Perhaps understandably, the reception to the
Evo X's UK return
hasn't been overwhelmingly positive. In 2014, it looks expensive and not especially advanced anymore. So forgive us a little nostalgia as we revisit the Evo's best years with a little video.
The late 90s and early 2000s really were the glory days for the Japanese rally reps, particularly when the Lancer Evo 6 became officially available in the UK from 1999. And like McRae with Subaru, one name is inextricably linked with Mitsubishi, the Evo and rallying; Tommi Makinen.
With Sebastien Loeb's recent domination of the WRC, it's easy to forget Makinen's outstanding success, winning four consecutive titles from 1996-1999.
So here's a quick vid of man at work. This is New Zealand in 1997 and the driving is absurdly good. With precise and delicate inputs the car is thrown around at ridiculous angles and with huge speed too; watch the left from 0:57 for proof!
See the rest of the video here (no doubt there's plenty more to keep you entertained on Youtube also).