It's about Mitsubishi Galant (9th generation). I don’t post photos - everyone knows the car, in principle, although it is not the most "promoted" of cars of this class.

1. Choosing a car.
I chose the car for a long time. I was only interested in the second-hand market, class D and E. The choice of course in this class is not the largest, but still there is. The main priorities: large, moderately powerful, automatic ("old", reliable), comfortable soft suspension, reliable engine and generally the reliability and prostate of the main components ... Well, in general, nothing new, what else can you ask for from a car)))) Outwardly, I liked the Camry in the 40th body, Mitsubishi Galant, Hengday Grander, Nissan Tiana, and perhaps that's all (right-hand drive: Mark and others did not consider, although Mark is certainly good). Skoda Superb, Chevrolet Epica, etc. did not like externally, so the technical part did not interest me so much.

2. Analysis of "practice".
I studied these cars for a long time in personal communication with the owners, read forums and reviews, etc. I will not write for a long time that I figured out for myself, but one applicant dropped out (this is Nissan Tiana), there remained Camry, Hyundai Grander and Galant. Here the choice was more difficult, but still the Galant won in the price-quality ratio, he surpassed the Camry and Grander quite easily. I will not describe the agony of choosing between them.

3. External and internal appearance of the 9th generation Galant and the main characteristics.
There is a lot that has been said, written, not everyone will like the car outwardly. But if you look closely, there is nothing ugly about it, graceful smooth muscular forms, "peasant" car in the full sense of the word. The ground clearance is 165 cm high, the length and the internally usable space are huge, the trunk is large and comfortable. Engine 2.4, reliable to be put on Mitsubishi for a long time, there are no complaints about it, pulls very cheerfully. The weight of the car is very impressive 1650 kg. I am a supporter of "heavy" cars - safety is above all. Despite the fact that the Camry is lighter, and there are a little more horses, but the galant is still faster (the owners of the Camry themselves admitted this), apparently this is the merit of not only the engine but also the machine, but more about it later. Inside, everything is very laconic, but at the same time materials of excellent quality are "rich", I do not know how in the basic configuration, but in the "maximum speed" (leather, sunroof, Rockford audio system) everything is very pleasant, the "plastic" is on the side (in fact, not plastic) perforated rubberized moderately soft material, I have not seen anything like this anywhere. Nothing creaks, no gaps at all. The assembled car is simply amazing. Even many premium classes of the present time (mainly assembled in our country) and even this build quality is not The seats are very comfortable, the driver is electrically regulated in all planes. The quality of the leather is very good. The rockfrod music is at its best (relatively of course))), Mark Moiseevich Levinson will probably certainly be better, well, for me this is not the most important thing in life) ).

4. Cars in motion.
It's just a fairy tale. Smooth running, Shumka and overall comfort are just super for a car in this price range. Yes, the CAMRIVODs will forgive me, but in the smoothness and overall comfort, the Galant wins, that's why I chose him and not the Camry. The car just floats, the road, or rather its absence, is not felt, the suspension simply swallows everything, it does not break through, I have not seen such a suspension in cars of this class, it is better only for 120 pradics, but this is a different car and a lot has already been said about it. The automatic transmission is something with something, it switches smoothly at all, it is not noticeable, although it is 4 st., But very cool in everything, it and the engine understand others from a half-word, the relationship is excellent. The speed is felt only after 140-150 km / h, the power reserve is large. I'm not a racer, but the car, if necessary, picks up speed very quickly when overtaking and other extreme conditions, there is also a manual gear shift mode. There was a case changed with a friend for a while: he Camry I told him a galant. He turned out to be an honest man, admitted that he liked everything on the Galante more, especially in the suspension, and so I ask: "what else", he says: "Well, you know, you can't explain it like that ... -like in everything in general. .. "I got it. Well, you know how in love you can't explain what you love for, or like in an old lobrom movie: "Well, unless you tell a song ..." For those who suddenly do not know - even though the car is Japanese, it is only half Japanese, or even less .))) The engine and gearbox are Japanese and so on ... The car was completely assembled in the USA, and even though we don't like America there, the cars, especially at that time, were assembled very efficiently.

5. The ending.
you can write a lot more. For me, there is only one conclusion. There are no competitors for a car in this price category in this class (at least for me). In 2007-2008, the Camry at maximum speed cost about 850 thousand rubles, a galant at maximum speed about 820 thousand rubles. That is, the new cars are close in price. Now the average price of a solid 07-08 Camry is 600 tr, a solid galant 450 tr. Everything suggests that the Toyota brand is more popular and loses less in price. But this does not mean the "true" price of the car.

Mitsubishi Galant is a mid-size business-class sedan, the closest competitor to Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Ford Mondeo and other D-class cars. In production since 1974. In various generations, the model was produced in sedan, hatchback and station wagon bodies. Until recently, Galant was offered on the market only in a sedan body. In addition, he was considered the most affordable representative of this segment. In 2004, the ninth generation Galant debuted. In 2008, a restyled version of it was released, and in 2012 the production of Galant was completely discontinued due to low demand.

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Mitsubishi Galant engines. Official fuel consumption rate per 100 km.

