were considered sports sedans that can not only translate the whole family, but also deliver driving pleasure. Mitsubishi Galant 9 was created specifically for the American market, a real failure was the fact that in the North American market, which marketers were counting on, the new Galant was sold three times worse than the eighth. In the United States, Galant, in its ninth reincarnation, was presented at the end of 2003; the car was assembled in the American city of Normal, in the state of Illinois. The machine is created on the PS platform, which stands for "Project America" \u200b\u200b(State - states). After a commercial setback in the United States, two years later, in 2006, a large sedan began shipping to the CIS markets. Cars supplied to the CIS countries have 308 differences from American women.
Appearance:
The dimensions of the last Mitsubishi Galant are much larger than those of the previous model, the car has added as much as 23.5 cm in length, in terms of dimensions this car can even be compared with, and. Recall that the ninth generation was produced only in the sedan body. Despite the seeming massiveness, the drag coefficient of Mitsubishi is 0.31, which is very good. The side mirrors are heated as standard. The design was created in the California design studio Mitsubishi and Akinori Nakanishi, the talented designer who painted the eighth Mitsubishi Galant did not deal with the ninth generation of the model, but later it was he who painted the tenth generation. 
In the course of production, changes were made to the appearance of the car, the taillights became "elongated", and not "square" as before, the radiator grille was also changed, which after the update lost its "beak". In the basic equipment, the sedan stands on wheels with a radius of sixteen inches, which are equipped with 215/60 tires. Note that a similar move to reorient family sedans with a sporty character to business-class sedans was also made by Subaru, with the latter.
Salon:
The salon is also an advantage of the ninth generation Galant, because in terms of space it is comparable to business sedans and surpasses in interior space and. The steering wheel has a mechanical tilt angle adjustment; the steering wheel in Galant is not adjustable for reach. 
The basic equipment of Intense includes a multifunction steering wheel with buttons for controlling the audio system and cruise control, respectively, the equipment includes the cruise control itself and an audio system with six columns and a servo drive for all windows. Expensive Instyle equipment includes: leather seats, driver's seat servos, power sunroof and an expensive Rockford Fosgate audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, the system power is 650W. For safety, there are six airbags that are provided as standard equipment and seat belt pretensioners. In the American NHTSA safety test, Mitsubishi scored five stars - the highest rating. The rear sofa is wide, but it is shaped for two, the average passenger, when the car hits a bump, can reach the ceiling with his head. Due to the 11.5 cm wheelbase increased in comparison with the previous Mitsubishi Galant, the rear has become more spacious. Despite the increased dimensions, the volume of the trunk has decreased from 470 to 435 liters, but under the Galant raised floor there is a full-size spare wheel.
Technical part and characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant
A reliable 2.4L engine is offered for the Mitsubishi Galant for the CIS. The 4G69 four-cylinder engine is equipped with a MIVEC variable valve timing system and ECI - MULTI multipoint injection. The motor develops 158hp and 213NM of torque. For the Russian and Ukrainian markets, only the automatic transmission Invecs 2 is provided. The transmission has a manual mode and is able to adapt to the driver's driving style. The 2.4 engine is known for the Outlander, its advantage is the absence of a GDI injection system, which does not like domestic gasoline too much. The power unit is equipped with an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to drive on 92 gasoline.
Once every 20,000 - 30,000, the nozzles should be flushed and the spark plugs replaced. Replacing the timing belt along with the rollers for Galant should be carried out no later than a run of 90 thousand. There are known cases of radiator leakage, which is not always possible to eliminate, and a new one costs $ 800.
On the US market, a modification was offered with a V6 for 233 and 258 hp, which is known for the Pajero model, but in the CIS, the "six" were not officially supplied.
The front suspension Galant is made according to the McPherson scheme, a multi-link is installed at the back. By European standards, the suspension is soft and allows for some swinging on the asphalt waves. The disadvantage of the model can be called the fact that ESP (electronic stabilization system) is absent even as an additional equipment.
Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant.
Specifications:
Engine: 2.4 petrol
Volume: 2378cube
Power: 159hp
Torque: 213N.M
Released back in 2003 and not reissued for a relatively long time, Mitsubishi Galant 9 is still quite in demand, especially for Russian buyers. Despite the headquarters in Japan and production in the USA, it was the Russian market that was one of the main consumers of Mitsubishi's products, and you can still often find ninth generation cars on our roads.
