New 2009 Mitsubishi Galant

Competitor on the road and on paper

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is an especially value-packed performer that’s anything but boring. Outside, this sporty midsize sedan is distinguishable by its boldly styled new front end and its sophisticated new lines that are especially apparent in the rear three-quarter view (new side outer panel, wider rear glass and back-light, new taillamps, and new bumper treatments). Inside, premium materials enhance the roomy interior, and new user technologies meet consumer demand for the latest in onboard convenience and entertainment.

Serving up four trim levels and three engine types, the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is safe enough to drive your family, roomy enough to drive your clients and sporty enough to take yourself for a road-gripping spin. The racy Galant Ralliart tops the line, which for 2009 also includes the 4-cylinder ES, the new Sport models, and the new Sport V-6. All Galant models come standard with a Sportronic automatic transmission -- a 4-speed with the 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed with the V-6s -- that gives you the choice of manual shift control when you want it.

Standard factory value packages (sunroof, automatic climate control, heated seats, alloy wheels, fog lights, alarm system, rear spoiler, steering wheel audio control, auto-dimming rearview mirror with garage door opener/transmitter and more) add a large roster of premium equipment to the Galant Sport models at a substantial savings over what those same features would cost separately. Mitsubishi says this bundle allows for a $1,000+ MSRP advantage over comparable competitors.

Value and road control aren't all this auto makes easy; at engine start-up, the Galant’s new catalytic converter reduces harmful greenhouse emissions getting into the atmosphere.

Carpooling? Stay on the green track with the Galant’s industry-first Diamond Lane Navigation Guidance system that lets you map a route exclusively when using the HOV lanes.

The Rockford Acoustic Design premium audio system sets a new sound benchmark in the midsize sedan category. Available for all Galant styles, the 8-speaker, 6-CD/MP3 changer, digi-signal processor comes with six months of prepaid SIRIUS Satellite Radio (from date of car purchase).

Your eyes, ears and pocketbook will agree: the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant looks as good on paper as it feels on the road.