Generation 6

Gasoline (1987-1992)

• 1.6, 79 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 1.8, 85 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, front
• 1.8, 90 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, front
• 1.8, 94 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, full / front
• 2.0, 145 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, full / front, 8.5 seconds to 100 km / h, 12.5 / 8.5 liters per 100 km
• 2.0, 160 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, full / front
• 2.0, 170 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 2.0, 210 l. with., automatic, full
• 2.0, 220 l. c., mechanics, full
• 2.0, 109 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, full / front, 11.4 seconds to 100 km / h, 10.3 / 7 liters per 100 km

Generation 7 (1992-1998)

Gasoline:

• 1.8, 135 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 1.8, 110 l. sec., automatic / mechanic, full / front
• 1.8, 116 liters. sec., automatic, front
• 1.8, 126 l. sec., automatic / mechanic, front
• 1.8, 140 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, front
• 2.0, 137 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front / full, 9.7 seconds to 100 km / h, 10.7 / 6.8 liters per 100 km
• 2.0, 145 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 2.0, 170 l. sec., automatic / mechanic, front / full
• 2.0, 195 l. sec., automatic, front
• 2.0, 200 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 2.0, 215 liters. with., automatic, full
• 2.0, 240 l. c., mechanics, full
• 2.0, 150 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front
• 2.4, 150 liters. sec., mechanics / Automatic, front
• 2.5, 170 liters. sec., mechanics, full, 8.8 seconds to 100 km / h, 15 / 8.8 liters per 100 km

Diesel:

• 2.0, 90 liters. sec., mechanics, front, 13.9 seconds to 100 km / h, 8.5 / 5.5 liters per 100 km
• 2.0, 94 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, full / front

Generation 8 (1996-2006)

Gasoline:

• 1.8, 135 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, front
• 1.8, 140 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, front / full
• 1.8, 150 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, full, 9.7 seconds to 100 km / h, 11.4 / 6.4 ln 100 km
• 2.0, 136 l. sec., mechanics, front, 9.7 seconds to 100 km / h, 11.4 / 6.4 l per 100 km
• 2.0, 136 l. sec., automatic, front, 11.9 seconds to 100 km / h, 12.6 / 7 liters per 100 km
• 2.0, 145 liters. sec., automatic / mechanic, full / front, 9.7 seconds to 10 km / h, 12 / 6.7 liters per 100 km
• 2.4, 165 l. sec., automatic / mechanic, full / front
• 2.4, 144 l. sec., automatic / mechanic, full / front
• 2.4, 150 liters. sec., mechanics / automatic, front / full, 10.2 seconds to 100 km / h, 12 / 6.6 liters per 100 km
• 2.5, 200 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, front, 8.6 seconds to 100 km / h, 13 / 6.7 liters per 100 km
• 2.5, 163 l. sec., mechanics, front, 8.6 seconds to 100 km / h, 13 / 6.7 liters per 100 km
• 2.5, 163 l. sec., automatic, front, 9.9 seconds to 100 km / h, 13.3 / 7.2 liters per 100 km
• 2.5, 260 l. with., automatic, full
• 2.5, 280 l. sec., mechanics / automatic, full
• 3.0, 197 l. sec., automatic, front, 9 seconds to 100 km / h, 16 / 8.7 liters per 100 km

Generation 9 (2004-2008)

Gasoline:

• 2.4, 158 liters. sec., automatic, front, 11.5 seconds to 100 km / h, 13.5 / 7.2 liters per 100 km

Restyling of generation 9 (2008-2012)

Gasoline:

• 2.4, 160 l. sec., automatic, front, 11.5 seconds to 100 km / h, 13.5 / 7.2 liters per 100 km

Mitsubishi Galant owner reviews

Generation 6

• Konstantin, Lipetsk, 1.6 79 liters. from. petrol. I have a 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, bought it in the late 1990s. Then the country was full of supported foreign cars imported from abroad. So the choice was huge, even better than now. True, there was much more junk than cars in good condition. But I was lucky, I got a copy with 78 thousand km mileage. With a 1.6-liter petrol engine. Its capacity is 79 liters. from. enough in urban environments. In general, the engine is suitable for leisurely driving. The car is comfortable, the suspension is well adapted to our roads. Average fuel consumption is 8-9 liters per 100 km, I fill in 92nd gasoline.
• Mikhail, Taganrog, 1.8 94 \u200b\u200bliters. from. petrol. My 1991 Galant drove 170,000 km and is still doing well. This is what Japanese technology means, it is always in service. The atmospheric 94-horsepower engine is reliable, high-torque, and economical, consumes 10 liters per 100 km.
• Oleg, Moscow region, 1.6 79 p. from. petrol. I have a Galant in the most basic configuration, with a 79-horsepower gasoline engine. A budget and unpretentious car for every day. Hardy and resilient, with an impenetrable suspension. In the city it consumes up to 8-9 liters per hundred.
• Dmitry, Yaroslavl, 1.8 94 \u200b\u200bliters. from. I'm happy with the car, I still drive Galante. This is my first foreign car, inherited from my father. I remember the day we bought it - from one reseller, the case was in 1999. Version with a 94-horsepower 1.8-liter engine that supports 92-th gasoline. Solid and unpretentious car for every day. Roomy interior and capacious trunk. An excellent family and practical car, sometimes it even evokes nostalgic feelings. Galant - the car of my childhood, consumes up to 9-10 liters per 100 km. The car of my childhood.
• Alexey, Nizhny Novgorod, 1.8 135 liters. from. I have a Galant with an automatic transmission and a powerful 135-horsepower engine. In the city, it consumes 11-12 liters with vigorous driving, I usually drive at high revs, since the sports car chassis sets it up for fast driving.
• Tatiana, Nikolaev, 1.8 90 liters. from. petrol. The car came from her husband. Excellent condition, despite the 150 thousand on the odometer. The average consumption of 92 gasoline reaches 9-10 liters / 100 km.

