We say The Lancer Evo X is better than ever – supercar performance at an affordable price.Performance You don’t buy an Evo X for anything else but power. The range-topping FQ-360, with its 354bhp and 4.1-second 0-62 benchmark, is therefore the best choice.Emissions 328g/km and 19.9mpg combined in the powerful FQ-360 version is predictably poor from the Evo X.Driving The Evo X is fantastic to drive; has tonnes of grip to keep you on track, aided by light, precise steering. It also doesn’t have any problems around town or in traffic.Feel The Evo X’s engines sound fantastic when throttled, but are reduced to all but a rumble at slower speeds. Though wind and road noise aren’t particularly well shut out, they are overpowered by the powerplants. The Mitsubishi saloon is actually quite comfortable, which makes it much easier to live with than its predecessors.Space There’s a lot of legroom in the Evo’s cabin, and headroom is respectable. The boot isn’t very big as it’s very shallow.Equipment All Evo X models get 18-inch alloy wheels, climate control, automatic xenon headlights and Bluetooth connectivity as standard.Price The Evo X saloon is aggressively priced taking its performance credentials into account, and resale values are excellent. Running costs may prove a deal breaker though, especially if you plan to use it as an everyday car.Quality It’s all very well put together, albeit with some cheap materials inside, though the Mitsubishi mechanics are very reliable.Safety Seven airbags and stability control come as standard on the Mitsubishi Evo X. The Lancer, on which the Evo is based, scored the maximum five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.Pros Outstanding performance, equally outstanding handling, high level of standard kit, residual values.Cons High running costs.Alternatives BMW M3, Subaru Impreza, Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R