The American version of Galant, which always came out with the base DE (as big cars for the whole family are called in the West), also had additional modifications: LS, ES and a sports GTS.
The main characteristics of all models are the same, the difference is only minor cosmetic changes:
- grade LS equipped with an electric drive to the chair, six airbags and full power accessories;
- sports version of the GTS it has a more powerful engine and climate control, when, like the others, they are content with only air conditioning;
- ES has an improved design and different painting.
After restyling, the GTS package was replaced by the SE version with a modified shape of the rear optics.
But DE remains the main model, everything comes from its characteristics, and the demand for it is greatest.
2 complete sets were delivered to Russia:
- 2.4 Instyle-AT;
- 2.4 Intense-AT.
Engines and gearbox
Mitsubishi have always been known for their iron, not the look of the car. In the ninth version of Galant, everything remains the same as before, the quality does not disappoint. All models have 4 cylinders in the engine, they differ only in volume:
- on DE and ES there is a 2.4 liter aspirated, output - 150 liters. from.;
- on LS and sporty GTS - 3.8 liters, but the output is different - 230 liters. s and 260 l. from.
The 3.8-liter unit is especially good, but it is quite difficult to find it in Russia. Of the minuses, you will have to check and tighten the valve clearances a couple of times a month, although they hold better than some competitors. Oil may also leak from the candles, it is not difficult to eliminate this on your own.
The motor is good, but it is designed for a specific gearbox. The machine does not give much freedom to maneuver. Although it will not work to do tricks on it, it is an ideal option for an amateur or a family man. In addition, the machine, coupled with the engine, will allow you to regulate and even reduce fuel consumption.
Galant grunder
A year after the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was released, in 2004, the same company produces the Galant Grunder.
Grunder is more focused on the domestic market, and is not so popular in Russia because of the higher price. But the price is definitely worked out - the design has been completely changed, sharpened for Japan, it is pleasant, it will not seem strange to the Russian eye:
- changed colors and quality of painting;
- there is a larger selection of colors;
- the interior has been changed - the seats are covered with leather, surrounded by chrome and wood.
Of the minuses - the power of the 2.4-liter engine is not much changed - 165 hp. from. The former machine gun remained, although some control flaws were corrected.
Despite the maximum degree of protection shown in the report of the US Department of Highway Safety, this car was too expensive for even middle-income American families.
Advantages and disadvantages
Design and appearance has never been the most important aspect of the Mitsubishi Galant 9. People have always bought cars for the sake of build quality and convenience. Looking ahead: the latest generation does not deviate from the canons of the entire line, but there are some differences.
- It is a well-built large car, with a voluminous body and a spacious interior.
- Heat problems are not felt in it due to the favorable location of the air conditioner that blows over the rear seats.
- In the driver's seat, everything is just as good - comfortable control, an electric seat.
The only drawback is a large number of buttons, which will have to be dealt with for some time, but this will not be difficult for experienced drivers.
Galant 9 feels great on the road. A heavy landing and an automatic will prevent the car from skidding, and if you are not a brand new Schumacher, this is the perfect choice. And you don't have to spend too much fuel on a long road - gasoline consumption is low due to a not very powerful engine.
It's easy to get used to the location of the buttons and their number, but getting used to the huge steering wheel is difficult. It is clearly not designed for a woman's hand, and even a man may find it uncomfortable. To match the steering wheel, the same inconvenient radio buttons are difficult to reach, and the design generally kills this desire.
Prices
Unfortunately, the 9th generation Galant did not live up to expectations, and in 2012 the car was suspended. If you really want to get one, it's worth looking at the aftermarket.
Here are approximate prices from online stores.
Mitsubishi Galant 10
Galantas of the ninth generation sold worse than the cars of the previous generation. No wonder the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was restyled twice, although the technical data has hardly changed.
The Mitsubishi Galant 10 was slated for release a few years after the 2008 revamp, but something hasn't come together. However, it is too early to bury the brand - in 2015 the release of old models began again, and the development of new ones is also possible.
Mitsubishi Galant 9 is a high-quality, albeit controversial in terms of design, car. However, the hardware completely pays for its money. Another thing is that the car is not suitable for everyone - in some places it is sedentary and heavy, hardly suitable for women.
➖ Maneuverability
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Design (front)
pros
➕ Reliability
➕ Suspension
➕ Spacious interior
The advantages and disadvantages of the Mitsubishi Galant 9 are revealed based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 with a gun can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
Video review
So I decided to write a review after 2 years of owning this miracle. General emotions from the car are good. I call it a "ship" - large (huge interior), heavy (on the highway like a tank), and, of course, clumsy (large turning radius - you have to get used to the dimensions).
