Test drive Mitsubishi Galant us 2004 - 2008 sedan

Magic carpet

Cars are created by emotional designers, cold -blooded engineers and prudent marketers. In the case of the new Mitsubishi Galant, one of these guys changed the role ...
Look at the new Mitsubishi Galant. In three quarters, anfas, in profile, behind ... What do you think? Rather, what do you feel? We think and feel that the new Galant could look different. Ero the predecessor was an aggressor from the nose to tail, and, given the nature of the design of the future Lancer Evolution X, from the new Galant one could expect more expression. But responsible people in Mitsubishi decided differently. Among them, there were probably those who had forgotten Galant to competitors to the current Honda Accord and Mazda 6, which are associated with paragraph 10.1 of the SDA (violation of high -speed traffic mode). But the tender for the new Galant won common sense, according to which the main characteristic of the business class sedan should be comfort. Therefore, it is not at all necessary to follow the fashion for a sports vinaigrette in a 4-door plate, and it is better to take care of the smoothness of the course and good sound insulation. Probably so reasoned in Mitsubishi when they thought out a scheme for the effective promotion of the new Galant in a well -known strict competition segment D. A car in which the trip will be associated with a vacation, this is what the consumer needs today. And it seems that Mitsubishi made such a car.
 
But wait, where did we get that Galant is deprived of sports ambitions? If he looks like a classic sedan, this does not mean that he will be lined up with a line of deputies of retirement age. Although he is blind from squares and suggests that the Japanese decided to block oxygen to the American automakers, he may have inherited the adrenaline gene evo. We will check this, but before you will probably be interested in knowing that before the ninth generation of Galant in the salons of Russian dealers, 308 changes were made to the design of the car. What for? So that the operation in conditions of broken roads and harsh winters does not become a surprise for Galant.
 
So, here is a car that in the next few years will defend the honor of Mitsubishi in the D segment. But the specification according to which the ninth generation Galant has a number of undeniable advantages. You can judge the photographs of the photographs even in German, restrained Ford Mondeo and Opel Vectra, look against the Galant background with cocky tenders. Conservative and cubism are not for everyone, but a spacious salon will delight many. The fact is that in the dimensions of Galant came close to models of the next class. He is more than his classmates, so his salon is larger. This is felt both on the front and the back seats. If you find yourself in the role of a passenger when meeting with Galant, consider this a good man even a tall person will comfortably be placed on the back sofa. The roof is high, it does not press in the shoulders, the legs are free. Perhaps the three of us can sit here.
 
The driver also does not feel discomfort. The chair does not have deliberately expressed lateral support, although it holds well. Its profile is such that the long road will not affect the back in any way. The adjustment range allows you to choose a convenient landing for a person of any complexion. But the steering wheel is adjusted only along the angle of inclination and is greatly issued forward. There are no claims to the trunk itself of the claims and the thickness of the rim. But the quality of the materials from which the steering wheel is made could be better. Moreover, saving on finishing materials is the first thing that catches the eye in the Galant salon. The plastic is solid and in appearance and to the touch, and the steering wheel lever of the cruise control seems to have migrated here from an American truck. Over time, on these trifles you cease to focus on, but the first impression deteriorates. And these buttons on the central console ... Why do they look like they were painted by Tamagochi authors? It seems that they were responsible for the backlight, so at night in the respectable look in the look of the sedan inside everything shines blue. And in the end, the average quality of finishing materials, toy -looking buttons and blue backlights somewhat overshadowed by the impression of the new Galant. Although, perhaps, this contrast will seem funny to someone. In addition, at the general assessment of ergonomics, convex silver buttons and the color of the backlight do not affect. Everything is at hand, it is easily spinning and pressed. By and large, the Galant authors managed to achieve the main effect: a business person in a suit will immediately feel at ease here. I so want to put on a mask called a stone expression on the face and phlegmatically look at the world through a tightly toned glass. And better from the place of the rear passenger.
 
So, Galant confirms the first impression of its appearance: both outside and inside it is restrained, solid and, as a result, has a high level of comfort? So far, everything is so. But is it time to check it in the case?
 
A 2.4 liter engine is well known in Grandis and Outlander. But for Galant and Russia it was well finalized. Basically, these improvements affected the strengthening of the starter, generator, battery (increase in capacity) and protected elements of the cooling system. But most of all, the engine is adapted to work on 92nd gasoline. This means that Galant can be filled with a calm soul even in the outback and at the same time save. What a blessing for legal entities is a large, reliable, economical car, on the operation of which you can decently save! What about individuals who, in addition to the accounting, are not averse to experiencing simple driver's joy?
 
Galant accelerates evenly, but energetically enough. The peak of power is 5500 rpm, so it is not necessary to turn the engine at all. Its favorite mode is average, but the motor is also good on the bottoms of the motor, what is the merit of the electronic adjustment system for the MIVEC gas distribution phase. The Invex II Sports Mode machine operates smoothly and at the same time does not spend much time switching. However, the word Sports here, perhaps, does not even add a manual regime of fire.
 
Why is this article called a carpet carpet? And why, after traveling Galant, our chief editor returned with a satisfied smile on his face? Suspension! An independent multi-link scheme is used on many competing cars, but only in the execution for Galant its energy intensity is brought to the absolute. Any irregularities within public roads simply cease to exist. We expected a decent smoothness of the course, but such energy intensity and composure became a real surprise! There are no vibrations that are characteristic deaf blows when it enters the pit, and where you slow down on the Accord, you can safely add the move on Galant. Over time, you get used to the all -working suspension and stop monitoring the road, concentrating on the road situation. Hence confidence, safety and comfort. Moreover, these words can be distinguished by fat font and write in capital letters!
 
Maneuverability is also at a good level, but, of course, Mazda 6 and Honda Accord are better controlled. Rather, more interesting. But when you do not rush anywhere, Galant provides more buzz from driving. So if the hot drive is not included in the list of your habits, this Galant will be very helpful. Moreover, at an affordable price: the basic set of Intense will cost $ 29,900, and the top -end Instyle is more expensive by $ 3,800. However, we do not leave hope that the next generation of Galant will have slanting headlights and meet the definition of Drivers Car.
Technical characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant
Dimensions, mm 4865x1840x1485
Base, mm 2750
Engine type gasoline 4-cylinder
Working volume, cubic meter. cm 2378
Max. Power, L.S./rpm 158/5500
Max. moment, nm/rpm 213/4000
The transmission is automatic 6-band
Max. Speed, km/h 200
Tires 215/60 R16
Acceleration time 0-100 km, from 11.5
Fuel consumption (average), l/100 km 10.2
Tank volume, l 67
 
Stanislav Goncharenko
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Source: Avtopanorama magazine