Mitsubishi galant viii with mileage: endless automatic transmission resource and short life gdi. Overview of the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant Typical problems, malfunctions and their causes

The history of this car began in 1969, when the first compact sedan mitsubishi galant rolled off the assembly line of the Japanese automobile corporation, which eventually grew to a mid-size one. Since that time, "knightly" ( this is how Galant is translated from French) the car has undergone nine changes and changed the place of assembly. Until 1994, Mitsubishi Galant was produced in Japan, and then cars assembled in the American state of Illinois at the Diamond-Star Motors plant began to enter the American car market. You can read a review of the Mitsubishi Lancer X.

A small sedan of a classic layout with a standard 1.5-liter engine and dependent rear leaf spring suspension, which appeared as one of the modifications of the Mitsubishi Colt model, became the ancestor of a large family of prestigious high-quality cars. In particular, on the basis of the Mitsubishi Galant, a dynamic solid coupe Colt Galant GTO was produced, which was distinguished by a high-tech two-shaft engine at that time, as well as a rear dependent leaf spring suspension.

It should also be noted that various modifications of Galant have repeatedly become "Car of the Year" in Japan due to their high consumer qualities. During its existence, more than nine million copies of the car have been sold. At the end of 2003, the time came for Mitsubishi Galant 9. It is with this version of Galant that the largest number of events of different scale and significance are associated. First, for a number of countries in Southeast Asia, separate variations of the sedan were proposed.

In particular, the Galant Grunder was proposed for Taiwan, featuring a unique front end, which later became simply the Grunder. Galant 240M equipped with a 2.4 liter MIVEC engine were sent to the Philippines and China. Motorists of a number of CIS countries saw the ninth generation mitsubishi galant only in 2006. Secondly, Mitsubishi Galant 9 appeared as a result of the globalization of the world economy. American Japanese was developed almost entirely in the United States.

In particular, designers from California worked on its design, the current technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Galant were "acquired" in Michigan, and the assembly was carried out on an assembly line in Illinois. It is possible that the automaker spent more than three years on adapting to the operation of a car in Russian conditions, before the car appeared on the Russian market. Unfortunately, among a little more than three hundred changes that the "Russian" mitsubishi galant has undergone, the most unpleasant thing was the presence of only one engine option. Moreover, both at first and in Mitsubishi Galant 2012.

Thirdly, the Mitsubishi Galant sedan that appeared on the Russian market in terms of price parameters corresponded to the top-end performance of D-class cars, such as Opel Vectra, Hyundai NE and Mazda 6. Moreover, in terms of overall dimensions, Galant could compete with even more venerable and expensive rivals: BMW 5-Series and Volvo S80, Nissan Teana and Toyota Camry. But the most significant changes took place in his appearance.

Exterior and interior of Mitsubishi Galant 9

It should be especially noted that the example of Galant can be traced to the entire evolution of design ideas from the end of the 60s of the last century to the present day. In particular, not the slightest hint remained from the "shark" design of the mitsubishi galant viii in the new version. The angularly predatory "teenager" has now acquired a solidly imposing appearance. This is not to say that the new design won the hearts of all motorists, without exception. Some liked it, others thought that the Americans had hopelessly ruined the car, abandoning the previous, original exterior.

In fairness, it should be noted that most critics simply "greeted him by his clothes", apparently forgetting about the second part of this popular expression. According to Mitsubishi representatives, the main task was to maintain impeccable style and give the car excellent aerodynamic characteristics. And they succeeded. Sharp lines at the front end, with a new radiator grille trim, new headlights and foglights, emphasize the power and dynamism of the car.

Raised contours and side lines give the wedge-shaped body silhouette some resemblance to a well-built athlete. The consistency of the new look is completed by the expressive design of the stern with new lights. The overall dimensions of the novelty are (length x width x height): 4865 x 1840 x 1485 millimeters. The wheelbase is 2750 millimeters, the ground clearance (ground clearance) is 165 millimeters. The useful volume of the luggage compartment with the backrests folded down is 480 liters.

