| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi (1969–2006) Port Melbourne, Australia (1971-72)[1] Tonsley Park, Australia[2] (1972-2008) Normal, United States (1993–present) Indonesia |
| Class | Compact (1969–98) Mid-size (1996–present) |
| Body style | 4-door Sedan 5-door Hatchback 2-door Hardtop 4-door Hardtop 5-door Wagon |
The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous".[3] There have been nine distinct generations, and cumulative sales now exceed five million.[4] It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life has evolved into a larger mid-size car. Initial production was based only in Japan, but since 1994 the American market has been served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.
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| Also called | Colt Galant Dodge Colt Chrysler Valiant Galant |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969–73 |
| Predecessor | Mitsubishi Colt 1100 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 2-door hardtop sedan 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.3 L 4G30 I4 1.4 L 4G33 I4 1.5 L 4G31 I4 1.6 L 4G32 I4 1.7 L 4G35 I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 4,080 mm (160.6 in) |
| Width | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) |
| Height | 1,370 mm (53.9 in) |
The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette.[4] Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3 (AI model) or 1.5 L (AII and AIII) configurations. 1.4 and 1.6 litre versions (14L and 16L) replaced these in September 1971, and a larger 1.7 followed in January 1973. Initially only available as a four-door sedan, a five-door estate and two-door hardtop variant were added in 1970, the hardtop offering the unique stylistic feature of being the first Japanese production passenger car with full side windows and no side pillars. It became Mitsubishi's first car to be sold in the United States in 1971 when the Chrysler Corporation, the company's new partner and stakeholder, began importing the car as the Dodge Colt. It was also produced by Chrysler Australia and sold alongside the larger Chrysler Valiant models as the Chrysler Valiant Galant.[5]
From 1970, a fastback coupé model was developed, the Galant GTO. Fashioned after contemporary American muscle cars, the hardtop GTO was available with a choice of two "Saturn" engines and the 2-litre Astron 80, and was available until 1975. The nameplate was sufficiently highly regarded in Japan for it to be resurrected for the 1990 Mitsubishi GTO coupé.
A second, more compact coupé was introduced on a chassis shortened by 12 cm in 1971, the Galant FTO. Powered by the 4G41 1.4 L engine, it too would leave a legacy for the company to return to in the 1990s with the Mitsubishi FTO.
Although the earlier Colt had been imported in limited numbers, this generation, in 1.6L coupe form only, was the first model to establish the Mitsubishi brand in New Zealand from 1971 when newly-appointed distributor Todd Motors, which also imported and assembled Chrysler and Hillman, started selling a small number of Japanese-assembled cars to supplement its mainstream Hillman Avenger and Hunter models.
The coupe was assembled in New Zealand from 1972, firstly at Todd's Petone factory, on the Avenger/Hunter line and, from 1974, at the brand-new purpose-built factory in Porirua (closed in 1998).
| Also called | Colt Galant Chrysler Valiant Galant Chrysler Galant Dodge Colt Plymouth Colt Plymouth Cricket |
|---|---|
| Production | 1973–1976 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 2-door hardtop 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 4G51 1.85L Astron I4 4G32 1.6 L Saturn I4 |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Length | 4,204 mm (165.5 in) |
| Width | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Height | 1,397 mm (55.0 in) |
| Curb weight |
940 kg (2,100 lb) Sedan , 925 kg (2,040 lb) Hardtop , 970 kg (2,100 lb) Station Wagon |
The second generation Galant was more widely exported as Mitsubishi's ambitions grew. It was again sold by Chrysler in many different guises; as the Dodge Colt in the United States, as the Plymouth Colt and Plymouth Cricket in Canada (from 1974),[6] as the Chrysler Valiant Galant and (from 1976) as the Chrysler Galant in Australia,[7] and in Europe as the Colt Galant.
The coupe, now with an 1,850 cc engine was again assembled in New Zealand by Todd Motors at Porirua. The sedan was not offered as Todd was planning to assemble the larger Galant Sigma sedan and wagon range from late 1977 and was still also importing the British Avenger and Hunter models.
This new Galant model was more curvaceous, influenced by contemporary "coke-bottle" styling, and featured a range of larger 'Astron' engines developing up to 125 PS to complement the 'Saturn' units. During the second generation, the first Astron 80 engines were introduced in some markets using Mitsubishi's newly developed "Silent Shaft" balance shaft technology for reduced vibration and noise.
| Also called | Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Chrysler Sigma Mitsubishi Sigma Colt Sigma Dodge Colt |
|---|---|
| Production | 1976–80 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 2-door coupé (Lambda) 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 1.6 L 4-cylinder (Saturn) 1.85 L 4-cylinder 2.0 L 4-cylinder 2.6 L 4-cylinder |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm (99.0 in)[8] |
| Length | 4,330 mm (170.5 in)[8] |
| Width | 1,655 mm (65.2 in)[8] |
| Height | 1,355 mm (53.3 in)[8] |
| Related | Galant Λ/Sapporo/Scorpion |
The third-generation of the car was introduced in 1976, and was known as Galant Σ (Sigma). In many export markets the car was simply known as the Galant. At that time, the Dodge Colt in America was actually a Mitsubishi Lancer, not the Galant anymore, but nonetheless the Galant Wagon variant was sold with the Dodge Colt label in the US and Canada. In Australia, where the car was made locally at Chrysler's Clovelly Park plant, it was known as the Chrysler Sigma and, after the buyout of Chrysler Australia by Mitsubishi, as the Mitsubishi Sigma. Australian content was quite high and included a locally-made 2.6-litre 'Astron' four in place of the 1.6, 1.85 and two-litre engines used in other export markets.
A new coupé (two door) was introduced in 1976 to replace the Galant GTO. It was known in Japan as the Galant Λ (Lambda). The coupe was sold in the United States between 1978 and 1980 as the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo.
Mitsubishi introduced the MCA-Jet engine for Japan and other emissions-controlled markets with its latest Galant. This incorporated the "Jet Valve", a secondary intake valve which improved emissions without necessitating the need for a completely redesigned cylinder head. In 1978, Mitsubishi in Japan established a dedicated dealership sales channel called (Japanese: Galant Restaurant) to sell the Galant and other selected vehicles.
Todd Motors initially assembled 1.6GL, 1.85GLX and two-litre GLS sedan models for New Zealand, with the GLS getting a five-speed manual transmission as standard with three-speed auto optional. These were the first NZ-assembled Mitsubishis to have rear screen demisters as standard. Early cars had conventional rod-suspended headliners developed locally to meet local content rules but these were notorious for collapsing on to the passengers' heads and were quickly replaced by newly developed, glued-in moulded foam liners. The range was later revised to add the wagon and drop the 1.85-litre engine.
The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year award in South Africa in 1977.[9]
| Also called | Mitsubishi Eterna Σ Mitsubishi Sigma Lonsdale |
|---|---|
| Production | 1980–87 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 2-door coupé (Lambda) 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
Mitsubishi's fourth iteration of the Galant Σ/Eterna Σ debuted many new innovations for Mitsubishi. Their new 'Sirius' engine was offered in turbocharged form for performance enthusiasts in some markets, while for economy, an 'Astron' 4D55, the first diesel engine in a Japanese passenger car, was also offered. A new electronic fuel injection system was introduced on some versions of the gasoline Astron engine. The car was sold as the Mitsubishi Galant in most export markets, although in Australia it was known as the Mitsubishi Sigma.
For the second generation in a row Mitsubishi could claim to be building an award-winning car, as this was chosen as Car of the Year in New Zealand in 1981. The cars sold there were again locally assembled with 1.6 and two-litre engines, and a choice of transmissions and trim. As elsewhere (see below), the wagon versions carried over the old body style with a new nose and interior.
From 1982 to 1983, some of the Australian Sigmas, which had the carried-over 2.6-litre, locally made engine, were exported to the United Kingdom with the Lonsdale badge, circumventing the voluntary import quota restrictions adopted by Japanese manufacturers. However the car was unsuccessful, and for 1983 and 1984 it carried Mitsubishi Sigma badges in the UK before imports were discontinued.
The wagon version was facelifted, although from firewall back the vehicle remained the same. Production of the wagon version continued in Australia until 1987 when it was replaced by the new Magna.
The two door coupé was also redesigned for 1980 and was sold through 1983. While continuing with the Galant Λ/Eterna Λ label for the domestic Japanese market, the fourth generation was known as the Mitsubishi Scorpion in Australia, and the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo in the United States.
The fourth generation sedan and coupé were both slightly larger than the third generation cars. Additional emphasis was given to ergonomics, aerodynamics, and safety. Shoulder room, leg room, and head space were all increased, and the trunk was slightly enlarged for more luggage capacity. The interior was made quieter with additional carpeting and other acoustic dampening materials and a double-thickness front bulkhead.
| Also called | Mitsubishi Eterna/Eterna Sigma Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Mitsubishi Sapporo Mitsubishi Sigma |
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| Production | 1983–89 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine | 1,597 cc 4G32 I4 1,755 cc 4G37 I4 1,795 cc 4G62 I4 1,997 cc G63B/4G63 I4 1,997 cc G63B/4G63T turbo I4 1,998 cc 6G71 V6 2.4 L 4G64 I4 3.0 L 6G72 V6 1.8 L Sirius 4D65 I4 TD |
| Related | Mitsubishi Magna Mitsubishi V3000 |
A fifth-generation model shifted to front-wheel drive for 1983 as a four-door sedan and hardtop (with different styling). This formed the basis of the widened (by 4 inches/100mm) Mitsubishi Magna in Australia for 1985, the same year in which Mitsubishi won Bild am Sonntag's Das Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) award in Germany for the Galant and Wheels’ Car of the Year for the Magna.[10] The station wagon was replaced by the Mitsubishi Chariot. The Galant was the third Japenese car to adopt four-wheel anti-lock brakes, using Bosch's ABS system.[11]
Export trim levels were often engine-specific, depending on the market: GL models were offered with either 1.6-litre or 1.8-litre engines, GLS models (GLX in some markets) had 2.0-litre engines (badged 2000 GLS) and Diesel versions had a 1.8-litre Sirius turbodiesel engine. The diesel model did not have a trim level, it was simply the 1800 TD.
In the Japanese market there was also a parallell "Eterna" lineup with very minor differences in appearance and equipment. Equipment levels in Japan had more interesting names, ranging from the LS and LG via Super Saloon, Super Touring, Super Exceed, GSR-X, up to the most luxurious Royal.[12] The top models for Japan (the "Super Exceed" sedan or "VR" hardtop) were powered by the 200 PS (147 kW) (JIS gross, later only 170 PS were claimed) turbocharged and intercooled "Sirius Dash 3/2 valve" engine. This engine switched between two and three valves per cylinder to combine high top-end power with low-end drivability as well being economical in operation.[11]
This generation was largely replaced in 1988 by the sixth generation Galant (see below). The car continued to be produced in Australia however, as the TM-series Mitsubishi Magna, and the hardtop range continued in production until 1990 when it was replaced by the Sigma. However, the taxi-spec sedan fitted with a 1.8-litre LPG engine, continued in production for Japanese commercial use until December 1999 when Mitsubishi abandoned the taxi market.
The hardtop sedan bodywork was used in export markets as well, where it received a six-window design unlike for its Japanese market counterparts. It was marketed under different names; "Galant Σ" or "Eterna Σ" (Sigma) in Japan, "Sapporo" in Europe, and plain "Sigma" in the US. US sales began in August 1988 and continued until 1990.[13] These cars were available with a 3-liter V6 (North America, only with automatic transmission) or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines (Europe) in the export. In the domestic Japanese market the hardtops received 2-litre fours, or the smaller 2-litre V6 6G71 engine from 1986.
The luxurious hardtop range continued to be available until 1990 as Mitsubishi's most luxurious offering in most export markets, until the Sigma/Diamante replaced it. It also continued on sale in Japan, but only as the Eterna Sigma after a facelift in May 1989. In Japan the hardtop was available with a 1.8-liter four at the bottom of the range and with the large 3-liter V6 in the top "Duke" version after this makeover.[14] The European market Sapporo took its bow at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show; the large 2.4-liter 4G64 "Sirius" four-cylinder producing 129 PS (95 kW) at 5,000 rpm (124 PS/91 kW for the catalyzed version).[15]
The initial 1984 cars assembled by Todd Motors in New Zealand again were built with 1.6 and two-litre engines, the latter with an automatic option and three trim levels. The top SE version had salmon coloured velour upholstery and numerous electronic gadgets including digital dashboard, automatic climate control with the brand's first factory-fit air conditioner, cruise control and speed-dependent intermittent wipers. The salmon/brown interior was replaced with a deep red as a running change around 1985. In New Zealand the Galant-based Magna continued to be available alongside the sixth generation Galant in the form of the unique-to-NZ V3000 range, with a three-litre V6 engine, which remained in production until 1992. It was developed specially to give Mitsubishi New Zealand (which had bought out Todd Motors in 1987) a six-cylinder family car, suitable for towing boats and caravans, to compete with the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. Although manufactured in Australia, the V3000 was not sold there nor in any other market.