Generation 7

With engine 1.8

• Ruslan, Leningrad region. I'm happy with the car, I bought a used car from an old friend. A copy of 1998, the current mileage is 180 thousand km. The 1.8-liter engine supports 92nd gasoline and consumes an average of 10 liters per 100 km. The car looks stylish and brutal. There is nothing superfluous in the exterior and interior of the Mitsubishi Galant, everything is done simply and to the point, not like my wife's Nissan Juke. In general, I am a lover of such classics, I just trudge from it. All these vibrations, noises and a roaring engine - it's for me, even the adrenaline raises and tunes to a fast ride. Such is my Galant, powerful and economical car.
• Konstantin, Minsk. I liked the car, my relatives gave it to me as unnecessary. Mitsubishi Galant 1997 release, with a 1.8-liter engine. I stood in the garage for a long time, and before the first launch I had to tinker a little with the electrician. The sedan consumes between 8 and 12 liters, depending on the driving style.
• Pavel, Kaliningrad. Galant is the best car in terms of price, quality and performance. I bought an option with mileage under 100 thousand, even more or less fresh copy. The 1.8 engine works with precise mechanics, and the average consumption is 10 liters / 100 km.
• Ekaterina, Yaroslavl. The wheelbarrow is what I need for my needs. Used mainly in the city - to work and back home. And before and after work, you still need to take the children to kindergarten, and then pick them up. In general, Galant is a solid family car for every day. Consumes 10 liters with a 1.8 engine.
• Yuri, Bryansk. I have a supported Mitsubishi Galant, drove 100 thousand km on it - no serious breakdowns, the car works like a clock. It consumes from 10 to 11 liters per 100 km, I always drive as fast as the 1.8-liter engine allows. Galant tunes in to an aggressive ride, you just can't resist. I am very pleased with the purchase.
• Alexey, Stavropol Territory. Cool car, version of 1998, the car drove under 200 thousand km. I go and complain, with comfort, pure soul and pleasure. I have only positive emotions from this car, it is very fast in the city and practically does not break down, although the odometer is about 140 thousand km. A 1.8-liter engine consumes 9-10 liters per hundred, on the highway you can keep within 8-9 liters per 100 km. I would like to praise Galant for its roomy interior, solid materials and good build quality.

With 2.0 engine

• Constantine, Smolensk. My Galant drove 150 thousand km, thanks for being alive. A sturdy and durable car with a masculine design. It rides well, I also praise the powerful acceleration and braking dynamics. A two-liter heart eats from 10 l / 100 km.
• Oleg, Vorkuta. Galant is the best option for working in a taxi. Before him I went to Dishman Logan, which I got tired of. Galant is a more playful, powerful and sporty car that brings joy every day. I sit behind the wheel with pleasure, I must be so lucky. A car with a 2.0 engine consumes 10-11 liters per 100 km.
• Nikolay, Penza. I have a 1998 Galant with a powerful two-liter petrol engine. With him in the city I fit into 11 liters per 100 km, if you go mainly at medium speeds. If you push from the heart, you get 12 liters. This is already a lot, but there is an opportunity to fill 92nd gasoline. In addition, in the trunk of my Galant, there is an Italian-made HBO - it does not stink with gas in the cabin. The car is perfectly soundproofed from the external environment, the suspension is energy-intensive. On the highway Galant consumes a maximum of 9-10 liters / 100 km.
• Anton, Lipetsk. Cool car designed for my needs. Operated in urban and suburban conditions. I am a tourist, I have traveled half of Russia, but then I had a Renault Logan. This time I plan to dash off to Eastern Europe. I will take my camera with me, and of course - Mitsubishi Galant. So far, I drive around the city, doing a run-in before a distant adventure, let's say so. A car with a 2-liter engine consumes 10 to 12 liters per 100 km.
• Tatiana, Nizhny Novgorod region. A car that I need for my needs, a family and practical car for daily trips. I knew in advance what kind of car I needed. Well, of course, Japanese, even if supported. I have a two-liter version of the Galant, with an average consumption of 11 l / 100 km.
• Mikhail, Priozersk. I liked Galant, a car for all occasions. I ride comfortably and don't complain. The car consumes within 10 l / 100 km, is equipped with a powerful and reliable 2-liter engine working with an automatic transmission. The box works smoothly, adjusts for a dynamic ride.

