Mitsubishi · CZ4A
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
A clean-sheet redesign, the Evo X replaced the venerable 4G63T with an all-new aluminum 4B11T engine and introduced Mitsubishi's Super All-Wheel Control (S-AWC) system alongside an available dual-clutch automatic, modernizing the Evo formula for a new generation.
Spec Sheet
- Generation / Chassis Code
- CZ4A
- Years Produced
- 2007–2016
- Manufacturer
- Mitsubishi
- Country
- Japan
- Body Style
- 4-door sedan
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo inline-4 (4B11T)
- Horsepower
- 291–303 hp
- Torque
- 300–305 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 5-speed manual / 6-speed dual-clutch (SST)
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Weight
- ~3,500 lbs
- 0–60 mph
- ~4.4 seconds
History
Mitsubishi built the Evo X on an entirely new platform shared with the Lancer/Galant, giving it a lighter aluminum engine block and a genuinely sophisticated electronically-controlled AWD system that integrated stability control, active center differential, and yaw control into one unified system.
Why It Became Famous
It brought the Evo formula fully into the modern era with a dual-clutch gearbox option and an advanced electronically-managed AWD system, while remaining a genuine rally-bred performance sedan at heart, officially sold new in the US for the first time.
Strengths
- S-AWC electronically-integrated AWD system delivers excellent, adaptable all-condition grip
- All-new aluminum 4B11T engine is lighter than the outgoing 4G63T
- Optional dual-clutch SST transmission offers genuinely quick, smooth shifts
- Officially sold new in the US, unlike most earlier Evo generations
Weaknesses
- Heavier than earlier Evo generations, somewhat dulling the raw, tossable feel purists loved
- 4B11T lacks the decade-plus of proven tuning history the 4G63T had built up
- Final generation of the Evo nameplate before Mitsubishi discontinued it entirely
- Complex electronic AWD/stability systems raise repair complexity and cost
Common Problems
- SST dual-clutch transmission wear if not properly maintained or driven within its limits
- Turbo and cooling system wear on aggressively tuned examples
- S-AWC electronic system faults as sensors and wiring age
- Rust in typical mid-2000s-to-2010s sedan problem areas
Modification Potential
Strong and steadily maturing — the 4B11T responds well to turbo and fuel system upgrades, and the aftermarket has caught up significantly since the engine's debut, though it remains slightly behind the ultra-mature 4G63T scene.
Buying Guide
Since it was sold new in the US, buying is more straightforward than earlier Evos — verify SST transmission service history if equipped, and check turbo and S-AWC system function on a test drive.
Enthusiast Popularity Today
Widely respected as the final chapter of the Evo story, and its US-market official sale means clean, well-documented examples are relatively easy to find compared to JDM-only predecessors.
Fun Facts
- The Evo X was the final generation of the Lancer Evolution before Mitsubishi discontinued the nameplate in 2016
- It was the first Evo generation sold new in the United States alongside Japan
- The S-AWC system integrated the AYC rear differential, active center differential, and stability control into one unified computer-managed system
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