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2011 Mitsubishi Galant Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Every dinner party has at least one guest who shows up late and hangs around until the hosts have to start dropping hints. The same can be said of the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant – a distinctly unremarkable sedan which, after seven long years, has come to define mediocrity in America’s most popular passenger car segment.
In those seven years since its last facelift, the Galant has had sporadic moments of self-realization. The recently dropped Sport V6 and Ralliart variants injected a great deal of testosterone into what was otherwise a dull family midsize. Having personally owned two Mitsubishi vehicles, I am also very much in step with the automaker’s tradition of well-tuned, high-revving engines. However, both 2011 Galant trim levels – the ES and SE – share the same lackluster 2.4-liter four-cylinder heap, which puts out only 160 hp.
Adding injury to insult, Mitsubishi castrated what was left of the Galant by making a four-speed automatic the only available transmission across both trim levels. The result is less-than-adequate fuel economy, with EPA estimates of 21/30 mpg, and engine performance that is merely adequate for everyday driving.
Of course knowing the carmaker’s penchant for performance, this four-pod may serve up a sporty roar if pushed to the red line. But don’t be fooled; this posturing is simply an echo of the Galant’s former days of glory and will not translate into sporty behavior. At roughly 3,400 pounds – a bit heavy for the class – the power-to-weight ratio works against the Galant in off-the-line takeoff. Once under way, the car’s steering and suspension should provide decent feedback and a fairly responsive ride. All it means is that you will feel confident driving the Galant in most conditions, but will not be setting any drifting records in your local parking garage.
The car’s styling is nothing to brag about, either. The exterior lines look choppy and inconsistent. The smooth taillights are just as foreign to the sharp, edgy front fascia as they are to the rest of the car’s angular form. This trend continues into the cabin, where the steering wheel does not extend telescopically and most of the controls, while easily accessible, lack in elegance and utility.
That said, the Galant is pretty roomy, the seats are comfortable, and the trunk is sufficiently ample, offering 13.3 cubic feet of cargo space. But even here Mitsubishi shortchanges the Galant by making the rear seats permanently upright. That’s right; you can not fold them down to boost cargo capacity – a gross oversight that tops an already long list of disappointments.
In a desperate attempt to save face, the Galant makes a generous offering of standard features. The entry-level ES comes with all things power, cruise control, and a 6-speaker sound box with auxiliary input for your media player. The SE ups the ante with a reverse camera, automatic climate control, self-dimming rear-view mirror, a pair of foglights, heated seats along with an eight-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, an onboard GPS system, Bluetooth, a much more impressive 6-CD audio system with satellite radio, and a power sunroof. The SE also rides on 18-inch alloy wheels and comes with a rear spoiler. Not bad.
Still, the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant is beyond redemption. Devoid of class and segment-worthy functionality, the Galant is a car that’s begging for an update. It’s also emblematic of the automaker’s ongoing brand transition, which promises to bring an array of new, highly competitive Mitsubishi models to our shores in the coming year. But until that time, the 2011 Galant will remain a tardy Japanese source-back that just can’t seem to leave the party.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Mitsubishi Galant
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by Anonymous
Apr 24, 2015
The car has a good feel to it, doesn't feel too large or small on the rode, handles well, has should belts for 3 people in the rear and front and side are bags which I really like. extra safety is a plus for a family carApr 24, 2015
by Scott W
May 10, 2013
It is white has a 4 cylinder and corners like a car much smaller than it is. I haven't had to do any repairs other than change the wiper arm. Its not the car I would've picked for myself but drives really well.May 10, 2013
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Service Engine Light On
My 2011 Mitsubishi Galant has the traction control lights on along with the service engine soon light on. Does anyone know what exactly may be causing this?
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Cruise Control Malfunctioning Mitsubishi 2011 Galant
So my cruise control just recently gave out on my 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. It was malfunctioning for a bit (I could turn it on and off and eventually it would come on) Now when I try to turn it on, nothing happens. It's totally out. I looked at the fuses, but to my knowledge there is not one for the cruise and the one that may be it is good. What can possibly be wrong? Is there a relay associated with the cruise? How can I tell? Thanks in advance for any input!
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2011 Mitsubishi Galant Pricing
Original MSRP
$21,599 to $23,999Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: front seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.21
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front and rear · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.21
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front and rear · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: simulated wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.21
Engine
Alternator: 110 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: grey · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Mudguards: front and rear · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: black
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Sunroof: wind deflector
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 17.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 7
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent