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4.7

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

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$17,997
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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas I4
Engine Type
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
160 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity
Engine
157 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/145
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
Suspension
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.3 x 0.4 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 1.02 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Notable features

Greater power from both engines
Increased dimensions
New Sportronic automatic transmission
Four trim levels
Same platform as company&amp
#8217
s Endeavor SUV

Engine

157 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 5500 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.4L/145 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type

Suspension

Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

18 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,351 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Electrical

110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
525 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.3 x 0.4 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x 1.02 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

Photo & video gallery

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles
Dealer certification
123-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

V-6 performance
Interior space
Ride comfort (less so for GTS)
Instrument readability
Seat support

The bad

Lessened visibility due to thick B-pillars
No grab handles
Seat comfort in center rear position

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 21 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.6
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

I’ve had this car for about 3 years

it’s got over 200,000 miles and it still runs amazing!! only thing wrong is the O2 sensors, and the paint but other than that it’s a great car!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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Extremely Reliable

Had this vehicle and never had any transmission or engine work and easily lasted until over 282,000 miles. Wish Mitsubishi would make a current version of the Galant.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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2004 Mitsubishi Galant review: Our expert's take

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Bigger, faster, sexier Galant still disappoints

The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should generate excitement among families looking for a fresh alternative to the conservative Toyota Camry and the mainstream Honda Accord.

Built on the same mid-size platform as the Mitsubishi Endeavor utility vehicle, the redesigned Galant is bigger, faster and sexier than its predecessor. And yet it only earned an average rating from both of us.

We tested a well-equipped, top-of-the-line Galant GTS with a sticker price of $26,572.

SHE: So I’m reading my February Oprah magazine the other night and I come across a tantalizing two-page ad for the Galant, which touts its 230 horsepower and “hill crushing torque”. But the best part is that the seats are supposedly stain-resistant to chocolate. Now, the fine print points out that this is “white chocolate”. But it made me wonder how many women would be excited by this prospect.

HE: What prospect? Eating white chocolate in your new Galant and leaving no evidence of the crime? And just imagine. With 230 horsepower, you could make a fast getaway. All kidding aside, the single-overhead-cam 3.8-liter V-6 is probably one of the Galant’s strong points. It’s one of the biggest engines in the mid-size segment, and feels really lively when you put your foot into the throttle. Unfortunately, with only a four-speed automatic transmission, the fuel economy is only middle-of-the-road, at 19 miles per gallon in city driving and 27 on the highway. There are also plenty of other compromises and halfway measures on this car that disappoint.

SHE: I call it my “cranky woman’s checklist.” The Galant has no split folding rear seat. So what? For families that want flexibility, you don’t get it in the Galant. There’s only a small ski-type pass-through in the center console. The Galant doesn’t have dual-zone climate controls. And even more irritatingly, the heated-seat controls are under the driver’s right hand. When I was a passenger, you were constantly determining whether or not my rear end was going to be warm. I hate that. No navigation system either. No power adjustable pedals. No side-curtain air bags to protect the rear passengers. No DVD entertainment system, like you can get on the Saturn L300 sedan. So how can I give Galant more than three stars?

HE: Cranky woman, indeed. So what would you call me?

SHE: A heated-seat control freak.

HE: Boy, when I saw the new Galant for the first time, I really liked the fresh new styling. I was also impressed by the roomy new cabin and the huge trunk, both of which were major improvements over the previous model. But after you spend some time in the car, the details begin to gnaw at you. Little stuff, like the fake birch trim that looks fake. Or the use of about five different materials and textures, and that’s just on the door panels. Or the fact that Mitsubishi tried to cram way too much informati on into that tiny digital display at the top of the center stack. To paraphrase Toyota and Honda, heaven is in the details.

SHE: I really like the cabin of the Galant. The Mitsubishi designers tried hard to give consumers an alternative to the vanilla interiors in most of the competitors. I thought the Galant cabin looked high-tech and night-clubby at the same time. The center stack is all matte metal and indigo lights, and it really is very striking. In addition to looking good, it all was laid out sensibly. I felt right at home behind the wheel, and had no trouble finding the rear defroster and other critical controls, even while navigating a very slippery and crowded freeway in the middle of a snowstorm.

HE: I had a little trouble in the heavy snow, with only traction control and antilock brakes at my disposal. It really would have helped to have stability control when the car started to fishtail on the slippery pavement. But I think I was more taken aback by he assembly quality, which seemed no better than average and certainly not up to Toyota’s and Honda’s high standards in this segment. If I’m spending $26,000 and looking at such competitors as Volkswagen, Volvo and Audi in the same price range, the Galant falls way down on my personal shopping list.

SHE: After spending time in the Galant and comparing it to such high-quality offerings as Accord and Camry, you can begin to appreciate their appeal, even if they don’t look quite as edgy or as sexy as the Galant. As Toyota executive Jim Press has said, there’s a reason why vanilla is the best-selling flavor in the world.

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Safety review

Based on the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

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