Mitsubishi Galant test drive since 2008 sedan
Excessively stretch. Mitsubishi Galant
There are more and more from generation to generation, and this growth is due to the increasing requirements of customers. However, some manufacturers, in particular Mitsubishi, clearly bend the stick Do you know what the tenth Lancer is called in the Japanese market? Galant Fortis! Where does this name come from? Obviously, the car should replace the car of not only golf class, but also a revered family, named Galant. But what about the model, which was replaced by a beginner? She took the place of modifications Diamante, which did not earn the special love of customers, in other words, has moved into a business class. Yeah, the law of car marketing, which prescribes growth, the Japanese understood literally and fed almost every car of their car with steroids! Consumers met the new Galant in different ways: someone liked the simple and stately sedan, but someone did not appreciate the car with a weak engine, a faceless design and a simple salon. Therefore, this article is not for them, it is intended for those to whom Galant still liked and who wants to know more about it.
General impressions
The former Galant was a slender and purposeful car, even a little evil. The last generation model is not at all like that: her look is naive, well -fed. The feed remained, as before modernization, inexpressive: the elongated rear lights look at least strange to why the squint is completely devoid of swiftness?
It just looks like a salon: minimum buttons, frills too. In addition, the quality of the finishing materials is not the highest. I must say that, despite the impressive dimensions, there are not so many places inside, and the trunk does not seem huge. But the ergonomics are excellent, using all the equipment is very convenient. On the go, the car makes a good impression: the version with a 3.8-liter engine is not delivered to our market, but the 2.4-liter unit is basically enough. He gives Galant a decent dynamics, of course he will not argue with Camry 3.5 V6, but he pulls with dignity for his volume. The Japanese sedan is also distinguished by good handling, which, by the way, managed to combine 165 mm with a high road clearance to crawl something to torn something to torn something.
Characteristics
Type of body sedan
The number of doors 4
Sum of places 5
Length, mm 4865
Width, mm 1840
Height, mm 1485
Wheel base, mm 2750
Road clearance, mm 165
Suspension type
Front
The back
Independent, with racks like MacPherson
Independent, multi -link
Type of drive front
Brakes
Front
rear
Disk ventilated
Disk
Gas tank volume, l 67
Passive security rating******
* According to NHTSA
Choosing a body Unlike the previous generation of the previous generation in two versions of the current Galant, the body is one sedan. There are no other options, even in the American market, from where this model with minimal changes has migrated to us. There is, however, a related modification of the Eclipse coupe, but it is at least incorrect to attribute it to the Galant line.
Sources of movement
The only engine with a volume of 2.4 liters develops 158 liters. with. The indicator is normal, but not phenomenal. The machine accelerates to hundreds per 11.5 s, and the maximum speed is 200 km/h. The power unit is jointly with an obsolete 4-band automaton. Fuel consumption cannot be amazingly low: in the city, the car consumes 13.5 liters of fuel, and on the highway 7.2 liters. It's nice that you can use the relatively affordable 92nd gasoline.
Basic levels of equipment
The most affordable Galant is called Intense (822 600 rubles). I must say, it is equipped very thoroughly: the base includes front and side airbags, inflatable curtains, seat belts, cruise control, mp3 player,
automatic climate control, basic electric package (glass, mirrors, locks), heating the front seats, fog lights, as well as light alloy wheels. In the performance of Instyle (909,000 rubles), they offer a set of equipment, which is more characteristic of a more prestigious business class car. Of the especially significant additions to Intense, one can note the hatch, more advanced music with a CD chain and eight speakers, a leather upholstery and an electric drive of a driver's seat.
There is another option for configuration instyle (971 640 rubles). The main difference from simple performance is the color display in the central console, which displays the image from the rear view camera.
Additives?
Mitsubishi traditionally imports cars in fixed trim levels, so there are no options for the Galant. Unless individual dealers offer to supplement the car with alarm, rubber rugs, a pre -heater and other accessories.
COMPETITION
Toyota Camry
The unambiguous leader of the segment, in terms of sales of Camry, leads in the business class. The machine has a high -quality salon and a decent level of comfort. Unlike Mitsubishi, there is not one engine in the Camry line: in addition to the basic 2.4-liter four (more powerful than Galant), there is a mighty V6 (275 hp).
Hyundai NF
Compared to its predecessor, the fifth sonata NF gives the impression of a real car with an excellent salon and an acceptable level of sled comfort. As in the case of Galant, the most powerful (in this case is a 3.3-liter) engine did not get to us, but there is a good 2.7-liter V6.
Chevrolet Epica
With such a low cost of the car, the salon is very pleasant: it looks quite expensive and is made of normal materials. The level of comfort is also pleasing: Chevrolet goes along our roads quite smoothly. The lack of powerful power units is upset: the top engine is even weaker than the 2.4-liter four of Galant.
