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2009 Mitsubishi Galant Review
Distinctive looks and great value.
2009 Galant Review Summary & Specifications
The Mitsubishi Galant represents a viable alternative among midsize sedans. It does everything you would reasonably expect of it, rides well, is roomy and comfortable, and is enjoyable to drive. It's also very price-competitive and offers a wide array of features, both standard and optional, that make it a solid value for the money.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 ES ($21,249); Sport Edition ($22,999); Sport V6 ($24,999); Ralliart ($27,649) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| 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 (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; ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone | 888-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21249 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Galant Sport V6 ($24,999) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate-control air conditioning, cruise control, power eight-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar, heated front seats, heated power exterior mirrors, power windows, central locking, remote trunk release, tilt steering wheel, Rockford Acoustic Design 360-watt eight-speaker six-CD AM/FM/MP3 audio with steering-wheel-mounted controls, tire-pressure monitor, 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/45R18 all-season tires, trunk lamp, trunk access pass-through, power moonroof, and accessory power outlet |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Accessory Leather Seating Surfaces ($1,399) includes two-tone leather with contrasting stitching |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
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| Price as Tested | 27118 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 5250 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/25 |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 191.0/72.4/58.0 |
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| Turning Radius | 40.7 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.1/55.5/42.6 |
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| 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 | 3737 |
| Stock Tires | P235/45R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS and EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 |
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