Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Information

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 2 recalls, 1 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 20 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.

Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):

Fuel Efficiency

Mitsubishi has manufactured models of Lancer Evolution for 12 years. They average 18.8 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2015 Lancer Evolution above average at 19 combined MPG.

Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2015 Lancer Evolution to be $2,550 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and premium gasoline.

Compared to other vehicles, you spend $5,500 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.

The Lancer Evolution consumes about 17 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.

The Lancer Evolution emits 464 grams of CO₂ per mile, or roughly 6,960,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year, so about 331 trees would offset these emissions. The Lancer Evolution does not have start-stop technology.

MPG breakdown by model options

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has 22 different model options on record with the EPA since 2003. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.