Alongside the mainstream Lancer sedan in the Mitsubishi booth lurked the extreme Evolution VII, twin-turbocharged road rocket offered in Japan for a mere $24,000-$28,000. Subaru has finally offered the revered WRX in the U.S., and now we're hoping competition pressures Mitsu to do the same. Here's why: 276 horsepower, 283 lb.-ft. of torque, race-bred five-speed transmission, massive Brembo brakes, all-wheel drive, active yaw control, lightweight aluminum body pieces, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, titanium interior trim -- need we say more?