With 2.5 engine

• Constantine, Nizhny Novgorod. I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant with a powerful 2.5-liter engine. Gasoline engine, solid, time-tested aspirated. Confidently pulls from all turns, I have no doubt in its reliability. For 200 thousand km nothing bad happened to the car, the car is perfectly adapted for our roads, I drive with comfort and I don't know any problems. I serve in my own garage, I buy only original parts that can be found on disassembly. Galant costs me inexpensively, in the city it consumes 12 liters per 100 km, I fill in 92nd gasoline.
• Vladislav, Perm Territory. Mitsubishi Galant is a legendary car, and that says it all. Our whole family traveled to Galants. First my grandfather, then my father, and now I am. By the way, grandfather Galant got by pull, he was a party member. So Galant has a special meaning for me. It is a pity that they stopped releasing it. I still drive it, by the way, I have a 1997 version from my father. With a 2.5 liter engine and a gun, I fit into 11-12 liters per 100 km.
• Karina, Simferopol. I liked the car, ideal for daily trips, travel, etc. The whole family is happy, the children and mother-in-law are delighted with my purchase. Galant in good condition, reliable and economical. Despite the powerful 2.5-liter engine, you can keep within 11 liters.
• Pavel, Rostov. A powerful and reliable car for every day. I have a Galant with a 2.5-liter engine and automatic transmission. The box is tuned as it should, it reveals the potential of the engine well. In the urban cycle I fit into 12 liters, outside the city I get 9-10 liters / 100 km. I will praise Galant for the practical and quality materials in the cabin. By the way, three tall passengers will fit in the back.

Generation 8

With engine 1.8

• Alexey, Minsk. Galant I got from my brother as soon as I passed on the right. So this is my first foreign car. Initially, I thought to take something simpler, but then a case turned up - my brother was going to sell the car, and here I drew myself like this - give it to me. The car was produced in 2000, in fair condition, equipped with a 1.8-liter engine and automatic transmission. It consumes within 10-11 liters per 100 km, I fill in the 95th design. The car looks stylish, sporty, and to some extent presentable. On the Galant, it's not a shame to park at some Bentley, although why should be ashamed, because Galant is almost a business class.
• Dmitry, Orenburg. I'm happy with the car, I got a supported Mitsubishi Galant. The car was produced in 2005, in excellent condition, albeit with a mileage of 100 thousand km. I bought it in 2015, in two years I dashed off another 40 thousand km. Cool car, very roomy, and fast enough, not even the background of more modern competitors. The 1.8-liter engine is still capable of piling up. Acceleration to hundreds in 10 seconds, top speed under 200 km / h, and average fuel consumption at the level of 10 liters.

With 2.0 engine

• Alexander, Stavropol Territory. Mitsubishi Galant is a legendary car, I work on it in a taxi. For these purposes, this car is the most suitable option. Despite the age, the car does not annoy with breakdowns, it is serviced only by dealers. I am the second owner, for eight years of operation I have changed only the gearbox. As for consumables, it goes without saying. Filters, oils, gasoline - I fill in and change them in a timely manner, according to the regulations. The car is still maintained, and it is necessary to take care of it like any other technique. I have a Galant with a two-liter engine, consumes a maximum of 12 liters / 100 km.
• Yaroslav, Moscow region Galant is an ideal transport for family needs. In addition, the car is used to work in a taxi, where it can be said to be an irreplaceable option that replaced my VAZ-2107. In the city I fit into 11 liters per 100 km, a 2-liter engine with mechanics is installed under the hood.
• Oleg, Irkutsk. I will praise the Galant for good visibility, impenetrable suspension, powerful engine and decent dynamics. There is plenty of space in the cabin, you can fall apart at least five of us. Average fuel consumption 11-12 liters.
• Dmitry, Orenburg. I have a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant equipped with a two-liter engine. Its dynamics are enough to accelerate to the first hundred in 10 seconds. Maximum speed at the level of 200-210 km / h. The salon is spacious at the D-class level. The car is reliable, does not annoy with breakdowns. In addition, it is maintainable and cheap to maintain. In the city I fit into 10-12 liters, depending on the nature of driving.
• Maxim, Bryansk. I liked the car, I have been driving Galante for the second year. So far, I have not regretted that I bought a supported Japanese. At the moment, the mileage is 120 thousand km, all repair work - mainly on trifles, is carried out at the dealership. I am not a master-lover, and I rely on qualified people who know a lot about this business. The car is equipped with a 2.0 engine and an automatic machine, the consumption in the city is at the level of 12 liters.
• Mikhail, Krasnodar Territory. I have been using Galant for 15 years, and I am not going to sell it yet. I'm already used to the car, I drive with comfort and do not complain about the reliability of this Japanese miracle. Studied it to the holes, for this I have my own garage. I buy only used parts, new parts are useless - they are expensive these days and you won't find them. Of course, Galant breaks down, and quite often. Any technique will fail someday, even Japanese. But in general, I am satisfied with the car, Galant costs me cheap, the main costs are only for gasoline. By the way, a 2-liter engine with a gun consumes 11-12 liters.

