-400 m: 13.8 seconds @ 166 km/h

Gas Mileage
13.0 L/100 km (Combined)

Safety
Active safety features


 * Anti-Lock Braking System
 * Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Passive safety features


 * Dual front airbags
 * Front seatbelt pretensioners
 * Load limiter seatbelts

Safety rating

4 stars (JNCAP)

Main Competitors

 * Subaru Impreza WRX STi
 * Mazda RX-8