It's about the Mitsubishi Galant (9th generation). I don’t post photos - everyone knows the car in principle, although it is not the most “hyped” of cars of this class.
1. The choice of cars.
Car chose for a long time. I was only interested in the used market, class D and E. Naturally, the choice in this class is not the largest, but still there. Main priorities: large, moderately powerful, automatic ("old", reliable), comfortable soft suspension, reliable engine and in general the reliability and simplicity of the main components ... Well, in general, nothing new, what else can you want from a car)))) Outwardly, I liked the Camry in the 40th body, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Grander, Nissan Tiana, well, perhaps everything (right hand drive: Mark and others did not consider, although Mark is certainly good). Skoda Superb, Chevrolet Epica, etc. did not like it outwardly, therefore technical part I wasn't that interested anymore.
2. Analysis of "practice".
I studied these cars for a long time in personal communication with the owners, read forums and reviews, etc. I won’t write for a long time what I understood for myself, but one applicant was dropped (it’s a Nissan Tiana), Camry, Hyundai Grander and Galant remained. Here the choice was more difficult, but Galant still won in terms of price-quality ratio, he surpassed the Camry and Grander quite easily. Flour choice between them will not describe.
3. External and internal appearance of the 9th generation Galant and 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 in it, graceful smooth muscular forms, a "peasant" car in the full sense of the word. Clearance high 165 cm, length and internal usable space is huge, the trunk is large and comfortable. Engine 2.4, reliable put on Mitsubishi for a long time, no complaints about it, pulls very cheerfully. The mass of the car is very impressive 1650 kg. I am a supporter of "heavy" cars - safety is paramount. Despite the fact that the Camry is lighter, and the horses are slightly larger, but the gallant 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 gun, but about it later. Inside, everything is very concise, but at the same time, materials of excellent quality are “rich”, I don’t know how it is in the basic configuration, but in the “maximum speed” (leather, sunroof, rockford audio system) everything is very nice, “plastic” on the ponel (actually not plastic) perforated rubberized moderately soft material, I have never seen anything like this to the touch. Nothing creaks, there are no gaps at all. The machine is assembled simply amazingly. Even many premium classes of the present time (mostly assembled in our country) and even then the build quality is not The seats are very comfortable, the driver's seat is electrically adjustable in all planes. The quality of the leather is very good. Rockford music is at its best (relatively of course))), Mark Moiseevich Levinzon will probably be better, of course, but for me this is not the most important thing in life) ).
4. Auto in motion.
It's just a fairy tale. Ride, noise and overall comfort are just super for a car in this price category. Forgive me KAMRIvody, but in smoothness and general comfort, the gallant wins, that's why I chose it and not the Camry. The car just floats, the road, or rather its absence, is not felt, the suspension just swallows everything, it doesn’t break through, I haven’t seen such a suspension in cars of this class, it’s better only at 120 speed, but this is a different car and a lot has already been said about it. The automatic gearbox is something with something, it switches smoothly is not noticeable at all, although it is 4 ex st., but very cool in everything, it and the engine understand other things perfectly, 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 if necessary, the car picks up speed very quickly when overtaking and other extreme conditions, there is also a manual gearshift mode. There was a case changed with a friend for a while: he was a Camry, I told him a gallant. He turned out to be an honest man, admitted that he liked everything about the Galant more, especially 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 understood it. Well, you know how in love you can’t explain why you love, or like in an old movie: “well, unless you tell a song ...” For those who suddenly don’t know - even though the car and Japanese brand, 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, cars, especially at that time, were assembled very high quality.
5. Ending.
there is so much more to write. For me there is only one conclusion. There are no competitors in this price category in this class (at least for me). In 2007-2008, a Camry at maximum speed cost about 850 tr, a Galant at maximum speed about 820 tr. I.e new car close in price. Now average price solid camry 07-08 year 600 tr, solid galant 450 tr Everything suggests that the Toyota brand is more popular and loses less in price. But this does not speak about the "true" price of the car.