With engine 2.4

• Ekaterina, Tambov. I have a Mitsubishi Galant with a 2.4-liter petrol engine. Good quality aspirated, time-tested. For 170 thousand runs, this 150-horsepower never failed, but the reliability of the suspension leaves much to be desired. In the city I keep within 12 liters / 100 km. The car consumes 95th gasoline. Galant is a worthy representative of its class. It's a shame that it was taken out of production. I would buy the next generation, and so far I am driving the old man.
• Nikolay, Moscow. I have a 2000 Galant, with a 2.4 engine and a gun. A powerful and sturdy car, I drive it for 14-15 hours a day. The sedan drove 130 thousand km without any serious accidents, and thus proved its reliability. In the urban cycle I keep within 11-12 liters.
• Yuri, Taganrog. The car is quite satisfactory, by the way I have been looking for an inexpensive business-class sedan for a long time. I did not want to buy a new Volga, in the end the choice fell on the supported Galant. I am satisfied with the car, the dynamics and handling are all at a high level. Consumption 12 liters.
• Alexander, Peter. Mitsubishi Galant is a standing car, it still looks relevant. With its 2.4-liter engine, you can ignite to the fullest, especially at traffic lights. In general, a kind of city lighter for every day. Consumes from 10 to 13 liters, I fill in AI-95.
• Vasily, Orenburg. Comfortable and, most importantly, high-quality car. Galant was advised to me by friends, by the way, one druzhban had exactly the same. The car is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine. The engine produces an acceptable 165 horses, which allows it to accelerate to 220 km / h. Excellent dynamics and handling, there is nothing to be surprised at - Mitsubishi has never had any problems with this. City consumption at the level of 12 liters.
• Pavel, Bryansk. Cool car, optimal transport for every day. From 2005 to 2015 Galant drove 160 thousand km. He was doing well to the last, until I broke him. It was a solid car, a fond memory of him. Consumption 10-12 liters.
• Margarita, Yekaterinoslavl. The car is what you need, serviced in the garage, and even then only on trifles. No major breakdowns, I go and do not complain - I sat down and went as they say. Galant handles well, and also well adapted to our rough roads. The 2.4-liter engine consumes 10-13 liters, depending on the nature of the ride.

With 2.5 engine

• Maxim, Pyatigorsk. Mitsubishi Galant I have since 2004. I service the wheelbarrow in a timely manner, I never miss the passage of MOT, I buy only original parts - this is my recipe for the vitality of my car. The wheelbarrow has never broken down, despite the different operating conditions. I have a 2.5-liter version with an automatic transmission. Brisk acceleration and excellent handling. The suspension is moderately energy-intensive, although sometimes there are breakdowns - all the same, the chassis is set up rigidly to exclude roll in corners. In short, a kind of compromise between comfort and handling.
• Denis, Nizhny Novgorod. Galant impressed me from the first day of the trip. The car looks brutal and sporty, and behaves the same way on the road. This is one of the few cars about which we can say with confidence - appearance does not deceive. The 2.5-liter naturally aspirated loves revs, which is very good. Fuel consumption in the city is 12 liters, on the highway I fit into 8-10 liters.
• Nina, Perm Territory. Galant is the best car in terms of power and performance. The 2.5-liter engine is not new, but it allows you to confidently keep in city traffic, even with a margin. And besides, the engine is very economical and reliable, consumption in the city reaches 12 liters.
• Mikhail, Kazan. My Galant is equipped with top-end equipment. The 2.5-liter engine endows the sedan with huge accelerating potential, with which you feel almost at the top - in the city and at traffic lights I overtake everyone. And on the track, you can appreciate the Mitsubishi Galant's first-class ride. All the same, it is not in vain that the car belongs to the business class, on a par with the Toyota Camry. For 2005 the car looks decent, and is able to give odds to any competitor. The average consumption is 12 liters, and when the pedal is constantly pressed to the floor, it reaches 13 liters.

