For the most part, the rest of the body is the same as the more family-friendly Lancer, until you get to the rear end and believe me, a lot of drivers will become familiar with this view. Here, the wing is a similar size to that of the Lancer but is raised somewhat but is not as angular as that of the Evo IX, to the extent that it could almost be described as discrete. The other differences are the two chromed tailpipes that protrude from the rear diffuser system.
Inside, there is ample room for four people to join in the driver’s fun. If further proof is needed that the Evo X is not really for family holidays, the boot capacity is not given but it is likely to be the same as the Lancer, which having checked, is also undisclosed but big enough to take at least two golf bags. That said, there are ISOFIX mountings on the outer rear seats for when there are children on board.
When it comes to the driver’s environment, the most noticeable features are the Recaro, full-bucket seats in the front. They are snug with plenty of support for enthusiastic driving but are uncomfortable without the distraction of performance. And, without any height adjustment I found that I sat too low, furthermore, on the test car, the steering wheel had rake- but no reach-adjustment.
There are three Evo X versions; the FQ-300, FQ-330 and FQ-360, all of which have the option of GS or GSR trim levels. Priced at £27,499, the GS FQ-300 comes with privacy glass, electric folding door mirrors, HID headlights with washers, climate control air-conditioning, front fogs, Bluetooth hands-free system, a CD/radio with six speakers, automatic wipers and lights, and a full set of airbags, including one for the driver’s knees. On the mechanical side of the spec’ list are three names that light-up the eyes of driving enthusiasts everywhere; a Brembo Braking System with bright red callipers that are easily visible through the 18-inch wheels, Bilstein shock absorbers and EIBACH coils, springs and stabiliser bar.
The GSR adds an HDD satellite navigation system with a fascia-mounted screen, a music server, Rockford Premium audio system and an iPod/MP3 auxiliary port, for £2,500 more. There are differences to the standard features as the scale rises. The £30,499 GS FQ-330, for instance has a high-performance exhaust and some extra plumbing, while the GS FQ-360 has lots of carbon trims and pedals along with leather seats and a Vortex generator (sounds like something from Dr.Who), for £35,499.
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