Regarding the interior of the mitsubishi galant 2012, it can be noted that many of those criticizing its appearance would have changed their tone by getting inside the car. As noted by many experts in the automotive market, Galant has the most spacious interior among its "classmates". In addition, the developers took into account that the tastes and needs of the client have been growing from time to time, and offered completely new, higher quality finishing materials and excellent equipment. American origin is indicated only by the absence of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column.

Everything else is at the European level. Excellent lateral support for the front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat (eight positions), orange instrument lighting ... The audio and cruise control buttons have moved to the outside of the steering wheel. The dashboard is characterized by acceptable information content, which seems incredible with a large number of different options. Among the equipment are climate control and a premium audio system Rockford Acoustic, equipped with a six-CD changer and a 360-watt electronic amplifier with nine speakers. In a word, there is everything that a car of this class needs.

Specifications MITSUBISHI GALANT 9

As noted above, the new mitsubishi galant is somewhat embarrassed by the technical characteristics of which for the Russian market were limited to one power unit, namely the absence of alternative engines. Nevertheless, it can be noted - one, but which one. Probably the most pleasant circumstance is its "omnivorousness", which allows the use of gasoline, starting from AI-92. The 2.4-liter SOHS 4G69 four-cylinder engine has an acceptable power (158 horsepower) and is capable of accelerating to 200 km / h. The engine is equipped with an automatic transmission with artificial intelligence, which allows it to select the optimal gears and adapt to the owner's driving style.

The technical characteristics in terms of the safety system for the driver and passengers are successful for the Mitsubishi Galant. In particular, in the production of the body, the proprietary Realized Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) technology was used, which provides a safety cage and crumple zones. This and also airbags and curtain airbags, as well as other options, are worthy of the NHTSA, who put up 5 points for passive safety. In Russia, there are two complete sets of different equipment: Intense and Instyle.

Unfortunately for Mitsubishi Galant fans, 2012 was the year of the end of the Galant era. It's time for Outlander and Lancer.

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 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 the 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.

Having plunged 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 specimen of a rallyart with a 3.8 v6 engine. Such people are driven only from America. Disappointed, I began to read 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 galantovodov forum and learned a lot about tuning, maintenance services, spare parts stores. Realizing that I already know well enough, it would be time to see what is on sale live. 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 made an appointment 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. Well, 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 an armchair. The appearance of the cabin brought a little to 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, cut in a cabin charcoal filter, bought a summer set of discs (the tires came from Alexey, Yokohama all-season, so-so, I'll put the summer conti in the summer), changed the air filter. The oil was changed 5 thousand ago, it was pure 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, in case of breakage, the valve bends. In general, I decided to invest right away and forget about it. I didn’t 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 more clearly 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 get the pleasure of a pleasant swaying, a real American.

Somehow, looking at the forum about the refinement of the dynamics of the car, I saw an interesting topic. The development of a supercharger for the Galant, which a man from Perm was engaged in, was discussed. Apparently thoughts about Galant 3.8 Raliart are sitting 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 galantovodov to try out the miracle firmware on their cars, the man was summoned 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. Came back, a man asks, change back to stock? What are you, over my corpse! This is 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 a 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 one with a navigator can be ordered in the states, the issue price is 45 tr.

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 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 the 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.

Strengths:

• Spacious
• Soft
• Comfortable
• Easy to operate
• Reliable
• Simple and inexpensive to maintain

Weak sides:

• No CAP
• On-board computer only in the Raliart version

Part 2

Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007

The choice - for 904,000 rubles “sat down and drove in a big new car” in 2007 there was no choice, the Camry had to wait 8 months, and the rest was either very expensive (BMW 5 Series (with leather) - 1,560,000 rubles), or Korean.

For 4 years of operation, with an annual mileage of 15000 km, NOTHING broke and did not change except for oil and filters.

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Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007

Brother 2's car, so most of the run belongs to me. The car was purchased at a car dealership in 2007. Options: European, black, black leather interior, standard Rockford music, non-smoking salon (without ashtray), 2.4, automatic transmission-4 steptronic with manual switching.

To begin with, the ship is not small, they put it next to a BMW 735 in 65 body not long, so almost the same, and the turning radius is such that you have to maneuver more. I think this is a minus. The standard wheels look a little small, so it was decided to purchase larger disks. When choosing wheels in a store, sellers tried to be clever and suggest the size of the tires. When I said that I wanted to put 225/55 p18, they twisted me at my temple and showed me a price list with dimensions. We put it in the third summer season - excellent, nothing offends, plus the clearance and of course the look have increased.

