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2007 Mitsubishi Galant Review
Fresh styling, new Ralliart model results in nice sedan.
2007 Galant Review Summary & Specifications
The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant represents a viable alternative among mid-size sedans. It does everything reasonably well and is enjoyable to drive. Compare prices to the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and other cars in its class. The new Ralliart variation offers more aggressive styling and performance yet it's a comfortable, pleasant daily driver.NewCarTestDrive correspondent Tom Lankard reported from San Francisco, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Galant DE ($19,899); ES ($20,999); GTS ($24,999); Ralliart ($26,999) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 160-hp 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6; 258-hp 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic Sportronic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed Sportronic automatic; 5-speed Sportronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual two-stage front airbags; seat-mounted side-impact airbags; side-curtain airbags; front seatbelt pre-tensioners and front passenger occupant sensors; LATCH universal child seat anchors; emergency inside trunk release |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS with EBD, traction control, tire pressure monitor |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-888-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19899 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Galant GTS ($24,999) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning; cruise control; power 8-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar; leather seating surfaces; heated front seats; faux leather-wrapped steering wheel; power exterior mirrors, windows, central locking and remote trunk release; tilt steering wheel; 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with steering-wheel-mounted controls; tire-pressure monitor; 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 all-season tires; trunk lamp; trunk access pass-through; and two accessory power outlets |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Sun & Sound Package ($1,000) includes 360W Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio with 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, Sirius Satellite Radio with 6 month service, alarm, power glass sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror, sunglass holder, front map lights, lighted vanity mirror, Homelink; |
| Destination Charge | 625 |
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| Price as Tested | 26624 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/27 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.0/72.4/58.1 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 40.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/55.5/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.0/53.7/37.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.3 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3671 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 |
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