2002 Mitsubishi Galant Road Test - Consumer Guide Automotive

Our road test for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant help you decide if a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant is right for you.

2002 Mitsubishi Galant Road Test

Pros	Cons

Ride	Rear-seat entry/exit

Steering/handling

Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings

Acceleration

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
3	6	3.7

Both engines are smooth, as is the automatic transmission, but the torquier V6 has far better midrange oomph than the 4 cyl. Four-cyl Galants have adequate go, clocking 10.3 sec in our 0-60-mph test. Test GTZ did 0-60 in 8.3 sec.

Fuel Economy

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
6	5	6.7

Test V6 Galants averaged 21-22.2 mpg. Test 4-cyl ES averaged 24 mpg. Mitsubishi recommends premium fuel for the V6.

Ride Quality

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
6	5	4.1

Comfortably compliant and controlled, aside from minor tail hop over sharp ridges. Small bumps most noticed in the GTZ because of its firmer sport suspension.

Steering/Handling/Braking

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
5	7	4.9

All Galants have predictable yet sporty moves, abetted by accurate steering. Handling-oriented chassis gives GTZ slightly less body lean in tight corners.

Quietness

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
4	4	3.6

Engine noise and wind rush well-muffled. Tire roar noticed mainly on coarse pavement.

Controls

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
6	6	5.6

Well-placed and self-explanatory. Design and layout are clean and simple, though uninspired. Cabin materials fall short of Honda/Toyota/Volkswagen standards, and doors and trunklid reverberate when slammed.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
4	4	4.4

Comfortable seats, but tall occupants get no excess head or leg room. Visibility aft hindered by high-tail styling. Driver positioning helped by standard power-operated driver seat on LS V6 and GTZ.

Room/Comfort (rear)

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
3	3	3.2

Only average room for two adults, three in a pinch. Narrow floor passages impede entry/exit, though not severely.

Cargo Room

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
3	3	3.3

Flat-floor low-liftover trunk is spacious enough, and all models except base DE have a split folding rear seatback.

Value within Class

ES, 4 cyl auto.	GTZ	Class Average
6	6	4.7

Galant matches most compact-class rivals for driving pleasure, but needs to be more solidly put together to merit a Recommended nod. Discounts should be readily available, though.

Total Score