Salon - full-time Roquefort music on 6 discs. Sounds ... well, 4-ku. Normally, a couple of heads higher than that of the Camry 40 configuration (p 4) of the same year. The skin is rough, but it does not rub off and now looks like new, the plastic is not ice, but it does not rattle like in the 40's. The passenger seat in comparison with the forty - well, I don’t know, I personally thought it was more convenient in the 40, the minus is that there is no steering wheel adjustment for departure, if I’m not mistaken, so the steering wheel is quite far from the panel, it seemed to me personally in comparison with forty. Noise isolation is average. Klima is at the level: it heats well, cools well too, although this year you will have to add or change the frion.

Strengths:

• Decent wheel arches for this class

Weak sides:

• Weak paintwork
• Fitting interior trim materials
• The engine is noisy
• Turning radius

Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2008 Part 2

I tried the car on the highway on the route Dzerzhinsk - Volsk (Saratov region), 800 km one way. While the car is being driven in, the speed does not exceed 110 km / h. The suspension is very energy-intensive, the wheels are 215/60/16, which together smooths out roughness quite well. I had to go in a blizzard on a snow-covered road, and therefore managed to assess the handling. No extraordinary situations.

The speed is picking up energetically. To prevent slipping, you have to dose the traction. Due to the power and traction at speed, it confidently pulls the car out. Rulitsya clearly, practically does not fall over. But in all driving modes, the considerable weight of the car is felt. It happened that due to poor visibility, the right wheels caught the side of the road, where the edge could skid the car. And probably due to the weight of Galant, this did not happen.

As for the skid, the car is held by the wheels for a long time on a slippery surface. But if she already went, then she went ... I managed to disrupt the car into a deep skid, but this was done on purpose. In normal mode, everything happens predictably. There is of course a tendency to demolition.

Strengths:

• Solid car
• Adequate fuel consumption
• Ground clearance and short overhangs do not limit riding on rough terrain
• On the road, cars are respected
• Low level of attention from the traffic police
• Dynamic

Weak sides:

• Sound insulation is weak

Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2008

I decided on MG very quickly. For almost a year I was going to think about changing the car and got used to the idea that it would be a Hyundai NF. Stubbornly went to the salon and forced myself to get used to this thought. Something was undermining inside. And when I went to make an advance payment for NF in the cabin, OH stood in the same place.

15 minutes to sit, twitch, twist and I made an advance payment for it. The price tag is 759,000. In the process of communicating with the manager, it turned out that when lending through the Security Council of the Russian Federation with a minimum down payment, a discount of 60,000 rubles. Total 700,000. And this despite the fact that the Korean was worth at least 740,000.

Strengths:

• Dynamics
• Representativeness
• Interior space

Weak sides:

• Could have been quieter

Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007

I would like to write some comparison of the Galant with the Camry.

I probably won't write about my Camry here. Why won't I? So because thousands of lines of reviews have already been written about it, and this car has probably been studied like no other. All of its good (of which there is an overwhelming majority) and not so many features (if there are any) - have already been spelled out hundreds of times and it is already a kind of standard of an average car hovering between “just the auto industry” (any non-luxury car) and the luxury auto industry. Balancing on the knife edge.

But oh well. Not about, but still about the external comparison of the Camry with the Mitsu brand (because of nothing to do I was in Mitsu's salon for a long time (Rolf), sat out in almost all models, killed time. First of all, of course, about the comparison with the direct competing Galant.

Strengths:

• Maybe a price?

Weak sides:

• External and internal view

Review of Mitsubishi Galant 1600 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007

Good day friends !!!

Finally, I chose the time to unsubscribe about my horse, otherwise, as it happens when choosing a car, you read all the reviews on this or that model of an AV car, you will find out everything in one word, and how you get an iron friend, you immediately forget that you need to share advice or experience with others!

Well, let's start in order.

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Review of Mitsubishi Galant 1600 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2006

Mitsubishi Galant 2006 release in black. The car is large, spacious, unusual appearance.

