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2003 Mitsubishi Galant Road Test
Date Published: 11/23/08
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Our road test for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant includes a full evaluation of the
2003 Mitsubishi Galant from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and
handling performance for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, but also interior cabin
and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the
2003 Mitsubishi Galant help you decide if a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant is right for
you.
2003 Mitsubishi Galant Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Ride | Rear-seat entry/exit |
| Steering/handling | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Both engines are smooth, as is the automatic transmission, but the 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 8.3 sec.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 3 | 6 | 4 |
Both engines are smooth, as is the automatic transmission, but the 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 8.3 sec.
Fuel Economy
Test V6 Galants averaged 21-22.2 mpg. Test 4-cyl ES averaged 24 mpg. Mitsubishi recommends premium fuel for V6.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 6 | 5 | 6.5 |
Test V6 Galants averaged 21-22.2 mpg. Test 4-cyl ES averaged 24 mpg. Mitsubishi recommends premium fuel for V6.
Ride Quality
Comfortably compliant and controlled, aside from minor tail hop over sharp ridges. Small bumps most noticed in GTZ because of its firmer sport suspension.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 6 | 5 | 4.4 |
Comfortably compliant and controlled, aside from minor tail hop over sharp ridges. Small bumps most noticed in GTZ because of its firmer sport suspension.
Steering/Handling/Braking
All Galants have predictable yet sporty moves, abetted by accurate steering. Handling-oriented chassis gives GTZ slightly less body lean in tight corners.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 5 | 7 | 5.3 |
All Galants have predictable yet sporty moves, abetted by accurate steering. Handling-oriented chassis gives GTZ slightly less body lean in tight corners.
Quietness
Engine noise, wind rush well-muffled. Tire roar noticed mainly on coarse pavement.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Engine noise, wind rush well-muffled. Tire roar noticed mainly on coarse pavement.
Controls
Well-placed, self-explanatory. Design and layout clean, simple, though uninspired. Cabin materials fall short of Honda/Toyota/Volkswagen standards. Doors and trunklid reverberate when slammed.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
Well-placed, self-explanatory. Design and layout clean, simple, though uninspired. Cabin materials fall short of Honda/Toyota/Volkswagen standards. Doors and trunklid reverberate when slammed.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Comfortable seats, but tall occupants get no excess head or leg room. Visibility aft hindered by high-tail styling. Driver positioning in GTZ helped by standard power driver seat, which is available for LS models, but only in a pricey leather option package.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.8 |
Comfortable seats, but tall occupants get no excess head or leg room. Visibility aft hindered by high-tail styling. Driver positioning in GTZ helped by standard power driver seat, which is available for LS models, but only in a pricey leather option package.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Average room for two adults. Narrow floor passages impede entry/exit.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Average room for two adults. Narrow floor passages impede entry/exit.
Cargo Room
Flat-floor low-liftover trunk is spacious enough, and all models except base DE have a trunk pass-through.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3.8 |
Flat-floor low-liftover trunk is spacious enough, and all models except base DE have a trunk pass-through.
Value within Class
Galant matches most class rivals for driving pleasure, but needs better workmanship and higher resale value to merit our recommendation. Discounts should be readily available on the outgoing '03 generation, though.
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.4 |
Galant matches most class rivals for driving pleasure, but needs better workmanship and higher resale value to merit our recommendation. Discounts should be readily available on the outgoing '03 generation, though.
Total Score
| ES, 4-cyl auto. | GTZ | Class Average |
| 48 | 51 | 47.2 |
Scores for all Compact Cars
| Low Score | 34 | |
| Average Score | 47 | |
| High Score | 62 |
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