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"Mitsubishi Galant" returned to our country

After a three-year break in our country, the sale of "Galant" has already begun on the ninth generation, but it is absolutely new it is impossible to call it. Such "Galant" is produced in the USA for the domestic market for more than two years. To adapt it to the Russian conditions, I had to make more than 300 changes in the design.

I have a friend, a big fan of "gallant". Its eighth generation cars (and he was alternately two) he called "Japanese BMW" and gently brushed dust from "muscular" sides. He was not alone - many Russians liked an expressive design, a powerful 6 cylinder engine, excellent handling and luxurious equipment "Mitsubishi Galant". Do my friend buy a sedan ninth generation? I do not know. The model has changed a lot ...

Double digitization of the speedometer - in miles and in the "km / h" - issues the American origin of the model.

There is no such car in Japan. There are no lists. The Japanese themselves are still content with the old "galant" (practically the same, which was officially sold in our country until 2003) and it seems quite satisfied with it. However, on the site "Mitsubishi Motor Corporation", in the section "World-line range", there is a mention that the large sedan "Mitsubishi Galant" has a new generation, but is produced "only for the local market of the United States." If more, then since 2004, this model is produced at the American plant "Mitsubishi" (in the town of Normal, Illinois), and to other countries, with the exception of Canada and Mexico, it has not yet been supplied. And now Russia has become imported by this car, balancing on the verge of "family" and business class.

Thus, the ninth "Mitsubishi Galant" can only be conditionally. Using the words I. Ilf and E. Petrov ("12 chairs"), about this model can be said: "Young was no longer young." Personally, I first saw the new "Galant" for the new year 2005. And not somewhere in Detroit, but in Moscow, at the opening of the next Dealer Center "Mitsubishi". The car waspiled by snow was parked behind the cabin, away from the exhibition and the front speeches. In response to my questions, the employees of Rolf (the official representative of Mitsubishi in Russia) did terrible eyes and applied fingers to the lips: "TS-C, while it is too early to talk about it, the decision on sales has not yet been accepted, waiting - we will see ... "

There was almost two years to wait. Of these, according to the press release, one and a half years left to adapt the machine to the Russian conditions. "Comprehensive refinement of all nodes and aggregates" was carried out, more than 300 changes made in the design of the car. But the noticeable differences between the adapted "galant" from the American can be counted on the fingers.

The interior is not allocated by special advantages against the background of competing models.

The form of the front bumper and the radiator lattice has changed (undoubtedly for the better). The headlights and rear lights were updated (in order not to violate our rules, because the ocean adopted another standard for lighting equipment). Increased (up to 165 mm) clearance of the machine, in accordance with this, the characteristics of the suspension were reconfigured. The engine has adapted to work in a cold climate and on the 92nd gasoline. It was worth the motor loss of two "horses". In the Russian version, its capacity is 158 hp, and 160-strong "galanta" are sold in the USA. Speedometer and odometer are now counting not only miles, and also kilometers (digitization - double). The radio audio system received the "European" setting step, and climate control temperature is installed on the Celsius scale, and not Fahrenheit.

So, actually, all. And where is the other 290 with excess differences? I have no doubt that they are. But ordinary buyers all other nuances are most likely not visible. Yes, and no need. It is quite enough to assign sellers that the car is comprehensively adapted. And in the case of a malfunction of problems with warranty service, it should not occur.

As mentioned above, for the United States this car is not new, and our overseas colleagues (for example, from the expert agency "Consumer Report") have already managed to absorse for him all her bones and gently decompose them along the shelves. Their verdict is such: reliability - above average in the class, the statistics of failures are minimal, the technique does not cause any complaints. But here is the "degree of customer satisfaction" (there is a spoiled Americans and such an assessment parameter of the car) leaves much to be desired. They don't like the new "Galant" for some reason. Even despite the fact that when testing for passive security (according to the NHTSA version adopted in the United States), he was awarded the highest award - five stars.

CD-receiver with changer on six disks is installed on "Galant" in the configuration "Instyle".

From the explicit shortcomings of the machine, American experts mention only an excessive noise of the base 4-cylinder engine (6-cylinder version is also sold in the USA). In this, I absolutely disagree with them. With a personal acquaintance with the car, I did not notice anything like (believe me, listened carefully, even turned off the music). So, I dare to say: in the car very quiet with all modes of engine operation, aerodynamic noise and rustling of tires on asphalt also do not annoy. Perhaps among the changes made in the design was and improved noise insulation?

