Why did they stop making Mitsubishi?

“We have been informed it is necessary to end production and seek a strategic buyer for the Normal plant,” the Japanese company said in a statement. “Our focus right now is to identify a buyer who would continue to operate and maintain employment –- the best potential outcome for our employees and the community.”

Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart a good car?

The Lancer Ralliart represents a more affordable version of the high-performance Lancer Evolution, and it delivers plenty of excitement thanks to turbocharged power, sharp handling and quick, smooth shifts from its automated manual transmission.

Is Mitsubishi bringing the Evo back?

Despite the brand’s planned return to motorsports and the resurrection of Mitsubishi’s Ralliart Racing Division, the “Evo” will remain in the past, at least for now. This is especially sad when we consider the Evolution’s old rival is still in production, with its latest iteration coming out in 2022.

Does Mitsubishi make good cars?

Mitsubishi is a reliable brand with great vehicles which have performed well over generations of drivers. The fleet is pared back to the basics, meaning there are no distracting bells and whistles, no superfluous niche models or smoke and mirrors.

Is Mitsubishi going to Nissan?

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop developing car platforms for the Japanese market and instead use vehicle bases made by ally Nissan Motor beginning around 2026, Nikkei has learned, the latest indication of realignment in an industry that requires huge investments in technology.

Are Ralliarts fast?

The turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Lancer Ralliart is fast and has responsive steering.

Does Ralliart have same engine as Evo?

The Lancer Ralliart, which gets its name from the Galant and Starion Ralliart-badged cars from Mitsubishi’s past, has the same Evo X 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that has been detuned by intake and ECU changes to rein in the power to a respectable 235 hp (a 56 hp reduction from the Evo X).