1999 Mitsubishi Galant Interior Review at Automotive.com
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1999 Mitsubishi Galant Review: Interior

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1999 Mitsubishi Galant Review

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Interior
Like its exterior, the new Galant's inner regions are smooth, contemporary, and nicely laid out. We found the main instrument cluster to be readily visible through the full range of tilt wheel adjustment, and secondary controls generally easy to locate and operate. We do wish Mitsubishi--and others--would step up to the trend for dashboard-mounted (rather than steering column) ignition locks.

The sporty front bucket seats of our test car offered a good range of adjustability 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 steeper rake of the rear window. Driver sightlines are average for a car in this class--no significant blind spots, and good forward vision over the sloping hood.

We liked the feel of the thick, padded steering wheel. But we wouldn't mind seeing slightly bigger controls for the audio system. And the rear center console-mounted cupholders reside below an armrest, which means flipping the armrest back if you want to use it. But these are minor demerits in an otherwise thoughtful design.

We mentioned side airbags, an optional passive safety feature in DE and ES Galants, standard in the LS and GTZ models. Mounted in the sides of the front seat frames, they represent a first for Mitsubishi in the U.S. market, and give the Galant a small edge in passive protection over some of its rivals.

Like all cars today, the new Galant entails improvements in structural rigidity and crashworthiness. On the active-safety side of the ledger, it offers antilock brakes--which we recommend-as standard equipment on ES V6, LS, and GTZ models, optional on the DE and ES.

Beyond its good looks and comfortable interior, the Galants will also include an above-average inventory of standard comfort/convenience features. All models include air conditioning, an AM/FM/cassette audio system, and power windows. Next Page


1999 Mitsubishi Galant