CD Article: 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS

[CD_Editor]

You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....
Test Drive:

Though "virtually unknown in the mid-size family sedan class," the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant "has a lot to recommend it," says Editor Greg Wilson. "Its interior is one of the roomiest in its class," and it offers "excellent stability when cornering."  However, the Galant GTS has a "wide turning circle" and "the rear seatbacks do not fold down."    More...

[Shnak]

prrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt

[Bullet Blue]

My neighbour down the street had an old Plymouth Breeze. Then he traded it in for a Kia Sephia. Then he traded that in for a Mitsu Galant....

There's a sucker born every minute 

[sirAQUAMAN64]

It's funny - I think Mistu thought this American designed 'style' would be the shiznaught, but it's not. The rear always confuses me with the Dodge Charger too. That steering wheel is  in itself.

I wouldn't be paying anywhere near what Mitsu wants for this thing when there's other more credible entries in this segment. At least it's on the large size tho.

[si]

the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is virtually unknown in the mid-size family sedan class in Canada.


YOU'D THINK SO!  Living in a major city with no damn dealership within 100km what do you expect.

[G0dspd]

To anybody who wants to buy a Mitsubishi 

[si]

To anybody who wants to buy a Mitsubishi 

Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much.  Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.

[safristi]

The Galants are a "SMART BUY" ....2002 goin fer $13,000   .....that leaves ROBBY outa the PICTURE

[G0dspd]

Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much. Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.

I agree ... but an EVO would end up in the garage since they're not street legal and never will be.

[si]

Oh I'll take that EVO thank you very much. Every other Mitsu car can go to the dump, or quebec.

I agree ... but an EVO would end up in the garage since they're not street legal and never will be.

If I had the means, I would buy and licence an Evo in the US and drive it here.  It would be as exclusive as a Lamborghini and as fast as one too.

[BLB555]

Mr. Wilson,

Just a few technical questions from Montreal.

- What compression ratio is the Galant running to necessitate Premium fuel?

- The fuel comsumption should be way less if it is above 11:1.

- Are they still using timing belts?  If so, shame on them.

Comment.  I recently went to try out the 2006 Lancer Ralliart and was not impressed with the RPM @ 100km/h.  The car has 163hp/-163ft/lb and revving @ 2500 rpm.  That car has way more than enough torque to do 2000 rpm @ 100km/h, and the fuel consumption would be a bit lower.  I am still waiting for them to convert to a chain timing system, as the technology is "silent" enough these days.

- Why is Mitz. dragging their feet?  they have to be about 2-4 years behind the other guys.  They should spend a little less time at WRC.  Thats all for now.

BLB555.

[Breeze-E]

Umm did anyone notice the license plate?  Please forgive my ignorance, but is there a Vancouver in Ontario or did they just ship it there from Vancouver BC?  Doesn't make sense if they did?  Just thought it was a slightly humorous observation...maybe.

[wing]

My guess........

Greg test drove and wrote the article in Vancouver, but stock photos were used on CanadianDriver based in Ottawa. 

[ghost]

Galant GTS..... who cares? 

[Bullet Blue]

It wins the award for the ugliest steering wheel.