Mitsubishi's Galant is a worthy competitor to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry that suffered from a patchy dealer network- so it never caught on in some parts of Canada as a result. Still, most Galant owners love their cars- raving about their unique style, sportiness and fun-to-drive attitude. If you need a sedan that doesn't blend into the countless masses, than the Gallant is an excellent choice.
Like the Accords, Camry's and Altima's of the world, this Japanese cruiser came with four or six cylinder power and a selection of options that allowed shoppers to specify a machine for the needs of any family. If considering a Galant, you'll find a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine or a powerful 3.8 liter V6 available under the hood.
For the ninth-generation of this car, power was rated at 160 horses from the four-cylinder engine or 230 from the V6. The four-cylinder engines came with a four-speed automatic transmission and Sportronic shifting mode, while the 3.8 liter V6 engine came with a five-speed automatic with Sportronic as well. No actual manual transmission was available- so if you like to shift your own gears, you'll have to look elsewhere. Thing is, if you're planning to share your ride with someone who can't drive stick, it can make a happy compromise.
Owners and reviewers online praise the Galant's acceleration, especially with the V6 engine. The latter powerplant is said to emit a higher than average amount of noise, though it sounds pleasing to listen to. Opt for the V6 if you frequently travel with a loaded vehicle, or if you like a machine that can burn its tires halfway through first gear when nobody's looking.
Common Galant owner complaints deal with the V6's fuel consumption, a lack of interior details, and premature break wear. Owners also commonly gripe about a massive turning circle, which makes the car hard to park. This is especially true of models with the larger alloy wheels. A small-ish trunk and trunk opening combined with a lack of split-folding rear-seats round off the list of annoyances.
Expect all the standard features inside- including CD player, air conditioning, keyless entry, and power accessories. Later in this generation Gallant's life, you'll find options available like a touch-screen navigation system, upgraded stereo components and satellite radio.
Shoppers can also look for the performance-tuned Galant Ralliart model, with a power boost to 258 horses matched by appropriate handling and brake upgrades. Visual enhancements were also applied to set it apart. Think of the Gallant Ralliart as a four-door Eclipse GT-V6 with a backseat humans can actually use. This factory-enhanced sedan is something that most competitors don't offer.
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| 2005 Mitsubishi Galant |
Like the Accords, Camry's and Altima's of the world, this Japanese cruiser came with four or six cylinder power and a selection of options that allowed shoppers to specify a machine for the needs of any family. If considering a Galant, you'll find a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine or a powerful 3.8 liter V6 available under the hood.
For the ninth-generation of this car, power was rated at 160 horses from the four-cylinder engine or 230 from the V6. The four-cylinder engines came with a four-speed automatic transmission and Sportronic shifting mode, while the 3.8 liter V6 engine came with a five-speed automatic with Sportronic as well. No actual manual transmission was available- so if you like to shift your own gears, you'll have to look elsewhere. Thing is, if you're planning to share your ride with someone who can't drive stick, it can make a happy compromise.
Owners and reviewers online praise the Galant's acceleration, especially with the V6 engine. The latter powerplant is said to emit a higher than average amount of noise, though it sounds pleasing to listen to. Opt for the V6 if you frequently travel with a loaded vehicle, or if you like a machine that can burn its tires halfway through first gear when nobody's looking.
Common Galant owner complaints deal with the V6's fuel consumption, a lack of interior details, and premature break wear. Owners also commonly gripe about a massive turning circle, which makes the car hard to park. This is especially true of models with the larger alloy wheels. A small-ish trunk and trunk opening combined with a lack of split-folding rear-seats round off the list of annoyances.
Expect all the standard features inside- including CD player, air conditioning, keyless entry, and power accessories. Later in this generation Gallant's life, you'll find options available like a touch-screen navigation system, upgraded stereo components and satellite radio.
Shoppers can also look for the performance-tuned Galant Ralliart model, with a power boost to 258 horses matched by appropriate handling and brake upgrades. Visual enhancements were also applied to set it apart. Think of the Gallant Ralliart as a four-door Eclipse GT-V6 with a backseat humans can actually use. This factory-enhanced sedan is something that most competitors don't offer.
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| 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart |