2007 Mitsubishi Galant: Road Test
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- MSRP: $19,899 -$26,999
- Invoice: $18,979 -$25,474
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Our road test for the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant help you decide if a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 5.9 |
Four-cyl Galants have more-than-adequate power for most situations--test ES did 9.0 sec 0-60 mph. V6 is among largest in class, provides strong takeoffs, satisfying midrange snap. Test GTS did 6.8 sec 0-60. Ralliart V6 even more responsive. Test V6s sometimes scrambled for traction in quick getaways.
FUEL ECONOMY
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Test 4-cyl ES averaged 24.2 mpg in city/highway mix. Test 230-hp V6 Galant averaged 19.7 mpg over 9869-mi. test. Test Ralliart averaged 17.6 mpg. V6 Galants require premium-grade fuel; 4-cyl models use regular.
RIDE QUALITY
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 6.1 |
Comfortable in DE and ES trim, but Honda Accord, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima are more composed at highway speeds. GTS and Ralliart have firmer suspension for improved control with little comfort compromise.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 7 | 6.2 |
Sporty-feeling GTS and Ralliart have nicely weighted steering, little cornering lean. Other models reasonably nimble, but don't control body motions as well on their softer suspensions. Brakes adequate in routine use, but simulated panic stops revealed spongy pedal action and only average stopping distances.
QUIETNESS
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
Road, tire noise pronounced in GTS and Ralliart, less so in other models, but no Galant matches the refinement of Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. V6 sounds, feels refined.
CONTROLS
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.7 |
Most switchgear handy and logical. Cabin materials OK for this price range, but hardly impressive, and some Galants tested suffered some ill-fitting interior panels.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.8 |
Easily accommodates six-footers. Good seat comfort, though addition of telescope steering wheel would help some drivers fine-tune their positioning. Cars tested had metallic console trim that caused annoying daytime windshield reflections. Aft visibility subpar.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Head room tight for six-footers, but three adults fit without undue crowding. Foot and knee room good. Seat nicely contoured, but some testers say it's too soft for best comfort. Wide door openings ease entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4.8 |
Short decklid, high liftover limit utility of roomy, usefully shaped trunk. Rear seatbacks don't fold, but trunk pass-through standard on all models.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.3 |
Galant matches the class-topping Honda Accord and Toyota Camry for roominess, and holds its own in acceleration and handling. But it lags in mechanical refinement, solidity, and interior-materials quality. Yes, Galant typically sells for less than Accord and Camry, but that's offset by Mitsubishi's lower resale values.
Total Score
| ES | GTS | Ralliart | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 56 | 56 | 59.2 |
Total Score: 56
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