| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI | November 2009 | AUTORIVALS.NET |
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| First off, these two cars are not to be confused with their regular sedan counterparts. Although the regular sedan versions have their strengths, these two versions are full rally-inspired sports cars each capable of humiliating other more traditional sports cars. These two stand in a class of their own. | ||
| 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | vs | 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI |
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| Both cars have caused some conflicting impressions to viewers. The Evo falls more into a love it or hate it design while the STI has been criticized as looking too plain. Both are a huge departure from their previous generations which were more boy racer focused. Maybe its a sign that all boys have to grow up some time. | ||
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| For some odd reason, the STI has been restyled into a wagon with no STI sedan version available. This was a huge disappointment to Subaru fans and the automotive world in general. Although the Evo may cause some dislike because of its new looks, it still outshines the STI. The forward design is more aggressive with the large trapezoidal grille. The new hood in particular shows how its grown up as the huge hood scoop of the past is gone. | ||
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| A new Lancer Sportback wagon was launched to battle the STI but is no match for its performance. Still, at least it gives options for those that want a wagon versus those who want a rally car bred design. The Evo's profile is well proportioned with a longer hood and shorter trunk. | ||
 A large wing and rear diffuser are enough to satisfy the boy racers still out there but not ostentatious enough to upset the grownups. |
 Admittedly, the STI still looks good despite its wagon form. The profile gives it more of a fastback rear end and the fender flares give the sides character. |
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| The STI might win in rear visuals with a more appealing tail light design and twin dual exhausts. The Evo is somewhat plain and might've looked better with the license plate on the trunk like the STI. The single exhausts hold it back too. | ||
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| Both interiors fall a little short in this price category but good enough quality from being called cheap. Both look clean enough with a nice layout. The STI looks richer and more informative with a larger center screen and digital information display above. The dip in the Evo's gauge cluster housing never looks good but the rest of the layout has no outstanding faults. | ||
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PROS +Aggressive design +Grown-up yet still young looking CONS -Boring rear -Cheap looking interior |
PROS +Better interior +Looks good for a wagon Cons -It's still a wagon -Boring front |
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| Video Source: YouTube via Fifth Gear |
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| How's this for some shocking news. A regular Impreza WRX is actually faster than an STI. A regular WRX can do 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds for $10,000 less. Sad but true. |
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