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MITSUBISHI Galant (US) 2004-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Large
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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Mitsubishi introduced the ninth generation of the Galant on the North American market and was warmly welcomed by customers, despite its unusual design language.

In 2004, Mitsubishi tried to score big in front of American customers and produced its flagship sedan in Normal, Illinois. Moreover, the car was exported from there to several markets worldwide. While in the first production years, the car didn't manage to fulfill its customers' wishes, it upgraded the packages, and starting with 2007, it was a far better car.

Mitsubishi's design department shouldn't be awarded for creating such a bland-looking car, even though it tried. The headlights were rather squared but with a curved inner side. The grille was split into two halves, with a wide, vertical center slat where the badge was placed. After the 2007 facelift, that slat disappeared, leading to a much cleaner look. The sedan profile showed a slightly ascending beltline. At the back, the carmaker installed small taillights when compared to the rest of the rear end.

While the exterior designers looked like they were paid with lunch money, the interior designers looked like they got beefier salaries. The clean, two-tone design, with a touch-screen infotainment display placed atop the center stack that sported nicely done dials. Moreover, the bucket seats were bolstered just enough to provide a comfortable ride but still offer adequate side support during high-speed cornering. At the back, three passengers could sit on the bench, but the middle rear one had to deal with a harder center-section area.

Under the hood, Mitsubishi installed a choice of two engines: a 2.4-liter inline-four and a 3.8-liter V6. The latter was upgraded later on on the Ralliart versions and provided the performances a Galant needed to keep up with other Japanese carmakers.

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MITSUBISHI Galant (US) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  2 gasoline engines
  • 2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (160 HP)
  • 3.8L V6 4AT FWD (232 HP)

MITSUBISHI Galant (US)
2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (160 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (160 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2378 cm3
Power:118 KW @ 5500 RPM
160 HP @ 5500 RPM
158 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:156 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
212 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.6 in (4841 mm)
Width:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height:57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:108.3 in (2751 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Highway:30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)

MITSUBISHI Galant (US)
3.8L V6 4AT FWD (232 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 4AT FWD (232 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3828 cm3
Power:170 KW @ 5250 RPM
232 HP @ 5250 RPM
228 BHP @ 5250 RPM
Torque:251 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
340 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-Speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:190.6 in (4841 mm)
Width:72.4 in (1839 mm)
Height:57.9 in (1471 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.8/61.8 in (1,570/1,570 mm)
Wheelbase:108.3 in (2751 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
Highway:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
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