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When the Mitsubishi Evo IX MR debuted in the States, we finally had the distinction of a vehicle not available in the Land of the Rising Sun. Well, as of today, that distinction is no more. Mitsubishi has released the MR into the wilds of Japan, in both sedan and wagon trim.

The new MR-offering acts as farewell to the venerable, albeit long in the tooth, 4G63 2-liter, turbocharged mill that has graced the platform for over a decade and brought untold smiles to enthusiasts in several time zones.

The Japanese market will finally benefit from the MR's various enhancements, including Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, exclusive 17" Enkei wheels and the technological masterpiece that is Super Active Yaw Control (AYC).

The sedan will be offered in two trim levels: the GSR, which comes equipped with a six-speed manual and the RS, the lightweight, stripped out offering that sends power through a five-speed manual gearbox. The wagon will offer the same six-speed tranny, but will also have the option of a five-speed automatic, for, well, we don't know why you'd get an automatic, but we digress.

Prices for both models can be found in the press release after the jump, although conversion rates from Yen to U.S. dollars are necessary.