But the pretty American heart version of "Galant" with a 3.8-liter V6 (which the overseas experts consider even "overly powerful") in Russia there are no more and most likely. Sorry. Motor is very good, brisk, although too, in my opinion, voracious. I suspect that the refusal of his deliveries was caused by an extremely high-cost modification with V6. After all, even the "basic" car with a row "four", crossing the ocean, is becoming more expensive at exactly $ 10,000.

Caution, leaf fall!

I did not have time to park the test "Mitsubishi Galant" on the editorial parking lot, as colleagues pounced with questions:

- Well, how do you like the new "galant"?

- I do not even know. It is hard to say...

I really (without a shade of coquetry) I can not answer this question definitely. On the go, the car produces a very good impression. Spacious comfortable salon. Canceled noise insulation (not sin repeat it again). Excellent suspension work and understandable (and therefore safe) behavior on the road. "Galant" perfectly listens to the steering wheel and readily respond to pressing the accelerator. An adapted 4-cylinder engine, even despite the minor loss of power, you will not call a slim. Perhaps I am ready to agree with the American specialists that the 230-strong V6 in this case is rather an excessant than the need. Speakers car and without it enough.

And most importantly - "Galant" holds the road very tenaciously. Sometimes even unreal tenacious. Wet asphalt. Fast dangerous turn. The roll is great enough, it seems that the workflow of the suspension is completely selected. And if the vission turns out to be more cooler? I add a gas and at the same time cursed the steering wheel, seeking provoking the slip. How wrong! The car, accelerating, willingly "hesitates" to a sharper trajectory. All four wheels at the same time retain tight contact with the road. Fine! Thug the car to slip only on the carpet of yellow fallen leaves. Sometimes they are worse than the ice. Before them sometimes leave all the tricks of the constructors of the chassis ...

Of course, in such a commemorative behavior of the car there is a merit of both a complex multi-dimensional independent suspension (and in front, and behind) and installed on the Russian versions of "Galant" tires "Yokohama". By the way, in America, if I do not change the memory, "Galant" is completed with the tires of one of the most affordable models "Goodyear". Another score in favor of "our" car.

These are all the advantages. And minuses? First, it is sluggish, inexpressive (in my opinion) appearance. Associated, several old-fashioned unassuming interior. And thirdly, relative (compared to competitors) poverty configuration. And not only basic.

Adapting "Galant" to the Russian operating conditions, engineers have contributed more than 300 changes to its design.

In our market, "Galant" is sold in two versions of the equipment - "Intense" and more expensive "instyle". There is no third. Both options imply a 2.4-liter motor in combination with a 4-speed automatic gearbox (with the ability to manually switch gear), 16-inch alloy wheels, ABS, Cruise Control and the simplest climate control. In general, the minimum that on cars of this class today is no longer surprised.

Rear lights "Galant" adapted to the Russian standard.

The "instyle" additionally installs a glass hatch with an electric drive, leather seats, a driver's armchair servo and a cool audio system "Rockford Fosgate". In addition, pseudo-shaped lining appears in the cabin (for some reason dirty gray), and the steering wheel is covered with artificial leather. Strange, really after cutting up the upholstery, there are no flask for the cover on the steering wheel? .. ..

The audio system is really quite good. I really liked. Captured with me disk "Midnight Oil 20.000 Watt R.S.L." Sounds, let's say, convincingly. Drive - more than enough. The subwoofer "breaks through" the chest through. But the concert of Vivaldi performed by the same system somehow did not impress me ...

Everything else looks rather modest. But to compete in its price segment a new "Galant" will have to be with "Hyundai NF", "Toyota Camry", "Nissan Teana" ... List can not be continued. Competitors are serious. In addition, "Mitsubishi Galant" is the oldest (year-old development) car in this list ... However, in our market, the "Galant" has a tremendous advantage: it can come and buy it. Immediately. At least, the dealers have "live" cars. For someone, this factor will probably become decisive. And my opinion: "Mitsubishi Galant" is a wonderful car for those who are looking for a reliable vehicle in the car. My friend, the fan of the previous "Galant", is unlikely to be delighted with the new one.

Retrospective

Models of past generations

In Russia, the "Galants" of the two previous generations officially been officially sold. The seventh "Mitsubishi Galant" (photo at the top) appeared in our market back in 1993 (in the same year, when the world premiere of the model). And in 1997, he was replaced by another model (photo below), which was supplied to our country until 2003.

