Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI CP9A
Import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI (CP9A) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 1999–2001
- Engine
- 4G63 2.0 L turbo four, all-wheel drive
About the CP9A
The Evo VI was built from January 1999 to January 2001, with the Tommi Mäkinen Edition added in January 2000. It uses the 4G63 2.0 L intercooled turbo four, rated at 280 PS and 373 Nm, with full-time all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. Changes over the Evo V included lighter cooled pistons, a baffled sump and a bigger oil cooler.
The Tommi Mäkinen Edition is among the most collectible Evos. Its works livery was an optional colour package, so verify the car by chassis number.
The Evo VI won Tommi Mäkinen the 1999 WRC drivers’ title, his fourth in a row, and the Group N title went to an Evo that year too. Japanese Wikipedia records 2,021 TME GSRs, of which 212 had the special colour package. In Japan, Carsensor averages now put TME-period cars about ¥1.9 million above the 1999 Evo VI.
- Power
- 280 PS at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 38.0 kgm at 3,000 rpm
- Weight
- 1,360 kg (GSR)
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (AYC on GSR)
- Sold
- 6,868 GSR; TME GSR 2,021
Can a CP9A 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 CP9A
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Corrosion
Check behind the arch extensions, rear chassis legs, fuel filler neck, under the carpets and door bottoms.
Gearbox whine
A whine usually means worn input-shaft bearings.
RS clutch
On RS models, check the twin-plate clutch for noise and wear.
Diff swap
Some GSRs have an RS limited-slip differential in place of AYC. Confirm what is fitted.
Cambelt
UK advice is to change it every four years or 40,000 miles. Ask for proof.
Mäkinen Edition
Verify by chassis number and hardware, not livery.
What we check on every CP9A
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 CP9A 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition, CLASSIC.com market value West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Sep 2026 | about US$57,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Sep 2026 |
| Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition, US auction sale West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data), Jul 2026 | US$46,000 | West Coast Shipping (CLASSIC.com data) , Jul 2026 |
| CP9A Evo V–VI, JDMBuySell median of seller-reported sales (10 cars, May–Oct 2026) JDMBuySell, Oct 2026 | US$26,495 | JDMBuySell , Oct 2026 |
| Evo VI built January–December 1999, Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥5.21 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition period (January 2000–January 2001 builds), Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥7.13 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.
CP9A buyer questions
Can an Evo VI be imported into the US and Canada?
Yes. Every Evo VI was built between January 1999 and January 2001, so all of them are more than 25 years old and eligible in both countries. Confirm the build month on the plate and the chassis number before buying.
How can I tell a real Tommi Mäkinen Edition?
Check the chassis number and the hardware, not the paint. The red works livery was an option on only 212 GSRs, so most real TMEs are plain colours, and some standard Evo VIs have been dressed up in livery.
What is the expensive weak point?
The AYC unit on the GSR and the gearbox input-shaft bearings are the costly items. Listen for whine and for groaning on tight turns, check the AYC lamp goes out, and ask for cambelt records.
Want a CP9A?
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.