When can I import a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII to IX?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII to IX (CT9A, CT9W) was built from 2001 to 2007. Under an age rule, what counts is the month on the car's build plate, so each year below runs from January to December builds. If you don't know the month, plan for December.
Australia
Older vehicle (25-year rule): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | January 2026 to December 2026 | Depends on the build month. Every car built that year is old enough in 46 days |
| 2002 | January 2027 to December 2027 | The first ones become old enough in 77 days |
| 2003 | January 2028 to December 2028 | The first ones become old enough in 442 days |
| 2004 | January 2029 to December 2029 | The first ones become old enough in 808 days |
| 2005 | January 2030 to December 2030 | The first ones become old enough in 1,173 days |
| 2006 | January 2031 to December 2031 | The first ones become old enough in 1,538 days |
| 2007 | January 2032 to December 2032 | The first ones become old enough in 1,903 days |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an Evo VII to IX in Australia
New Zealand
20+ year exemption: 20 years from the date of first registration.
| Built | 20 years from first registration | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | January 2021 to December 2021 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2002 | January 2022 to December 2022 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2003 | January 2023 to December 2023 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2004 | January 2024 to December 2024 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2005 | January 2025 to December 2025 | Old enough now, whatever the build month |
| 2006 | January 2026 to December 2026 | Depends on the build month. Every car built that year is old enough in 46 days |
| 2007 | January 2027 to December 2027 | The first ones become old enough in 77 days |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an Evo VII to IX in New Zealand
United States
25-year exemption (NHTSA): 25 years from the build date.
| Built | 25 years from build date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | January 2026 to December 2026 | Depends on the build month. Every car built that year is old enough in 46 days |
| 2002 | January 2027 to December 2027 | The first ones become old enough in 77 days |
| 2003 | January 2028 to December 2028 | The first ones become old enough in 442 days |
| 2004 | January 2029 to December 2029 | The first ones become old enough in 808 days |
| 2005 | January 2030 to December 2030 | The first ones become old enough in 1,173 days |
| 2006 | January 2031 to December 2031 | The first ones become old enough in 1,538 days |
| 2007 | January 2032 to December 2032 | The first ones become old enough in 1,903 days |
Cost, eligibility and sheet checks for an Evo VII to IX in the United States
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Dates follow the age rules in our rules files (last checked AU 2026-09-30, NZ 2026-09-30, US 2026-10-05). They are general information, not legal advice: confirm the build date and the current rules with a licensed importer before you buy. Model names describe the cars only; Kensa-ya is not affiliated with any manufacturer.