Generation 9

With engine 2.4

• Dmitry, Novosibirsk. Galant is surprisingly well adapted to cold conditions, and is not afraid of bad roads. The engine starts with half a turn, and works properly without much worries. A 2.4-liter gasoline engine consumes 14-15 liters per 100 km. I was glad that such a luxurious business sedan "loves" 92nd gasoline.
• Mikhail, Moscow. Great car, perfect for daily commutes and long journeys. In the cabin, there is a margin of space - both front and rear. There are plenty of functions, but still not at the level of modern competitors. Overall, Galant was worth the money in 2012 when I bought it. I still drive, pouring 15 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers.
• Alexey, Saratov. Mitsubishi Galant is my first business sedan, I bought it on the secondary. Before him I went to GAZ-3110, after which I wanted a real premium car even more, albeit with some reservations. My Galant is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and consumes from 11 to 15 liters, depending on the nature of the ride.
• Anton, Lipetsk. Acquired Mitsubishi Galant in 2004 to replace GAZ-31105. I am a district official, I needed an inexpensive and comfortable car with a personal driver. From the passenger's point of view, I like the car. Rides softly, there are almost no holes in the suspension, well, except for speed bumps. The sedan is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine producing 158 horses. In the city we fit into 14 liters per hundred, it is possible to refuel with 92-m gasoline. I still drive Galante, though I had to change three drivers already. The car is not new, but still reliable. Served regularly at the dealership.
• Dmitry, Irkutsk. Happy with the car, an ideal car for family and work needs. I am a private entrepreneur looking for an inexpensive business class sedan. In the mid-2000s, Galant was one of the cheapest cars in this class. I read reviews about him - everyone writes that it is reliable and perfectly adapted to Russian conditions. I was convinced of this in practice, after 20 thousand runs. My Galant is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and an automatic transmission. Consumption in the city at the level of 14-15 liters, I fill up with 92nd gasoline.
• Oleg, Minsk. I have a 2011 Galant, with a powerful 2.4-liter aspirated engine. Perhaps this is the best representative of its class. The car, as they say, without show-off, looks strict and presentable. In addition, there is nothing to catch the eye in the cabin either - I have a basic version, which does not even have a central display. But for me, handling and dynamics are more important, and with this Galant is in complete order. Acceleration to hundreds in 11 seconds, average consumption of 14 liters.
• Denis, Magnitogorsk. The car gives me pleasure for the whole day, I drive it for 14-15 hours. The car is used in an elite taxi, my clients are happy. Galant is comfortable and capable of driving fast, since the 2.4-liter engine is capable of a lot. Consumes up to 15 liters.
• Leonid, Bryansk. In 2017, my Galant turns 10 years old, during which time the car has shown itself from a good side. Fast and reliable, with a full-fledged five-seater cabin and a huge trunk. With a 2.4 engine, it consumes from 12 to 14 l / 100 km.
• Karina. Sochi. I liked the car, it's worth the money. Powerful and comfortable, high reliability. Consumption 14 liters, pouring 92nd gasoline.
  Alexey, Dnepropetrovsk. I have a Galant since 2010, a 2.4 liter version with a gun. I would like to praise the car for decent dynamics for the business class, impenetrable suspension, minimal roll in corners, functional interior and good handling. City consumption is 14 liters.

Galvanized body Mitsubishi Galant 9

The table indicates whether the body of the Mitsubishi Galant 9, produced from 2003 to 2011, is galvanized and the quality of processing.

	Treatment	A type	Method	Body condition
2003	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 17 years old. Taking into account the age and quality of zinc processing of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body is at an initial stage. On such machines, rusting in the cavities and joints is already noticeable.
2004	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns updated paintwork since 2004	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 16 years old. Taking into account the age and the quality of zinc processing of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body occurs at an initial stage. On such machines, rusting in the hollow cavities and joints is already noticeable.
2005	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 15 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2006	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 14 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2007	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 13 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2008	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 12 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2009	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 11 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2010	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The machine is already 10 years old. Taking into account the age and quality of zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin in 1 year.
2011	Full	Galvanized (double sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns includes a share of aluminum parts	Galvanizing result: Good The machine is already 9 years old. Considering the age and quality of zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin in 2 years.

If the galvanized body is damaged, corrosion destroys zinc and not steel.
Treatment types
Over the years, the process itself has changed. A younger car - will always be galvanized better! Galvanized types
The presence of zinc particles in the soil covering the body does not affect its protection and is used by the manufacturer for the word "galvanized" in advertising materials. ... Tests Test results of vehicles rolled off the assembly line with the same damage (cross) on the lower part of the front right door. The tests were carried out in the laboratory. The conditions in a hot salt spray chamber for 40 days correspond to 5 years of normal operation. Hot Dipped Galvanized Vehicle (layer thickness 12-15 microns)
Galvanized vehicle (layer thickness 5-10 microns)

Cold Galvanized Vehicle (layer thickness 10 microns)
Car with zinc metal
Vehicle without galvanizing
It is important to know - Over the years, manufacturers have improved the technology of galvanizing their cars. A younger car will always be better galvanized! - Coating thickness from 2 to 10 microns (micrometers) provides excellent protection against the occurrence and spread of corrosive attacks. - The rate of destruction of the active zinc layer, in the place of damage to the body, is from 1 to 6 microns per year... Zinc is more actively destroyed at elevated temperatures. - If the manufacturer has the term "galvanized" not added "full" this means that only the elements subject to impacts have been processed. - Pay more attention to the presence of the manufacturer's warranty on the body, rather than loud phrases about galvanizing from advertising. Additionally

Having skated on the Almera for 5 years, I set out to change it for something comfortable, reliable, of a higher class.

The car is needed for summer operation around the town. In winter and out of town I go to the Forester. First I wanted to take Renault Latitude. The price bribed me, for the 2-liter version with a variator they asked for 850 thousand, plus the shares at that time, the price was 790 thousand. Taking a ride, I realized that this was what I wanted, but age-related stinginess played. Thinking why to lose money on resale, if you can take a fresher boo, and go to rest on the saved money. A hard search for ads began.

