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Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X saloon owner reviews

Name: Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X saloon
Brand: Mitsubishi

"The Mitsubishi Evo X is outrageously fast and one of the most extreme driver’s cars on the road today."

by Carbuyer team

15 Jul 2013

Carbuyer Rating

2.7 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.0 out of 5

73%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

1reviews

Common Problems

Electrics (3 cases)
Engine (1 cases)
Other (3 cases)
Suspension (1 cases)
Gearbox / clutch (1 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

never let me down! everything works as it should!

Running Cost

2 out of 5

servicing costs a bit more due to using higher grade oil etc, insurance is reasonable for the car that it is, costs more for fuel as i use higher octane grade.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Not one problem.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Very expensive, 6 months every service.

Version

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Bought Car

Used

Reliability

2 out of 5

Paintwork faults, cracked tyres, clouded fog lamp lenses, out of date tyre sealant, incorrectly fitted 330 upgrade parts on delivery. Gearbox fault after 4 days requiring a workshop visit of 19 days to repair. Air bag warning light fault 5 days after return from gearbox fault. Still awaiting resolution to initial problems 6 months after delivery

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Fuel consumption is low but expected with performance, Insurance surprisingly low. Servicing provided as part of vehicle package

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

FQ330 GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

5 out of 5

Not put a foot wrong. Good build quality esp body and suspension

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Knew is would be expensive average 20mpg

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

FQ 360, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

82008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

5 out of 5

Japanese cars last forever!

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Average 22 MPG, when the right foot hits the floor it can get as good as 14 MPG.

Version

fq 360, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

82008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

1 out of 5

carbon fiber stone chip problems yet the rest of the paintwork is un affected contacted mitsubishi several times and still waiting for a reply since august its now been in mitsubishi since october waiting for a new engine the replacement will not be in the uk until january and still waiting for mitsubishi to reply about the very small and basic loan car that apparently im lucky to get as the main dealer does not have to supply one

Running Cost

3 out of 5

more economical than the figures quoted

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

Used

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

No problems since bought the car Only roblem was an electrical problem easily sorted

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Only cost as been on tyres Fuel consumption could be better but small engine in largerish car

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Running Cost

3 out of 5

mpg reasonable but parts are expensive compared to other vehicles

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Only isuse was front tyres wearing on inner edge

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

FQ300, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

82008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

5 out of 5

Have had no problems since purchase.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Didn't buy it for it's running cost and have had no surprises.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

FQ 330, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Will need fixing now and then, nothing serious just general maintenance

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Can be expensive on parts, shopping around sorts this normally, as for fuel it's all down to the driver

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1-1.5 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Have owned 8 only 1 breakdown

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

some gearbox control issue

Running Cost

2 out of 5

fuel consumption and tyres

Version

300 SST, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

3 out of 5

factory recalls gearbox problem

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

GSR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Bought Car

New

Reliability

5 out of 5

Total reliablity. Full marks.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Mistubishi Service Plan is super. Insurance not too bad. uses no fluids. Fuel cons a bit high but as expected

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

The SST gearbox has required atttention

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Outrageous consumption of premium petrol offset by being incredibly good fun and half the price of my last 911

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

SST, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2011

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Bought Car

New

Running Cost

3 out of 5

With the new engine in the EVo X acceptable mpg figures can be achieved givcen the performance of the car, especially when cruising on a motorway

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