Mitsubishi EVO VII

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII may not be most peoples idea of a pretty car, but its certainly a good deal easier on the eye than either of its direct forebears, Evos V and VI. Evolution is said to refine the species, and its certainly rounded off a lot of the rough edges of the Evo bloodline. However, anyone expecting a significant softening of the performance envelope could well be in for a rude awakening. Hardcore enthusiasts will still lust after the bumps, bulges, warts and wilful ugliness of the Evo VI, but theyd be missing out.

The latest version of the Evo VII is a better car in so many ways that perhaps we can forgive its less aggressive mien. In a bid to stave off the inevitable flood of grey import models, official UK models boast a titanium turbo, full rustproofing and an ECU thats been remapped to clear our emissions regulations. A UK passport served to identify the vehicle as an official car to any of the fifty UK Ralliart dealers who will honour the three-year warranty. Not only does this bring peace of mind, but it also guaranteed a healthy resale price for the car, its official status being a guarantee of known provenance and scrupulous upkeep.