2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: trims, real prices & how to pick yours
2 builds left the factory as a 2012 Lancer Evolution, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.
- 2 main configurations
- 340 vehicles built
- 8 for sale right now
Which Lancer Evolution is yours?
Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.
Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.
Pick your Lancer Evolution
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Most common — 67% of 2012 Lancer Evolutions
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What actually differs
| GSR · AWD | MR · AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price today | $27,995 | $25,900 |
| For sale right now | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicles built | 229 | 111 |
Same on every 2012 Lancer Evolution
- Engine 2L
- Drivetrain All-wheel drive
- Fuel Gasoline
- Body Sedan
- Doors 4-door
Safety, in plain English
What JA32W8FV-C means
JA3
2W8FV
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C
- JA3
- the World Manufacturer Identifier Mitsubishi registered — assembled in Japan
- 2W8FV
- together encode the Lancer Evolution line — Sedan, 2L, All-wheel drive — as Mitsubishi filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
- C
- in position 10 — model year 2012
- 9, 11–17
- differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run
JA32W8FV
8CU012238
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