Report: Evo Successor Might Be a Hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is set for the chopping block after the 2015 model year, but there's no need for worry since a successor is on its way. Or is it? More on Motortrend.com:2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR First Test Managing director of Mitsubishi U.K. Lance Bradley hinted to Auto Express that the next Evo could come in the form of a high-performance version of the next-generation Mitsubishi Outlander Sport crossover (called the ASX in Europe). Bradley says that a redesigned version of this compact crossover launches next year in both standard gasoline and plug-in hybrid forms, and suggests that a performance variant would be a candidate to continue on the Evolution nameplate. Details are slim at this point, but this hypothetical high-powered crossover would use Mitsubishi's gas-electric hybrid technology and route its power through all four wheels.

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Report: Maserati Levante SUV coming to 2016 Detroit auto show

Premium five-seater will go on sale next spring, target Porsche Panamera and Range Rover Sport

The Maserati Levante SUV will make its debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show next January, Autovisie reports. The brand's first SUV has been a long time in the making -- the first concepts debuted all the way back in 2003. The actual production version of the five-seat SUV will be based on the exterior design themes introduced by the Maserati Kubang concept, with the vehicle aiming for the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport, Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Macan.

The Levante will reportedly use a modified version of the platform used by the Quattroporte and the Ghibli cars, and will have a varied lineup of engines, at least in global markets. The base gasoline engine will likely be the 3.0-liter V6 found in the Ghibli, though a diesel V6 is also expected to be on the menu when the SUV goes on sale. Autovisie expects yet another 3.0-liter gasoline V6 to be offered in the Levante, but with a higher horsepower output. The range-topping engine choice is expected to be a 3.8-liter V8 borrowed from the California T -- that's where we'll see the benefit of Maserati's access to the Ferrari parts catalog.

Car News Watch the Bentley SUV teaser video

Bentley continued the slow reveal of its upcoming SUV on Tuesday when the company's new site dedicated to the 'ute, www.NewBentley.com, went live. A teaser video was posted on the site, showing us a ...

Production of the Levante will reportedly start in March 2016, with the SUV going on sale shortly thereafter as a 2017 model. Pricing is expected to start at the $100,000 mark for the base models and to extend all the way up to $230,000 for the hotter models, according to Autovisie; predicting how that may translate to U.S.-market prices is somewhat tricky.

The Levante will have plenty of company when it goes on sale, as the Bentayga will already be on sale by that time. Your move, Lamborghini.

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