1.The ergonomics of the driver's seat was done by a person without a right leg and probably a Dwarf - WHY IS THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER SO CLOSE TO THE TORPEDA? HE IS CONSTANTLY INTERFERING! FASTS TO LIVE IN THE CHAIR FOR MORE THAN A YEAR! THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT IS DISGUSTING - either the instruments are not visible, or you are on the BUS!

There is no ELEMENTARY COMPUTER - you will never know the AVERAGE CONSUMPTION, HOW MUCH REMAINING, and even the TEMPERATURE overboard WOULD BUY FROM AVTOVAZ costs about $ 100.

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Review of Mitsubishi Galant (Mitsubishi Galant) 2006

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Initially, these cars were produced in Japan, and since 1994, cars assembled at the Illinois plant have been seen in American markets. First of all, Mitsubishi cars have earned their awards due to their high consumer qualities. Today, many car enthusiasts buy cars from this company. After taking part in numerous rallies, the company began developing a completely new model called the Mitsubishi Galant 9 VR-4.

This model is a sporty example of a model version. The sports model had a 2.49 liter V6 twinturbo engine, a 4-cylinder petrol engine (such engine is often found on 1992 models). All VR-4 models have four-wheel drive. This car has a 4-speed.

Specifications

The car's engine is adapted for countries with cold climates.

All cars that are delivered to Russia today are equipped with only one engine - a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and an ECI-MULTI injection distribution system is also provided. This power unit has one important advantage - the presence of an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to refuel the engine with 92-m gasoline. With it, the engine can produce 158 hp. and 213 Nm, which it reaches at 4,000 rpm. in min. Together with the engine, you can only use an automatic transmission - a four-speed automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode with a manual gear selection function.

The 158 engine does not have crazy dynamics, so it is better not to race it "at a traffic light". This car was created with the American consumer in mind. In general, the car can be described as soft and imposing. These qualities are present literally in every detail. But this does not mean that fast driving is prohibited.

The automatic transmission INVECS-II adjusts itself to the individual driving style of the driver. In dynamic mode, each of the gears rotates to the red zone, and while the gas is dumped, the box continues to hold speed, slowly switch to a higher stage in order to react in time to pressing the accelerator pedal. In a quiet driving mode, passengers should not even notice gear changes.

Mitsubishi Galant 9 has a battery with increased capacity, more than 70% of all parts are galvanized, the bottom has a partial anti-corrosion coating. Engine with a volume of 2.4 liters and 158 hp. allows you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h. already 11.5 seconds after the start. And the maximum speed is 200 km / h. Fuel, depending on driving conditions, ranges from 7.2 to 13.5 liters. for 100 km.

All versions are supplied with only one engine - 4G94 (R4 16V) with a volume of 2 liters. and direct injection GDI (145 hp), and an automatic four-speed transmission INVECS-II.

The engine displacement is 2378 cc and its torque is 213 N.M. The average fuel consumption is 9.5 liters. The fuel tank has a capacity of 67 liters.

Interior of Mitsubishi Galant 9

If we talk about the cabin, then it is important to emphasize the following: buttons appeared that allow you to control the cruise control and the audio system, they are located on the steering wheel itself, or rather its front part (before that they were at the back). The interior trim has also changed - new materials “wood-like” were used for it (before that a different material was used - “aluminum-like”), the illumination of control systems and car instruments also changed, earlier it was blue, but now it has become red.

Now let's take a closer look at all this. When the car was released on the Russian market, it turned out that its price was equal to the cost of top-end versions of D-class cars, in which the well-known Hyundai NF and. However, the size of the 9th generation Galant can compete with more expensive rivals like, and.

So let's go inside the car. We will immediately see that the front seats do not have an American profile at all - the backrest has lateral support that reliably fixes the driver's body. Thanks to the electrically adjustable driver's seat, you can easily sit comfortably behind the wheel. The fact that the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was made by a foreign manufacturer is indicated only by the fact that the steering column does not have longitudinal adjustment.

The blue backlight that annoyed all drivers so much has been replaced by an orange “European-style” backlight. The cruise control and audio controls have been moved from the rear of the steering wheel to the front, making them easier to use. For the front panel, soft plastic is used, but not particularly high quality. Although there is a duplicate speedometer scale in miles, the instrument panel is very informative, it was carefully created.

The back seat of the car is very spacious. If passengers of average height are sitting in front, those who are in the back can easily cross their legs and feel very comfortable. If you look in width, there is enough space for three adults, but still the one who will sit in the middle will not be in the best position. The pillow on the back sofa is molded for only two people, which means that when you pass a speed bump, the passenger who is in the center will slightly touch the ceiling with his head. Be that as it may, the spacious interior is one of the main features of the Mitsubishi Galant, it also makes up for the somewhat simple trim.

There is a mechanical tilt angle adjustment on the steering wheel; the steering wheel in this car is not adjustable for reach. In the basic configuration of Intense, there is a cruise control and an audio system with 6 speakers and a servo drive for each glass. Of the expensive Instyle equipment, one can note the driver's seat servos, leather seats, an electric sunroof and a high-quality Rockford Fosgate audio system with a subwoofer and 8 speakers, its power is 650 watts. For safety, there are airbags, there are 6 of them, in addition, the seat belts are equipped with pretensioners. In safety tests conducted in the USA, NHTSA Mitsubishi was able to win 5 stars and thus receive the highest rating.

Suspension

The Mitsubishi Galant has the following characteristics of the front suspension, it is created according to the scheme, on the back there is a multi-link. By European standards, such a suspension can be considered quite soft, it allows you to swing a little on the undulating bends of the asphalt.

In essence, the model is an underestimated alternative, and other representative cars of German production. The company-manufacturer presents this car with two types of body - a spacious station wagon and a sedan, but either of them makes this car beautifully designed, refined, stylish, powerful and comfortable. But despite all the advantages of this car and the recent update of its appearance, Mitsubishi Galant, as before, remains not the most noticeable and fashionable.

It is worth noting that, in general, the ninth generation of the Galant car is a reliable and durable car. Today, a well-groomed nine can cost from 13 to 17 thousand dollars.

The model runs on a gasoline engine, the volume of which is 2.4 liters, and the power is 158 horsepower, it has a four-speed automatic transmission, which allows the car to accelerate to a hundred in just 11.5 seconds, the maximum permissible speed of this car is 200 km / h The average fuel consumption is 9.5 liters. for 100 km.

The main technical characteristics of the car:

• Body - class E sedan;
• Manufacturer - Japanese company Mitsubishi;
• There are five places in total;
• Motor - gasoline;
• Engine volume - 2.4 l.;
• Power - 158 hp;
• Transmission - five-speed automatic;
• Drive - front type;
• The maximum available speed is 200 km / h.

To summarize, we get a spacious sedan with comfortable suspension settings, good ride, excellent noise isolation and a decent list of equipment. It is a business-class sedan with a respectable yet sporty appearance. Although this car may not be for driving enthusiasts, it has strong lateral sway, cornering roll and a large turning radius.

If you want to have a prestigious and comfortable car, then Mitsubishi Galant 9 is for you.

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Once upon a time, in the late 1980s, the Mitsubishi Galant was one of the sportiest sedans in its class. It offered steerable rear wheels and a powerful turbocharged version, the VR4. Subsequent generations became more comfort-oriented, and interest in the model dropped noticeably. A brief revival took place in 1997 when the eighth Galante debuted with an attractive dynamic look. True, the car itself was not so interesting.

The last Galante does not look as daring as before. It is built on the Mitsubishi PS platform - common with the Mitsubishi Endeavor and Eclipse.

Another Japanese sedan has noticeably increased in size, which has a positive effect on the internal dimensions. The width of the cabin has increased to 145 cm, and the space between the backs of the first and second rows - up to 94 cm. Nevertheless, the back sofa is not so spacious, but the three of us are cramped. There is a lack of higher quality materials inside. The plastic looks cheap, and it starts to creak over time.

The American versions, in addition to the base DE, received three more trim levels: ES, LS and the sporty GTS. The SE (Sport Edition) trim replaced the GTS after restyling in 2008. At the same time, the shape of the rear lights also changed.

