2004-12 Mitsubishi Galant | Consumer Guide Auto

Midsize car; Built in USA

4-door sedan

transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $3,500 – $17,200*

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

2005 Mitsubishi Galant

2006 Mitsubishi Galant

Pros:	Acceleration (V6) Handling/roadholding (GTS) Ride
Cons:	Cargo room Rear-seat head room

Galant matches midsize class-favorites Honda Accord and Toyota Camry for roominess, and holds its own in acceleration and handling. But it lags in refinement, ride comfort, and materials quality. However, Galant’s resale values are lower than Accord’s or Camry’s, so for budget-conscious shoppers, Mitsubishi’s midsize sedan is worth considering.

Overview

Mitsubishi’s Galant grew from compact to midsize dimensions in a 2004 redesign that brought new styling and more power. DE and ES models retained a 2.4-liter 4-cyl engine, but gained 20 hp, to 160. The LS and sporty GTS had a 3.8-liter V6 with 230 hp, 35 more than Galant’s previous 3.0 V6. A 4-speed automatic was the sole transmission; V6 models included a manual shift gate.

All 2004 Galants had 4-wheel disc brakes, keyless entry, and power windows/locks/mirrors. V6 versions came with ABS, which was available for the ES. The GTS had a sport-tuned suspension, specific grille, rear spoiler, leather upholstery, and sunroof. It also included 17-inch alloy wheels vs. the other models’ 16-inch steel wheels. Front side airbags were standard for GTS and available for LS and ES. Curtain side airbags were unavailable.

Against the 1999-2003 Galant, the ’04 grew 4.6 inches in wheelbase, 2.6 in overall length, 3.9 in width, and 2.2 in height. The 2004 Galant lent its platform to Mitsubishi’s Endeavor midsize SUV.

Yearly Updates

2005 Galant
Front side airbags became standard on all Galants for 2005, not just the most-expensive model.

2006 Galant
The Galant was unchanged for 2006.

2007 Galant
Freshened styling, curtain side airbags, and a sporty Ralliart model headlined the 2007 revamp of Mitsubishi’s midsize-sedan line. New for ’07, the Ralliart got a 258-hp version of the V6 and used a 5-speed automatic transmission. The ’07s got revised nose and tail appearance.

2008 Galant
The mid-level SE and GTS models were discontinued for 2008.

2009 Galant
The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant received freshened styling and an expanded model lineup, as ES and Ralliart versions were joined by the Sport Edition and Sport V6.

2010 Galant
The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant lineup lost three models, as the Sport Edition, Sport V6, and Ralliart were all discontinued.

2011 Galant
The 2011 Mitsubishi Galant saw only minor trim changes.

2012 Galant
There were no changes of note to the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.

ohc I4¹
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	2.4/145
Engine HP	157
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	156

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic	23/30	24.2

ohc I4¹

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

2.4/145

Engine HP

157

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

156

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic

23/30

24.2

ohc V6²
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.8/234
Engine HP	230-258
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	250

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	19/27 18/27	19.7

ohc V6²

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.8/234

Engine HP

230-258

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

250

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

19/27
18/27

19.7

Ratings

Model Tested: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant LS

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 7

70%

Fuel Economy - 5

50%

Ride Quality - 6

60%

Steering/Handling - 6

60%

Quietness - 6

60%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Front - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Rear - 5

50%

Cargo Room - 3

30%

Other

Value - 6

60%

Total: 58

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2004 Galant 4-door sedan

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Front Passenger Injury - 5

100%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Rear Passenger Injury - 4

80%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2004 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 04/14/2004
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
DE 4-door sedan	$ 17,997	$ 17,090	$ 595
ES 4-door sedan	18,997	17,846	595
LS 4-door sedan	21,397	20,101	595
GTS 4-door sedan	25,697	24,141	595
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
DE : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, emergency inside trunk release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60R16 tires, wheel covers
ES adds: cruise control, upgraded sound system
LS adds: 3.8-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes
GTS adds: front side airbags, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, 8-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, power sunroof, Infinity AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, illuminated visor mirrors, compass, outside-temperature indicator, fog lights, rear spoiler, sport suspension, 215/55R17 tires, alloy wheels

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Diamond Pkg.	ES, LS	$1262	$1100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, Infinity AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, dual-integrated antenna, alloy wheels. Requires Sunroof Pkg.
Sunroof Pkg.	ES, LS	800	698
Power sunroof, overhead console, illuminated visor mirrors.
Leather Plus Pkg.	ES, LS	1395	1216
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, front side airbags, heated mirrors. Requires Diamond Pkg., Sunroof Pkg., front side airbags. ES requires antilock brakes.
Cold Zone Pkg.	GTS	280	244
Heated front seats and mirrors.
Safety
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Antilock brakes	ES	500	435
Front side airbags	ES, LS	250	219
ES requires antilock brakes.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Power driver seat	LS	300	262
Requires front side airbags.

