Hasegawa 20395 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV 1997 Safari Rally 1/24 – plastic model kit

Hasegawa 20395 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV 1997 Safari Rally in 1/24 scale is a precisely reproduced model of a rally car, an icon of the world rally scene of the late 1990s. The kit comes from the Japanese model manufacturer Hasegawa, known for its excellent detail quality and high level of fidelity to the original. This model is aimed at advanced automotive and rally enthusiasts wishing to recreate in miniature the unique atmosphere of the legendary 1997 Safari Rally.

Original vehicle and its history

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV, representing the fourth generation of the iconic “Evo” series, was the official rally car of the Japanese Mitsubishi Motors team. The car gained enormous popularity worldwide, achieving numerous successes during rally competitions in the second half of the 1990s. The protagonist of this model—the 1997 Safari Rally version—is a special edition prepared specifically for the toughest rally in the WRC calendar. The Safari Rally was held in Kenya and was an iconic test of endurance for both cars and crews, challenging them in the extreme conditions of African backroads. Mitsubishi competed under the Japanese flag, going up against the best teams in the world.

Kit contents and materials

The model is made of high-quality plastic, ensuring precise body and interior details. The box includes parts for assembling a complete 1/24 scale car, decals replicating the factory colors from the 1997 Safari Rally, and a richly illustrated instruction manual. The kit does not include glue or paints, enabling the modeler to choose colors and finishing techniques according to their own preferences.

• Scale: 1/24 – ideal for rally car collections
• Material: high-grade plastic
• Decorations: original decals from the 1997 Safari Rally
• Country of use: Japan (Mitsubishi Motors) – world rally events
• Historical period: 1990s, WRC, Safari Rally, contemporary times
• Category: plastic model kit
• Add-ons: finely reproduced interior and body details

Recommendation and difficulty level

The Hasegawa 20395 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV 1997 Safari Rally 1/24 model is especially recommended for intermediate modelers and rally car enthusiasts seeking high-quality and demanding builds. The detail accuracy, historical context of the legendary Safari Rally, and the possibility of finishing the model in authentic colors make this kit a standout in any collection. The build difficulty is rated at 3/5—it requires precision and patience but will provide great satisfaction both from the creation process and the final result.