Why Is The Evo X So Hated? (Varis Evo X)

When you hear the name Varis you know it's exclusive, outrageous looking, and expensive. Today I had the chance to drive one of the cleanest Mitsubishi Evo X builds I've ever seen with some of the rarest parts in the world. Even though the Evo is a legendary JDM car the Evo X seems to get a much worse reputation than the Evo 8's and 9's. So why is this case? Let's go for a drive and find out! Thanks for watching and new uploads every Tuesday,Thursday, and Sundays!

[gentlemanspyder_]

A buddy of mine who used to own a evo X, the way he explained how it handles is, "The fat chick in the club who dances better than the strippers"

[seleckt]

People generally hate the evo x for two reasons. The 4b11t, and the weight.
As for the 4b11t, the 4g63t is a 20+ year old engine. It needed to change eventually. There's loads of new technology that could be implemented with a new engine platform, and the EPA forced Mitsubishi's hand, so it was a good a time as any to update the platform. It is lighter, produces more power out of the box, and it is more tuner friendly, albeit with most tuners having far less experience with it over the 4g63t, but that's the nature of having an engine out there for two decades. People get very familiar with it. The 4b11t doesn't start to lag behind the 4g63t until you start to get into really high power numbers, wherein the closed deck iron block of the 4g63t helps it out tremendously. But, at that point, you've already swapped out the internals and sleeved the block, so both platforms can hit four digit numbers, which makes the closed deck advantage a moot point.
And as for the weight, if 200lbs more weight over the previous gen makes it as many say "not a real evo", then the 7, 8 and 9 aren't either, being 600lbs heavier than every generation prior to those.

Realistically, it's just a case of "new bad old good."

[bigTTTTT]

At least they went out on a relative high. The X was a success.

[kentbeitel]

I think the X is underrated when it comes to evos. This evo is so pretty! I love the color

[davect]

A well sorted, well maintained Evo is always a joy to see.

[niceguytim]

Everyone don't forget to go sign the RPM Act save our Motorsport save our race cars save the aftermarket performance industry let your voices be heard much love everyone

[zTEK]

I have a 93 miata with 440 whp. Still have the 1.6 in it. Would you want to review it?

[chriseno]

I like most guys my age fell in love with tuners from fast and the furious. When it was getting close to me getting my license the X came out and I thought it was the most badass car ever and I said to myself one day I will own one. Fast forward 10 years and I got the chance to purchase a final edition #1238. I've owned it now 3 years and put 60k miles on it and use it as a daily. One day it'll be crazy loud and spin all four but for now it gets me around and has been my single favorite car to ever own. I hope to keep it forever and one day pass it down to one of my kids.

[HGHDFF]

Had my X for 6 yrs and its never gave me any problems. Full exhaust and tune

[joek]

I was always a Subaru guy and owned 3 sti's but i still always liked the way the evo x looked

[shaggy_e]

I'm a simple man,
I see an evo,
I click the like button

[basithph]

I think the Evo X is a pretty underrated car compared to the 8 and 9
I still think that it's a great car that is very capable and fun to drive!

[dmentia]

Current owner of a 2008 evo MR X just finish paying it this month feels good car running strong

[jojomalibu]

I love mine. Haven’t lost to an STI yet 😂

[Bostonprops]

Fun Fact: Only time you can say “I love my X” and actually get away with it is when you mean an Evo.

[LOSisBEAST]

People don't like change and don't like new things. However the 4B11T has proved itself to be a great platform and hell just imagine if the final edition was fully updated....it would be a BEAST. Evo X is my dream car, 2 years from now I'll have one.

[marvinheadrick]

There is no reason for people to have struggles with these cars. The correct mod paths have been well established and documented. If you blow it up, you’re doing it wrong.

[Milokicks]

4:42 For the Evo 10s you will want either a huge wing or none at all because the stock one makes looking through the rear window nearly impossible. (Previous 10 owner)

[mobility]

My Evo VIII has 276, 000 miles. Had the engine rebuilt and WORKS tuned. It's perfect. Been garaged it's entire life. I bought it new in March 2004. The $ offers I've had to buy it are nuts

[woodnutz]

Sadly, I think their glory days are gone. That said, can’t wait for the new Z!