The engine and the gearbox are an excellent combination, those who write about poor dynamics are disingenuous, since the gearbox (the ancient proven 4-speed automatic) is adaptive (if you constantly press, it tears, if it is constantly quiet, then it adapts and starts to hesitate, save fuel).
In general, the engine, gearbox and suspension are very reliable and proven. The salon is large and comfortable. The suspension is soft and comfortable. There are enough dynamics (acceleration is from 60 to 100 km / h, which is from 100 to 140 km / h - smooth). Great music (Roquefort) but no USB. Great family car!
Disadvantages, but what about without them:
1. Fuel consumption: city 15 l, highway 10-11, l blessing that eats 92nd.
2. Dimensions (well, what do you want with a length of under 5 meters).
3. The trunk is average, although the stroller fits, and there is still enough space.
4. After 3.5 thousand. Engine can be heard (made Shumkov hood and engine).
5. According to the timing, minor breakdowns begin to creep out.Sergey, review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 automatic transmission 2007 onwards
A new one was taken from the salon, like a workhorse, for everyday driving, in any weather. I would like to note the reliability of this machine. For three years, she covered 127 thousand km of different roads in the roadless expanses of Ukraine. Only consumables were changed, the replacement of which was required by the warranty. I left the guarantee for 80 thousand km.
Hardy, moderately soft and moderately stiff suspension. Comrade compared with his Mercedes E-class for 90 thousand cu. e. I noted the good energy content of the suspension. Stable and maneuverable on steep turns, descents and ascents at a speed of 150-160 km / h. Holds well at 180-190 km / h in a straight line.
A spacious salon, children literally walk around it. There is enough trunk. I would like a little more horses, but there is enough motor on the tracks. In the city, I would like more lightness and agility in the steering wheel, but it is made for the track.
Consumption is acceptable, it all depends on how to press the pedal. The main thing is that it consumes what is declared. Lil mainly 95th gasoline. Sometimes the second was flooded, but immediately felt the difference in the engine's operation. With our quality of gasoline on the highways, it's better to pour a good 95th, less consumption and the machine runs faster, and most importantly smoothly. The brakes are completely satisfactory.
Cons:
- "Bugs" in the cabin even in a new car;
- Lack of an on-board computer, however you get used to it, the main thing is not to forget to fill in fuel when the sensor lights up
- Large triangular dead zones in the area of \u200b\u200bmirrors, a couple of times I lost sight of other road users in them;
- Large turning radius in the city, when driving on paving stones, there is a slight rattling in the steering wheel, a little unpleasant.
- In the front passenger seat, the torpedo drops down at an angle and for a tall person the shoes rest against it.
- In winter, a lot of sand flies from under the front wheels on the sprinkled roads and sweeps strongly the bends in the lower part of the rear doors and arches, the noise from this is strong.
- Appearance - the front end is in doubt, but otherwise I even like it.The owner drives a Mitsubishi Galant 9 automatic 2.4 2009
- the 2.4 engine is rather weak with a (empty) machine weight of 2 tons.
- The box is high-spirited, but the 5th gear suggests itself.
- the leather in the interior of the late 90s, not soft, no perforation.
- low ceiling (complete with a hatch) with my height of 172 cm !!!
- steering wheel adjustment only up and down, inconvenient.
- the screen of the radio is difficult to read in bright light.
- dynamics by 3, handling at sharp turns by 4.
- the ventilation system is not well thought out. Whatever one may say - blows in the face.
- poor sound insulation.
- no parking sensors.High ground clearance.
+ excellent suspension.
+ dynamic acceleration.
+ spacious interior, especially in the back (due to the modest trunk).
+ low fuel consumption, given the weight of the car + omnivorous.
+ inexpensive service.
+ daring appearance, although the front view is controversial, it is worth looking at it from an angle.Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 automatic 2009
In 1970, a station wagon and a two-door modification with a hardtop body without a B-pillar appeared. A little later, they released the Colt Galant GTO - a dynamic coupe with a sloping rear end and a limited-slip differential (those cars were rear-wheel drive). The most powerful version of the MR was equipped with a very high-tech for those times 4G32 twin-shaft engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters, which developed 125 hp. from.