Once upon a time, in the late 1980s, the Mitsubishi Galant was one of the sportiest sedans in its class. He offered thrusters rear wheels and a powerful turbocharged version - VR4. Subsequent generations have become more comfortable-oriented, and interest in the model has fallen markedly. A brief revival occurred in 1997, when the eighth Galant debuted with an attractive dynamic appearance. True, the car itself was not so interesting.
The latest Galant does not look as bold as before. It is built on the Mitsubishi PS platform - shared with the Mitsubishi Endeavor and Eclipse.
Another japanese sedan noticeably added in size, which had 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. However, the rear sofa is not so spacious, but the three of us are cramped. The interior lacks higher quality materials. Plastic looks cheap, besides, over time it begins to creak.
American versions received three more trim levels in addition to the base DE: ES, LS and sporty GTS. The SE (Sport Edition) trim replaced the GTS after a facelift in 2008. At the same time, the shape of the taillights also changed.
Six airbags and full power accessories are on the DE standard equipment list. The ES version features body-coloured moldings, exterior mirrors and door handles. Modification LS acquired a driver's seat with an electric drive. 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 distribution is provided. braking force(except DE). The stabilization system was not installed.
As for security, the ninth Galant, according to the US Security Administration traffic NHTSA, earned four stars. The sedan received similar ratings from the IIHS Highway Safety Insurance Institute.
Engines
Versions DE and ES were equipped with a 4-cylinder 2.4-liter naturally aspirated (4G69) with a return of 160 hp, and LS and GTS - a 3.8-liter V6 (6G75) / 230 hp. (since 2008 258 hp). The Russian Mitsubishi Galant 9 was equipped exclusively with a 158 hp petrol four. Both engines have a timing belt drive with a replacement interval of 60,000 km.
4G69 is an extremely reliable unit. Problems with it arise solely through the fault of the owner, in particular due to untimely maintenance. 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 with the help of adjusting screws.
After 150-200 thousand km, oil may appear in the candle wells. It is easy to eliminate the leak, and about 500 rubles will be needed for a set of new gaskets. After a while, they can "suffocate" valve stem seals which increases oil consumption. For replacement, it is better to use the help of a car service.
Many owners eventually begin to notice a signaling device burning at full heat low pressure oils. It's all about the sensor itself or its contacts. In the latter case, the disease manifests itself in wet 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, the starter, generator, oxygen sensors and a clogged catalyst will require attention. Most likely, due to the vibrations that have appeared, it will be necessary to replace and back support engine - from 3,000 rubles.
Top versions with a 3.8-liter V6 are extremely rare in Russia and there is little information on them. The V6 is the same that was installed in the Mitsubishi Pajero IV and Endeavor. There, the engine has proven itself with positive side. True, there are isolated cases of loosening of the screws securing the dampers in the intake manifold and subsequent entry into the cylinders. And after 150-200 thousand km, due to the natural aging process, attachments begin to gradually fail.
Transmission
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 began to be equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The machine is very reliable. The main thing is not to forget to update the oil in the box every 60,000 km.
After 100,000 km, owners often notice the appearance of small shocks. The disease does not progress, so you should not worry. Many machines have passed 250-300 thousand km without problems and repairs. By this time, the drive seals may need to be replaced.
It is worth noting that the automatic transmission, like many machines, does not like long slips. After such "exercises" Galant is often sent to the service due to problems with the box.
Chassis
Soft suspension absorbs most road bumps. MacPherson struts work on the front axle, and a multi-link design on the rear axle. Fortunately, the chassis elements are quite hardy. 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, wheel bearings are often required to be replaced (from 3,000 rubles for an analogue or 12,000 rubles for an original assembly with a hub)
After 150-200 thousand km, the power steering pump may buzz. Repair is usually not worth it. Much more reliable option with a replacement. The cost of a new pump is from 13,000 rubles.
The steering rack, as an example to many modern automakers, is durable. Knocks can 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 Galant, special attention should be paid inside 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 coupling (from 10,000 rubles) and in the compressor itself (from 65,000 rubles). Often, a problem node can be repaired, which is much cheaper.
Conclusion
Mitsubishi Galant does not suffer from any serious illnesses. Malfunctions are usually associated with age. True, in the case of repairs, you will have to fork out a lot - new original parts are often unreasonably expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of substitutes on the market.
The current Mitsubishi Galant - a car not so much Japanese as American - is absolutely not needed in Europe. In Europe, no one is waiting for Galant, but we (in the automotive sense), although not America, but, moreover, not Europe. Remembering, still loved, previous Mitsubishi generations Galant, which we drove, we drive, and we will drive for a long time, everyone asked: “When?”. Russia is an important market for Mitsubishi, and our opinion cannot be ignored. Here we got what we wanted.
It is unlikely that the assessment of the design of the 9th generation Mitsubishi Galant will be news: it (especially in the front part) is strange, incomprehensible, and even simply ugly for some. A massive hump in the middle of the hood, an inexpressive grille, but most importantly - headlights! The headlights (where are you - the lovely squinted stripes of Mitsubishi Galant light elements of previous generations?) Have replaced some kind of quadrangles from the Volga.
One of the leaders of the distributor Mitsubishi, noted that while "Galant" is sold a little worse than expected. Obviously, in the first months of Russian sales, most of those who were waiting for the Mitsubishi Galant (and many were waiting for it) simply did not have time to try the car on the go - which means they only appreciated the appearance. And they didn't like the looks. Design Mitsubishi Galant 9th generation (2004) has absolutely nothing to do with the style of the previous Mitsubishi Galant.
But they are greeted by clothes, but they see off ... On the road, the opinion about the car becomes much better.
Firstly, behind the controversial appearance of the car lies a huge interior.
Secondly, all controls in the Mitsubishi Galant are clear and in place; with an abundance of options, you do not feel that you have been overwhelmed with information. Buttons in Mitsubishi car Galant is slightly larger than in the Lancer, despite the much more modest equipment of the latter. Only not too good: an excessively large steering wheel and radio buttons that do not fit into the center console. Here again, the designers were not up to par.
Thirdly, the car pleased with convenient details. The main thing is: a driver's seat with an electric drive and a wide range of adjustments, a clear parking sensors and a wide armrest with a roomy box.
Fourth, and most importantly: Mitsubishi Galant is very good on the go. The car handles just fine, although the steering wheel itself is not the most comfortable in girth. The engine and “box” work almost perfectly, although many will want more playfulness from such a machine. Moderately stiff suspension, providing decent comfort, is good both in a straight line and in corners. Mitsubishi bites into the road, maintaining good stability in any reasonable trajectory.
But I don’t want to drive a Mitsubishi Galant recklessly - it’s not easy to “ignite” it. The adaptive “automatic” adapts to the driver, but does not give him extra freedom.
New Mitsubishi America saw Galant in April 2003, but we - only 3 years later. Residents of the US and Canada can choose a 3.8-liter 230-horsepower V6, but we only have a 2.4-liter 158-horsepower unit. The new Mitsubishi Galant was almost completely developed in the States and for the States: design - in California, "technology" - in Michigan, assembly - in Illinois. It's not hard to guess which country's Mitsubishi was seen sitting in the driver's and passenger seats of the Galant.
Bottom line: the car could be better. Under the hood could be a 3.8-liter engine and mechanical transmission, novice drivers would be happy with the ESP system. And the Japanese could entrust the design to their own specialists. But how long would it take to prepare such a Mitsubishi Galant, and will we need it like this?
Prices on the 9th generation Mitsubishi Galant in 2007 on Russian market start from 757 thousand rubles.
Specifications:
Body.
- Type - 4-door sedan
- Length - 4 865 mm
- Width - 1 840 mm
- Height - 1 485 mm
- Wheelbase - 2,750 mm
- Trunk volume folded rear seats– 480 l
- Curb weight - 1,560 kg
- Ground clearance - 165 mm
- Turning radius - 6.1 m
Engine.
- Location - transverse
- Type - gasoline
- Working volume - 2,378 cubic meters. cm.
