Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Galant
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1969–2012 2015–2017
Assembly	Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi (1969–2006) Port Melbourne, Australia (1971–1972) Tonsley Park, Australia (1972–2008) Normal, United States (1993–2012) Jakarta, Indonesia, Petone (1972-1975) and Porirua (1975-1998), New Zealand (Todd Motors/Mitsubishi Motors NZ)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (1969–1983, 2015–2017) Mid-size car (1983–2012)

First generation
Overview
Also called	Chrysler Valiant Galant Colt Galant Dodge Colt Mitsubishi Colt Galant
Production	1969–1973
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door hardtop coupe 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Related	Mitsubishi Galant GTO
Powertrain
Engine	1.3 L 4G30 I4 (A51) 1.4 L 4G33 I4 (A54) 1.5 L 4G31 I4 (A52) 1.6 L 4G32 I4 (A53) 1.7 L 4G35 I4 (A55)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	4,080 mm (160.6 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height	1,370 mm (53.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Colt 1500

Second generation
Overview
Also called	Colt Galant Chrysler Colt (South Africa) Chrysler Valiant Galant Chrysler Galant Dodge Colt Plymouth Colt Plymouth Cricket
Production	1973–1976 1974–1977 (Australia)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact
Body style	2-door hardtop (H) 4-door sedan (A) 5-door station wagon (V)
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1597 cc Saturn 4G32 I4 (A112) 1855 cc Astron 4G51 I4 (A114) 1995 cc Astron 4G52 I4 (A115)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	4,200 mm (165 in) 4,215 mm (166 in) (Estate)
Width	1,600–1,615 mm (63–64 in)
Height	1,360–1,395 mm (54–55 in)
Curb weight	940 kg (2,070 lb) (Sedan) 925 kg (2,039 lb) (Hardtop) 970 kg (2,140 lb) (Estate)

Third generation
1978 Mitsubishi Galant sedan (first facelift)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Chrysler Sigma Mitsubishi Sigma Colt Galant Colt Sigma Dodge Colt (wagon)
Production	1976–1980
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Related	Galant Λ/Sapporo/Scorpion
Powertrain
Engine	1597 cc 4G32/G32B I4 (A121/131) 1850 cc 4G51 I4 (A122) 1995 cc 4G52/G52B I4 (A123/133) 2555 cc 4G54 I4 (A125)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,515 mm (99.0 in)
Length	4,330 mm (170.5 in)
Width	1,655 mm (65.2 in)
Height	1,355 mm (53.3 in)

Fourth generation
1982 Mitsubishi Galant Σ Turbo (JDM)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna Σ Mitsubishi Sigma Lonsdale
Production	April 1980–1987
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	2-door coupé (Lambda) 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FR layout
Related	Galant Λ/Sapporo/Scorpion
Powertrain
Transmission	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length	4,570 mm (179.9 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,380 mm (54.3 in)
Curb weight	1,190 kg (2,623.5 lb)

Fifth generation
European market Galant
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna/Eterna Sigma Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Mitsubishi Sapporo (Europe) Mitsubishi Sigma (US) Mitsubishi V3000 (New Zealand)
Production	1983–1989
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan
Layout	FF layout
Related	Mitsubishi Magna
Powertrain
Engine	1597 cc 4G32 I4 (E11A) 1755 cc 4G37 I4 (E12A) 1795 cc 4G62 I4 (E13A) 1834 cc 4G93 LPG I4 (E19A) 1997 cc G63B/4G63 I4 (E15A) 1997 cc 4G63T turbo I4 (E15A) 1998 cc 6G71 V6 (E17A) 2351 cc 4G64 I4 (E16A) 2972 cc 6G72 V6 (E18A) 1795 cc Sirius 4D65 TD I4 (E14A)
Transmission	3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 4X2-speed manual 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Curb weight	1,160 kg (2,557.4 lb)

Sixth generation
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna Dodge 2000GTX (Canada) Eagle 2000GTX (Canada) Mitsubishi ZX/MF/MS/MX (Venezuela)
Production	1987–1993
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Related	Mitsubishi Eclipse Eagle Talon Plymouth Laser
Powertrain
Engine	1597 cc 4G32 I4 (E31) 1755 cc 4G37 I4 (E32) 1836 cc 4G67 DOHC I4 (E35) 1997 cc 4G63 DOHC I4 (E33/E39) 1997 cc 4G63 turbo DOHC I4 (E39) 1795 cc 4D65T TD I4 (E34)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,560 mm (179.5 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in)

