VI (1999 to 2001)

Introduced in 1999, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI is widely regarded as the most authentic, rally-bred Evo, representing the final generation directly homologated for World Rally Championship competition. Built as a compact all-wheel-drive performance sedan, the Evo VI retained the turbocharged 2.0-litre inline-four capped at the era’s 276 hp limit, paired with an advanced AWD system that delivered exceptional traction and responsiveness. The range comprised three core variants—the lightweight RS, the more road-focused GSR, and the iconic Tommi Mäkinen Edition (TME), developed to celebrate Mitsubishi’s WRC dominance and featuring revised suspension, steering, and aero. Total production is estimated at approximately 12,000–14,000 units worldwide, making it relatively low-volume within the Evo lineage. In the Australian market, the Evo VI was never officially sold new and exists primarily via import, with strong collector demand driven by WRC provenance, TME specification, originality, and condition, cementing its status as one of the most desirable and historically significant Evolutions ever built.