Six airbags and full power accessories are included in the DE standard equipment list. The ES version features body-colored moldings, exterior mirrors and door handles. The LS modification acquired an electric driver's seat. Automatic climate control was installed only in the GTS, all others were equipped with conventional air conditioning. Of the assistance systems, only ABS with electronic brake force distribution is provided (except for DE). The stabilization system was not installed.

In terms of safety, the ninth Galant earned four stars according to the US Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The sedan received similar marks from the IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Engines

The DE and ES versions were equipped with a 4-cylinder 2.4-liter naturally aspirated (4G69) with 160 hp, while the LS and GTS were equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 (6G75) / 230 hp. (since 2008 258 hp). The Russian Mitsubishi Galant 9 was equipped exclusively with a petrol four with a capacity of 158 hp. Both engines have a belt-type timing drive with a change interval of 60,000 km.

The 4G69 is an extremely reliable unit. Problems with it arise solely through the fault of the owner, in particular due to untimely service. Unlike its predecessor - 4G64, hydraulic lifters are not provided here. Therefore, after every 100,000 km, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearance. It is carried out using adjusting screws.

After 150-200 thousand km, oil may appear in the candle wells. It is easy to eliminate the leak, and you will need about 500 rubles for a set of new gaskets. After a while, the valve stem seals may "harden", which contributes to an increase in oil consumption. For replacement, it is better to use the help of a car service.

Over time, many owners begin to notice the low oil pressure warning lamp burning in full heat. It's all about the sensor itself or its contacts. In the latter case, the disease manifests itself in damp weather or during rain. Moisture gets on the connector pins. It is better to replace the sensor - from 300 rubles.

After 150-200 thousand km, attention will be required for a starter, a generator, oxygen sensors and a clogged catalyst. Most likely, due to the vibrations that have appeared, the rear engine support will also have to be replaced - from 3,000 rubles.

Top-end versions with a 3.8-liter V6 are extremely rare in Russia and there is little information on them. The V6 is the same used in the Mitsubishi Pajero IV and Endeavor. There, the engine has proven itself on the positive side. True, there are isolated cases of loosening of the fastening screws of the flaps in the intake manifold and subsequent ingress into the cylinders. And after 150-200 thousand km, due to the natural aging process, attachments begin to fail gradually.

Transmission

The Mitsubishi Galant 9 engines were aggregated only with a 4-speed automatic (F4A4B), which, in combination with the V6, provided the possibility of manual gear selection. In 2008, the V6 was equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The machine is very reliable. The main thing is not to forget to renew the oil in the box every 60,000 km.

After 100,000 km, owners often notice the appearance of small aftershocks. The disease does not progress, so there is no need to worry. Many machines passed 250-300 thousand km without problems and repairs. By this time, the drive oil seals may have to be replaced.

It is worth noting that the automatic transmission, like many machines, does not like long-term slippage. After such "exercises" Galant often goes to the service due to problems with the box.

Undercarriage

The soft suspension absorbs most road bumps. MacPherson struts work on the front axle, and a multi-link design on the rear. Fortunately, the suspension elements are pretty tough. Replacing silent blocks or levers may be needed only after 150-200 thousand km. But shock absorbers can leak after 100,000 km. After 100-150 thousand km, replacement of wheel bearings is often required (from 3,000 rubles for an analogue or 12,000 rubles - for an original assembled with a hub)

After 150-200 thousand km, the power steering pump may buzz. Repair is usually not advisable. The replacement option is much more reliable. The cost of a new pump is from 13,000 rubles.

The steering rack, as an example of many modern automakers, is durable. Knocks may appear only after 200-250 thousand km, and even then, only on individual copies.

Typical problems and malfunctions

The body is not prone to corrosion. However, when examining the Galant, special attention should be paid to the inside of the doors, hood and sills. Sometimes red spots are found there.

Sometimes after 100-150 thousand km there are problems with the air conditioning compressor - it starts to make noise or howl. The reason may be both in the connection sleeve (from 10,000 rubles), and in the compressor itself (from 65,000 rubles). Often, a problematic unit can be repaired, which is much cheaper.

Conclusion

Mitsubishi Galant does not suffer from any serious illnesses. Malfunctions are usually age-related. True, in the event of repairs, you will have to fork out pretty much - new original parts are often unjustifiably expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of substitutes on the market.