The history of this car began in 1969, when the first compact sedan mitsubishi galant rolled off the assembly line of the Japanese automobile corporation, which eventually grew to a mid-size one. Since that time, "knightly" ( this is how Galant is translated from French) the car has undergone nine changes and changed the place of assembly. Until 1994, Mitsubishi Galant was produced in Japan, and then cars assembled in the American state of Illinois at the Diamond-Star Motors plant began to enter the American car market. You can read a review of the Mitsubishi Lancer X.

Arisen as one of the modifications Mitsubishi models Colt small sedan with a classic layout with a standard 1.5-liter engine and dependent rear leaf spring suspension, he became the ancestor of a large family of prestigious high-quality cars. In particular, on the basis of the Mitsubishi Galant, a dynamic solid coupe Colt Galant GTO was produced, which was distinguished by a high-tech two-shaft engine at that time, as well as a rear dependent leaf spring suspension.

It should also be noted that various modifications of Galant have repeatedly become "Car of the Year" in Japan due to their high consumer qualities. During its existence, more than nine million copies of the car have been sold. At the end of 2003, the time came for Mitsubishi Galant 9. It is with this version of Galant that the largest number of events of different scale and significance are associated. First, for a number of countries in Southeast Asia, separate variations of the sedan were proposed.

In particular, the Galant Grunder was proposed for Taiwan, featuring a unique front end, which later became simply the Grunder. Galant 240M equipped with a 2.4 liter MIVEC engine were sent to the Philippines and China. Motorists of a number of CIS countries saw the ninth generation mitsubishi galant only in 2006. Secondly, Mitsubishi Galant 9 appeared as a result of the globalization of the world economy. American Japanese was developed almost entirely in the United States.

In particular, designers from California worked on its design, the current technical characteristics of the Mitsubishi Galant were "acquired" in Michigan, and the assembly was carried out on an assembly line in Illinois. It is possible that the automaker spent more than three years on adapting to the operation of a car in Russian conditions, before the car appeared on the Russian market. Unfortunately, among a little more than three hundred changes that the "Russian" mitsubishi galant has undergone, the most unpleasant thing was the presence of only one engine option. Moreover, both at first and in Mitsubishi Galant 2012.

Thirdly, the sedan that appeared on the Russian market Mitsubishi galant in terms of price parameters, it corresponded to the top-end performance of D-class cars, such as Opel Vectra, Hyundai NE and Mazda 6. Moreover, in terms of overall dimensions Galant could compete with even more venerable and expensive rivals: BMW 5-Series and Volvo S80, Nissan Teana and Toyota Camry... But the most significant changes took place in his appearance.

Exterior and interior of Mitsubishi Galant 9

It should be especially noted that the example of Galant can be traced to the entire evolution of design ideas from the end of the 60s of the last century to the present day. In particular, not the slightest hint remained from the "shark" design of the mitsubishi galant viii in the new version. The angularly predatory "teenager" has now acquired a solidly imposing appearance. This is not to say that the new design won the hearts of all motorists, without exception. Some liked it, others thought that the Americans had hopelessly ruined the car, abandoning the previous, original exterior.

In fairness, it should be noted that most critics simply "greeted him by his clothes", apparently forgetting about the second part of this popular expression. According to Mitsubishi representatives, the main task was to maintain impeccable style and give the car excellent aerodynamic characteristics. And they succeeded. Sharp lines at the front end, with a new radiator grille trim, new headlights and foglights, emphasize the power and dynamism of the car.

Raised contours and side lines give the wedge-shaped body silhouette some resemblance to a well-built athlete. The consistency of the new look is completed by the expressive design of the stern with new lights. The overall dimensions of the novelty are (length x width x height): 4865 x 1840 x 1485 millimeters. The wheelbase is 2750 millimeters, the ground clearance (ground clearance) is 165 millimeters. Useful volume luggage compartment with folded backs of the rear sofa is 480 liters.

Regarding the interior of the mitsubishi galant 2012, it can be noted that many of those criticizing its appearance would have changed their tone by getting inside the car. As noted by many experts automotive market, Galante possesses the most roomy interior among their "classmates". In addition, the developers took into account that the tastes and needs of the client have been growing from time to time, and offered completely new, higher quality finishing materials and excellent equipment. American origin is indicated only by the absence of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column.

Everything else is at the European level. Excellent lateral support for the front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat (eight positions), orange instrument lighting ... The audio and cruise control buttons have moved to the outside of the steering wheel. The dashboard is characterized by acceptable information content, which seems incredible with a large number of different options. Among the equipment are climate control and a premium audio system Rockford Acoustic, equipped with a six-CD changer and a 360-watt electronic amplifier with nine speakers. In a word, there is everything that a car of this class needs.

