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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Review
Competent mid-size sedan.
2004 Galant Review Summary & Specifications
The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is all-new and represents a viable alternative among mid-size sedans. It does everything reasonably well and is an enjoyable car to drive. Compare prices to the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and other cars in its class.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard and Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Galant DE ($17,997); Galant ES ($18,997); Galant LS ($20,997); Galant GTS ($25,697) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed Sportronic automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 4-speed Sportronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual two-stage front airbags; front seatbelt pre-tensioners and front passenger occupant sensors; LATCH universal child seat anchors; traction control; emergency inside trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | front side-impact airbags; ABS with EBD |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 888-648-7820 (888-MITSU2004) |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 17997 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Galant LS ($20,997) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; 6-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar; power exterior mirrors, windows, central locking and remote trunk release; tilt steering wheel; 6-speaker, AM/FM/CD stereo; trunk lamp; trunk access pass-through; and two accessory power outlets |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sunroof Package, including front map lights, illuminated vanity mirrors ($800); Diamond Package, including 16-inch alloy wheels; 8-speaker, AM/FM/6-disc CD changer; diversity antenna; steering wheel-mounted, redundant audio controls; leather-wrapped steering wheel; and front door reflectors ($1262); Leather Package, including leather-trimmed seats, power driver seat, heated front seats and exterior mirrors and rear-seat heater ducts ($1395); and front side airbags ($250) |
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| Price as Tested | 25299 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/27 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.6/72.4/57.9 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.3/54.4/42.6 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/52.9/37.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.3 |
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| Front Suspension | independent strut, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent multi-link, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 |
| Curb Weight | 3583 |
| Stock Tires | P215/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 |
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