The “new life” of the Mitsubishi Lancer, which could be based on the e-Evolution concept, will thus lead to the “transformation” of this designation, born as part of a saloon-type bodywork, into a new compact and stylish Crossover. The same path has already been taken, by the way, by the name Eclipse, which, after giving the name to a coupé, is nowadays used in a crossover, the Eclipse Cross.
Trevor Mann, Director of Operations at Mitsubishi, speaking to Auto ExpressLancer will most likely be the easiest solution. We believe we have a solution capable of working in the segment. After all, if we look globally, the C segment is not shrinking. Admittedly, it decreased a bit in the US and Europe, but the numbers continue to grow in China
The three-diamond brand's design director, Tsunehiro Kunimoto, sees this change as an opportunity to "create a new type of hatchback (two-volume bodywork)", not least because "we are addressing the topic in a very radical way".
e-Evolution is the starting point
The basis of this new project, adds the same font, could be the e-Evolution Concept unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, with its sharply angled shapes, a protruding front grille and an impressive windshield that seems to surround practically everything. the car. While inside, several digital screens stand out.
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However, and although the concept was presented with 100% electric propulsion, the production version will have to opt for a hybrid solution. All equally pointing to the benefit of 4×4 versions — and even a possible successor to Evolution —, while at the same time, at the base, there may be a new platform from the Renault Nissan Alliance.
