<P> 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 . </P>
<P> 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 . </P>
when did the lancer evo come to the us
when did the lancer evo come to the us
2003
2003