At the first scent of fear in competitors, the Lancer Evolution IX strikes. Its nose communicates an attack is imminent. Front bumpers peel away on the corners like flared nostrils. Black headlight extensions create the effect of alert eyes that never close.

The front bumper flaunts the open mouth of the intercooler. Air is channeled to the MIVEC turbo engine, brakes and transmission to cool the rage. On the bonnet, a hot air extraction duct taunts challengers with the power that lies beneath.