Well, yes, depending on the context. Last night several of your favorite editors carpooled in our long-term 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR en route to a go-kart track. After an hour of fun (the stupid kind) and physical punishment (the kind that happens when 6-footers stuff themselves into go-karts) on an oval slick track, we climbed back into the Evo.
And, well, it was pure heaven. Those Recaro seats have never felt so roomy and luxurious. And no Evo, X or otherwise, has ever had such a compliant ride. "The dash is so high," said the front passenger, "and I can't believe how much car is around me."
After a couple quick cuts in traffic, I was informed by the others that I was still driving like I was in a go-kart. But in the Evolution X, it was all OK. No, it doesn't have go-kart (or even go-kart-like) reflexes, but it feels well under control should one's steering and throttle inputs tend toward the abrupt.
Is it all a little too dumbdriver-proof? Maybe. But last night, while riding the wave of euphoria that comes with piloting a buzzy little kart, I was probably a little dumber than usual.
Erin Riches, Inside Line Senior Editor @ 2,882 miles
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Sounds great. Any car you can enjoy driving even after racing some karts sounds OK in my book.
+1 on stovt001's comment.
Any car that doesn't feel like your sitting in a living room couch that happens to be moving after going karting is a very responsive car.
What kart were you guys driving?
Amazing, just amazing.
What I would give to have your job!
A bed of nails would feel comfortable after riding in a kart for a while. :) I've had huge bruises and broken skin from my short time spent in them.
This reminds me of the Dos Equis ads with the most interesting man in the world. "I don't always drive AWD, but when I do, I drive an EVO."
LOL, slickersdrip! Stay speedy, my friends?
Haha, now I need a good suit and a goatee.
"This reminds me of the Dos Equis ads with the most interesting man in the world"
Those are great commercials.
"If his charisma was an organ, it would be the size of most people's intestines".