2nd generation (A112, A114, A115), 1973-1977
In June 1973, the second generation Galant debuted as a standalone model. Two body options were offered - a four-door sedan and a two-door hardtop. In some countries, the car was sold under the Mitsubishi Sapporo name, in Europe as the Colt Galant, and in the USA as the Dodge Colt. The most powerful modification was equipped with a two-liter 125-horsepower Astron engine. And in 1975 a new version of the GTO appeared, the main feature of which was the engine with two balance shafts.
3rd generation (A120 / A130), 1976-1980
In 1976, the third generation Galant was released with a chopped American design and a spring rear suspension instead of a leaf spring. Saloon cars and station wagons were called Galant Sigma in some markets and coupes were called Galant Lambda or Sapporo. In Australia, Galant began production at the Chrysler plant - as the Chrysler Sigma. In the US, the coupe variant was sold under the name.
4th generation, 1980-1987
In 1980, as a result of a deep restyling, the fourth generation appeared - Galant grew up a little and acquired a rear independent suspension. The standard engine was the 4G63 engine of the Sirius family - a two-liter unit with a capacity of 110 hp. from. with electronic fuel injection. Two years later, a turbocharged version appeared. Another novelty was Japan's first "light" turbodiesel with a volume of 2.3 liters.
5th generation, 1983-1989
In September 1983, a completely new fifth-generation Galant was introduced in Japan. It was a front-wheel-drive mid-range sedan equipped with Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Automatic Body Control (ECS) suspension. From this generation began the division into "American" and "European" Galante: in Europe they sold cars with in-line "fours" of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, and in the States - with a V-shaped three-liter "six". In addition to the sedan, a hardtop version was produced without a central pillar. There was also a modification with a 2.0 turbo engine with a capacity of 150 liters. from.
6th generation, 1987-1993
The sixth generation Galant was introduced in October 1987. It was based on a platform from the previous Galant, but it was a technically more complex and sophisticated car. Smaller engines were equipped with multi-valve heads, and an ABS was installed in the brake drive. There was an all-wheel drive version of the VR4 with an interaxle limited slip differential and a two-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 240 hp. from. On request, it was possible to install a rear cross-axle differential lock. In addition, the "four" was fully steerable - the rear wheels were turned at a small angle by a hydraulic actuator.
7th generation, 1992-1998
In May 1992, the seventh generation Galant appeared. The car was slightly larger and heavier than its predecessor, distinguished by a "rounded" design and a wide range of engines. The design of the chassis has become even more complex - in the suspensions, levers and hinges have been added, all-wheel drive and steering on all four wheels have also been revised. The VR4 version received a two-liter V6 engine with two turbines with a capacity of 240 hp. from. As before, the Mitsubishi Galant was produced with sedan and hatchback bodies, and the hardtop was offered only in the Japanese market under the name
In 2003, Mitsubishi stopped selling the "eighth" Galant everywhere except Japan: for the local market, until 2006, a sedan with a two-liter "direct" engine with a capacity of 145 liters was produced. from.
The ninth generation of the Mitsubishi Galant car began its history in the distant fall of 2003, when the mass production of the car began. The car was built on the PS platform, which was developed by Mitsubishi's North American division and was intended for mid-size and front-wheel drive vehicles. In addition to the Galant, models such as the Endeavor crossover and the Eclipse sports compact were produced on the same platform. All three models were part of the so-called "Project America", the goal of which was the mass production of Mitsubishi vehicles for the United States market. It was the last fact that became the key in the issue of a sharp change in the design of the Galant in comparison with the previous generation of the car, which many people fell in love with sports forms. In Russia, the beginning of sales of the ninth generation of Galant began in 2006 and ended in 2010.The model finally left the world market in 2012.
In 2008, Galant IX began to be produced in a restyled version, which received updates in appearance, such as: front bumper, fog lights, radiator grille, headlights, taillights. In addition, the interior of the updated model now had a silver interior trim, instead of "wood" and the dashboard redesigned. On the technical side, the changes were minimal - these are the front brakes, the exhaust system began to have strictly 2 lambdas, and there were two cooling fans. All of the above changes relate primarily to cars that were officially sold in the CIS countries. North American cars are slightly different from ours, for example, in the size of the side mirrors, the shape of the front fenders, the ground clearance, etc.
Overall dimensions of Mitsubishi Galant IX for the Russian market.
Length 4865mm;
Width 1840mm;
Height 1485mm;
Wheelbase 2750mm;
Ground clearance 165mm;
Front track width 1570mm;
Rear track width 1570mm;
Trunk volume 435 l.
