One-Year Test Update: 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
We remain hopelessly addicted to our 2003 Mitsubishi Lancerr Evolution's rush of power, taut suspension, and no-nonsense interior.
By Scott Mead
Photography by John Kiewicz
Okay, we'll admit it: We remain hopelessly addicted to our Evo's rush of power, taut suspension, and no-nonsense interior. The 11,250-mile service was performed this month and, while our Evo was at the dealer, we had the service department address a rattle in the B-pillar cover.
A little double-sided tape provided a free cure. The fresh oil filter, five quarts of Mobil One, and a tire shuffle cost us just $79.57. Senior Photographer John Kiewicz pulled a 1000-mile road trip through northern Nevada, noting that, "The Evo's headlamps are amazing in their ability to pierce through the coal-black night, illuminating objects in the distance like no other factory lighting package I've ever experienced."
| 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution |
| Base price | $28,987 |
| Price as tested | $30,062 |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, awd, 4-door, 5-pass |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4, turbocharged, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl |
| Hp @ rpm | 271 @ 6500 |
| Torque @ rpm | 273 @ 3500 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 4.6 |
| EPA mpg | 18/26 |
| Total mileage | 15,217 |
| Average test mpg | 20.1 |
| Problem areas | None |
| Non-warr cost | $79.57 |