When the generation was changed, a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 133 hp was becoming a basic for "galant" (145 - for modifying with the GDI direct fuel injection). In addition to it, a 2.4-liter engine was produced (144 hp or 150 for the GDI version). The flagship engine remains 2.5-liter V6.

Competitors

Peace to you and health. Not the first thing, so you can judge a strict life experience of 20 years, there are professional categories and extensive experience in managing various brands of cars of different classes. Well, I will try in order. Loved all sorts of cars, but I love big, so if any financial opportunity I watch the car business class and believe me not because of the Ponte. I sold it means Mazda 5, I'm not a Mazdovod before her, although I got a good Mazda, do not be offended by the owners of Mazd. According to the budget and comfort more dragged to Sonat, and even considered a lot of them, but I could not find a lively. 400 thousand approximately and the task to meet in such requests. So the range is small-tokrery, the Teana, Epic, Galante, Chord and Sonata. Little, Sonata, as I wrote, for Camry, the old woman with a familiar mileage Paul Lemon Sorry how popular the toad crushed, the Teana two-liters did not satisfy, and 3.5 eats and The tax, and the pressed came across, and good 2.3 liters at the price already to the cams pulled up, shorter-expensive, not according to my money. Akkord is of course a krasser, but the clearance is low, and not cheap. And I hope you understand, they did not consider, they I am not at all how the frameworks and prospects do not climb. I spent the lip on the business class, and I still don't want a solaris and cruise (I look forward to, tolerant). And as it looked at the gallant by chance, the reviews read (few of them, but truthful ) - by the way for them, really helped. And you can see the fate quickly found Galant 9 in full mince, according to my requests and money. I received a familiar trip and for a modest remuneration. I received his verdict - good, the bit is not deadly, you can not take a lot of bits . So american, handsome man, hatch, leather, cruise, xenon in all places, engine 2.4 is the same as an outlander, a bunch of pillows, a 4-layer automatic, a minimum of electronics, a pleasant interior, spacious and comfortable to all passengers. Under the hood, everything is simple, visible and convenient, even a light bulb, in any place I will change without dating a cigarette. The seller did not lift the oil did not eat. I have already had a 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Lancer, I was remembered by Zhor oil and a very convenient landing of the driver. But we will not be distracted from the Galant, he is not a lancer at all and it seems to me very underestimated in our market and an assessment on it. understated. Sat down, drove and pleasantly, immediately, I feel heavy, soft, but unfortunately the bad and how to gently say clumsy, lacks a little fifth transmission on the track and a pair of electronic assistants such as anti-offense or something like that. Gasoline 92nd 10 On the track approximately, about 12-13 in the city, and of course how to trample and with what to turn on. Well, I must delight you, those who want such a car, are all special flaws and I'm so glad, because mince, dynamics and comfort not many inferior to classmates of this year at incredible prices, and the price pleases, because everything depends on it . And about the pluses-combination box magnificent, after Mazda Kayfoy. When overtaking, hears, during rebuilding in the city it does not tupit. It does not fit the chair, but not lost. Shumka at 4 with a plus, the arches would have fun and there would be a five. Baghpor was spacious, Salid salon (of course it looks like this), everything is fine, everything is there. Multiple and cruise control on the steering wheel, and not a foot as many Conveniently on the highway. The larger is not heard, I would say moderately. The hand is comfortable and spinning well. There is a bit of a little interfere with the review, it is necessary attentively with pedestrians, but for many cars. Many auto. - For a long time, I didn't go with such joy on the bumps and Ughab, did not hook, no longer, in short, for our roads itself. Rockford's music, what to say - having an additional musical education, good rumor and memory is the best sound that I heard in the whole life in cars. But the radio, by the way, catches not very, but it is easy to fix good antenna, if you certainly need it to you. Doors are heavy - close nice, the speed on the track is not noticed, it is better to have an antiradar. Wheels 215 / 60/16.Arted windshield. Farmlight Award. 8 Airbags. The seat is not laid out. I don't know what I wrote or missed you. Conclusion - a good car for good money, at least for me. Not a problem for me. Not a problem, they will serve almost everywhere, there are no special specialists. It is not necessary to buy special specialists. Who thinks to buy, choose a complete setting - to sell will be easier, and I am still Ride. Thank you for your attention. Photo, if not lazy will be added. Criticities, do not provoke into negative compliments. Recent people with pleasure I will answer questions ... Good luck on the roads ...