| Also called | Mitsubishi Eterna Dodge 2000GTX (Canada) Eagle 2000GTX (Canada) Mitsubishi ZX/MF/MS/MX (Venezuela) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1987–1993 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.6 L 1.8 L DOHC 2.0 L 102 hp (76 kW) I4 2.0 L 135 hp (101 kW) I4 2.0 L 197 hp (147 kW) turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,670 mm (183.9 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (53.5 in) |
| Related | Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Mitsubishi Eclipse Plymouth Laser |
In 1987 the same platform was used for a sixth-generation model which adopted taller, rounded styling. This generation won the Car of the Year Japan award in 1987 and the GS model became Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year in 1989.[16] This Galant began American sales in 1989 side by side with the Sigma.
The Galant range underwent a minor facelift in 1991, with new grilles and other modifications. Also in 1991, Mitsubishi Motors Company completed a new assembly facility at Barcelona, Venezuela, with the Galant being one of the first models produced. It was sold there until 1994 under the ZX, MF, MS and MX names, which identified the various levels of equipment and transmission.
The Sigma designation disappeared with the 1990 model. A new hardtop liftback model was added in 1988, called the (Japanese: Mitsubishi Eterna). This generation Galant was also sold in Canada as the Dodge 2000GTX and Eagle 2000GTX. The five-door liftback version was never offered in North America, where buyers prefer traditional sedans. Sales ended in 1993.
A limited edition based on the GTi-16v model was introduced in 1989, modified by German tuning company AMG (now owned by Mercedes-Benz), with mildly uprated engine (170 PS/125 kW; 168 hp) and unique bodykit, alloy wheels, and full leather interior.
The sixth generation was also the first to see the introduction of the VR-4 variant, which was the basis for Mitsubishi's participation in the 1988–1992 World Rally Championships. The Galant's 4G63 two litre DOHC turbocharged engine and 4WD transmission was later adopted for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with little modification, and would remain in production for fifteen years.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 1991–1993 Galant[17]:
| Also called | Mitsubishi Emeraude Mitsubishi Eterna |
|---|---|
| Production | 1992–98 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan (Emeraude) 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.8 L I4 2.0 L I4 2.4 L I4 1.8 L V6 2.0 L V6 2.0 L V6 twin turbo |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm (103.7 in)[18] |
| Length | 4,625–4,640 mm (182.1–182.7 in) |
| Width | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) |
| Height | 1,395–1,400 mm (54.9–55.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1250 kg (2755 lbs)[19] |
| Related | Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Proton Perdana |
A new Galant debuted in 1992 (model year 1994 in America), available as a four-door sedan and five-door liftback (sedan only in America). A Japan-only hardtop derivative called the (Japanese: Emeraude) (French for emerald) was also launched in 1992. This generation marked a substantial change in suspension design. The front switched from struts to a multi-link structure featuring two lower arms and one upper arm. The rear switched from a beam axle to a newly designed multi-link system. Both designs would carry over to the second generation Mitsubishi Eclipse and its sister vehicles.
Because the Lancer Evolution was now Mitsubishi's homologated rally car, the seventh generation VR-4 became a less overtly sporting vehicle, eschewing the old four-cylinder engine in favour of a smoother two litre V6 twin turbo. The four wheel drive transmission was retained.
Production in the United States began on May 24, 1993 when the first seventh generation Galant rolled off the assembly line in Normal, Illinois. In 1994, a slightly upgraded GS version was available with a 160 hp (120 kW) twin cam engine, speed-sensitive steering, rear stabilizer bar, and an available manual transmission.