Specifications MITSUBISHI GALANT 9

As noted above, the new mitsubishi galant is somewhat confused by the technical characteristics of which for the Russian market were limited to one power unit, namely the absence alternative engines... Nevertheless, it can be noted - one, but which one. Probably the most pleasant circumstance is its "omnivorousness", which allows the use of gasoline, starting from AI-92. The 2.4-liter SOHS 4G69 four-cylinder engine has an acceptable power (158 horsepower) and is capable of accelerating to 200 km / h. The engine is equipped with an automatic transmission with artificial intelligence, which allows it to select the optimal gears and adapt to the owner's driving style.

The technical characteristics in terms of the safety system for the driver and passengers are successful for the Mitsubishi Galant. In particular, in the production of the body, the proprietary Realized Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) technology was used, which provides a safety cage and crumple zones. This and also airbags and curtain airbags, as well as other options, are worthy of the NHTSA, who put up 5 points for passive safety. In Russia, there are two complete sets of different equipment: Intense and Instyle.

Unfortunately for Mitsubishi Galant fans, 2012 was the year of the end of the Galant era. It's time for Outlander and Lancer.

The ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant was one of the first cars that came to us not from Europe or Japan. This is a typical "American" modernized for the Russian domestic market. The Russian premiere of this car took place in September 2006, and sales overseas started two years earlier. Why did Mitsubishi marketers wait so long before presenting a new product on the Russian market? The answer was found quickly. According to representatives of the Japanese concern, before releasing the ninth generation of Mitsubishi Galant to Russia, all components and assemblies of the car were revised taking into account the peculiarities of operation in Russia, which took a whole year and a half. As a result, 308 design changes were made.

The main ones are the ground clearance increased to 165 mm, the battery with a larger capacity for starting at low temperatures, as well as more powerful than in the American versions, the starter and generator. After another year and a half, Galant underwent a slight restyling.

The most notable changes as a result of the update have undergone the exterior of the car - a new radiator grille trim has appeared, and the fog lights have become larger. In addition, the design of the rear lights has been changed.

As for the interior, here we should highlight the appearance of buttons for controlling the audio system and cruise control on the front of the steering wheel (previously these buttons were located on the rear side), new materials for the interior trim "wood-like" (previously - "like aluminum"), and also change the color of the illumination of instruments and vehicle control systems from blue to red.

Now about everything in more detail. After the appearance of Mitsubishi Galant on the Russian market, it turned out that in terms of price range, the new product is on the same level with the top-end versions of class “D” cars, which include the popular Mazda6, as well as Opel Vectra and Hyundai NF. In turn, the size of the ninth generation Galant competed with more expensive and venerable rivals - Nissan Teana, ToyotaCamry and Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series.

And so, we sit down in the salon. The front seats have a completely non-American profile - the lateral back support fixes the driver's body well. The driver's electrically adjustable seat makes it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Only the absence of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column reminds of the overseas origin. The annoying blue backlight was replaced with a "European" orange. Due to the fact that the buttons for operating the audio system and cruise control were moved from the back of the steering wheel to the outside, it became easier and more understandable to operate them. The plastic of the front panel is soft to the touch, but the quality is not different. Despite the presence of a duplicate speedometer scale in miles, the instrument panel is very informative and raises no objections.

There is real space on the back sofa. With an average height of the front riders, rear passengers can easily cross their legs and not feel any discomfort. The width of the space is quite enough for three adults, but the one who is located in the middle is not to be envied. The back seat cushion is molded only for two, and when a speed bump passes, the central passenger can easily hit the ceiling with his head. In general, the spaciousness of the cabin is the undoubted trump card of the Mitsubishi Galant, which compensates for the rustic finish.

The luggage compartment with a volume of 435 liters is not distinguished by its large capacity and ease of use, primarily due to the not very good shape of the interior space and the large loading height. In addition, the transformation of the rear seat is not provided - for the transportation of long items there is only a hatch in the armrest.

The boot lid is opened either with a button on the ignition key or with a lever in the cabin.

All cars supplied to the Russian market are equipped with only one engine, namely a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC engine with four valves per cylinder and an ECI-MULTI distributed injection system. This power unit has one undeniable advantage, which is the automatic octane correction system, which allows you to fill the tank with 92nd gasoline. With such an engine, the Mitsubishi Galant produces 158 hp. and 213 Nm of torque, which is achieved at 4,000 rpm. Paired with the engine, only an automatic transmission is available, namely a 4-speed automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode with a manual gear selection function.

You shouldn't wait for the dynamics of a 158-horsepower engine, so it is better to postpone the "traffic light" races. No wonder the car was developed for the American market. Galant's habits can be characterized by two epithets - soft and imposing. These qualities are manifested in virtually everything. But this does not mean that it is impossible to joke on it. Automatic transmission INVECS-II is able to adapt to the driving style. In dynamic mode, each gear rotates to the red zone, and when the throttle is released, the gearbox keeps the rpm, not trying to switch to a step higher in order to react faster to pressing the accelerator at the right time. In quiet mode, the switching occurs virtually unnoticed by passengers.

As for the suspension settings, the "overseas" habits are also unmistakably captured here. On the asphalt waves there is a rather strong lateral swing. The turns are passed with noticeable rolls. With a slightly sharper approach to the bend, the tires begin to squeak plaintively. But the pits and joints of the asphalt pavement Mitsubishi Galant clicks like seeds, without causing any inconvenience to passengers. Coupled with good noise insulation and an excellent audio system, the Rockford Fosgate Galant becomes a good companion even where the quality of the roadway leaves much to be desired. The increased ground clearance will allow you to make forays into nature without fear for the safety of the bottom. With a fairly understandable steering, which in its settings is more similar to the Japanese than to the American, I was surprised by the large turning radius - where the "classmates" turn in one pass, the Galant will need at least two. Because of this, there are some inconveniences when maneuvering in a tight parking lot.

Mitsubishi Galant has a fairly extensive list of equipment that competitors cannot boast of at a similar price. Galant is equipped with automatic transmission and cruise control as standard equipment, ABS systems and EBD, fog lights, power windows for all doors, climate control, six airbags, a multifunction steering wheel, a 6-speaker audio system and 16-inch alloy wheels with tires

Most of the cars have conventional front-wheel drive and manual and automatic transmissions, which have long been known, for example, from the Lancer. Mechanical gearboxes- these are F5M42-1 and F5M42-2, automatic transmissions are represented by transmission options of our own design F4A42, aka INVECS-II, and with 2.4 GDI 4G64-4 engines and supercharged V6 series 6A13-7, they also installed a five-speed automatic transmission W5A42-2 , and the more powerful W5A51-3. Five more steps are sometimes found on Japanese all-wheel drive Legnum with a 1.8 4G93-G engine.

I do not consider the most exotic options with YAC simply due to the fact that, with a low prevalence of objective data on exploitation, there is no. Yes, and there is little information on the operation of all-wheel drive versions. Although you can hardly expect surprises from them: there are the same components as on Lancer evo and the first generation Outlander. And the transfer cases for manual transmission and automatic transmission are unified and interchangeable. And this means that everything is quite simple and reliable.

In the photo: under the hood Mitsubishi Galant V6 "1998-2001

It is extremely easy to get confused in Galant / Legnum / Aspire configurations, there are many of them, they differ for different markets. And the interchangeability of transmission units is very limited. Is that a manual transmission can be bought, having learned only gear ratios... But here, too, we must not forget that for turbocharged and atmospheric engines there are different versions of bells for different positions of the starter. And if you take boxes for four-wheel drive vehicles, there may be too many surprises.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Aspire "1998-2003	In the photo: Mitsubishi Legnum "1996-2002

Automatic transmissions are not electronically interchangeable, and even gearbox housings may differ depending on the motor, drive, year of manufacture and steering position. The installation of a "limited compatibility" box requires a good understanding from the master, who in our time is more and more difficult to meet.

And don't be surprised by the prices of contract boxes. They often look strange: they seem to be the same box, but the price difference can be three times. Often the reason lies in the demand and shortage of certain gearbox options, and not only in the greed of suppliers.

Mitsubishi is one of those manufacturers who do not skimp on transmissions. Almost all cars have gearboxes that can handle the engine torque with a margin. Only boxes paired with tuned 6A13-7 and turbo version 4G63T will fall into the risk zone. In all other cases, transmission breakdowns can only be the result of a run of under half a million kilometers, loss of oil, shock or unsuccessful intervention during minor repairs. For an automatic transmission, overheating is added, no oil changes, a torn gas turbine engine or wear of its blocking linings to the ground. And now about everything in order.

Mechanical five-speed gearboxes F5M42 and W5M51 proved to be quite reliable. Of course, only if the oil level is maintained and there are no hard overloads during slipping and drifting. With runs under 200 thousand, the average driver has a gradual wear of the second-fourth gear synchronizers and even difficult engagement, but with slow shifts, the problem practically does not bother. Over time, the switching mechanism loses its former clarity, the cables begin to sour, but if the car does not stand for months, such problems almost never happen. And do not forget about the presence of dual-mass flywheels on GDI motors, which over time also need to be repaired or replaced.

