Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the Evo X, the successor to Next Car's Top Drive of 2006 (the Evo IX) will make it's international debut in September 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA).

An Australian release is anticipated in March 2008, at the Melbourne Motor Show.

The development concept for the all-new Lancer Evolution X¹ specifies a “new-generation high-performance 4WD global sedan that allows all levels of driver to enjoy the car’s speed and handling with ease and in safety”. The new model features Mitsubishi’s S-AWC² traction and handling system, that integrates the control of drive torque and braking management with the four-wheel drive system to help realise highly responsive and intuitive handling in addition to outstanding vehicle attitude stability. Other examples of Mitsubishi Motors’ latest automotive technology to be featured in the new model include a new lightweight and high-performance 2.0-litre turbocharged MIVEC³ engine with aluminium cylinder block and a 6-speed automated manual transmission that contributes to exceptional performance with improved fuel economy. The car’s performance-driven design makes the car’s extreme potential clear, while cockpit design focuses the driver’s attention on operating his/her machine.

Such a design focus guarantees the Evo X (the design study is pictured above) will be as highly desired as previous Evo models!