Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX CT9A
Import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 2005–2007
- Engine
- 4G63 2.0 L turbo four, all-wheel drive
About the CT9A
The Evo IX went on sale on 3 March 2005 and was the first Evo with MIVEC variable valve timing on the 4G63 2.0 L turbo four. It is rated at 280 PS, with 40.8 kgf·m of torque in the GSR and 41.5 kgf·m in the GT, RS and MR. The IX MR followed on 29 August 2006, and an Evolution Wagon went on sale in September 2005.
The IX MR is collected as the last 4G63 Evo.
The Evo IX had a busy racing life after Mitsubishi left top-class WRC. In 2007 an Evo IX MR driven by Kinoshita and Nakatani won every round of Super Taikyu. In 2008 it won the Group N class of the production-car WRC from Monte Carlo to Rally Japan, and Fumio Nutahara became the first Japanese driver to win at Monte Carlo in one. From 2007 Nobushige Kumakubo drove a rear-drive Evo IX in D1 Grand Prix.
- Power
- 280 PS at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 40.8 kgm at 3,000 rpm (GSR)
- Weight
- 1,410 kg (GSR)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual (GSR)
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (ACD, Super AYC)
Can a CT9A come in?
Both countries count from the month on the build plate, so a car can become eligible part-way through a year. We check the plate on every car.
Quebec registers right-hand-drive cars only at 25 years. Every other province follows the federal 15-year rule.
US sourcing is planned for 2027, once a customs broker confirms the duty rate on Japanese classics. Enquiries are welcome now.
Which cars roll in next? See the 2027 US calendar and the 2027 Canada calendar.
What to look at on a CT9A
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
AYC
The AYC warning lamp should light at ignition and go out. Listen for groaning on tight turns.
Tappets
Hydraulic tappet noise points to poor oil changes.
Boosted cars
Look for blue smoke or steam, signs of head-gasket or piston damage.
Clutch and crashes
Check for clutch wear from launches, and accident repair around panel gaps, inner wings and boot floor.
Airbag recall 4224
Frames CT9A-0300201 to -0501853 are covered. Confirm the work was done.
What we check on every CT9A
The auction sheet, in full
Every line of the original Japanese sheet translated: repair marks, rust notes, interior score.
The build plate
The month of manufacture decides eligibility, so we read it off the car, not the registration.
Mileage against the records
Dash and ECU against the auction sheet and Japan's inspection history.
Flood and accident history
Checked before export, while a claim is still possible.
A full diagnostic scan
Every module read inside the auction's 5-day claim window, so a hidden fault goes back to the seller.
Underneath
Chassis rails, floors and suspension, where snow-country salt does its damage.
What landing one costs: see the worked examples; an enquiry gets you the figure for this car. New to auction sheets? Read how to read one.
What a CT9A costs
Published figures with their source and date. Prices move with condition, mileage and grade; an enquiry gets auction results for the car you want.
| What | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CT9A Evo VII–IX, JDMBuySell median of seller-reported sales (5 cars, small sample) JDMBuySell, May–Jul 2026 | US$27,995 | JDMBuySell , May–Jul 2026 |
| Evo IX built March 2005–July 2006, Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥5.54 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Evo IX MR, built August–December 2006, Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥8.42 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
Figures as published by each source; not offers from us. Landed cost in Canada adds shipping, duty, GST/HST and provincial fees.
CT9A buyer questions
Is the Evo IX eligible to import?
Into Canada, yes: every Evo IX is more than 15 years old. Into the US, not yet. The first March 2005 builds reach 25 years in March 2030, and the IX MR, built from August 2006, follows from August 2031.
Is the IX MR worth the extra money?
In Japan it is priced as the top 4G63 Evo: Carsensor’s average asking price for MR-period cars is about ¥8.4 million, against about ¥5.5 million for the earlier IX. Buy one only with verified history, since the premium depends on originality.
What should I budget for in the drivetrain?
Check the Super AYC first. The warning lamp should go out after start-up, and the car should not groan on tight turns. Ask for records of AYC fluid changes, cambelt changes and clutch work, and look for signs of hard launches.
Want a CT9A?
Tell us the grade, colour and budget. We reply with eligibility for your province or state and what these are fetching in Japan now, and contact you when sourcing opens.