CTC Review: 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart

[CD_Editor]

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Well well, now -- another mid-sized sedan. Two in a row, and a good chance to keep myself in the mid-sized segment frame of mind.  And colour me impressed with the Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart that I am driving this week.  More...

[Cortina]

I guess I understand why Mitsubishi have such a hard time selling cars that people want in Canadaland, Judging by the number of post in this topic. Mitsubishi make some great cars. Pitty they are not good at promoting themself as brand that Canadians want. I think, going by what is coming out, the brand does look dated against the competition.

[Mitlov]

A "performance car" that's actually just a FWD mid-sized sedan with a V6 and a slushbox?  How shall I ever contain my excitement?!

[carcrazy]

The trouble with Mitsubishi today is it's two-car line up (Lancer and Outlander); competitive cars that is. The rest of the line-up (Eclipse, Galant, Endeavor) is dated and it badly needs a full redesign. Mitsu also needs to bring the redesigned Colt and other new models to North America.
In Galant's case, putting lipstick on a pig doesn't help as you could see. No cosmetic or "performance" changes or addition of high-end features would make it even remotelly competitive with the top offerings in the segment.
Mitsu really needs to hurry up to keep the little momentum they've gained over the past two years.

[safristi]

GALANT effort.....maybe 4 years too late........!!!   ??

[Xpress]

I've got a friend who was looking at the ordinary mid-sized sedans... (Camry, Altima, Accord, G6, ect...)

He stumbled upon a heavily discounted 08 Galant with the 3.8, every conceivable option, and picked it up the next day.

If we're being honest... The Galant offers a LOT for the money when compared to the other .. possibly 'less inspiring' competitors (Although... is there a truly inspiring car in this segment?)

Great warranty's too 

[gpws2k]

The Mazda6 GT V6 (w/o the luxury package) costs the same as the Ralliart, weighs less, has more passenger room and trunk space AND is more powerful without requiring premium fuel as the Mitsubishi does.  Mitsu's gotta take a page out of that book if it wants to seriously aim at the perennial favourites in the segment.  Mazda's got a game plan while Mitsu's still playing bush league, IMO.  Maybe recycling the Evo IX's AWD system (like they're doing in the Lancer Ralliart) in a Galant redesign will help bring it to the next level.  And while I'm at it, if you're going to require customers use premium fuel, might as well be pumping it into a turbo 4 rather than an iron block 3.8L for the same power.

[Arthur Dent]

Probably fine if one got it cheap enough and planned on keeping it a long time. Resale values would be rough.

[Cortina]

Probably fine if one got it cheap enough and planned on keeping it a long time. Resale values would be rough.

  U say that again sam. Great used buy tho.




Looks like They have sorted out the back end. Perhaps a bit generic. 

[David]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

[ar_ken]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

Another pointless and useless post  Why do people even bother with posting? 

Back to the car itself, I was kind of disappointed with the car not being available with AWD.. however the criticism with being a powerful FWD car is kind of harsh... the Acura TL is also a very powerful FWD car, yet it doesn't look like people mind too much (judging from the number of them on the road, esp. around the GTA)..

One thing that's gotta go is the steering wheel. What's wrong with a simple 3 spoke wheel??

[gpws2k]

One thing that's gotta go is the steering wheel. What's wrong with a simple 3 spoke wheel??

... with stereo controls.  It's got a big honkin' nav screen and no steering wheel-mounted controls?

[carcrazy]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

FYI:
Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest economic conglomerate and one of the largest in the world.

As far as Mitsubishi Motors goes (the car manufacturer), they know how to build cars for sure; however, some of their cars are dated and in big need for a redesign. There is more to the world than Canada/US you know, and Mitsubishi Motors is a major player in many parts of the world. Right know, Mitsubishi Motors is still in the process of recovering from the mismanagement that plagued the company for many years (decades) and they are slowly revamping their line-up. MMC also managed to turn the corner to profitability two years ago as well.

I hope this helps you a little to get up to speed ...

[airbalancer]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

FYI:
Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest economic conglomerate and one of the largest in the world.

As far as Mitsubishi Motors goes (the car manufacturer), they know how to build cars for sure; however, some of their cars are dated and in big need for a redesign. There is more to the world than Canada/US you know, and Mitsubishi Motors is a major player in many parts of the world. Right know, Mitsubishi Motors is still in the process of recovering from the mismanagement that plagued the company for many years (decades) and they are slowly revamping their line-up. MMC also managed to turn the corner to profitability two years ago as well.

I hope this helps you a little to get up to speed ...

You sound like Barrie, if we change Mitsubishi Motors for GM

[ginger]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

Another pointless and useless post  Why do people even bother with posting? 

Back to the car itself, I was kind of disappointed with the car not being available with AWD.. however the criticism with being a powerful FWD car is kind of harsh... the Acura TL is also a very powerful FWD car, yet it doesn't look like people mind too much (judging from the number of them on the road, esp. around the GTA)..

One thing that's gotta go is the steering wheel. What's wrong with a simple 3 spoke wheel??

[carcrazy]

Mitsubishi???  Are they still around?  Wow, I guess they are.  Why they even bother with cars is beyond me, they should get back to doing what they know best, which is..ummm...hmmm...someone help me out, what is Mitsubishi good for anyways???

FYI:
Mitsubishi Corporation is Japan's largest economic conglomerate and one of the largest in the world.

As far as Mitsubishi Motors goes (the car manufacturer), they know how to build cars for sure; however, some of their cars are dated and in big need for a redesign. There is more to the world than Canada/US you know, and Mitsubishi Motors is a major player in many parts of the world. Right know, Mitsubishi Motors is still in the process of recovering from the mismanagement that plagued the company for many years (decades) and they are slowly revamping their line-up. MMC also managed to turn the corner to profitability two years ago as well.

I hope this helps you a little to get up to speed ...

You sound like Barrie, if we change Mitsubishi Motors for GM

Come on already! Which part sounds like Barrie? They are all facts.

Did you see my previous post on this thread? I'm not blindingly defending Mitsu by any means, much less the Galant, just responding to some ignorant comments (troll?).

[gpws2k]

The Mitsubishi website says 258 bhp Wing.

[wing]

That be a dyslexic moment.

[David]

You people make me laugh...Carcrazy, do you even know your stuff??  Have you researched Mitsubishi motors?  JD Power ranks them mid-low on the initial quality survey and Consumer guide only has 1 best buy and that's for the eclipse from 2000-2005, they don't have a recommended model...but ya, you're right, they make a quality product...learn the facts.

[Thinking Out Loud]

Another 'Consumers Reports is my Bible'-thumping troll.  Your ignorance is self evident in your comments in the corrections noted by car-crazy.

Please return to your consumersreportshelpsmedecidemylife.com website, unless you have something relevant to say or wish to be a constructive part of this blog or the world in general.



The BIGGEST problem I had with the Gallant was the inability of the salesepople to understand that they arent the equal to the Camry in ths class, so their interest to play was limited.  Almost arrogant - but at the time, the Lancer was flying off the shelves and their desire to overcome the issues of the past issues was moot.  I'd take a V6 Camry SE at this level.

The new Mitsu stuff is great, but the Gallant is an antique compared to the Mazda 6 and the Accord.