00:00The legend is back, but not as you remember it.
00:03The 2026 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 11 has evolved into something even more thrilling.
00:09A high-performance SUV that keeps the EVO spirit alive.
00:14With rally-bred AWD, turbocharged power, and head-turning style, this is Mitsubishi's boldest move yet.
00:22For the next 70 minutes, we're tearing into every detail.
00:25Design, tech, insane performance specs, and how it stacks up against rivals like the Subaru WRX-SDI and GR Corolla.
00:34Buckle up, hit like, subscribe, and let's dive deep into this game-changer.
00:39Gone is the sedan.
00:41The EVO 11 reimagines the icon as a compact SUV with a serious attitude.
00:47The front end features a reworked dynamic shield grille with massive air intakes.
00:52Flanked by triple LED headlights that pay homage to the classic EVO.
00:57Check out the vented hood and fender flares.
00:59Pure rally DNA.
01:02From the side, you'll spot the blacked-out pillars for a floating roof effect,
01:06plus 20-inch forged wheels with Brembo brakes peeking through.
01:10And at the rear?
01:11A dual-level spoiler, diffuser, and quad exhaust tips.
01:15Because this SUV means business.
01:18Purists might miss the sedan's shape, but the SUV body adds more cabin space and ground clearance
01:25without sacrificing the EVO's razor-sharp proportions.
01:29Slide inside, and the EVO 11 greets you with a motorsport-inspired cabin.
01:35The Recuro bucket seats hug you tight, while carbon fiber trim and Alcantara accent scream performance.
01:41But don't worry, it's still practical, with rear seats that fold flat and a power lift gate.
01:48Tech-wise, Mitsubishi loaded this beast with a 12.3-inch digital cluster and a 10.8-inch HUD
01:55that projects your RPM and G-forces onto the windshield.
01:59The new Mitsubishi OS supports wireless CarPlay, over-the-air updates,
02:04and even a drift mode data logger for track junkies.
02:07And yes, there's way more rear legroom than the old EVO, plus USB-C ports and climate control for passengers.
02:15Now, the real reason you're here, the heart-pounding performance.
02:20The EVO 11 packs it too.
02:22Zero L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 320 HP and 310 LBFT of torque,
02:29paired with a 9-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual for the true enthusiasts.
02:34And yes, the legendary SAWC-AWD system is back,
02:40now with torque vectoring and gravel-slash-tarmac modes inspired by rally-to-car.
02:46How does it stack up?
02:47The EVO 11 outpowers the Subaru by 30 HP and hits zero to 60 miles per hour in 4.6 seconds,
02:55thanks partly to its lightweight aluminum frame.
02:58Listen to that.
02:59Mitsubishi tuned the exhaust for rally-style burbles,
03:02and the active valve system lets you go from stealth to savage with a button press.
03:07This isn't just a pretty face.
03:09The EVO 11 is a rally monster in disguise.
03:13The SAWC system now includes
03:16Heavy Checkmark Tarmac Mode,
03:18Sharpen Steering Slash Throttle for Circuits.
03:22Heavy Checkmark Gravel Mode,
03:24Loosen Stability Control for Slides.
03:26Heavy Checkmark Snow Mode,
03:28Maximizes Traction in Slippery Conditions.
03:31Throw it into a corner,
03:33and the torque vectoring pushes power to the outer wheels,
03:37making it stupidly easy to drift.
03:39It's like Mitsubishi bottled the spirit of Tommy Mackinnon.
03:43Think the EVO 11 is only for weekends?
03:46Think again.
03:47It's packed with daily driver tech.
03:49Heavy Checkmark Level 2 Semi-Autonomous Driving,
03:53Adaptive Cruise Slash Lane Centering.
03:56Heavy Checkmark 360-degree cameras and Automatic Parking.
04:00Heavy Checkmark Ultra Suede Wrap Steering Wheel with Heating.
04:05And with 24 MPG combined,
04:07it's way thriftier than the old EVO,
04:11though you'll still be hugging gas stations if you drive it hard.
04:14Ready to buy?
04:15Here's the damage.
04:16Moneybag Base Model.
04:18$42,000 20-inch wheels,
04:21AWD 10-speaker audio.
04:24Moneybag GT Trim.
04:26$48,000 Reco-Rose HUD Carbon Roof.
04:31Moneybag RS Trim.
04:33$55,000 Track-Tune Suspension Forged Wheels.
04:38Against Rivals,
04:39the EVO 11 dominates in AWD performance,
04:42but lags slightly in tech next to the Golf R.
04:46Worth the trade-off?
04:47You tell us.
04:48So love it or hate it,
04:50is the EVO 11 the ultimate rally-bred SUV?
04:54Or should Mitsubishi have kept his sedan?
04:56Sound off in the comments.
04:57If you enjoyed this deep dive,
05:00smash like, subscribe,
05:02and check out our EVO 11 vs WRX SDI Track Battle next.
05:06Thanks for watching.
05:07We'll see you in the next one.
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