1994 Mitsubishi Galant Review (continued)
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Driving Impressions

Our Galant's 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine went a long way to dispel any preconceptions we might have had about its power. It sped from 0 to 60 mph in short order, with little engine roughness and no trace of torque steering. Our four-speed, electronically controlled transmission shifted quite smoothly, due mainly to new technology called fuzzy logic," an intricate system of sensors that recognized the terrain we were on and selected the most efficient gear for the task.

The Galant was also smooth from 60 to 90 mph. Noise was minimal, thanks to Mitsubishi's Dual Engine Stabilizers and a new engine mounting technique working together to reduce vibration. However, when we had the cruise control set at 70 mph, the engine was running higher than 3,000 rpm-too high, as far as we were concerned. In this case we'd just as soon see Mitsubishi go with higher gearing. All in all, it was a fast four-cylinder, though it lacked the acceleration power of the 2.5-liter, six-cylinder found in its competitor, the Mazda 626.

Road bumps were handled well by the Galant, but we felt more ripples than we did when driving the 626 or Ford Taurus. Nonetheless, a multi-link suspension with steel arms controlling each of the Galant's wheels ensured crisp steering and easy maneuverability.

Our ABS performed beautifully in a variety of conditions. We jammed on the brakes at 15 mph on gravel, and again at 40 mph on broken, loose pavement, and stopped surely both times without locking."