Mitsubishi Galant IX engines.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the Galant model of the ninth generation was sold only with an atmospheric four-cylinder 2.4 liter engine. (model 4G69), which had a maximum power of 158 (160) hp. at 5500 rpm and max. torque 213Nm at 4000 rpm. The 4G69 motor is nothing more than an updated old man 4G64, which has been produced since 1983. The 4G69 is the latest member of the large Sirius family of motors. Compared to the 4G64, the new engine has reduced the height of the cylinder block by 6mm. up to 284mm., put lighter pistons, connecting rods and a crankshaft - 278g, 530g. and 14.9kg. respectively., made a larger cylinder diameter - 87mm., and also increased the diameters of the intake and exhaust valves to 34.0 and 30.5mm. respectively. A completely new cylinder head was introduced, which had a system for changing the valve timing and valve lift MIVEC. As a timing drive, a toothed belt is used, the recommended replacement interval of which is 90 thousand km., Or 5 years of operation. There are no hydraulic lifters on the 4G69 engine, which is why every 45 thousand km. adjustment of valve clearances is necessary.
For almost 15 years of operation of cars with this engine, and it was installed not only on Mitsubishi car models, but also on large-circulation Chinese cars such as BYD S6, JMC Vigor Pickup 4x4 and Great Wall Haval H5, we can safely say that the engine is mega -reliable and not whimsical, if you observe the terms and regularly perform routine maintenance work on the power plant. The resource of the 4G69 engine is 400-500 thousand km. Only after runs of 200-250 thousand km. ask for the replacement or repair of some attachments - a generator, a starter, as well as lambdas and a catalyst. There are problems with the oil pressure sensor, sometimes you have to change the set of gaskets at the candle wells due to the appearance of oil there. There are also rare cases of an increase in the oil appetite of the motor, as a rule, the reason for this is the stiffened valve stem seals, which are asked for replacement.
Outside the Russian Federation, the Galant was also produced with a naturally aspirated V6 engine with a volume of 3.8 liters. ( 6G75) with a maximum power of 233 (since 2008 261) hp. at 5250 (6000) rpm and max. cool. torque 250 (329) Nm at 4000 (2700) rpm. This power plant is part of the Cyclone V6 engine family. This engine is a descendant of the 6G74 with a volume of 3.5 liters. - the cylinder block is cast iron, the piston stroke is 90mm., the cylinder diameter is 95mm, the compression ratio is 9.8. Forged connecting rods. The cylinder head has a single-shaft design with 24 valves. In addition, a system for changing valve timing and valve lift MIVEC is installed. As a drive, the same as on a 2.4l motor. a belt is used, the replacement interval of which is the same - 90 thousand km. The 6G75 engine has shown itself to be a fairly reliable unit, its resource is from 400 thousand km. mileage. Of the rare, but well-aimed problems, the following can be voiced: There were cases when the screws for fastening the valves of the variable geometry of the intake manifold were unauthorizedly unscrewed and, as a result, all these screws, getting into the cylinders, led the owners to the capital ... Similar cases were also on engines 6G74 (DOHC ) and apparently were inherited.
Mitsubishi Galant IX transmission.
Before restyling, a 4-speed automatic transmission model F4A4B in the 4L1Z modification was installed in a pair for both engines. Moreover, with the 6G75 engine, the driver had the ability to manually shift the gearbox. Starting with the restyling, the V6 version of the car began to be produced with an automatic transmission in 5 steps. The procedure for a partial oil change in automatic transmissions recommended by the owners is a mileage of 50-60 thousand km. The resource of both automatic transmissions with proper maintenance is 250-350 thousand km.
Suspension and steering Mitsubishi Galant IX.
Suspension - MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear. Very soft and durable. Apart from the shock absorbers, which hold up to 120 thousand km, the rest of the parts begin to ask for repairs on runs for 150-200 thousand km. The owners of the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant do not remember about the rail until the runs of 250-300 thousand km. But the power steering pump can hum a little earlier - on a run of 200-250 thousand km.
Conclusion.
Mitsubishi Galant of the ninth and so far the last generation is certainly an interesting car - with a rather controversial appearance, the sedan boasts a large enough interior space in its class, a very comfortable suspension and resource engines with good characteristics. Of course, there are also ailments typical of older cars, but all of them can be solved on a fairly budgetary basis.