2005 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 03/31/2005
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
DE 4-door sedan	$ 18,999	$ 18,107	$ 595
ES 4-door sedan	19,899	18,774	595
SE 4-door sedan	20,999	19,811	595
LS 4-door sedan	22,499	21,197	595
GTS 4-door sedan	26,499	24,960	595
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
DE : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front side airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, emergency inside trunk release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
ES adds: cruise control, upgraded sound system
SE adds: leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, rear spoiler, fog lights, alloy wheels
LS adds to ES: 3.8-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, 8-way power driver seat
GTS adds: automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, Infinity AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, illuminated visor mirrors, compass, outside-temperature indicator, fog lights, rear spoiler, sport suspension, 215/55VR17 tires, alloy wheels

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 58

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

2006 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 06/13/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
DE 4-door sedan	$ 19,399	$ 18,502	$ 595
ES 4-door sedan	20,299	19,153	595
LS 4-door sedan	22,999	21,700	595
GTS 4-door sedan	26,999	25,474	595
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
DE : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front side airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
ES adds: antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player
LS adds: 3.8-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, tire-pressure monitor, 8-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, alloy wheels
GTS adds: automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, steering-wheel radio controls, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, Infinity AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, map lights, illuminated visor mirrors, fog lights, rear spoiler, sport suspension, 215/55VR17 tires

2007 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 11/14/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
DE 4-door sedan	$ 19,899	$ 18,979	$ 625
ES 4-door sedan	20,999	19,813	625
SE 4-door sedan	22,699	21,417	625
GTS 4-door sedan	24,999	23,587	625
Ralliart 4-door sedan	26,999	25,474	625
Price Note:

2008 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 10/16/2007
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
DE 4-door sedan	$ 19,999	$ 19,073	$ 625
ES 4-door sedan	21,099	19,908	625
Ralliart 4-door sedan	27,149	25,616	625
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
DE : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, automatic-off headlights, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
ES adds: 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, floormats
Ralliart adds: 3.8-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, Rockford Acoustic Design AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, steering wheel radio controls, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, rear spoiler, fog lights, sport suspension, 235/45VR18 tires, alloy wheels

2009 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 03/23/2009
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
ES 4-door sedan	$ 21,249	$ 20,049	$ 695
Sport Edition 4-cylinder 4-door sedan	21,249	20,049	695
Sport V6 4-door sedan	23,249	21,936	695
Ralliart 4-door sedan	27,449	25,898	695
Price Note: Sport Edition 4-cylinder, Sport V6 require Sport Value Pkg.

Standard Equipment
ES : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
Sport Edition 4-cylinder adds: power sunroof, rear spoiler
Sport V6 adds: 3.8-liter 230-horsepower V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, automatic climate control, heated front seats, power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, heated power mirrors, Rockford Acoustic Design AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, steering wheel radio controls, wireless cell phone link, automatic day/night rearview mirror, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, fog lights, 215/55R17 tires, alloy wheels
Ralliart adds: 3.8-liter 258-horsepower V6 engine, leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, trip computer, sport suspension, 235/45VR18 tires

2010 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 01/05/2010
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
ES 4-door sedan	$ 21,599	$ 20,379	$ 745
SE 4-door sedan	23,999	22,643	745
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
ES : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
SE adds: automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, heated front seats, power driver seat, heated power mirrors, Rockford Acoustic Design AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, wireless cell phone link, fog lights, rear spoiler, 235/45R18 tires, alloy wheels

2011 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 11/01/2010
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
ES 4-door sedan	$ 21,599	$ 20,687	$ 760
SE 4-door sedan	23,999	22,986	760
Price Note:

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation and Rearview Camera Pkg.	SE	$0	$0
Navigation system, rearview camera.
Protection Pkg.		189	129
Cargo mat and net, door sill guards.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Leather upholstery		1399	999
Rearview camera		699	495
iPod adapter		199	145
Remote engine start		649	475
Cargo organizer		59	45
Rubber floormats		105	75
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Fog lights	ES	145	99
Rear spoiler	ES	259	180

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Leather Pkg.	SE	$1000	$890
Leather upholstery, rear spoiler.
Protection Pkg.		189	129
Cargo mat and net, door sill guards.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Leather upholstery		1399	999
Rearview camera	ES	699	495
iPod interface system		179	139
Remote engine start		599	449
Cargo organizer		59	45
Rubber floormats		99	75
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Fog lights	ES	145	99
Rear spoiler	ES	249	180
Mud guards		99	75

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Leather Pkg.	SE	$1000	$890
Leather upholstery, rear spoiler.
Protection Pkg.		165	125
Cargo mat and net, door sill guards.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Leather upholstery		1250	999
Rearview camera	ES	530	450
iPod interface system		215	175
Remote engine start		595	505
Cargo organizer		59	45
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Fog lights	ES	125	99
Rear spoiler	ES	230	180
Mud guards		115	95

Standard Equipment
ES : 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, 4-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside trunklid release, daytime running lights, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, trunk pass-through, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, tachometer, rear defogger, variable-intermittent wipers, automatic-off headlights, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/60HR16 tires, wheel covers
SE adds: automatic climate control, navigation system, rearview camera, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, Rockford Acoustic Design AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio, steering-wheel radio controls, wireless cell-phone link, universal garage door opener, automatic day/night rearview mirror, illuminated visor mirrors, fog lights, rear spoiler, 235/45HR18 tires, alloy wheels

2012 Mitsubishi Galant	Pricing Effective: 09/10/2011
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
ES 4-door sedan	$ 21,899	$ 20,975	$ 795
SE 4-door sedan	24,299	23,273	795
Price Note: