It was tough for me to find drawbacks with the Galant. If I were to be picky, I would say that the visibility out the rear
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| At the end of my test week I was honestly sad to return the Galant. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
It's not often that I become emotionally attached to a car, but at the end of my test week I was honestly sad to return it. Why? Because of its high-class interior with incredibly comfortable leather seats front or rear (heated in front), lean and mean exterior and superb handling; what more could one ask for? The Galant also has the most trunk space in its class and offers the best warranty in the business. It's puzzling to see why more of them aren't on the road. Quite puzzling.
Specifications (GTS):
- Price (MSRP): $33,098
- Body Type: 4-door sedan
- Layout: front engine, FWD
- Engine: 230 hp, 250 lb-ft torque, 3.8L, 24-valve, SOHC V6
- Transmission: 4-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,615 kg (3,560 lbs)
- Cargo Volume (trunk): 377 L (13.3 cu ft)
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 12.6 / 8.0 L/100 km (19 / 29 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 60/100,000 comprehensive - 120/160,000
- Competitors: Chevrolet Malibu, Chrysler Sebring/300, Ford Taurus/Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis, Mazda6, Nissan Altima, Pontiac G6/Grand Prix, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, Volkswagen Passat
- Web Site: www.mitsubishicars.ca
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