The Evolution (Evo for short) MR is expedcted to hit showrooms in June of this year. They will be wearing a base price of $38,290. The MR features more user technology and a broader market appeal than the entry level GSR.

The new Evo MR features a 6-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission. Other new features include an optional technology package that nudges the price skyward to $40,840. This package includes a 30GB navigation system with music server, 640 watt Rockford Fosgate Premium Sound System, Sirius Satellite Radio, and FAST Key entry, which allows the user to unlock the doors and start and stop the engine simply by carrying the key fob.

“The added capability and functionality of the new Lancer Evolution vehicles make them a more viable option for everyday driving, while maintaining the rally-inspired heritage that has made the series a global performance car icon,” said Dan Kuhnert, executive vice president of sales and marketing for MMNA.

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Mitsubishi has done it again! The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant takes the average sedan, and adds a sporty aurora to it, making it actually fun to drive.The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the Galant is the redesigned nose and tail. The front has a chrome grill, halogen headlights, and now fog lights. The tail has a wider rear window, redesigned taillights and a rear spoiler.

We all know that looks aren’t everything, its what’s inside that counts You can have a choice of three engines, the ES and Sport Edition have a 160–horsepower 2.4–liter MIVEC engine that gets 27 mpg on the highway. The Sport V6 ups the ante with a 230–horsepower, 250 lb.-ft, of torque, 3.8–liter V6. For you power hungry enthusiasts, the Ralliart has a 258–horsepower with 258 lb.-ft of torque, 3.8–liter MIVEC V6.

The engine and the body aren’t the only things that make a great car; you must also have a great interior. The Galant has that with is 7” touch screen navigation system. To go along with all of the goodies, you’re going to want to ride in comfort. The Sport Edition has fabric heated front seats and an 8–way power driver’s seat. The Galant also comes standard with climate control and a steering wheel with built–in audio controls.

Of course, to have a great sports sedan, you must also be safe. The Galant has anti–lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake–force distribution (EBD). It also has dual front airbags with side impact airbags, and side front and rear curtain airbags.

The new 2009 Galant is an awesome sports sedan.

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Ever since the mid-90’s Subaru and Mitsubishi have been going at it in the performance saloon market. In the late-90’s both manufactures took their rivalry to the dirt, providing cars for the World Rally Championship for both privateers and manufacture sponsored teams. In early 2001 Subaru brought the WRX Sti to American soil, and for a few short years it reigned supreme as the average mans four door performance car. Just two years later Mitsubishi followed suit and brought their Evo to America as well, and since then these two Japanese automotive performance companies have been duking it out on American soil.

And now they are at it again. Subaru and Mitsubishi have both released information on their latest performance versions of their respective vehicles, Mitsubishi with the Evolution X MR (Mitsubishi Racing) and Subaru with the WRX STi Spec C. Both Subaru and Mitsubishi have made slight modifications to provide a more edgy United States version of their latest models.

When it comes to the WRX STi Spec C, Subaru decided that it needed a diet. They managed to shave roughly 155 pounds off of the original STi with modifications such as a lightweight roof, thinner glass and a compact battery. They also reworked the rear of the car – making a good portion of it out of aluminum and reducing the size of the fuel tank. Subaru decided to not touch the power plant for the time being, leaving the Spec C with the standard turbocharged flat-four backed by a six speed transmission.

Mitsubishi on the other hand decided that tweaking the turbocharged 2.0 liter engine thats in the Evo X MR was the best way to go. They managed to squeeze twenty more break-horsepower out of the four-cylinder engine, pushing it up to 305 total horsepower. From there Mitsubishi sent the MR to there tuning center to stiffened up the car and give it better handling and over all performance. Even thought the MR isn’t the most powerful Evo on the market, Mitsubishi feels that with its small engine modifications that it is on par with the WRX STi.

Both the Spec C and MR received some small visual modifications. The Subaru is equipped with a rally-inspired roof scoop as well as some small changes to the body-kit. Mitsubishi saw it necessary to redesign the front bumper of the car, providing more, larger air ducts to help improve cooling as well as a revised spoiler on the rear of the car.

Subaru and Mitsubishi appear to have built wonderful cars and we cannot wait to see them hit the pavement. Both cars are expected to be released late 2008, with price tags close to $40,000.

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