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A new silver-painted mesh grille adds some pizzazz to the Galantâs nose. The top-of-the-line SE model receives standard 18-inch alloy wheels, a color-keyed rear spoiler, and a chrome exhaust finisher. For added value, the SE now boasts a navigation/backup camera package that features Mitsubishiâs multi-communication system with a seven-inch touch-screen LCD, DVD-based navigation with lane guidance, and a backup camera
There was a time when the Galant from Mitsubishi was a car to be considered when shopping for a mid-sized sedan. They were fairly sport, fairly stylish, and could even be found with what was at the time, advanced technology, in the form of the Turbocharged, all-wheel drive VR4 from the 1980's. Times have changed a great deal since then, but the Galant has not. It lacks much of the inspiration that has gone into class leading models and has now been surpassed in virtually all respects by the competition. It's most recent generation came off the factory floor in 2004.
While there have been some performance oriented engines available over the years, such as the 258 HP V-6 of 2007, the current Galant is only offered with the companies anemic 2.4 liter four cylinder, making 160 HP. The fact that its fuel economy is only middling does nothing to help correct the lack of power. Still the Galant can seat 5 and return 30mpg on the highway. It seems likely that a new Galant will be making its way to our shores in the near future.