Understanding the Lancer Evolution's humble roots is important when you assess the cabin. This latest event is apparently an attempt by the boy racer community to relive the "good old days" of the 1980s. Mitsubishi Motors is the sixth largest Japanese car manufacturer worldwide mostly known for its Lancer and Pajero cars. It's no longer a boy racer, says DAVE MOORE. Today's Eclipse has matured, engineered for the middle-of-the-road sporty driver. The tall wing is a staple of the Evolution’s rallye-bred history and boy-racer roots. Just as Subaru has found with its new WRX and STi models, the Evo X … Known for its handling prowess, boy-racer styling, and inexpensive and simple power upgrades, this rare Lancer is a performance superstar and bonafide Japanese Classic. But since the dawn of the 21st century Mitsubishi has struggled worldwide to get acceptance in the market and sales have been minimal. This is not to say the Eclipse is without some very sporty driving characteristics." Until I bought one. The A.V. At the top of the boy-racer wishlist was the second generation Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - something that became nearly impossible to find in stock form. The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart is a turbocharged, sporty hatchback that's tantalizingly close to a bad boy racer. The exterior design of this boy racer even embarrassed one of our 20-year-old staffers. Formerly a favourite among every boy racer, the Mitsubishi Lancer has evolved into a lot more in recent times, particularly following the retirement of the Evolution series. Mitsubishi took its standard econobox sedan and pumped it full of power. Small cars are not often thought of as elegant or genteel invitations, however that’s a perception that doesn’t ring true with the Lancer. The five-seat, five-door Sportback Ralliart looks the part, with a gaping, dark front grille, sinister-looking headlamps, low-profile sport tires and a prominent rear spoiler. Not to worry! 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