Automatic transmissions are mainly represented by the four-speed F4A42. This is a self-developed box of the company, but the design clearly gravitates to the automatic transmission made by Chrysler, which has long been the owner of Mitsubishi. The design turned out to be very successful and long lasting. A close relative of this box was installed on Hyundai solaris Russian assembly before restyling.

The service life of the F4A42 with careful maintenance and careful handling is almost endless. In any case, these boxes, subject to replacement of solenoids and scheduled maintenance of gas turbine engines, serve even more than 350 thousand. The F4A42 version is distinguished by the presence of an external oil filter, which is best changed at every MOT, or at least every second. The internal filter changes only when the automatic transmission bell is removed, which means that it will be replaced only when the box breaks.

The heat exchanger in the main radiator does a good job with its duties on 2.0 and 1.8 liter engines, but with 2.4 and 2.5 liter engines on running automatic transmissions in the summer it may not be enough, and then the temperature will exceed 120 degrees at normal city ​​traffic mode. In this case, it is better to install an additional automatic transmission radiator, which will cost significantly less than its bulkhead.

In addition to the wear of the solenoid package and gas turbine engine linings, there are a number of weak points. First of all, this is a thrust needle bearing of the Overdrive series, as well as wear and even damage to the input shaft. And on machines with a 2.5 liter engine, with which these boxes were installed before restyling, the splines of the driven shaft of the gas turbine engine, which are cut off under load, do not withstand. Fortunately, all these troubles are manifested mainly on all-wheel drive versions of automatic transmissions after drifting or slipping, or with shock shifting due to valve body problems. Well, or in case of loss of oil, which is, unfortunately, a frequent occurrence for these boxes. On older cars, at the first signs of cracks on the automatic transmission oil cooling tubes, replace them with new, re-crimped ones. And change the box seals in time.

Five-step boxes families F5A42 / W5A42 are structurally similar to four-stage, but on weak motors they have a better mode of operation of the gas turbine engine, a longer resource of its blocking linings and less chances of overheating. Usually they have less wear on the valve body solenoids, basically only the pressure control valve wears out. But the mechanics of the box are more sensitive to overloads, especially since they are installed with powerful motors, including the V6. Here, during overloads, you can already see a breakdown of the Direct drum shaft, as well as the front and rear planetary gear sets. Due to the lack of oil pressure on the age boxes, it is often necessary to replace the bushings and repair the oil pump with runs of more than 250 thousand. The differential is also heavier loaded, and the chances of its failure are greater. In general, these boxes are stronger than four-stage and, other things being equal, are in best condition... But they are most often put on four-wheel drive cars with powerful motors, where a quiet life does not shine for them. But fortunately, these boxes were installed on newer models, so there are no special problems with contract units.

With a more torque box of the W5A51 series, there is more trouble. It is found less often than the previous ones, although its price is also low. This box works with the most powerful engines, and it lacks strength. Galant VIII has three variants: E6A, E6B and EZB. The first generation is the weakest, the second and third from restyling are noticeably better, but they have a problem with the spring numbered MR534166 / 2741A007. Boxes from Lancer Evolution 7GTA and 9GTA with DZH and D1Z codes are also suitable for replacement. But in all versions, all three planetary gears are working at the limit of their capabilities, and with powerful motors, they cannot withstand the axes of the planets and the spring ring of the drum. reverse gear, and sometimes the drum is wiped. The E6A box is spared from these troubles, which has the oldest and reliable option, and boxes with Lancer, on which they again began to put the ring of the old design with the code 2741A007.

Of course, clutches in combat mode require regular checks and replacement, and if there are any problems with oil pressure due to overheating or contamination of the valve body, they burn out.

The box with the D1Z code has the strongest design, but its bell is not suitable for the 6A13 motor (it is only for the 4G63T).

The E6B and EZB versions have an external filter, which has a good effect on the resource during quiet operation. However, what kind of quiet operation with a stock motor of 280 forces am I talking about?

The box on the VR4 has a standard radiator, which is enough as long as the box is in good working order. Almost all automatic transmission options have a regular filter, and improvements are needed mainly for its mechanical part. And, of course, every 30-40 thousand kilometers an oil change is required. True, for most running and well-tuned cars, 30-40 thousand is the interval of the "small" automatic transmission bulkhead.

