The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution thrills rally drivers and sportscar aficionados alike--but at its roots, it's a Mitsubishi Lancer with some heavy drivetrain work. The base car has glimmers of fun from its high-wattage cousin--the handling is good, and the manual gearbox is among the best in the class. The engine's a little loud, though, and the interior is Dullsville. TheCarConnection.com's editors gave the base Lancer a score of 7.8. In 2010 a new Ralliart Sportback edition will be available, adding a hatchback profile to the lineup.
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