“Power comes via a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 that produces a hearty 271 bhp at 6500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque at 3500.” — Road & Track
“The Evo understeers slightly through tight hairpins; however, on all other types of corners, it exhibits near-neutral balance.” — Road & Track
“The Evolution's (no VIII on its badge) driving environment is workaday; its steering is quick, precise, and light, and its shifter has short, positive throws.” — Motor Trend
“In quick esses on a short track, its tail hunkers down and slides nicely when reaching for the limit...” — Motor Trend
“The Evo offers feline reflexes, hammerhead power, and more urbane polish than this genre of super-boosted weed whackers is known for.” — Car and Driver