The new Evo X

[janthony]

Anyone catch Top Gear reviewing the new Evo X? Got to admit the new Subaru doesn't look all that but looked like it beat the Evo around the track.

Watching a couple of Evo vs. Subaru videos online it seems that the new Evo is lacking something? Anyone think they have compromised performance for a couple more cup holders and softer headrests? Maybe they're after M3 drivers or something.

Check out www.mitsevo.com

They have a loads of good pictures and video clips of the Evo X.

If and when the MR version gets here, the Evo X will take its place at the top again.

[GravelBen]

The Evo X is fat and soft, at 1620 Kg I think they might be going after Audi S4 drivers...

The MR version apparently isn't much (if any) lighter, they just upped the power some more to try and compensate.

[rsv gone!]

The old Evo 8 MR FQ-320 was two seconds faster round the track than the pair of them.

I read (in Evo, I think) that they reckon they'd take an Evo 9 (a fettled MR) over either of the two new models.

[stevoSTi]

Having taken one for a spin the other week I really liked it, it's no old school Evo or Impreza but as far as modern cars go it's pretty damn quick and fun to drive.

Don't knock it till you've driven it is all I'd say.

Stevo

[Riknos]

My next door neighbour test drove the Evo X when it first came out (He owned an Evo 8 at the time) and kept bringing up how its less hardcore, more refined, and how he reckons they're targetting it at Audi drivers.

Sounds gash.

[RFSA Burfom]

Riknos said:

Sounds gash.

Have you ever thought about a job as a motoring journalist? Your in depth analysis is fascinating.

Ps Screw you

[matthews677]

i think you have to look at the different models etc. the evo they put on the track was a 300 as thats the closest thing to the impreza's power. don't forget they do a 360 version which is what they tested through out the entire clip and clarkson loved it!
i think it all comes down to personal opinion and what you want. i personally think the newer cars look (not driven so cant say) less of a drivers car and more refined for comfort and performance. i dont think i would swap my 6 for either of them tbh.

[GravelBen]

Have found some info on the Evo X MR in the latest Autocar...

its slightly heavier than the regular Evo X, with a bit more power and torque (230Kw/440Nm) to compensate.

The Spec-C STi Impreza on the other hand has the same power as a normal STi but they've shaved 70Kg off it in the interest of making it more driver-focussed (and Group-N focussed for that matter).

Doesn't take a rocket scientist to guess which one I'd prefer.

[Riknos]

RFSA Burfom said:

Riknos said:

Sounds gash.

Have you ever thought about a job as a motoring journalist? Your in depth analysis is fascinating.

Ps Screw you

Hmm, sounds like someone owns one?
Taking it a bit personally aren't we?

[janthony]

rsv gone! said:

The old Evo 8 MR FQ-320 was two seconds faster round the track than the pair of them.

I read (in Evo, I think) that they reckon they'd take an Evo 9 (a fettled MR) over either of the two new models.

I think you have to compare like for like. So when the Evo X MR FQ-320 comes out, we have something to look at. Also, the fact that the Subaru has a 2.5 (outside Japan) litre engine and has change to a hatchback, shows they lost the Impreza/Evo battle.

A mate at work just bought a WRX STi (GD/GG model); picked it up today and says he gonna start modding it in a couple of months. He took out the new one for a test drive and was too disappointed with it.

By the way and trying to be realistic, better to get a an Evo VI, VII or VIII? I went on one of those experience days and got to take an Evo VII for a spin. Now I want one!!

[GravelBen]

janthony said:

...So when the Evo X MR FQ-320 comes out, we have something to look at. Also, the fact that the Subaru has a 2.5 (outside Japan) litre engine and has change to a hatchback, shows they lost the Impreza/Evo battle.

Ah, an Evo fanboy I take it

The Evo X MR is already out in Japan and has 310 bhp, so an FQ-320 isn't going to be much different and still well over 1600Kg compared to the 1500 of the STi or 1430 for the Spec-C STi.

I could just as easily say the fact Misti pulled out of factory-backed rallying and made the Evo X fat and soft (while Subaru switched to a more competitive body shape and focussed on making the car lighter) shows they lost the Impreza/Evo battle. By the way, the primary reason for switching to the 2.5 outside Japan was that it meets emissions regulations more easily.

[ScoobieWRX]

Not to mention a lot more torque from the 2.5 than a 2ltr. My choice would have been a nitrided 2.2 from the 22b. A nice compromise between the torquey 2.5 and revvy 2.0. High revving and torquey!! They missed a trick there!!