Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X CZ4A
Import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X (CZ4A) from Japan, found at auction, scanned before it ships, and delivered with a report anyone can verify.
- Built in Japan
- 2007–2015
- Engine
- 4B11T 2.0 L turbo four, all-wheel drive
About the CZ4A
The Evo X was released on 1 October 2007 with the 4B11T 2.0 L turbo four and all-wheel drive. From October 2008 it was rated at 300 PS and 422 Nm, and the GSR-Premium was added. The run closed with the Final Edition: 1,000 GSR five-speed cars with 313 PS, delivered from August 2015.
It was the last Evo. Canadian importers are marketing 2011 builds as newly eligible, and it will not reach US eligibility until about 2032.
The Evo X debuted in Super Taikyu in 2008 and won rounds 2 and 3 of its first season. In the All Japan Rally Championship, Fumio Nutahara won two rounds in 2008 and then took the title in an Evo X in 2009 and again in 2015. In Japan the price spread is wide: Carsensor shows ordinary GSRs with high mileage at about ¥2.1–2.5 million, while low-mileage Final Editions are listed at over ¥9 million.
- Power
- 300 PS at 6,500 rpm (from Oct 2008)
- Torque
- 43.0 kgm at 3,500 rpm
- Weight
- 1,520–1,600 kg (by grade)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed TC-SST or 5-speed manual
- Drive
- All-wheel drive
- Final Edition
- 313 PS, 1,530 kg, 1,000 cars
Can a CZ4A 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 CZ4A
The model-specific weak points we look for in the auction sheet, the photos and the scan.
Recall 2499
Frames CZ4A-0000211 to -0200630 had a clutch hydraulic pipe clip recall. Confirm it was done.
AWD pump
Check the ACD/AYC pump housing and gasket for corrosion.
Fuel pump relay
A failing fuel pump relay causes lean running. Check for hesitation under load.
Timing chain
Listen for timing chain stretch noise on start-up.
TC-SST gearbox
On twin-clutch cars, check for slipping when cold.
What we check on every CZ4A
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 CZ4A 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 X (all 2007–2016 builds), Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥3.33 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Evo X built July 2014–March 2016 (includes Final Edition), Carsensor average asking price Carsensor, Oct 2026 | about ¥4.64 million | Carsensor , Oct 2026 |
| Evo X Final Edition, 19,000 km, single Carsensor listing (total price) Carsensor, Oct 2026 | ¥9.447 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.
CZ4A buyer questions
Can I import an Evo X into Canada now?
Yes, if the car is at least 15 years old by its build month. In October 2026 that means builds up to about October 2011. 2012 builds follow month by month during 2027, and the 2015 Final Edition not until 2030. Confirm the build month on the plate first.
When can the Evo X go to the US?
Not before October 2032, when the first October 2007 builds reach 25 years. The US rule counts from the build month, so later cars follow month by month. Until then a Japanese-market Evo X is a Canada-only import.
Should I buy the TC-SST or the five-speed manual?
In Japan the manual GSR and Final Edition carry the higher prices. The TC-SST is quicker to shift but is the costlier gearbox to repair, so check it for slipping when cold and ask for its service history. The RS and Final Edition are manual only.
Want a CZ4A?
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.