Looks like I will be jumping ship. Was really thinking of an RX8 in another year or so (need both my kids forward facing) but it appears that the Evo X will be coming out mid 2007 and is totally new. Four doors, AWD 300+hp able to handle asphalt and dirt. I’d take Mitsu’s sportback concept but now word on if that will get a green light and I doubt I’ll wait much more than a 18 months for my next car.

 

still looks like an acura TL/ TSX to me...

 

jumping ship? you never got on board this one

 

Lol

 

That's a total Acura TL with a Turbo!

 

more like an Acura TL with down syndrome... haha

but yes it will rock the pants off the RX-8

 

^^ Just what I was thinking. You can most def see it in the door lines. Atleast it looks better than the current EVO.

 

Looks heavy, but nice.

 

Who knows if that car will look the same as the one that makes it to production in the US. I have an Evo VIII and have been planning all along to get an X when they come out. Some people couldn't wait, took a big hit, and traded in their VIII for a IX. Not me. That X will be a better performing, better looking Evolution than any of the previous versions. They're talking about offering it in both hatchback and sedan trims so that'll be interesting too.

 

RX-9 = My New Car

I don't have offical conformation that it will be built, but it will be my next car.

 

Also, what's up with the X-Men, Cyclopse laser beam eyes in the middle of the grill??

 

Eye brows...

 

I think the grill looks a little Audi-ish to me. Not a big fan. Hopefully it won't pass our frontal crash tests and we'll get something a little more traditional.

 

I like its looks. I'd definitely prefer it over the current Evo and STi.

 

even mitsubishi wants to look like our the rx8

 

True, perhaps bandwagon is more appropriate or "pineing for". I still prefer the styling of the 8. But I find the Evo X acceptable and it better suits my needs.

I'd prefer the sportback but don't know if they will make it.





Still the Evo looks pretty good

 

front looks aggresive so does that hood, but from the side it looks too much like a family car

 

that car is a tl front end neon mid section evo rear lol i like the evos that r out now better

 

It looks too pretty to go off-road in a rally...

 

they need to dump that stupid wing

 

I do see a little Acura in the side view. Not the coupe look I wanted but alot better than the BMW 325 or even Dodge Charger I considered. If it didn't have 4 full size doors and auto it was going to be a nock-down drag-out with the wife. If nothing else better had shown up I was willing to do that.

Still it looks much better IMO than existing Evo's/WRX's (I like curves). And it will be lighter, more powerful and with a quicker tranny (6 speed DSG) should hit low 4's 0-60 and high 12's in the 1/4 without sacrificing handling. We'll see summer 2007 if it comes out great or a turd.

 

lol it looks like a family sedan acura with a huge ricer wing

 

I've seen it before and I'll say it again...that's a HUGE improvement. Now...let's see how the production version looks.

If they build it to look alot like that and offer a RS version, there wont be much fault to be found in the EVO anymore. One thing is for sure..."looks" is NOT a problem.

 

^^ yep... an RS version... no big rear wing, BUT leather (and maybe sunroof) still available as options... this is definitely one car I will have to check out. Saw it at the Tokyo Motorshow and still loving it.

 

Then it wouldn't be an RS.

If they offered a wingless MR or GSR version with all the creature comforts I would have a hard time looking at anything else.