Mitsubishi Evolution X Final Edition

Unlike the Lancer Evo X Concept Final that was unveiled last year in Tokyo, the Evolution X Final Edition is far more sporty, but is still an improvement over the standard car.

EXTERIOR

The Final Edition gets some unique badging on the trunk lid, along with a black painted roof with dark chrome painted Enkei alloy wheels. The center bumper section up front, along with the hood air outlet are painted in a glossy black. Only four colors are offered: Rally Red, Mercury Gray, Octane Blue, and a new hue called Pearl White.

INTERIOR

There are a few new features in the Final Edition not found in the old models. A numbered plaque on the center console denotes each of the 1,600 examples, making each car seem more special. The headliner, pillars, sun visors, and assist handles are now black to match the black sport seats. Red stitching holds everything together. The red accents can be found on the steering wheel, shift knob, console lid, parking brake handle, floormats, and of course the seats

ENGINE

The engine of the Evolution X Final Edition is the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. This DOHC, 16-valve engine has 12 more horsepower than stock, for a total of 303 horsepower that peak at 6,500 rpm. Torque is rated at 305 pound-feet and comes on at 4,000 rpm. The only transmission choice is the five-speed manual.

In addition to the added power, the Final Edition gets two-piece Brembo brake rotors, upgraded Bilstein shocks with Eibach springs at all four corners. And like all proper Evos, Mitsubishi’s Super All-Wheel Control is standard.

PRICES

The 1,600 examples coming to the U.S., prices start at $37,995. That’s a pretty cheap for such a car, but this is the last of its kind. That represents a $3,500 increase over the standard 2015 Lancer Evolution’s price.