If the familiar “Galant” of the previous generation is placed next to the new in Russia, it is very difficult to recognize relatives in them. The reason is in different roots: the old model is the European version of the Japanese original, the current one was developed for the USA. When adapting to our conditions, more than three hundred changes were made to it, so the new Galant will have to go to the Russian court. At the 2006 Moscow Motor Show, he was literally attacked by potential buyers.
Mitsubishi says: Galant has become more dynamic. A 2.4-liter gasoline engine with MIVEC technology is installed on it - electronically controlled valve timing and valve lift heights. It is she who gives the engine elasticity and high torque, and two balancing shafts ensure smooth operation at the level of 6-cylinder units. The newest engine consumes gasoline with an octane rating higher than 90. It is worth noting the intelligent "automatic" INVECS-II Sports Mode, which selects a gear depending on the position of the throttle and the steering angle.
Galant can be ordered in leather trim versions, eight adjustable driver's seats with electric drives and heating, cruise control, an audio system with a 6-disc CD changer and a 360-watt amplifier. Payment for all this luxury - from $ 29, 900 - seems to be quite adequate against the background of competitors.
Mitsubishi galant
Engine - gasoline; the number of cylinders, valves and working volume - 4x16x2378 cmz; power - 116 kW / 158 hp at 5500 rpm; maximum torque - 213 N.m at 4000 rpm.
Transmission - front-wheel drive; gearbox - automatic 4-speed.