Well we might get one down the line but i can see why not for at least a bit.
-I remember reading that the IX RS was sold by Mitsu for 900 over cost. I doubt Mitsu is making much of the base 08 GSR; I can see the MSRP going up on the 09's if the 08's do well, this could open up a little room for a little bit more lean EVO RS.
- the Lancer Raliart is coming out this summer, an RS EVO might have taken some of its sales depending on how close the price difference was.
Also in case anyone doesnt know the RS in Japan is very literally a Rally Sport model; it is for Rally teams mainly. It has no AC, Radio, Recaros, SAWC, nothing that will be swapped for racing parts pretty much. Our RS's have been nothing alike, kinda.