Official Evo IX pics..

The Evo just keeps on evolving... Evo IX will go on sale early next year, with styling modifications to make it better resemble the 2004 World Rally Championships contender and to smooth out some of its less aerodynamic edges. Entry-level '280' models come first, with power up to 281 bhp from the current 260 bhp starting point, and all standard Evos will receive revisions to their suspension, all-wheel drive system, traction control and electronic control systems to give a lower centre of gravity and ever-sharper handling, as experienced in the Evo VIII MR 360. There is also talk of an aluminium bonnet to reduce front-end weight. Mitsubishi is hoping that the Evo IX will revive its flagging fortunes in the USA in particular, taking on the popular Subaru Impreza WRX; US-market models are to gain a new active centre differential.

Source: Channel4.com

I have to say.. I do like it..

[JPO]

I see it's got a 'rogering' hole at the front!! For those that really do love their cars a little to much.........

Well spotted mate.. :P

[dral]

I like it too, i'm pleased they've dumped the corporate pyramid on the spliter to let the air in easier, and the rear diffuser looks good too.

I'm really not sure about those holes though, i only hope they're ducted to the brakes.

Also, isn't the bonnet on the 7 and 8 aluminium already :-?

I thought the Evo IV-VIII all had ali bonnets? Thats channel4 for you..

[user539]

yea i like it too

[user515]

Originally Posted by bazza

I thought the Evo IV-VIII all had ali bonnets? Thats channel4 for you..

That's just what I thought. The front looks no different to me, apart from the cock hole, I like the rear diffuser style bumper though. 8)

[Bjorn]

mmm...nothing radically different, still nice tho!

[user558]

:thumbsup!: Looks good, especially in yellow!!!