MITSUBISHI EVO SALOON REVIEW

For Jaw-dropping pace, strong brakes and foolproof handling make the Evo an awesome car to drive. It also has decent space and strong residuals

Against It's pricey to run, with a frightening thirst for fuel, while the ride is punishing. The driver's seat needs more adjustment and the boot is disappointingly small

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Mixes saloon-car practicality and supercar pace, but without the drawback of a sky-high supercar price. However, it's not easy to live with every day

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Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Hold onto your hat
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
You'll have to work hard to unstick it
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Not as rowdy as you might expect
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Cheap for what you get
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Not bad on both counts
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Protects itself as well as it protects you
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Let down by a lack of adjustment
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Roomy cabin, but disappointing boot
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Has most of what you want

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There are 3 Mitsubishi Evo versions available

Mitsubishi Evo Saloon 2.0T FQ-300 GSR 4dr	£32,194	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Evo Saloon 2.0T FQ-330 GSR 4dr	£34,754	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Mitsubishi Evo Saloon 2.0T FQ-360 GSR 4dr	£39,614	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

Mitsubishi Evo Saloon 2.0T FQ-300 GS 4dr

There's certainly no shortage of power or performance in this model, and we'd recommend the basic trim, because it comes with most of what you'd want at a reasonable price.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Along with the Subaru Impreza WRX, the Evo is in a class of its own as basically a road-going rally car. There are several different versions – from fantastically fast to something way, way quicker – but we think the most basic version, with 'just' 290bhp, is the best.

To save money, consider Mitsubishi’s Service Plan that will cover all the scheduled services throughout the first three years of the car's life, ensuring that they are performed by Mitsubishi-trained technicians, using genuine Mitsubishi parts. You can also include the cost of the Service Plan in your finance, and the plan can be transferred to a new owner if you sell your vehicle.

Scheduled Services only include parts defined by the manufacturer such as filters, oil, consumables and labour. The Service Schedule does not include wear and tear items such as brake pads and discs, clutches, tyres etc. For full details, contact your local Mitsubishi Dealer.