➖ Maneurity
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Design (front)

pros

➕ Reliability
➕ Suspension
➕ Spacious salon

The advantages and disadvantages of Mitsubishi Galant 9 are revealed on the basis of reviews of real owners. More detailed pluses and cons Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 with a machine gun can be found from the stories below:

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So I decided after 2 years of owning this miracle Write a review. Common emotions from the car are good. I call it a "ship" - a big (huge interior), heavy (on the highway as a tank), and, of course, the vague (a large radius of turning - you need to get used to the dimensions).

The engine and the box are a great combination who writes about bad dynamics - delicate, as the gearbox (an ancient proven 4-step automaton) is adaptive (if you are constantly quenched, then tear, if it is constantly quiet, then it adapts and begins to slow, save fuel).

In general, the engine, box and suspension are very reliable and proven. Salon is big and comfortable. Suspension soft and comfortable. The speakers are enough (overclocking that from 60 to 100 km / h, which is 100 to 140 km / h - even). Excellent music (Roquefort), but no USB. Excellent family car!

Disadvantages, well, what about without them:
1. Fuel consumption: the city is 15 liters, the route is 10-11, the benefit that eats the 92nd.
2. Dimensions (well, what did you want with a length of 5 meters).
3. The trunk is medium, although the baby stroller climbs, and there is also enough space.
4. After 3.5 thousand, the engine is heard (made Shumka hood and motor).
5. In terms of time, small breakdowns come out.

Sergey, review about Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 automatic transmission 2007 GV

A new one from the salon was taken as a workhorse for everyday ride, in any weather. I would like to note the reliability of this car. For three years, 127 thousand km of different roads were held in the roadless expanses of Ukraine. Only consumables changed, the replacement of which required the warranty. The warranty went 80 thousand km.

Having worn, moderately soft and moderately rigid suspension. Comrade compared with his Mercedes E-class for 90 thousand y. e. noted the good energy intensity of the suspension. Sustainable and maneuverable on steep shutters, descents and lifts at a speed of 150-160 km / h. 180-190 km / h along a straight road keeps well.

Spacious salon, children literally walk along it. The trunk grabs. I would like a little more horses, but the motor on the tracks is enough. In the city I would like more lightness and savory in the steering wheel, but it is made for the route.

Consumption is acceptable, it all depends on how to put pressure on the pedal. The main thing is that it consumes what is declared. Lil is mostly 95th gasoline. It happened and second, but immediately felt the difference in the engine. With our quality gasoline on the tracks, it is better to pour better 95th, less consumption and machine runs more, and most importantly smoothly. Brakes are completely satisfied.

Of the minuses:

- "bugs" in the cabin even in a new car;
- the absence of an on-board computer, however get used to, the main thing is not to forget to pour fuel when the sensor lights up;
- large triangular dead zones in the area of \u200b\u200bthe mirrors, losing sight of other participants in them a couple of times;
- A large radius of turning in the city, when driving on a paving, in the steering wheel, there is a slight rattling, a little is not pleasant.
- On the passenger seat, the torpedo is lowered at an angle down and for a tall person, shoes rests on it.
- Winter from under the front wheels, many sand flies on the sprinkled roads and sees very bends at the bottom of the rear doors and arches, the noise from it is strong.
- Appearance - the front is in doubt, but others even like it.

The owner goes to Mitsubishi Galant 9 Machine 2.4 2009

- The engine is weak 2.4 with weight (empty) machines in 2 tons.
- The box is frisky, but the 5th gear begins.
- The skin in the cabin of the end of the 90s, not soft, no perforation.
- Low ceiling (in configuration with hatch) with my height in 172 cm !!!
- Steering wheel adjustment only up-down, uncomfortable.
- Magnetic screen with bright light is poorly read.
- Dynamics of 3, controllability on steep turns by 4.
- The ventilation system is not thought out. How not to twist - blowing in the face.
- Bad noise insulation.
- No parking sensors.

High clearance.
+ Excellent suspension.
+ Dynamic acceleration.
+ Spacious salon, especially from behind (at the expense of a modest trunk).
+ Small fuel consumption, taking into account the weight of the machine + omnivorous.
+ Cheap service.
+ Corrective appearance, although the front view is controversial, it is worth looking at an angle.

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