Overview
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a B Class (balanced sport) entry in the base roster. This page covers how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside the Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which roster entries it naturally compares against.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The Evo IX MR was the last Evo to use the 4G63T engine before Mitsubishi switched to the 4B11T for the Evo X. MIVEC variable valve timing on intake pushed output to 287 hp, and the MR's revised Bilstein dampers, leather Recaros and aluminum roof made it the most refined 4G63 Evo ever built. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 2006 Mitsubishi entry sits in the B Class (balanced sport) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same B Class (balanced sport) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto and 2015 Alumicraft Class 10 Race Car, which is the B Class (balanced sport) peer group this car is usually weighed against. The JDM tag fits the wider Japanese setting of Forza Horizon 6, where this make tends to be a focal point of cruise lobbies and theme nights.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
Evo IX MR was the final 4G63T-engined Evo — same 280ps power output but with the MIVEC variable valve timing system added. In B-class events on Forza's mixed surfaces the IX MR is the most refined 4G63T Evo; the trade-off is around 50kg more kerb weight than the Evo VIII MR. Production of the 4G63T ended with the Evo IX.
Where it shines
B class is one of the most popular brackets in the Forza community because cars feel quick but balanced. It works for Road racing, Street racing on shorter routes and most casual rivals.
Tuning starting point
Look for tunes that match how you brake. If you brake late, dial in slightly stiffer rear damping. If you trail-brake, soften the front anti-roll bar.
How to get 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR
This car is listed without an add-on label on the official Forza Horizon 6 source, so we treat it as part of the base roster. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and before that date the public Autoshow may not surface every base-roster car yet — players asking 'how do I get this car, it is not in the Autoshow?' on Reddit or the Forza forums usually find the answer is 'wait for launch day or a post-launch update'. After launch, base-roster cars are normally available through credits in the Autoshow, Wheelspins, Festival Playlist rewards, or the in-game showcase that introduces new vehicles.
