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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$18,592 to $26,292

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Mitsubishi has struggled for several years to establish the Galant as a viable in the mid-size sedan market. The Galant has faced stiff competition in top sellers like the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, but most reviewers agreed that the Galant was a value-in-class leader, year after year. Shortcomings included the sedan's lack of options, compact rear seats, and underpowered engines.

Mitsubishi has completely redesigned the Galant for 2004, in an effort to takes sales away from the class leaders. The new Galant is larger and more powerful. The modle lineup has been slimmed to four trims: DE, ES, LS, and GTS. All models come standard with air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, full power accessories, keyless entry, a CD player, a digital clock and automatic-off headlights. Four-wheel disc brakes have been added to the safety features, along with daytime running lights.

There are still two Galant engine options, but both are now more powerful. The 2.4 liter inline four provides 160 horsepower and 157 pound-feet of torque. The V-6 is upgraded from a 3.0 to a 3.8 liter unit, which generates 230 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is estimated at 23/30 mpg with the four and 19/27 mpg with the V-6. Again, the only transmission option is a four-speed automatic.

The Galant continues to earn high marks for performance: ride quality, V6 acceleration, and handling. The previous V-6 models ran from 0 to 60 mph in over eight seconds, but the 3.8 liter unit speeds that time up to 6.8 seconds. The V-6 models also now have a manual shift feature with the automatic transmission. The GTS is the best bet for aggressive drivers, with its road-responsive, but non-intrusive, sport suspension system.

The new Galant is larger and the interior is noticeably more spacious. The cabin has wide open feel and the rear seat can now accommodate three adults in reasonable comfort. The seats are very comfortable, according to reviewers, and the rear seat ease of entry/exit has also improved.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Anonymous
Apr 25, 2012
I love the power, it has leather seats, I can control the radio from the steering wheel. Its great!! I can fit my whole family in here and it is a very reliable vehicle. It also has a roomy trunk! Apr 25, 2012
by Cheyenne W
Nov 18, 2009
I love how when you stomp the gas it gets it gone!!!The handling could be a little better when you take off fast it has bad torque steer!!O and i love the leather seats and sun roof they are a must have for me!!Nov 18, 2009
by Julian C
Mar 26, 2008
This car was re-designed all the way for the year 2004. Although trims remain the same, the only changes this year were the engines. The I-4 engine, remains in the same displacement, but now it has the added feature of MIVEC, which is a device that controls the opening and closing of the valves, resulting in better fuel economy, reduced emmisions, more horsepower and torque. The old V6 has increased in size from a 3.0L to a 3.8L liter, of course, gaining more horsepower. The dimensions of this car are greater than those of its sibling as evidenced by the enormous trunk and the space in both the front and the back seats. However, I find it confusing that there is a display with the radio station and the temperature of the a/c just in front, like the Toyota Echo and the Yaris. The gauges are lit with a blue color, yet they seem to be small and hard to read sometimes. The engine seems to have a hard time moving this heavy car, yet it has better acceleration than its american mechanical twins. What really annoys me about this car is the transmission as it should have a 5-speed automatic and the option of having a manual transmission and the lack of rear visibility since the car seems to be higher at the rear than at the front. Mar 26, 2008

2004 Mitsubishi Galant Pricing

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Trims & specs

Airbags

Dual front airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheels: alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power

Seats

Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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