Motors

Mitsubishi engines from this period are an interesting combination of new technology and old proven design. The most reliable engines on the Galant VIII are undoubtedly the 4G63-6 2.0 SOHC / DOHC engines with conventional injection and 4G64 2.4 MPI, especially in the SOHC version. Six-cylinder engines of the 6A13 series with a volume of 2.5 liters with conventional injection are also reliable, but they have more problems with lubrication and are noticeably more expensive to maintain, although their resource is higher. The supercharged versions of the 6A13, of course, are much more expensive to maintain and more vulnerable, but they are quite stable and may have a good resource. Although the likelihood that they were "annealed" is maximum.

Much more hassle with all GDI motors, with positive traits they somehow cannot be traced. There are all the "delights" of direct injection in the form of increased design complexity, limited resource of fuel injection pump and injectors, high probability of failures due to sensors, frankly poor starting qualities in winter and a tendency to coke piston rings... In general, the motors 1.8 4G93-G, 2.4 4G64-4 and 2.0 4G94-G with GDI differ in a very nasty character. Only diesel 4D58 is worse than them, which are generally considered one of the most unsuccessful engines of the brand. Although the most successful five-speed automatic transmissions usually came with GDI engines.

Balance Shaft Belt

520 rubles

Despite its age, Galant has relatively few complaints about the engine compartment wiring and cooling system. And engine modifications with conventional multipoint injection boast impressive stability. In general, the mechanics of Mitsubishi motors are one of the best, although the drive of the balance shafts with a belt is a very, very original solution that does not add reliability to the motors, but this problem, if desired, is eliminated at the very first replacement of the timing.

Low resource of components of the exhaust system and weak suspension motors - common disadvantages of the entire series. Already after three to five years of operation, these units often demanded attention, and now, most likely, non-original components of unknown quality have been there for a long time. The original is too expensive, and the replacements are also not encouraging by the low cost. Supports from Chery (from which you can put a lot here) are not suitable, but the support of the transfer case from the Niva stands up perfectly as the front support of the in-line "four". But it must be borne in mind that with non-original supports, you can forget about the quiet operation of the engines: vibrations are noticeably added, and the motors themselves, with an average mileage of 250 thousand kilometers, are far from ideal.

Plugs that have not been replaced for a long time, dirty intake or throttle, the killed ventilation system and suction through the vacuum system - all this is the everyday life of the buyer of an inexpensive Galant.

Another problem is the low crankcase and the subframe that does not protect it. A significant number of cars have a crankcase with traces of repairs, so pay close attention to this part when buying. And for 6A13 engines, this is simply necessary due to the peculiarities of their oil intake system.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Galant Elegance "1996-2003

The engines of the 4G6 family with conventional distributed injection on the Galant are mainly presented in two options. This is the SOHC version of the 2.0 4G63 motor on European cars and the SOHC version of the 2.4 4G64 motor on "Americans". Occasionally you can see the DOHC version of the 4G63 and even cars with a turbocharged 4G63T. And it is not at all a fact that this is a "collective farm": it is difficult to figure out the number of complete sets of the car, small regional and anniversary versions are quite numerous. These engine versions are not only reliable, but also have an almost exemplary control system, stable and comfortable, excellent laying of all components in the engine compartment and at the same time will please with good traction. In general, the impeccable Japanese car industry. The few enemies of these motors are age and slovenliness of services.

Timing Belt 2.4 / 2.0 DOHC

3 401 rubles

Age manifests itself in the form of aging of the control system, hoses and plastic of the cooling system, cracked exhaust and, especially sadly, intake manifolds. Over time, the chances of damage to the timing belt from a broken balancer shaft belt increase. With runs over 150 thousand, either the repair of the entire shaft mechanism and constant monitoring of the oil pressure are required to exclude wedging of the shaft bushings and a break in the drive belt, or a complete shutdown of the system with muffling of the oil channels and removal of the problem belt. The timing belt is capable of stably passing 60 thousand, but the "regular" 90 on age motors, rather, an unattainable dream. The chances of bending the valve are too large, it is better not to save on the belt.

Hydraulic lifters are a long-standing problem of the company's motors, they are short-lived. Reducing oil change intervals to 5-7 thousand helps a little, but in the long term it is cheaper to simply change them every second timing belt change or use decarbonizing compounds to clean the oil system. This measure is able to bring them to their senses for a short time.

Overall, this is still one of the best Japanese motors, and extremely inexpensive. True, with contract engines it's Complicated. 4G6 motors exist in a whole bunch of modifications. They can have different cylinder heads, different starter locations, they can be made for different attachments... It even had a GDI version. In general, it will not be possible to take a contractor or spare parts simply by the designation of the engine type. But the motor is popular, there are enough experts in it, so the problem can be solved.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Galant Elegance Wagon "1996-2003

Direct injection is a fashionable thing, many claim that it is necessary and very useful. But veteran owners of GDI motors are usually much more skeptical. Taking a car with them is highly discouraged. True, it is often impossible to refuse: there are not so many living cars, and the motor control system is easier to put in order than the body. Moreover, now the problems are roughly clear, and solutions are known. Of course, the system is more expensive and more capricious. Here and the EGR is overloaded, and the intake is dirty, and the valves overgrow and hang, and compression rings lie due to the peculiarities of the combustion process with an increased amount of soot, and the nozzles are gentle, and the injection pump is even more delicate than the nozzles. But expensive components can be restored, the most popular parts are on sale, and Mitsubishi even released Shumma fluid for decoking GDI engines.

Mechanically, the 4G64 motors in the DOHC version are no worse than their MPI SOHC counterparts, except that the hydraulic lifters often do not even live to replace the belt.

The motors of 1.8 and 2.0 liters of the 4G93 and 4G94 series are based on a different block, do not have balance shafts, and many consider them even more reliable than the time-tested 4G63. But in practice, the design turned out to be more delicate, especially since the balancers of the 63rd engine can be removed, but it is more difficult to provide the younger series with normal cooling of the cylinders and a more durable piston. So, unfortunately, the oil appetite and rather strong wear of the piston group is present even with runs of 150-200 thousand. Yes, and the earbuds are lifted up here suspiciously often. In general, not the most successful series of engines from either side.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Galant Estate "1997-2003

Six-cylinder engines of the 6A13 series are good for everyone, but the crankshaft liners bulge up with any mistake. Low-viscosity oil and slight overheating - the motor is being repaired. Dirty oil intake mesh - for repair, old oil pump ... well, you know where the motor goes. It is advisable to use viscous oils, SAE40 or even SAE50, and keep the crankcase clean. It is advisable to change the timing belt every 60 thousand, although it can take longer, up to a hundred. Just remember that saving 10 thousand can result in replacing the entire motor.

6 838 rubles

The pump is comparatively low-resource, but it is probably already a non-original one, and it all depends on the choice of the supplier. A liquid oil heat exchanger requires attention and is very picky about the quality of antifreeze, corrosion occurs in it regularly. The rest is a strong and very successful motor. It is considered by many to be optimal for the Galant, but it is heavy. With it, the already small resource of the front suspension falls, and its consumption is high. In service, it is noticeably more difficult than in-line "fours", not to mention repairs. But it is not noisy, very high-torque and goes well with any automatic transmission.

The fan motor VR-4 is the same 6A13 with biturbo. As a sports engine, it is inferior to the supercharged 4G63, but it has more thrust, the engine itself is cheaper and more powerful in stock, and the sound is more pleasant. The resource is quite decent, there are even copies with runs over 200 thousand without traces of major repairs, but you should not hope for a miracle. Cars with these motors do not drive slowly, and the motors themselves are often tuned up to values ​​"slightly over 400". The resource, as expected, depends mainly on the quality of preparation, service and the degree of "bulk". But it seems to me that if you are going to buy a VR-4, then you already know more about this motor than can be stated in one paragraph of the text.

Instead of a resume

The Galant VIII was a beautiful and interesting car. If the body was well looked after, and the engine does not contain GDI letters in the index, then this is not too troublesome and pleasant car even now. True, it is still demanding on the quality of service. Otherwise, it turns out to be a rather uncomfortable bucket. Even if it is still pretty outwardly.

In the photo: Mitsubishi Galant Sport "1996-2003

It is worth taking this car only with MPI motors, but about the feasibility of six-cylinder atmospheric engines there are doubts. Whether to buy a VR-4 is a question beyond common sense: more than three hundred horsepower is not for everyone and not for every day.

Separately, a couple of words about the "Americans". There are quite a few of them, and they are simpler and somewhat cheaper than European and Japanese cars in operation. First of all, thanks to the 2.4 4G64 MPI motors and the absence of a multi-link in the front suspension. But the interior of cars from the United States is noticeably worse, their equipment is poorer, and the build quality is clearly not up to that of Japanese. However, if you are not jarred by the cheapness of the American midsize, and you need a big and family car, then this is also a rather interesting option.

Body galvanized Mitsubishi Galant 9

The table indicates whether the body of the Mitsubishi Galant 9, produced from 2003 to 2011, is galvanized and the quality of processing.

	Treatment	Type of	Method	Body condition
2003	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 17 years old. Taking into account the age and the quality of zinc processing of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body occurs at an initial stage. On such machines, rusting in the cavities and joints is already noticeable.
2004	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns the paintwork has been renewed since 2004	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 16 years old. Taking into account the age and the quality of zinc processing of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body occurs at an initial stage. On such machines, rusting in cavities and joints is already noticeable.
2005	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 15 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to see it if the car has not been hit or scratched.
2006	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 14 years old. Considering the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been hit or scratched.
2007	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 13 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been hit or scratched.
2008	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is 12 years old. Considering the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice it if the car has not been hit or scratched.
2009	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The car is already 11 years old. Given the age and quality of zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been subjected to impacts and scratches.
2010	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns	Galvanizing result: Good The machine is already 10 years old. Taking into account the age and quality of zinc processing of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin in 1 year.
2011	Full	Galvanized (double-sided)	immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current zinc layer 9 - 15 microns includes the proportion of aluminum parts	Galvanizing result: Good The machine is already 9 years old. Considering the age and quality of zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin in 2 years.

If the galvanized body is damaged, corrosion destroys zinc and not steel.
Types of processing
Over the years, the process itself has changed. The car is younger - will always be galvanized better! Galvanized types
The presence of zinc particles in the soil covering the body does not affect its protection and is used by the manufacturer for the word "galvanized" in advertising materials. ... Testing Test results of vehicles rolled off the assembly line with the same damage (cross) on the lower part of the front right door. The tests were carried out in the laboratory. Conditions in a hot salt spray chamber for 40 days correspond to 5 years of normal operation. Hot Dipped Galvanized Vehicle(layer thickness 12-15 microns)
Galvanized car(layer thickness 5-10 microns)

Cold galvanized car(layer thickness 10 microns)
Car with zinc metal
Vehicle without galvanizing
It's important to know- Over the years, manufacturers have improved the technology of galvanizing their cars. A younger car will always be better galvanized! - Coating thickness from 2 to 10 microns(micrometers) provides excellent protection against the occurrence and spread of corrosive attacks. - The rate of destruction of the active zinc layer, in the place of damage to the body, is from 1 to 6 microns per year... Zinc is more actively destroyed at elevated temperatures. - If the manufacturer has the term "galvanized" not added "full" this means that only the elements subject to impacts have been processed. - Pay more attention to the presence of the manufacturer's warranty on the body, rather than loud phrases about galvanizing from advertising. Additionally

Initially, these cars were produced in Japan, and since 1994, cars assembled at the Illinois plant have been seen in American markets. First of all, Mitsubishi cars have earned their awards due to their high consumer qualities. Today, many car enthusiasts buy cars from this company. After taking part in numerous rallies, the company began developing a completely new model called the Mitsubishi Galant 9 VR-4.

This model is a sporty example of a model version. The sports model had a 2.49 liter V6 twinturbo engine, a 4-cylinder petrol engine (such engine is often found on 1992 models). All VR-4 models have four-wheel drive... V this car 4-stage is provided.

Specifications

Type of	Volume	Power	Torque	Overclocking	Maximum speed	Number of cylinders
Petrol	2.4 l	158 h.p.	213 H * m	11.5 sec.	200 km / h	4
Petrol	2.4 l	160 h.p.	213 H * m	11.5 sec.	200 km / h	4
Petrol	3.8 l	230 h.p.	250 H * m	-	-	V6
Petrol	3.8 l	250 h.p.	329 H * m	11.5 sec.	200 km / h	V6

The car's engine is adapted for countries with cold climates.

All cars that are delivered to Russia today are equipped with only one engine - a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC engine with 4 valves per cylinder, and an ECI-MULTI injection distribution system is also provided. The power unit has one important advantage- this is the presence of an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to refuel the engine with 92 gasoline. With it, the engine can produce 158 hp. and 213 Nm, which it reaches at 4,000 rpm. in min. Together with the engine, you can only use an automatic transmission - a four-speed automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode with a manual gear selection function.

The 158 engine does not have crazy dynamics, so it is better not to race it "at a traffic light". This car was created with the American consumer in mind. In general, the car can be described as soft and imposing. These qualities are present literally in every detail. But this does not mean that fast driving is prohibited.

The automatic transmission INVECS-II adjusts itself to the individual driving style of the driver. In dynamic mode, each of the gears rotates to the red zone, and during the throttle release, the box continues to hold speed, slowly switch to a higher stage in order to respond in time to pressing the accelerator pedal. In a quiet driving mode, passengers should not even notice gear changes.

Mitsubishi Galant 9 has a battery with increased capacity, more than 70% of all parts are galvanized, the bottom has a partial anti-corrosion coating. Engine with a volume of 2.4 liters and 158 hp. allows you to accelerate the car to 100 km / h. already 11.5 seconds after the start. A maximum speed is 200 km / h. Fuel, depending on driving conditions, ranges from 7.2 to 13.5 liters. for 100 km.

All versions are supplied with only one engine - 4G94 (R4 16V) with a volume of 2 liters. and direct injection GDI (145 hp), and an automatic four-speed transmission INVECS-II.

The engine displacement is 2378 cc and its torque is 213 N.M. The average fuel consumption is 9.5 liters. Fuel tank has a capacity of 67 liters.

Interior of Mitsubishi Galant 9

If we talk about the cabin, then it is important to emphasize the following: buttons have appeared that allow you to control the cruise control and the audio system, they are located on the steering wheel itself, or rather its front part (before that they were at the back). The interior trim has also changed - new materials “wood-like” were used for it (before that a different material was used - “aluminum-like”), the illumination of control systems and car instruments also changed, earlier it was blue, and now it has become red.

Now let's take a closer look at all this. When the car was released on the Russian market, it turned out that its price was equal to the cost of top-end versions of D-class cars, in which the well-known Hyundai NF and. However, the size of the 9th generation Galant can compete with more expensive rivals like, and.

So let's go inside the car. We will immediately see that the front seats do not have an American profile at all - the backrest has lateral support that reliably fixes the driver's body. Thanks to the electrically adjustable driver's seat, you can easily sit comfortably behind the wheel. The fact that the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was made by a foreign manufacturer says only that steering column has no longitudinal adjustment.

The blue backlight that annoyed all drivers so much has been replaced by an orange “European-style” backlight. The cruise control and audio controls have been moved from the rear of the steering wheel to the front, making them easier to use. For the front panel, soft plastic is used, but not particularly high quality. Although there is a duplicate speedometer scale in miles, the instrument panel is very informative, it was carefully created.

The back seat of the car is very spacious. If passengers of average height are sitting in front, those who are in the back can easily cross their legs and feel very comfortable. If you look in width, there is enough space for three adults, but still the one who will sit in the middle will not be in the best position. The pillow on the back sofa is molded for only two people, which means that when you pass a speed bump, the passenger who is in the center will slightly touch the ceiling with his head. Be that as it may, the spacious interior is one of the main features of the Mitsubishi Galant, it also makes up for the somewhat simple trim.

There is a mechanical tilt angle adjustment on the steering wheel; the steering wheel in this car is not adjustable for reach. In the basic configuration of Intense, there is a cruise control and an audio system with 6 speakers and a servo drive for each glass. Of the expensive Instyle equipment, one can note the driver's seat servos, leather seats, an electric sunroof and a high-quality Rockford Fosgate audio system with a subwoofer and 8 speakers, its power is 650 watts. For safety, there are airbags, there are 6 of them, in addition, the seat belts are equipped with pretensioners. In safety tests conducted in the USA, NHTSA Mitsubishi was able to win 5 stars and thus receive the highest rating.

Suspension

Mitsubishi car Galant characteristics the front suspension has such, it is created according to the scheme, there is a multi-link on the back side. By European standards, such a suspension can be considered quite soft, it allows you to swing a little on the undulating bends of the asphalt.

In essence, the model is an underestimated alternative, and other representative cars of German production. The company-manufacturer presents this car with two types of body - a spacious station wagon and a sedan, but either of them makes this car beautifully designed, refined, stylish, powerful and comfortable. But despite all the advantages of this car and the recent update of its appearance, Mitsubishi Galant, as before, remains not the most noticeable and fashionable.

It is worth noting that, in general, the ninth generation of the Galant car is a reliable and durable car. Today, a well-groomed nine can cost from 13 to 17 thousand dollars.

The model runs on a gasoline engine, the volume of which is 2.4 liters, and the power is equal to 158 horsepower, it has a four-stage automatic transmission gears, which allows the car to accelerate to hundreds in just 11.5 seconds, the maximum permissible speed of this car is 200 km / h. The average fuel consumption is 9.5 liters. for 100 km.

The main technical characteristics of the car:

• Body - class E sedan;
• Manufacturer - Japanese company Mitsubishi;
• There are five places in total;
• Motor - gasoline;
• Engine volume - 2.4 l.;
• Power - 158 hp;
• Transmission - five-speed automatic;
• Drive - front type;
• The maximum available speed is 200 km / h.

To summarize, we get a spacious sedan with comfortable suspension settings, good ride, excellent noise isolation and a decent list of equipment. It is a business-class sedan with a respectable yet sporty appearance. Although this car may not be for driving enthusiasts, it has strong lateral sway, cornering roll and a large turning radius.

If you want to have a prestigious and comfortable car, then Mitsubishi Galant 9 is for you.

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