Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

The Hot Wheels Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI, product number GRJ89, is a 1:64 scale collectible model from the Hot Wheels Premium line, released in 2021 as part of the Car Culture: Modern Classics series, position 4/5. This die-cast car is aimed at collectors of Japanese rally sedans, WRC fans, and those who collect vehicles with rubber tires and a metal chassis. The model is often referred to as the Evo VI or Evo 6.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI casting was designed for Mattel by Mark Jones, and GRJ89 is its premiere release—the casting debuted specifically in this series. The model features a Metalflake blue finish, detailed headlamps and taillights, the Mitsubishi emblem, painted air intakes, and an "EVOLNCR" license plate. The base is black and metal, the windows are tinted in a smoke shade, and the interior is black. The model rolls on white Real Riders 10 Spoke Mag wheels (White RR10SPM code) with rubber Real Riders tires, a feature reserved for the Premium line. The casting base features the inscription "2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI," and the country of production is Thailand.

The real Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a sports sedan based on the Lancer, produced from 1992 to 2016 across ten generations. The sixth generation was produced between 1999 and 2001, with changes focused on engine cooling and durability: an enlarged intercooler, a larger oil cooler, and new pistons; the RS version featured the first titanium-aluminide turbine wheel in a production car. The car is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4G63T engine producing 280 hp (206 kW) and 373 Nm of torque, with all-wheel drive and an Active Yaw Control (AYC) system in GSR versions. In December 1999, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition was introduced to commemorate the Finnish champion who won four WRC titles for Mitsubishi.

The Hot Wheels Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GRJ89 is a solid addition to any display case—a premiere casting release in metallic blue, featuring rubber Real Riders tires and a significantly lower production run than mainline releases.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GRJ89 have rubber tires?
Yes. This Premium line model rides on Real Riders tires mounted on white Real Riders 10 Spoke Mag wheels (White RR10SPM).

Is this the first release of this casting?
Yes. The casting debuted in 2021 in the Car Culture: Modern Classics series, and GRJ89 is its premiere release.

What is written on the model's license plate?
The license plate features the inscription "EVOLNCR".