Make no mistake - there's consummate fast estate swan beneath Mitsubishi's uber-rare ugly duckling.
The collective fast estate fascination shouldn’t take much explaining by now. There’s practicality and performance in one package, usually an under-the-radar one that avoids unwanted attention; get it right and some will argue there really is no more compelling single-car option .
If there’s a problem with the fast estate, usually it’s one of weight. More space means more mass, typically dulling the acceleration and handling just a tad compared to the saloon it's based on. Not always, and very seldom to the significant detriment of the package, but still noticeably. Opt for something smaller and lighter and stiffer and the inherent practicality of an estate package might be compromised.
Though, of course, none of that mattered behind the wheel. Or, presumably, when loading a much more commodious boot. The wagon transformation added 70kg to the Evo IX’s kerbweight, but by all accounts every bit of the attitude was retained. Though meant to have 280hp just like any other Lancer Evolution of the era, the estate could still reach 60mph in less than five seconds.
Having waited so long to go the effort of an Evo wagon, it’s a surprised that Mitsubishi only ever commissioned a 2,500-car production run. Without ever being officially imported to the UK, finding one here is rare; finding oneis another achievement entirely. Though now more than 15 years old and with the mileage approaching 90k, the Evo has clearly been doted on since coming to the UK in 2016.
Still, the trade off is the awe inspiring drive will still be there too, especially in this car with the six-speed manual. Those that did get to drive a wagon in period raved about the experience, and there’s no reason to suggest the passage of time will have dulled the Evo thrill much at all. This one is still waiting for a few more ad details though there’s already much to be encouraged by, from the condition of the BBS wheels and Michelin tyres to the gleaming paintwork and smart Recaros.
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