[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-the-mitsubishi-evo-is-overrated\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-the-mitsubishi-evo-is-overrated\/","headline":"Why The Mitsubishi Evo Is Overrated","name":"Why The Mitsubishi Evo Is Overrated","description":"The Mitsubishi Evo may be known for its superb handling, balance and traction, but the car also has its fair share of undesirable characteristics that seem to slip under the radar. Not everything is perfect about this car, despite what the fans think. We\u2019re not saying it\u2019s a bad car by any means, but every car needs to be put in its place from time to time. So here are some reasons why the Evo is not just that \u201camazingly […]","datePublished":"2018-07-13","dateModified":"2021-09-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Why-The-Mitsubishi-Evo-Is-Overrated-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Why-The-Mitsubishi-Evo-Is-Overrated-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-the-mitsubishi-evo-is-overrated\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","OLD SCHOOL CLASSIC"],"wordCount":850,"keywords":["Japspeed Mitsubishi Evo","mitsubishi","Mitsubishi EVO"],"articleBody":"The Mitsubishi Evo may be known for its superb handling, balance and traction, but the car also has its fair share of undesirable characteristics that seem to slip under the radar.Not everything is perfect about this car, despite what the fans think. We\u2019re not saying it\u2019s a bad car by any means, but every car needs to be put in its place from time to time. So here are some reasons why the Evo is not just that \u201camazingly fast and well-priced sports sedan\u201d. Performance is great, but at great cost. That cost comes in the form of multiple things.Fuel costs.At the end of the day, it\u2019s not a Ferrari, it\u2019s not a Lamborghini, so why does it consume fuel like one? You can expect reasonable fuel consumption from an M3, a Focus RS or a Golf R, so why not from an Evo?If you get the opportunity to drive the car how it\u2019s meant to be driven, like you\u2019re the Stig, then you\u2019d be optimistic if you aimed for 10 miles per gallon. Realistically, it\u2019d be something more like 7mpg. You may be able to pass everyone on the road, but you won\u2019t be able to pass a petrol station\u2026Even with leisurely driving, the fuel consumption is nowhere near ideal. Drive it like a normal car and you might get into the low 30s, drive it like my sweet old grandmother and you might just hit 34 miles per gallon…if you\u2019re lucky. My gran does not drive an Evo by the way.MaintenanceThe second ridiculous running cost that you\u2019d only find reasonable if it was a supercar are the maintenance costs. For instance, the first oil change on an Evo X has to done after 1,000 miles. After that, oil changes should be carried out roughly every 5,000 miles, depending on how you drive of course.Most things that need replacing are all name brands, so it can quickly become quite costly if you want to stick with those brands. The Evo is also one of those cars where putting off small issues will quickly result in them becoming bigger and costlier issues, so regular maintenance is recommended.Insurance and taxInsurance car vary widely and if you\u2019re lucky, the stars could align and you could get insurance for your Evo for under \u00a31,000. But, real-life cases indicate that you\u2019d be lucky to pay under \u00a32,000, especially if you\u2019re under 30 years-old.What about road tax? Well, you\u2019ll likely be paying between \u00a3250 – \u00a3500 a year, depending on the model. The Mitsubishi Evo X, for instance, will cost you no less than \u00a3540 per year, but the Evo VI can cost only \u00a3255 in road tax. Still, it\u2019s not exactly on the low end.So, given all of this, you could easily spend \u00a32,000-\u00a33,000 each year on your Evo and that\u2019s not even taking the cost of buying the car into consideration. But other than the costs, what else can be seen as a downfall to owning an Evo?Cheap-looking interiorIf you\u2019ve ever been inside an Evo, you\u2019ll know how much they\u2019ve skimped on the interior. It appears that Mitsubishi spent all of the budget on the performance of the car and forgot all about the interior until they realised it was too late.The Evo X\u2019s interior isn\u2019t anything spectacular but when looking at an Evo 8 or 9, it gets even worse! Plastic everywhere you look and it\u2019s not durable plastic either. I\u2019ve heard reports that an owner once had a tissue fall out of its box and scratch the plastic dash.It\u2019s comparable to (sometimes even out-done by) the interior of a Smart car or Toyota Aygo, which shouldn\u2019t be the case given the Evo\u2019s price tag. It\u2019s fair to say that the car is a sports car after all, but still, the interior is a prime example of what too much sacrifice looks like. And don\u2019t even get us started on the rattling!Rear seats don\u2019t fold downA rather infamous trait of the Mitsubishi Evo. Can you even name one other car that you know doesn\u2019t have rear seats that are collapsible? Ok, you probably can, but the Evo has no right in being part of the 5% of cars that don\u2019t have this feature.Overall, the Evo is not a well-rounded carIt\u2019s not well-rounded because all priorities were set on performance. Positives are; it goes fast and it looks nice. Negatives are; harsh ride, cheap interior and absurdly high running costs. It excels at doing what it does at its price point, but because all resources were invested in this one strength, the Evo is not good at much else.A much more rounded package can be seen in an M3, Focus RS or Golf R just to name a few. But even those have their downfalls. At the end of the day, the Mitsubishi Evos do have their drawbacks, so don\u2019t overrate it."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why The Mitsubishi Evo Is Overrated","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-the-mitsubishi-evo-is-overrated\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]