Rally-bred Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution gets 2 new exclusive packages

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is going away after this year and performance fans will get two new exclusive packages for the performance sedan. Mitsubishi also announced pricing on the outgoing performance sedan.2015 Lancer Evolution GSR with a 5-speed manual gearbox will be priced $500 lower than the outgoing model ($34,495). The 2015 Lancer Evolution MR with a 6-speed twin clutch Sportronic Shift automatic will get a price increase of $800, ($38,995).

The 2015 Lancer Evolution comes standard with a number of technology features that include Mitsubishi Motors' FUSE Hands-Free Link System that allows users to wirelessly connect to their Bluetooth-enabled cell phone, iPod or USB drive by using voice commands. It also comes standard with comfort features like automatic climate control; leather-wrapped sport steering wheel with cruise and audio controls. On the outside, Lancer Evolution comes with an aerodynamically-enhancing rear diffuser, a pronounced rear deck lid spoiler (standard on GSR) or a lower-profile rear lip spoiler (standard on MR). There are also two new mutually exclusive packages for MY2015 GSR.

Sight & Sound Package

2015 Lancer Evolution GSR gets a new optional Sight & Sound Package ($2,000.00) and it comes with HID Headlights w/ Daytime Running Lights, 710 Watt Rockford Fosgate Punch Premium Sound System w/ 9 Speakers including 10 in Subwoofer w/ Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-Wide Surround, and Dolby Volume, and a FAST Key Entry System.

Premium Package

For the 2015MY Lancer Evolution GSR will also be available with a Premium Package ($3,800.00). This premium package will upgrades to Leather Seating Surfaces, Power Glass Sunroof, Heated Front Seats, Center Console Upgrade, Sound Dampening Enhancement, Scuff Plates, HID Headlights w/ Daytime Running Lights, 710 Watt Rockford Fosgate Punch Premium Sound System w/ 9 Speakers including 10 in Subwoofer w/ Punch Control, DTS Neural Surround, PremiDIA-Wide Surround, and Dolby Volume, and FAST Key Entry System.

MR Model features

The top of the line MR Lancer Evolution now comes standard with a 9 speaker 710-watt Rockford Fosgate premium sound system, FAST-key entry system, Auto dimming rearview mirror, Rain-sensing wipers Auto on/off headlights, Color-keyed heat extractor vents, chrome front grille and beltline molding accents and Gloss-black front console box with lids.

The Lancer Evolution has already been discontinued in many of the other markets around the world. The legendary Lancer Evolution high-performance sports sedan continues on for the 2015 model year in the United States and will make its dealer launch this fall. The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will feature 2 new amenities packages for the GSR trim level along with the addition of numerous new features to the standard equipment package for the top of the line MR Lancer Evolution. Performance fans have one more year to get the Rally-bred performance car.

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