Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX stands as the final true rally-bred icon, with its 4G63 turbo engine and active center differential delivering unmatched AWD capability under $35,000. It outperforms #8 in raw point-to-point speed, thanks to a recent 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds in the MR edition—20% faster than the average sedan—and Super AYC rear diff that transformed handling. Mitsubishi killed the Lancer in 2017, and clean Evo IXs now fetch $50,000-80,000, proving no rival has matched its blend of affordability and performance.