Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Another nameplate Mitsubishi mismanaged was the Lancer Evolution, which had a solid following in America. The car competed directly with the Subaru STI. There weren’t many performance cars that had the same success in the rally racing circuit as the Lancer Evolution did in its prime (via Auto Evolution).
The Lancer Evolution was a car that cultivated a reputation for performance and quality. While the rest of the Mitsubishi lineup was forgettable, the EVO was the one car widely recognizable. Mitsubishi has moved away from performance cars but there is such a strong case for bringing the EVO back again.