- Number of cylinders / valves - 4/16, in-line
- Maximum power - 158 hp / 5 500 rpm
- Max. torque - 213 Nm / 4000 rpm
Transmission.
- Drive - front
- Box type - automatic, 4-speed
Suspension.
- Front - independent type McPherson
- Rear - independent multi-link
Brakes.
- Front - ventilated discs
- Rear - disc
- Tire size - 215/60 R16
Dynamics.
- Maximum speed - 200 km / h
- Acceleration 0-100 km / h - 11.5 s
Fuel consumption per 100 km.
- Urban - 13.5 l
- Highway - 7.2 liters.
- Mixed - 9.5 l
- Tank capacity - 67 l
- Fuel - A-95
In 1970, a station wagon and a two-door modification with a hardtop body without a B-pillar appeared. A little later, the Colt Galant GTO was released - a dynamic coupe with a sloping rear end and a self-locking differential (those cars were rear-wheel drive). The most powerful modification of the MR was equipped with a very high-tech 4G32 twin-shaft engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters, which developed 125 hp. from.
2nd generation (A112, A114, A115), 1973–1977
In June 1973, the second generation Galant debuted as a standalone model. Two body styles were offered - a four-door sedan and a two-door hardtop. In some countries, the car was sold under the name Mitsubishi Sapporo, in Europe - as the Colt Galant, and in the USA - as the Dodge Colt. The most powerful modification was equipped with a two-liter 125-horsepower Astron engine. And in 1975 appeared a new version GTO, main feature which was the engine with two balancer shafts.
3rd generation (A120/A130), 1976–1980
In 1976, the third generation Galant was released with a chopped "American" design and spring rear suspension instead of spring. Saloon and station wagons were called Galant Sigma in some markets, while coupes were called Galant Lambda or Sapporo. In Australia, the Galant began to be produced at the Chrysler plant - as the Chrysler Sigma. In the US, the coupe variant was sold under the name .
4th generation, 1980–1987
In 1980, as a result of deep restyling, the fourth generation appeared - Galant grew up a bit and acquired a rear independent suspension. The standard engine was the 4G63 engine of the Sirius family - a two-liter unit with a capacity of 110 hp. from. with electronic fuel injection. Two years later, a turbocharged modification appeared. Another novelty was Japan's first "passenger" 2.3-liter turbodiesel.
5th generation, 1983–1989
In September 1983, an all-new fifth generation Galant was introduced in Japan. It was a mid-range front-wheel drive sedan equipped with electric power steering (EPS) and automatic body leveling suspension (ECS). From this generation began the division into "American" and "European" Galant: in Europe they sold cars with in-line "fours" of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, and in the States - with a V-shaped three-liter "six". In addition to the sedan, a hardtop version was produced without a B-pillar. There was also a modification with a 2.0 turbo engine with a capacity of 150 hp. from.
6th generation, 1987–1993
The sixth generation Galant was introduced in October 1987. It was based on the platform from the previous Galant, but it was a technically more complex and sophisticated car. Smaller engines were equipped with multi-valve heads, ABS was installed in the brake drive. There was an all-wheel drive modification VR4 with a self-locking center differential and a two-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 240 hp. from. On request, it was possible to install a rear cross-axle differential lock. In addition, the "four" was fully controlled - the rear wheels turned at a small angle by a hydraulic actuator.
7th generation, 1992–1998
In May 1992, the seventh generation Galant appeared. The car was slightly larger and heavier than its predecessor, distinguished by a “rounded” design and a wide range of engines. The design of the chassis has become even more complicated - levers and hinges have been added to the suspension, four-wheel drive And steering on all four wheels were also revised. The VR4 version received a two-liter V6 engine with two turbines with a capacity of 240 hp. from. As before, Mitsubishi Galant was produced with sedan and hatchback bodies, and the hardtop was offered only on Japanese market entitled
In 2003, Mitsubishi stopped selling the "eighth" Galant everywhere except Japan: until 2006, a sedan with a two-liter "direct" engine with a capacity of 145 hp was produced for the local market. from.
