The Galant carries over into 2012 unchanged, with abundant rumors that it will take a bow after this model year. Many harsh things can be said of the Galant: It's outdated, cheaply made, underpowered and decidedly Spartan with many, many drawbacks over the competition, but its ride quality is exceptionally smooth, with soft seats and sharp steering for less than $25,000. These benefits alongside the promise of 21 mpg city/30 highway make the Galant an ideal commuter car, or teenage and winter beater, on a tight budget.
Another saving grace comes in the form of high marks on the new and more stringent safety tests, which left the Galant with a perfect score on all things except for driver safety in a frontal crash. Standard safety equipment includes the usual stability control, antilock brakes, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. The upscale SE also offers a back-up camera by default, which is available for the baseline ES as an option if the dealer has it available. There are no factory-installed options for the Galant.
Rather, the ES comes equipped with full power accessories, air conditioning, a tilt-only steering wheel, cruise control and a 6-speaker stereo with CD player and auxiliary audio jack. Notably, the SE adds alloy wheels, heated mirrors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, power driver seat, heated front seats, Bluetooth, navigation, color LCD screen and a stereo upgrade with a 6-CD changer and satellite radio connectivity. Priced at just a few thousand more than the ES, the SE offers a decidedly better deal.
Now for the real downers. A 4-speed automatic is the only transmission available to control the whopping 160 horses put out by the 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder. Trunk space is a cramped 13 cubic feet, and the seats do not fold down - although there is a ski pass-through. Interior materials quality is cheap and gaudy, doing very little to deaden road noise or increase usability of the controls.
Drivers of unusual height should definitely test-drive this Galant before deciding - the lack of a telescoping steering wheel could make life very difficult for anyone much taller or shorter than average. Otherwise, drivers have no complaints, given the budget nature of the Galant. Sure, there are some things they wish they could have in their Galant, but current owners recognize the sacrifices that must be made to get so many features at such a small cost.
Starting a few weeks ago my car started getting stiff when I try to put it in Drive now I have to wait 20 minutes sometimes 10 for the car to warm up if it sets for several hours before the car will go and drive also after several hours of driving is third shift in a little funny just trying to figure out what's wrong with it
So I lost the fob and only have the metal part of the key fob that goes in the ignition. Can i start my car without the fob? I know i needed the fob to start the car but since I lost it i was hoping i can find a by pass and get it started cause i cant afford to get a new one made right now. I used it broke for awhile and just held the black unlock botton part of the fob in my palm when i started the car for a while but now that i lost that part and only have the actual key the car wont turn over.
Fluid type to use ATF or Full synthetic
my husband had a fender bender in the Galant.. it cranked back up and he tried to drive it home but it overheated and shut off..we had it towed home...and it hasn't ran since...the radiator had a crack in it ...I changed the radiator and put new radiator and put in a new battery...Car cranks but will not start..all relays are working..all fuses are working..fuel pump is working...the SRS light is on but the airbag did not deploy..also the gear is stuck in park..it cranks but it's a sluggish crank " rrrrr rrrr rrrrr rrrr" then nothing..I don't know what else to do..I'm checking the cam, crank sensor tomorrow but could the ECU prevent it from starting because the wreck, like a safety thing? I know there's no reset switch on Mitsubishi...I really can't see or even think of anything else and I don't have an OBD II scanner to check....any thoughts from anyone would help
Can I put 2011 Galant SE replacement strut assembly on a 2012 Galant ES?
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: rear · 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: 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: cloth
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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 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: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets
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 · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror 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
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
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: cloth
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: 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 · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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: auto delay off
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: reclining · 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: 2.8
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