Mitsubishi, the Japanese automaker launched Lancer Evolution in 1992 originally to give it a path into the World Rally Championship’s Group A class and the SCCA Pro rally Championship. In the beginning Evolution was only for sale in Japan originally and was crafted on the standard Mitsubishi Lancer saloon.

The car soon made a crossing to the European borders to enter the import market as a prized grey-market import. Mitsubishi realized the interest quickly and paved the way for official imports

to the UK in 1998. The very first model of Lancer Evolution had a 5 speed gearbox and a powerful 2.0 litre engine, brought together with a four wheel drive system. This car could bump out 244bhp which was pretty meaty stuff for a saloon.

The Lancer Evolution was built alongside the more family orientated Lancer Saloon. It soon evolved as a cult classic and developed respect amongst speed freaks and rally drivers alike. The Evolution IX was launched in 2006. It was the last box edged Evo off the production line before the newer model was introduced. The Mitsubishi Evolution IX came out with more improvements over the original with a new lightweight aluminium roof and a carbon fibre rear wing that was larger for better weight distribution and corner handling. The engine still was a 2.0 litre turbo with variable valve control, and really kicked in with 345 bhp controlled by a 6 speed sports box. The Evo was had an easy to handle feature that made it easy for rally drivers. The Evo was probably one of the best handling sports saloons ever made.

Even though the car’s looks have been pretty updated; it is still in tradition with the Evolution of old. This model from Mitsubishi just had a nip and tuck to remain pretty.

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As per the consumer reports, Japan cars still enjoy a big clout in the highly competitive automobile industry by dominating the car segment. Consumers have a preferable leaning towards Japan cars because of the reliability, performance and style. The count of Japan car owners is ticking every second. The predictions project that Japan made vehicles will hold the top position based on reliability in every vehicle category by the year 2009. This tremendous growth of the Japanese automotive industry is mainly because of

the trust factor that the renowned Japan car manufacturers like Mitsubishi, Honda and Toyota have created among the customers around the world.

Mitsubishi- The Unbeatable
Mitsubishi, one of the best Japan car manufacturers is well known for the style and dependability of their products. They have Mitsubishi Lancer that delivers unleashed power with great fuel economy. More than 6 million Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Lancer variants were sold since its debut in 1973 and still is one of the preferable names. The Mitsubishi L200 is a unique Japan truck that ensures style, dependability, comfort and great power to pull heavy weights is the attractions of this Japan truck.

Toyota - Reflecting Japanese Culture
Toyota is present in the automotive market since the 1930s and has gained the automotive giants a lot of experience in manufacturing high quality cars. The aerodynamics of the Japan made Toyota cars is the noticeable feature. Cars from Toyota reflect the simplicity and emphasize the fashionable design of classic styled Japanese culture.

Honda - Best cars from the world’s largest Engine manufacturer
Honda, another big name in the market manufactures a whooping 14 million IC engines every year, jumping into the automobile industry by manufacturing motorbikes. Honda CRV is the buzz in the SUV world today.

The list of Japanese car makers still continues. One thing is sure. They are going to give hard nights to the European car makers.

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