Media Platforms Design TeamWhat Is It? Mitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype The Specs In our dream garage there’s a car called the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wagon. It combines the Evo sport sedan’s aggressive performance with the practicality of a station wagon. But sadly, this beast doesn’t yet exist. Mitsubishi’s Outlander GT Prototype may not have the Evo’s snarling engine or its brilliant SST dual-clutch transmission, but it does use an S-AWC all-wheel drive system and a more powerful 230 hp 3.0-liter V6 than the standard Outlander. And there are Brembo brakes at each corner, just like the Evo. The hunkered down stance comes from the lowered suspension on 19-inch OZ wheels. Oh, and it’s got an Evo-inspired front-end too. Evo wagon? Almost. The Bottom Line The Mitsubishi Outlander is due for a freshening soon. So it’s a safe bet, the next Outlander will look a lot like this prototype. But will Mitsubishi step-up and offer the full drivetrain of the Evo too? Hey, we can dream. RELATED STORIES• PLUS: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Test Drive• EARLIER: Could Mitsubishi’s iMiev EV Make It Stateside This Decade?• 2009 NY Auto Show: Check Out All of Our Coverage Here!• FOLLOW US: Popular Mechanics is on Twitter!• FRIEND US: Find PM on FacebookMitsubishi Outlander GT PrototypeMitsubishi Outlander GT Prototype
