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Summary
Mitsubishi Galant measures up against the best mid-size sedans. The Galant offers a pleasant blend of quiet operation, plentiful power, lots of standard equipment, excellent assembly quality, comfort for four, and good looks at a competitive price.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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DE ($17,767); ES ($18,627); LS ($21,227); ES V6 ($20,047); LS V6 ($23,257); GTZ ($24,547). |
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Engines:
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3.0-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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side-impact airbags, ABS, traction control optional |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Normal, Illinois |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Mitsubishi Galant LS V6 ($23,257) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, power locks with keyless remote entry, cruise control, tilt steering, map lights, heated side-view mirrors, split-folding rear seatbacks, auxiliary power outlet, rear window defogger, variable intermittent wipers, dual front side-impact airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), traction control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy wheels, one-touch power glass sunroof, 210-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity CD stereo with seven speakers, |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Premium Leather Package ($1120) includes leather seating surfaces, leather-trimmed shifter, 8-way power driver's seat with manual-adjust headrest and lumbar |
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Destination Charge:
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595 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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24972 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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195 @ 5500 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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205 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/27 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.7 |
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Length/width/height:
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187.8/68.5/55.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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59.4/59.3 |
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Turning circle:
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38.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.0/52.4/43.5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.7/53.9/36.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.6 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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5.9 |
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Curb weight:
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3274 |
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Tires:
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205/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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16.3 |
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