Plunging into the vastness of the Internet, I began to read information about this car. What I saw on the road turned out to be a rare instance of a rallyart with a 3.8 v6 engine. These are only driven from America. Disappointed, I started reading about the regular version 2.4. Reviews about reliability, comfort, dynamics were only positive. No diseases were found in the car and the price of the secondary housing among classmates was tempting. I dug information for two weeks, registered on the galantovod forum and learned a lot about tuning, maintenance services, spare parts stores. Realizing that I already know well, it would be time to see live what is on sale. There were few ads, mostly dorestyles, but I wanted to restyle, since it already had an improved ECU. As luck would have it, there were decent unit options on sale. I have already agreed to meet to see one sample, and then, oh luck, I saw an ad from Alexey (Vazovod) in an inconspicuous Temko "Honest cars from Vazovoda". Having written off we agreed to meet.

Seeing the car at first I did not understand that this is what I was looking for for so long. That black Raliart still loomed in my head. Okay, the car is still the same. Ride, I got delight. We chose the road more bumpy, appreciated the smoothness of the suspension. I checked the kickdown, the acceleration for almost 2 tons is good. There is spaciousness inside, the view is amazing, the roof does not press, I sat down at home on the armchair. The appearance of the interior a little brought about the carelessness of the previous owner (driven by a woman), a lot of scratches on the front panels, but not critical, this is fixable. Outside, everything is as in the ad, the body was not painted, there was only a repair of the front bumper, Alexey warned about this in advance, it is also not critical. I decided to take it.

Having issued the car, I decided, while there is time, to bring the car to mind. First, I changed the brake discs, embedded a cabin carbon filter, bought a summer set of discs (the rubber came from Alexei, Yokohama all-season, so-so, I'll put the summer konti in the summer), changed the air filter. The oil was changed 5 thousand ago, it was clean in color, left a trace of MOT.

The question arose to change the timing belt or not. Mileage 65000. In the book, a replacement, 90 thousand on the forums are advised to change, when the valve is broken. In general, I decided it would be better to immediately invest and forget about it. I did not regret the replacement, because during the work it was discovered that the oil seal was sweating. Changed the belt, rollers, oil seals. You can ride safely.

Driving euphoria began. The car goes easily, softly. It drives great for a big sedan. The seats are soft and comfortable. The climate works by 5 points, although the auto mode is confused, it works clearer on Subaru. A car for pleasant driving, you turn on the music and enjoy pleasant bass. Behind, the relatives are also relaxing, they were lucky after they spat on the Forester. Not conducive to dynamic driving, you just don't want to, you enjoy a pleasant swaying, a real American.

Somehow looking at the forum about the refinement of the car dynamics saw an interesting topic. They discussed the development of a supercharger for Galant, which a man from Perm was engaged in. Apparently thoughts about Galant 3.8 Raliart sit not only in my head, it turns out that almost all owners of Galantes dream about him. In general, about the injection. This guy has been working on it for 3 years already, everything seems to be coming to an end, but something is wrong at the last moment. This idea was interesting in that the installation would allow increasing the acceleration to 6 seconds, in Raliart according to the passport 7 seconds. In general, in the process of work, he faced the issue of updating the firmware. Together with another genius, they developed the program, brought it to the stand and tested it in practice on their machine. According to their charts, the acceleration decreased to 8.3 seconds. The audience received such news with approving applause.

At the request of the galantovodov to try out the miracle firmware on their cars, the man was called to Moscow.

And so a man with a laptop arrived at the Yaroslavl station. We met without an orchestra, everyone wanted to try it out faster.

The first one went. Delight. Where have you been before. Further, in turn, emotions from people simply flow. Finally I am. We connected a laptop to the connector, two catalysts were disconnected under the hood. I push the pedal as usual, in vain. Slip, tires really shit. I went, flew, pressed into the seat, good, the city is the same, and the speed is already 140. I came back, a man asks, change back to stock? What are you, over my corpse! That's how I discovered the need for speed in Galante.

What has changed? There were technical explanations, about air consumption and all kinds of technical crap. I realized that the power did not increase, but the torque increased. The cut-off is triggered not at 6, but at 6.5 thousand, the pick-up does not come from 4 thousand revolutions, as in the drain, already from 2 thousand, and the box began to think faster. Accelerated with a stopwatch on the phone, 9.5 sec. But the data is poor, my reaction may be late and yet the all-season yoka is constantly digging. Check-in with 3 liter Outlander, overtook by two buildings. With the Audi A4 1.8 turbo - half the body. True, all this is childish, but the fact is, from 80 to 140 acceleration is impressive, overtaking is a pleasure.

Concluding my review, I want to say that I was not mistaken in the car. The car is underestimated, and Mitsu is a minus that they saved too much on the ESP and the on-board computer, although the second with a navigator can be ordered in the states, the issue price is 45 tr.

Today, Asian-made cars overwhelm the Russian car market: every second car dealer offers affordable "Chinese" or stylish "Koreans". However, these cars are more ordinary means of transportation than anything big. Therefore, those wishing to purchase a quality "Asian" should pay attention to. Among the lineup of this auto concern, one handsome person should be distinguished - Mitsubishi Galant. This car truly embodies the harmony of practicality with quality. The Mitsubishi Galant review will help you verify this.

Mitsubishi Galant and its evolution

The world famous automobile company was founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1873. She was engaged in the manufacture and repair of ships. Initially, the owner named his company Tsukumo, but later renamed it Mitsubishi Commercial Company. Thanks to government support, the brainchild of Yataro Iwasaki has become the largest Japanese shipbuilding company.