The seventh generation Galant, also known as the Mitsubishi Eterna, formed the basis of the Proton Perdana.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 1997 and 1998 Galant[20]:
| Also called | Mitsubishi Legnum Mitsubishi Aspire Mitsubishi MX/MF Mitsubishi VRG Mitsubishi VRM(Hong Kong) |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2003 |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon (Legnum) |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.8 L 4G93 GDI I4 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.0 L 4G94 I4 2.0 L 6A12 V6 2.4 L 4G64 I4 2.5 L 6A13 V6 2.5 L 6A13TT V6 twin turbo 3.0 L 6G72 V6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm (103.7 in) |
| Length | 4,660 mm (183.5 in) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.5 in) |
| Height | 1,410–1,420 mm (55.5–55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1336 kg (2945 lbs)[21] |
| Related | Mitsubishi Legnum Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 |
The eighth-generation 1996 model continued the 1992 design themes but a station wagon (known in Japan as the Mitsubishi Legnum) was added while the liftback was removed from lineup. This model won the 1996–97 Car of the Year Japan award. Despite being superseded in the US from 2003, it remained on sale in other countries until 2006.
This model was also produced in Barcelona, Venezuela, at the only Mitsubishi plant in Latin America. At the beginning, the Galant was marketed in that country under the MX and MF names in 1997 and 1998 (Featuring a manual or INVECS-II semi-automatic transmission respectively), then kept the Galant name until the end of its production in 2006. Although the equipment options were limited, the VR-4 appearance package was offered in that market.
The American market Galant, introduced on July 7, 1998, graduated to the US Environmental Protection Agency's mid-size class. The front suspension switched from double-wishbones to struts, though the rear was upgraded with a stabilizer bar standard on all but the base DE model. ES, LS and GTZ models were offered with a 195 hp (145 kW) V6 engine, the 6G72 3.0 L, mated to a standard 4-speed conventional auto. Another difference from Asian and European models was lack of ABS, which was only installed on 3.0 L model.
Mitsubishi opted to further develop the technology in its range-topping VR-4, which was now powered by an enlarged 2.5 L V6 twin turbo. The car featured either a conventional 5-speed manual or INVECS-II transmission . Some models were also fitted with the same advanced active yaw control (AYC) as the Lancer Evolution, to give it greater agility than would be expected of such a large vehicle. Finally, as with the rest of the range, the VR-4 could now be had either as a Galant sedan or as a Legnum station wagon.
In some Asian markets Mitsubishi offered a 2.0 L MIVEC version of the 6A12a high revving naturally aspirated V6 race engine with a sports ECU engine management module, badged as the "Galant 2.0A", or alternately as the VR-M.This engine was also found on Mitsubishi's mid size sports car the FTO-GPX. Output was placed at 200 hp (150 kW) and 147 lb·ft (199 N·m) of torque. The larger 2.5 L 6A13 was more common in the rest of the world.
In 1998 the company introduced the Mitsubishi Aspire. Externally identical to the regular Galant, the new model name denoted the newly-introduced gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 2001 Galant without side airbags[20]:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 1999–2002 Galant with side airbags[20]:
| Also called | Mitsubishi Grunder (Taiwan) Mitsubishi 380 |
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| Production | 2003–present |
| Model years | 2004–present |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mitsubishi PS platform |
| Engine | 2.4 L 4G69 I4 3.8 L 6G75 V6 3.8 L 6G75 V6 MIVEC |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 4-speed semi-automatic 5-speed semi-automatic |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in (2,750 mm) |
| Length | 190.4–191 in (4,840–4,900 mm) |
| Width | 72.4 in (1,840 mm) |
| Height | 57.9–58.2 in (1,470–1,480 mm) |
| Curb weight |
1540 kg (3395 lbs) ES/LS[22][23] 1696 kg (3739 lbs) Ralliart[24] |
| Related | Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Endeavor Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 |
| Designer | Olivier Boulay |
The United States has had the sedan-only ninth-generation PS platform model since October 15, 2003. It was announced at the 2003 New York International Auto Show in April for the 2004 model year, following the exhibition of the SSS concept sedan at the North American International Auto Show three years before.[25] The ninth-generation United States-sourced model is available for sale only in a few regional markets, namely the United States, Puerto Rico, Russia, Ukraine and Arabia. Russia began sourcing its Galants from the United States from 2006. The Arabian markets began sourcing its Galants from the United States from the 2007 model year. The Galant had also been available in Canada and Mexico until the 2010 and 2009 model years, respectively.
