Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2007–2016 car dimensions: 4505 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Boot space with the seats up is 323 litres.
The cabin offers Recaro sports bucket seats that hold you firmly on twisty roads, automatic climate control as standard and cruise control with steering wheel buttons. Higher grades add a 7-inch touchscreen navigation system, premium audio and Bluetooth hands-free. Driver aids centre on the S-AWC system with stability control and sports ABS. no automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep assist appears.
Boot space measures 323 litres with seats up. The battery and washer reservoir sit in the trunk and cut usable depth. higher grades with the subwoofer lose still more room. Rear seats stay fixed with no fold-flat option.
The owner's manual states the car must not be used for trailer towing because control and braking could be lost. Payload sits at roughly 480 kg from a 2040 kg gross weight and 1560 kg kerb weight. Sport-tuned Bilstein dampers and Eibach springs are standard but the car is built for performance rather than heavy work.
The cabin centres on firm Recaro sports bucket seats with thick bolsters that hold you in place on hard corners. Higher grades add leather or leather-suede surfaces plus heated fronts. Automatic climate control with rear ducts is standard. A power glass sunroof appears on select trims along with extra sound insulation. Controls sit close to hand and the small-diameter leather wheel feels direct. Overall the space is driver-focused and supportive rather than plush.
Premium unleaded fuel required
Service every 10,000 miles or 12 months
Seven airbags standard including driver’s knee
RISE body with crumple zones
Sports ABS with EBD plus ASC standard
The 2.0-litre turbo runs on premium unleaded. US figures sit at 16 city / 22 highway mpg for the manual and 17 / 22 for the twin-clutch. European combined returns fall between roughly 20 and 26 mpg depending on power output. The tank holds 14.5 US gallons or 55 litres, so range stays modest when driven hard.
Scheduled servicing is set at 10,000-mile or 12-month intervals after an initial 1,000-mile oil service. Differential and transfer fluids need attention at longer milestones. The twin-clutch gearbox demands regular fluid and filter changes to stay reliable.
Safety kit is comprehensive for the era. The RISE unibody uses high-tensile steel and crumple zones. Standard equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, side airbags, full-length curtains, driver’s knee airbag, pretensioning belts, LATCH anchors, TPMS, Sports ABS with EBD and Active Stability Control. S-AWC further aids control on varied surfaces.
Keep the car by sticking to the service schedule, especially oil changes and AWD fluid work. Track use shortens tyre and brake life. Regular checks of the AYC/ACD pump and timing chain keep the drivetrain healthy for high-mileage ownership.
Length 4505 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2650 mm (Lancer Evolution 2007–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X brochures, Indian brochure.