Mitsubishi boss pours cold water on next-generation Evolution

Mitsubishi carved its reputation as a manufacturer of performance cars with the rally-bred Evolution Lancer sedans built from 1992 to 2016 – but such niche models have been difficult to justify in the modern automotive world as buyer tastes shift to SUVs. So Mitsubishi has teased enthusiasts in recent years with Evolution concept vehicles in an attempt to warm them to the idea a future performance car could be an SUV – and have some form of hybrid or electric power.