A size increase resulted in slightly more interior space and a weight gain of several hundred pounds. The 4-cylinder engine, while still 2.4 liters in displacement, upgraded from Mitsubishi's 4G64 design to the newer 4G69 design, resulting in a horsepower increase from 140 to 160. Likewise, the V6 jumped from a 3.0-liter with 190 hp (140 kW) to a 3.8 with 235. All North American Galants gained 4-wheel disc brakes but lost their rear stabilizer bar.
A Ralliart version joined for 2007, finally upgrading the V6 to a class-competitive 258 horsepower (192 kW) while also adding a firmer suspension, front strut tower bar, rear stabilizer bar, and 18-inch (460 mm) alloy wheels. For 2008, the trimming of models left the Ralliart as the only V6 model, and the Galant skips the 2008 model year in Canada, only to return in 2009 with the facelifted model.
The Galant received a new grille for the 2007 model year, and for the 2009 model year, the Galant receives another facelift, with new front and rear fascias. Mexico did receive the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, however, although 2009 was the last model year for the Galant in Mexico; for North America, the 2010 model year was sold only in the United States and Canada. The Galant ended sales after the 2010 model year in Canada.
A four-cylinder Sport Edition was added for the 2009 model year. Galant Sport models include new standard factory value packages as standard. Sportronic automatic transmission is standard in all models, with a four-speed for four-cylinder engines and a five-speed for V6 engines.
Four-cylinder Galant models sold in California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont are certified as Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicles (PZEV), with engine rated 155 hp (116 kW).[26]
Osamu Masuko, the CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, indicated that the ninth generation of the Galant would be the last to be manufactured in North America, to be replaced on the MMNA production line in Illinois by smaller vehicles which are more likely to appeal to export markets.[27]
Mitsubishi also assembles and markets a Taiwan made version of the ninth-generation Galant.[28] In Taiwan, this version is known as the Mitsubishi Grunder. Taiwan was one of the first regions outside the Americas to market the ninth generation vehicle, when the Galant Grunder was launched in December 2004 with a unique front end.
This model is also sold in the Philippines as the Galant 240M (using the 2.4 liter MIVEC engine),[29] and in the People's Republic of China as the Galant.[30]
From 2005 to 2008, a localized version called the Mitsubishi 380 was manufactured in Australia for the Australian and New Zealand markets. This replaced the long-lived Magna line.
In 2014, Mitsubishi will ask that it would release the 10th generation model. Mitsubishi got the Galant to Australia (currently producing Australian models). The North American version is the same as generation 9.
With a longer grille, a sleek, bolder headlight cluster, the Galant is more softer within a different grille for a new "Hybrid" version. The fender bodysides are split-side big headers fenced on the back bumper. The front end will be bigger with a much 900-volt grille.
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| Subcompact | Cordia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tredia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mirage | Mirage | Mirage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Precis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact | Mirage | Lancer | Lancer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Galant | Galant | Galant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sigma | Diamante | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport compact | Eclipse | Eclipse | Eclipse | Eclipse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lancer Evolution | Lancer Evolution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size | Galant | Galant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diamante | Diamante | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sports car | Starion | 3000GT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station wagon | Space Wagon | Expo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expo LRV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact Crossover SUV | Outlander | Outlander | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Outlander Sport/RVR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size Crossover SUV | Endeavor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minivan | Vanwagon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mid-size SUV | Montero Sport | Montero Sport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-size SUV | Montero | Montero | Montero | Montero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pickup | Mighty Max | Mighty Max | Raider | L200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Type | 1980s | 1990s | |||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| Subcompact | Summit | Summit | |||||||||
| Vista | |||||||||||
| Compact | Medallion | 2000GTX | |||||||||
| Full-size | Premier | Vision | |||||||||
| Sports car | Talon | Talon | |||||||||
| Crossover | Eagle wagon | Eagle Vista wagon | Eagle Summit Wagon | ||||||||