A Hybrid , a diesel, and a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. The well-liked sedan, also available in a speedy, new sportback hatch variation, is jumping on the "green" wagon and is headed towards Laird Noller Automotive in Lawrence, Kansas.

In addition to this hybrid-diesel 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

Here at Laird Noller Automotive, we wonder if the new engine will not only cause a jump in Mitsubishi sales, but also lead the Japanese automaker back to Rally Championships.

In addition to these plans, the Japanese automaker has seen moderate success with i-MiEV, which recently became available in Europe. In America, the all-electric vehicle is also seeing a large amount of online and in-person advertising, and will be coined Mitsubishi i.

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