The Evolution was originally intended only for Japanese markets, but demand on the "grey import '' market led the Evolution series to be offered through Ralliart dealer networks in the United Kingdom and in various European markets from around 1998. Mitsubishi decided to export the eighth generation Evolution to the United States in 2003 after witnessing the success Subaru had in that market with their long - time direct rival, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
when did the lancer evo come to the us
2003