Hybrid power, diesel power, and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. The popular sedan, also available in a fast new sportback hatch variant, is going green and coming soon to Firkins Mitsubishi in Bradenton.

Along with this hybrid system, Autocar reports the new Evo Lancer will feature a four-wheel drive system; integrating brakes, steering and traction control.

"The next Evo's hybrid/diesel powertrain is still something of a surprise," says Gas3.org. "To date, there have been no successful top-flight rally contenders running hybrid power, and the company's president Osamu Masuko (who withdrew from the World Rally Championship in 2005) has said that Mitsubishi has no desire to return to competition."¹

Could this new engine not only see a rise of Mitsubishi sales, but also bring the company back to Rally Championships?

Along with these plans, Mitsubishi has seen moderate success with i-MiEV, recently out overseas. The all-electric vehicle is witnessing a mass amount of online and in-person advertising throughout the US as well, and will be named Mitsubishi i.

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¹http://gas2.org/2011/10/23/next-mitsubishi-evo-will-be-diesel-hybrid-fast/