were considered sports sedans, which can not only transfer the whole family, but also bring driving pleasure. Mitsubishi Galant 9 was created specifically for the American market, a real failure was that in the North American market, which marketers were counting on, the new Galant was sold three times worse than the eighth. In the USA, Galant in its ninth reincarnation was introduced at the end of 2003, the car was assembled in the American city of Normal, in the state of Illinois. The machine was created on the PS platform, which stands for "Project America", (State - states). After a commercial failure in the US, two years later, in 2006 big sedan began to be supplied to the CIS markets. Cars supplied for the CIS countries have 308 differences from American cars.
Appearance:
The dimensions of the latest Mitsubishi Galant are much larger than the previous model, the car has added as much as 23.5 cm in length, in terms of dimensions this car can even be compared with , and . Recall that the ninth generation was produced only in the sedan. Despite the apparent massiveness, Mitsubishi's drag coefficient is 0.31, which is very good. side mirrors already in the basic configuration are equipped with heating. The design was created in the California design studio Mitsubishi and Akinori Nakanishi, a talented designer who painted the eighth Mitsubishi Galant ninth I was not involved in the generation of the model, but later it was he who painted the tenth generation. 
During the production of appearance the cars were changed, the taillights became “elongated” and not “square” as before, the radiator grille also changed, which lost its “beak” after the update. In the basic equipment, the sedan sits on sixteen-inch rims with 215/60 tires. Note that a similar move, to reorient family sedans with a sporty character to business class sedans, was made by Subaru, with the last .
Salon:
The salon is also the advantage of the ninth generation Galant, because in terms of space it is comparable to business sedans and surpasses in interior space and. Wheel has a mechanical adjustment of the angle of inclination, the steering wheel in the Galant is not adjustable for reach. 
The basic Intense package includes a multifunction steering wheel with audio control keys and cruise control, respectively, the cruise control itself and an audio system with six speakers and a servo drive for all windows are included in the equipment. Expensive equipment Instyle includes: leather seats, driver's seat servos, a power sunroof and an expensive Rockford Fosgate audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, the system's power is 650W. For safety, there are six airbags that are provided as standard and seat belt pretensioners. In the American NHTSA safety tests, Mitsubishi scored five stars - the highest rating. The rear sofa is wide, but it is designed for two, the average passenger, when a car hits a bump, can reach his head to the ceiling. Due to the wheelbase increased by 11.5 cm compared to the previous Mitsubishi Galant, the rear has become more spacious. Despite the increased dimensions, the trunk volume has decreased from 470 to 435 liters, but under the raised floor of the Galant there is a full-size spare tire.
Technical part and characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant
For Mitsubishi Galant designed for LPG, a reliable 2.4l engine is offered. The 4G69 four-cylinder engine is equipped with MIVEC variable valve timing and ECI - MULTI port injection. The motor develops 158hp and 213N.M of torque. For the Russian and Ukrainian market, only automatic transmission gears Invecs 2. The box has a manual mode and can adapt to the driver's driving style. The 2.4 engine is known from Outlander, its advantage is the absence of a GDI injection system, which is not very fond of domestic gasoline. power unit equipped with an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to drive on 92 gasoline.
Once every 20,000 - 30,000, the nozzles should be flushed and the spark plugs should be replaced. Replacing the timing belt along with rollers for Galant should be carried out no later than a run of 90 thousand. There are known cases of radiator leakage, which are not always possible to fix, and a new one costs $ 800.
In the US market, a modification was offered from V6 to 233 and 258 hp, which is known from the Pajero model, but sixes were not officially supplied to the CIS.
The front suspension Galant is made according to the McPherson scheme, a multi-link is installed at the rear. By European standards, the suspension is soft and allows some buildup on asphalt waves. The disadvantage of the model is that there is no ESP (electronic stabilization system) even as an additional equipment.
Let's pay attention technical specifications Mitsubishi Galant.
Specifications:
Engine: 2.4 petrol
Volume: 2378cc
Power: 159hp
Torque: 213N.m