Later, the company started aircraft and automobile construction, and produced the first car in 1917.

The Mitsubishi Galant car was released back in 1969 and, in fact, became another variation of its Colt prototype. It was a rather small car with a 1.5-liter engine. The primary variety of Galant was distinguished by a special body shape and a Saturn series engine. A little later, on the basis of this car, they created the Colt Galant GTO, which became the ancestor of a new line of cars in Japan.

Video review of the car Mitsubishi Galant:

Four seasons later, the car was converted to an independent model and presented with two body types: a sedan and a coupe. In some export countries, it was called Mitsubishi Sapporo.

A few years later, the first technical changes of Galant took place: the rear springs were replaced with springs, the motors were updated.

New Galant appeared before the Japanese public in 1983. It was a brand new mid-range sedan.

A few years later, Mitsubishi Motors presented the next, fourth Galant line. The salon of the new car was distinguished by a special design of the front panel and volumetric space.

Galant of the fifth generation was created in 1992. The updated car has added weight, and from its predecessor it has been torn by smooth rounded body shapes. The technical data has also changed: now the car has gained power and modernity. Despite the high quality ride and reliability, the generation lasted only four seasons.

In 1996, the world saw the sixth generation Galant - with flat body shapes, upgraded engines and a dynamic silhouette. He acquired an adaptive and with technology for injecting fuel directly into the cylinders. A year later, the car became the best in Japan among classmates.

The Galant lineup was slightly updated five years later. The standard equipment of the car has acquired a "sports" package and, accordingly, appearance. The updated Galant is produced only with sedan and station wagon bodies.

In the spring of 2003, Mitsubishi presented the next generation of Galant for the US automotive market in New York. It is based on the front-wheel drive M1 platform produced by Daimler Chrysler.

Since 2004, the Galant sedans of the eighth generation have been sold only in the markets of Japan and Taiwan, in other world car markets their sale is stopped.

In 2008, the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant sedan returns to the Russian market. He acquired lighting equipment and a dashboard suitable for Russian models. The engine of the machine is now adapted to work in cold climates. The premiere of the updated Mitsubishi Galant took place in Chicago in 2009.

Since August 2012, Mitsubishi Motors discontinues production of the Mitsubishi Galant.

Mitsubishi Galant test drive

The limitless variety of variations of Mitsubishi Galant is embodied in only two trim levels - Intense (base) and Instyle (top). The Intense version contains climate control, cruise control, side and front airbags for driver and passenger, curtains, heated front seats, plus + EBD and a six-speaker audio system.

Instyle is equipped with a premium audio system. The cabin flaunts leather seats and a leather steering wheel with audio control buttons. In addition, there is an electric sunroof and a stylish illuminated instrument panel. The front seats and side mirrors are electrically heated, and the driver's seat is also adjustable in eight directions.

Galant technical data vary depending on the configuration. The basic version has an engine with a capacity of 150 horses and a volume of 2.4 liters. The car is driven by an automatic transmission with the ability to shift gears manually or mechanically. The top version also has a 2.4-liter V6 engine with a 158 horsepower adaptive automatic transmission.

Intense variations with automatic transmission and manual transmission differ in technical data. With a 2.4-liter engine, they have different power - 158 horses for and 8 less for a mechanical one. Mitsubishi Galant Intense with an automatic transmission reaches 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds, and with a manual transmission in 10.5 seconds. Both engines develop the same maximum speed - 200 km. But the fuel consumption in the city and on the highway is also different: it is 13.5 liters in the city and 7.2 liters on the highway for a car with an automatic transmission and 11.3 liters in the city, and 6.8 liters on the highway for Mitsubishi Galant with Manual transmission.

All versions include disc brakes, air conditioning, electric windows, mirrors, and central locking.

Car prices

It should be borne in mind that since August 2012 the car has not been produced, which means that it is quite difficult to find a new model of past years. Car dealers offer to buy a new car from 780,000 rubles, depending on the configuration. Mitsubishi Galant with mileage starts at 150,000 rubles (this takes into account the year of manufacture, external data of the car, technical parameters of the car, mileage).

Positive and negative qualities of the model

The quality of a car should be assessed not only by its technical characteristics, but also by its design and usability. Your attention is invited summary of the positive and negative aspects of the Mitsubishi Galant the latest generation.

Pros:

• digitizing the speedometer in km / h (convenient for a Russian buyer);
• volumetric space in the back;
• comfortable salon;
• worthy.

Minuses:

• small enough trunk;
• no cigarette lighters (there is only a socket);
• no ashtray;
• inability to fold the back of the rear seat.

Video about the characteristics of the car Mitsubishi Galant 9:

Galant of the last generation evokes quite conflicting emotions. The appearance of the car is unattractive, it loses even against the background of the "Koreans" of the lower class, which is especially noticeable against the background of its charming predecessor. However, the new Galant is a modern, solid car that matches its style. Even the basic equipment is equipped with benefits that are not offered in the top versions of other brands, and this is worth a lot. This car is a smart choice for the down-to-earth business person.