The changes were made to keep the Evolution X fresh in the market, and the car has already gone on sale in Japan. Among the changes to the Evo X include thicker side skirts and a lighter, redesigned bumper, which is made from lighter plastics.

Inside, the Evo X gets a new colour LCD screen between the speedometer and the tachometer, as well as new interior trim options to improve cabin ambience as well as more padding for added insulation from outside noises.

The biggest change however, is that the Evo X GSR Premium Edition no longer gets a manual gearbox, with the six-speed twin-clutch SST transmission from the MR version the only transmission available.