Power steering is standard too, expected in the midsize class. It directs what is expected to be a well-balanced 4-wheel independent suspension with front and rear anti-sway bars. Mitsubishi stays with well-proven MacPherson strut components up front while the rear gets a more sophisticated multi-link suspension, with low mounted pivot points for improved camber control and reduced trunk and seat area intrusion. The Galant will get 16-inch wheels and tires with 17-inch alloys available.
Standard safety equipment includes daytime running lights, dual-stage front airbags and a rigid body design optimized with crumple zones to absorb impact. Optionally, front seat-mounted side airbags, projector 4-lamp halogen headlights and integrated fog lamps are available.
Details aside, the new Galant's cabin seemed larger than the outgoing model, confirmed by Mitsubishi's press release specifications. Interior volume has actually grown to 2,869 L (101.3 cu ft), with over 1,448 mm (57 in) of rear shoulder room and 940 mm (37 in) of rear legroom, easily enough to accommodate three adults in relative comfort. The front seats were especially comfortable and offer excellent lateral support due to fairly robust side bolstering. The leather surfaces on the display car appeared to be of a reasonably high grade for the Galant's expected price point.