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Walkaround
Galant is similar in size to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Like virtually all sedans in this class, the Galant's appearance isn't over the top, but instead is very pleasant. A wide waterfall grille and sculpted sides give the Galant a bolder appearance than the Accord and Camry, however. The Galant's graceful, sweeping roofline and smartly tailored lines reflect a sense of style that stands out from other mid-size sedans.A wild rear spoiler sets the GTZ apart from the other models.
Interior Features
Like its exterior, the Galant's inner regions are smooth, contemporary, and nicely designed. The instrument cluster is readily visible through the full range of steering wheel adjustment. Secondary controls are generally easy to locate and operate.Sporty front bucket seats in the ES V6 offer a good range of adjustment with above average side bolsters and thigh support. More important, there's enough rear seat legroom for three adults as well as enough rear headroom for six-footers, even with the steep rake of the rear window. Driver sight lines are average for a car in this class; there's good visibility over the sloping hood with no significant blind spots. We liked the feel of the thick, padded steering wheel. However, the controls for the audio system are too small. In addition, the rear cupholders mounted on the rear of the center console reside below an armrest, which means flipping the armrest back if you want to use it. However, these are minor demerits in an otherwise thoughtful design. Safety features include a three-point seat belt in the rear-center seating position; this rear-center belt is absent from some passenger cars and many sport-utility vehicles. Mitsubishi has also added child restraint anchors. Side airbags are a standard safety feature in LS and GTZ models and optional DE and ES Galants. Mitsubishi's side-impact airbags are mounted in the sides of the front seat frames.
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