Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution lineup starts with the GSR, the direct and driver-focused manual model. The Final Edition sharpens that formula with more power, upgraded suspension and brakes, and numbered last-year details. The MR is the feature-rich regular-production model, pairing serious performance hardware with a quick-shifting twin-clutch automatic and added convenience equipment.
The Performance trim level — the GSR — is the core Evo, known for its direct manual-transmission feel and rally-inspired all-wheel-drive hardware.
Best for: Drivers who want the classic manual, big-wing Evo experience with fewer built-in convenience extras.
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The Special Editions trim level — the Final Edition — is the numbered last-year Evo, combining the GSR’s manual layout with sharper factory hardware and distinctive dark trim.
Best for: Enthusiasts who value the manual Evo formula, added performance hardware, and the identity of a limited-production final model.
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Adds 12 horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque over the GSR, plus upgraded suspension, two-piece front brake rotors, bi-xenon HID headlights, and numbered Final Edition details.
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The High Performance trim level — the MR — is the more feature-rich Evo, blending its performance focus with no-clutch shifting and extra day-to-day convenience.
Best for: Drivers who want Evo performance without a manual clutch pedal and prefer more comfort and convenience equipment.
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Compared with the Final Edition, the MR trades the numbered model’s extra power and manual-only focus for a 6-speed twin-clutch automatic, paddle shifters, and a 710-watt 9-speaker audio system.
0 in stock| Feature | Performance | High Performance | Special Editions |
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| Includes | GSR0 in stock | Final Edition0 in stock | |
| Member trim | GSR | MR | Final Edition |
| Engine output | 291 hp; 300 lb-ft | 291 hp; 300 lb-ft | 303 hp; 305 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed twin-clutch automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Suspension | Core GSR setup | Bilstein shocks; Eibach springs | Bilstein shocks; Eibach springs |
| Front brakes | Brembo brakes | Brembo two-piece rotors | Brembo two-piece rotors |
| Headlights | Standard lighting | Bi-xenon HID | Bi-xenon HID |
| Defining extra | Large rear spoiler | 710-watt 9-speaker audio | Numbered plaque and dark trim |
In the final U.S. lineup, the GSR was the core enthusiast trim. It combined a 291-hp turbo engine, five-speed manual, performance all-wheel drive, Brembo brakes, large rear wing, and fewer convenience features than the MR.
In the final U.S. lineup, the MR was the more feature-rich regular trim. It paired the 291-hp turbo engine with a six-speed twin-clutch automatic, paddle shifters, upgraded suspension and brakes, HID headlights, and a stronger audio system.
The Final Edition was a limited-production model based on the manual GSR. It raised output to 303 hp and added Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, two-piece front brake rotors, HID headlights, dark exterior details, and a numbered plaque.
In the final U.S. lineup, the GSR had a five-speed manual and a simpler, more mechanical feel. The MR used a six-speed twin-clutch automatic and added Bilstein/Eibach suspension parts, two-piece front rotors, HID headlights, and upgraded audio.
The Final Edition keeps the GSR’s five-speed manual but raises output from 291 to 303 hp. It also adds Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, two-piece front rotors, HID headlights, blacked-out details, special interior trim, and a numbered plaque.
The Final Edition has 303 hp and a five-speed manual, while the final-year MR has 291 hp and a six-speed twin-clutch automatic. Both have Bilstein/Eibach suspension, two-piece front rotors, and HID headlights, but only the Final Edition has numbered-series details.
In the final U.S. lineup, the MR is the automatic model. Its six-speed twin-clutch transmission shifts without a clutch pedal and includes paddle shifters. The GSR and Final Edition use five-speed manuals.
In the final U.S. lineup, the GSR and Final Edition have five-speed manual transmissions. The MR uses a six-speed twin-clutch automatic instead.
No. In the final U.S. lineup, both the MR and GSR produce 291 hp from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Their main difference is the transmission and the MR’s additional suspension, brake, lighting, and audio equipment.
The MR is the easier daily-use choice in the final U.S. lineup. Its twin-clutch automatic removes the clutch pedal, while its HID headlights and upgraded audio add convenience. It still keeps the Evo’s turbo engine and performance all-wheel drive.
The GSR is the clearest fit for a raw, hands-on driving experience. In the final U.S. lineup, it combines a short-throw five-speed manual with strong Brembo brakes, a large rear wing, and fewer built-in convenience features than the MR.
The Final Edition is the one to seek. It was built to mark the end of U.S. Evolution production and has 303 hp, distinctive black and red details, and a numbered center-console plaque along with upgraded suspension and brakes.
In the final U.S. lineup, the MR and Final Edition have Bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, and two-piece Brembo front brake rotors. The GSR has Brembo performance brakes but not those listed suspension and two-piece-rotor upgrades.
In the final U.S. lineup, the MR has the 710-watt Rockford Fosgate nine-speaker audio system. The GSR uses a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system with Bluetooth, USB, and voice controls.