Segment: Large
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Mitsubishi introduced the eighth generation of its mid-size lineup Galant, in 1997, trying to catch up with other Japanese automakers.
Starting with the fourth generation of the model, the Japanese mid-size vehicle was available only as a hatchback or as a sedan. Yet, the eighth generation model was designed only as a four-door sedan or a station wagon. Thus, the Japanese automaker tried to get a slice of this segment on both sides of the Atlantic.
At the front, the shark-nose design imagined by the Japanese designer Akinori Nakanishi sported a trapezoidal grille surrounded by a chromed trim. Its narrow headlights with corner-mounted turn signals and the tall wrapped-around front bumper created an aggressive appearance. From its profile, the Galant revealed a sporty shape, with a slightly ascending beltline and a flat trunk lid in the back.
Inside, the Galant offered seating for five with enough legroom for the rear outboard passengers and limited for the one seated in the middle due to the transmission tunnel. Mitsubishi used the same floor for the entire range, regardless of the front- or all-wheel drive systems. The clean layout of the dashboard featured a center stack where the automaker installed the controls for the HVAC unit.
Under the hood, Mitsubishi installed a choice of gasoline engines ranging between 136 hp and 163 hp. For selected markets, it offered a turbo-diesel version that provided 90 hp.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 6000 RPM 136 HP @ 6000 RPM 134 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 178 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2722.7 lbs (1235 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4078.5 lbs (1850 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI 4AT FWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 5700 RPM 145 HP @ 5700 RPM 143 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 141 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 191 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844.5 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3980 lbs (1805 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 16V 4AT FWD (145 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2351 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 155 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 210 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R 15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2965.7 lbs (1345 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4046.2 lbs (1835 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GDI 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2350 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 225 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2855 lbs (1295 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4045.5 lbs (1835 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5l V6 5MT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2498 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 5750 RPM 163 HP @ 5750 RPM 161 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 223 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2788.8 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.5 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (195 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2972 cm3 |
Power: | 143 KW @ 5500 RPM 195 HP @ 5500 RPM 192 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 278 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55R 16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3225.9 lbs (1463 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4200.5 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 247 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4500 RPM 90 HP @ 4500 RPM 89 BHP @ 4500 RPM |
Torque: | 149 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 202 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.4/59 in (1,509/1,499 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.9 in (2639 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2810.9 lbs (1275 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4122.6 lbs (1870 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |