Vehicle Overview
The midsize Galant sedan is offered only with four-cylinder power. It competes with the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. It is available in two trims: the base ES and top-of-the-line SE.
New for 2011
A half-inch reduction in ride height this year provides a sleeker stance and a slight increase in fuel economy, Mitsubishi says, though EPA gas mileage figures remain unchanged. Both the ES and SE have more chrome molding, and the SE adds a standard power moonroof.
Exterior
The Galant’s wide grille now has a new silver-painted mesh design and is flanked by rectangular headlights. Exterior features include:
- Standard daytime running lights
- Standard auto-off headlights
- Standard 16-inch steel wheels
- SE has fog lights, 18-inch alloy wheels and chrome tailpipe
Interior
Inside, the five-seat Galant’s center control panel is busy-looking. For a midsize sedan, the Galant’s backseat is notably uncomfortable — the bottom cushion doesn’t provide much thigh support. Interior features include:
- Standard manual air conditioning
- Available automatic climate control
- Standard auxiliary jack for MP3 players
- SE has moonroof, navigation system, heated front seats and backup camera
- Rockford Fosgate premium stereo with steering-wheel audio controls on SE
- Leather upholstery optional on SE
Under the Hood
The front-drive Galant has one powertrain, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder teamed with a four-speed automatic. Mechanical features include:
- 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-four-cylinder engine
- Four-speed automatic with manual-shift mode
Safety
Standard safety features include:
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Side-impact airbags for front seats
- Side curtain airbags
- Electronic stability system