Seventh generation
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Emeraude Mitsubishi Eterna
Production	1992–1998
Assembly	Nagoya plant, Okazaki, Aichi Normal, Illinois, USA , New Zealand
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan (Emeraude) 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
Related	Proton Perdana
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L 4G93 I4 1.8 L 6A11 V6 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.0 L 6A12 V6 2.0 L 6A12TT twin turbo V6 2.4 L 4G64 I4 2.5 L 6G73 V6 2.0 L 4D68 turbo diesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Length	4,625–4,640 mm (182.1–182.7 in)
Width	1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height	1,395–1,400 mm (54.9–55.1 in)
Curb weight	1250 kg (2755 lbs) 1,430 kg (3,150 lb) (VR-4)

Eighth generation
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Legnum Mitsubishi Aspire Mitsubishi MX/MF Mitsubishi VRG Mitsubishi VRM (Hong Kong)
Production	1996–2006
Designer	Akinori Nakanishi
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon (Legnum)
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
Related	Mitsubishi Legnum Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L 4G93 GDI I4 2.0 L 4G63 I4 2.0 L 4G94 I4 2.0 L 6A12 V6 2.4 L 4G64 I4 2.5 L 6A13 V6 2.5 L 6A13TT twin turbo V6 3.0 L 6G72 V6 2.0 L 4D68 I4 turbodiesel
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,635 mm (103.7 in)
Length	4,660 mm (183.5 in)
Width	1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height	1,410–1,420 mm (55.5–55.9 in)
Curb weight	1336 kg (2945 lbs)

Ninth generation
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Grunder (Taiwan) Mitsubishi 380 (Australia and New Zealand only)
Production	2003–2012
Model years	2004–2012
Designer	Olivier Boulay
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Mitsubishi PS platform
Related	Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Endeavor
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L 4G69 I4 3.8 L 6G75 V6 3.8 L 6G75 V6 MIVEC
Transmission	4-speed automatic 4/5-speed semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	108.3 in (2,750 mm)
Length	4,840–4,850 mm (190.4–191 in)
Width	1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height	1,470–1,480 mm (57.9–58.2 in)
Curb weight	1540 kg (3395 lbs) ES/LS 1696 kg (3739 lbs) Ralliart

The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile that was manufactured by Mitsubishi from 1969 to 2012. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations; cumulative sales exceed five million. It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life evolved into a mid-size car. Initial production was based in Japan, but since 1994 the American market was served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.

The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969 at a new Mitsubishi Japanese dealership called Galant Shop. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette. Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3- (AI model) or 1.5-liter (AII and AIII) configurations. 1.4- and 1.6-liter versions (14L and 16L) replaced these in September 1971. A larger 115 PS (85 kW) 1.7-liter arrived for the top GS model in January 1973. Initially only available as a four-door sedan, a five-door estate and two-door hardtop (A53) variant were added in 1970, the hardtop being Mitsubishi's first production passenger car with full side windows and no side pillars. In March 1973, with only two months of production left, the cleaner "MCA-II" version of the 1.6 arrived. With 97 PS (71 kW) it was three horsepower down on the regular version.

The Galant was offered as a competitor to the Toyota Corona, Nissan Bluebird, Honda Accord, and Mazda Capella. It became Mitsubishi's first car to be sold in the United States in 1971 when the Chrysler Corporation, the company's new partner and stakeholder, began importing the car as the Dodge Colt. It was also produced by Chrysler Australia and sold alongside the larger Chrysler Valiant models as the Chrysler Valiant Galant. In South Africa, the A53 Colt Galant arrived in late 1972 as the Dodge Colt 1600 GS (AY series). The car had already been rallied there, in 1300 and 1600 forms, and only the Hardtop GS version was sold to capitalize on the car's sporty image. Gross power claimed was 97 PS (71 kW) at 6700 rpm and the car was fitted with Rostyle wheels as also used on locally assembled Hillman Vogues.