Audi S3 vs Evo X vs Wrx Sti | auto express review

[mikeyb]

Check out this new review for the evo, sti and audi s3 on autoexpress.

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"Meet the Mitsubishi Revolution X – sorry, Evolution X. In reality, the first version is probably the more accurate: this car isn’t simply an update of previous models – it’s all-new from the ground up.
The firm has been working on the model since before the launch of the Evo VIII in 2003, and it has plenty of innovative touches – not least a double-clutch gearbox, stiffer chassis, overhauled 4WD, more torquey engine and better handling than ever. In Mitsubishi’s own words the Evo X “takes things to a whole new level”.
So what is Subaru’s answer? A deadly rival for the last 15 years (the first Impreza Turbo and Lancer Evo I were launched within months of each other), it has taken an equally radical approach with its latest model by making a hatchback.
On paper these two are very evenly matched, but the Impreza is nearly £7,000 cheaper. Does that mean this test is over before the cars have even turned a wheel?
Not if the Audi S3 has anything to do with it. Mitsubishi is claiming to have moved the Evo upmarket, but it’ll be pushed to prove as well built and good to live with as the S3, which may just have a surprise in store for its two opponents.
All have strong rally heritage, hi-tech 4WD systems and punchy turbo engines. Is this the perfect recipe for driving fun? We took them to mid-Wales to find out..."
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/c....html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/220155/evo_x_vs_rivals.html)

Evo vs STI video
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/v...html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/featuresvideos/220395/mitsubishi_evo_x.html)

Audi s3 review
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/c....html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/220164/audi_s3.html)
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Evo X review
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/c....html (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/220158/mitsubishi_lancer_evo_x.html)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_509/car_photo_254880_7.jpg Wrx sti review
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/c...html# (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/220161/subaru_impreza_wrx_sti.html#)
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[andrew.savage]

I absolutely adore the S3. (Drooling)

[Flash5]

i <3 evo x

[Kymerik]

The cheap crappy interior of the Evo X would keep me from ever even considering the beast ...

The S3 is sexy as hell but i dont trust the reliability of the FISI engine just yet

[FreewheelBurner]

The S3 sure is a thing of beauty, but too bad they didn't even bother to change the interior from the GTi

[kickniteasy]

I really wish the subie looked meaner.....it looks so "ho-hum" compared to the evo

[clicknext]

Even though the subaru is the ugliest of the three, for some reason I find myself somehow drawn to it.

[Dimitrios]

I test drove an A3 last year and the review pretty much knocks it out of the running and agreed with my feeling last year:



Unlike the Evo X, the S3 isn’t available with a double-clutch gearbox, instead making do with a six-speed manual. It offers a smoother, slicker shift than the Subaru’s, but with a lack of mechanical feel it comes across as more remote.


Part of the thing I like about my Mazda (amongst the stuff I currently hate) is the linkage shifting mechanism. The solid feel is nice.

[SNike05]

S3 all the way

[jersey_emt]

and it has plenty of innovative touches – not least a double-clutch gearbox

Sweet....that means whatever you do, you'll won't be granny-shifting and not double-clutching like you should....

(peep) (boom07)