Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC (2001-2005) Back in 2001, Mitsubishi announced that the Lancer Evolution VII would be a bit more sophisticated than the previous Evo VI. Of course, sophisticated is a comparable term and everything appears suave next to a Mitsubishi Evo VI, as it is hardly the sort of vehicle parked at many Golf Clubs grounds. The Lancer WRC is largely based on the four-door saloon and takes advantage of great freedom allowed by the WRC rules. The Mitsubishi Evo VII came with ...