2008 MITSUBISHI Galant 2.4L 4AT FWD (162 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The facelifted Mitsubishi Galant made its appearance in 2008 at the Chicago Auto Show. The new version brought a new styling and improved performance.

The Galant offered four trim levels and three performance levels, offering the buyers a wide variety to choose from.

The engines mounted on the Galant were either a 4-cylinder or one of the two V6s. The Galant ES trim level, as well as the Sport Edition were powered by a 2.4-liter powerplant that developed 160 hp, mated with a standard 4-speed automatic transmission. Semi-manual shifting was also a standard feature, available due to the Mitsubishi Sportronic system.

The standard equipment on the ES included air conditioning, power windows, rear-seats heated ducts, cruise control, ABS, EBD and alloy wheels, while the optional features included leather upholstery, a better audio system, a sport steering wheel with audio controls, automatic climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats and other trim specific features.

On the other hand, the Sport Edition had extra fog lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning and auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Of course, the leather package was also optional for this trim level.

For the more passionate drivers, the V6 version had a more powerful engine that developed 230 hp and was mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. It was not a big difference between the Sport Edition and the V6, however, with greater power should come more efficient brakes, which also happened for the Galant which was equipped with larger front brakes.

The top of the range was the Railart trim level, as the Galant was equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that developed 258 hp. The brakes and suspension were also upgraded to sustain the powerful engine. The Railart had every feature offered by the Galant, with a single one being an optional: 7-inch touchscreen and a rearview camera.

The Galant was highly competitive in its range, mostly due to its numerous features and its quality price ratio.