SEMA: Mitsubishi EVOLANDER packs a pocket rocket

The Lanver Evolution is by far the best thing going on at Mitsubishi right now and has been for awhile. The automaker's product portfolio, however, is starting to perk up, especially with the addition of the very capable new Outlander CUV. Still, we can only imaging good things would come from Mitsubishi adding a little bit more EVO to its lineup. The EVOLANDER is just that, an Outlander with a little bit of EVO in its system thanks to the folks at Ralliart. Those hoping for an all-out EVO CUV, however, will be only partly pleased. The Outlander's 3.0-liter V6 is apparently turbocharged, as the placard next to the vehicle refers to its power rating as 300 hp at 6psi of boost. That would surely account for the extra 80 horsepower underhood, as well as provide a little mechanical lineage with with the turbo EVO (although that car makes do with a turbocharged four-cylinder producing 286 horsepower). Because the outlander's a CUV, however, we would've like an EVO version that had significantly more power than the car to carry around that extra weight. 330-350 hp maybe? There are Lancer EVO styling cues around the truck, 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and Recaro seats, as well as an aftermarket suspension and center mounted exhaust. Despite the fact we don't consider the EVOLANDER a true EVO truck (maybe 4/5 an EVO-inspired CUV), we still think Mitsubishi should be selling it in limited quantities. Just as long as it's not neutered from the get-go like the Galant Ralliart.
Check out more pics and all the info we've got on the EVOLANDER after the jump.





















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WRC05 6:56PM (11/01/2006)
Wow, I like! Mitsubishi definately need to market this one.
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Homer 7:11PM (11/01/2006)
That is really cool. I'm not a suv fan but it looks good.Drop it another inch and your there.
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Mitsufan 1:01AM (11/02/2006)
Cool. Mitsu AWC (All Wheel Control) + 300 HP = fun.
On the other hand, calling it an "Evo" lander is a bit of a stretch, don't you think?
I like that the changes are kinda subtle...an unsuspecting coupe could pull up to the line all puffed up and get his ass handed to him.
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jk 1:49AM (11/02/2006)
This is Awesome. I Want one.
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Axle 10:02AM (11/02/2006)
The "real" evolander can be found here:
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=143&products_id=1070
600 whp > 300 crank hp
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Sue Esponte 11:09AM (11/02/2006)
6psi? That's nothing. Want another 30hp? Just juice the turbo a bit. I can't imagine Mitsubishi making a turbo that won't take at least 12-14psi (or more).
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Dayne 12:12PM (11/02/2006)
Probably has the same turbo that's in the current EVO. My Stock MR turbo and BOV will easily hold 22-24PSI of boost, and the engine will be able to hold it as well. Flash the ECU to boost it at 15PSI held to redline... Hello Horsepower and fun, goodbye Gas Mileage.
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Dre 4:03AM (11/03/2006)
The JDM version (the airtrek) has a version that come with the evo's drive/powertrain....
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Dave 3:55PM (11/03/2006)
Just saw a truckload of the new 07 Outlanders making their way to the dealer this morning. Even the normal Outlander and not this evolander looks great.
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Ray 10:34PM (11/08/2006)
Its supercharged, not turbocharged
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DPC car videos 6:22AM (4/04/2007)
Still waiting for this SUV to surface, Mitsubishi has totally forgot about this it seems like.
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