So Mitsubishi as of recent haven’t been very promising with their news, especially since they announced the death of the Lancer Evolution (which is apparently not really dead), the model that gave the Japanese make a huge spike in popularity after gaining attention through various forms of media. But despite the rather troubling news, Mitsubishi seems to remain dedicated to motorsport experiences as they’ve just debuted their latest Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Experience.

For graduates of their Lancer Evolution Experience 1, drivers can now take a second, more difficult course starting July 15th at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California.

At an expected cost of around $1,495, the Experience 2 finishes with an on-track timed competition that has the students compete against each other. Winners of the “Time Attack” will walk away with a free one-year’s use of a Mitsubishi.

“First off, it’s a brush-up on driving dynamics and line theory in the classroom before a couple of warm-up runs on our paddock exercises,” said Jim Russell, a spokesman for the Racing Drivers School. “We put a clock on you to track your segment times while coaching you on improving your skills as a driver and how to unleash the performance potential of the Lance Evolution X.”

- By: Chris Chin

Source: Inside Line

Following GM’s decision to not offer a 2009 Saturn Astra, Mitsubishi spokeswomen Christine Jew said the high-performance Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sedan will take a break for 2009.

Jew said that there were no changes planned for a 2009 Evolution Lancer and that there is enough inventory to last until the 2010 model is released until later this year. According to KickingTires, Cars.com’s listings show 887 Lancer Evolutions from the 2008 model year are still available.

Sales of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution were up over 50 percent in 2008. Jew said that there will be minor changes to the 2010 model year.

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X:

Source: KickingTires

Mitsubishi has launched a Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium edition in its home market in attempt to give the Japanese fans a little more power and exclusivity for their money.

Outside, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Edition gets new body-colored hood and fender air vents and 18-inch BBS alloy wheels. On the inside, it gets Recaro leather seats, Rockford Fosgate nine-speaker sound system and 30GB hard-disc with navigation.

As for performance, Japan has allowed the Evolution X GSR Premium Edition a total of 296-hp rather than keeping regulated to 276-hp. Maximum torque remains at 311 lb-ft. Buyers have a choice of either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed Twin Clutch SST transmission. Pricing is close to $50,000 USD.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Edition:

Source: InsideLine