Released back in 2003 and not reissued for a relatively long time, Mitsubishi Galant 9 is still quite in demand, especially for Russian buyers. Despite the headquarters in Japan and production in the USA, it was the Russian market that was one of the main consumers of Mitsubishi products, and you can still often find ninth generation cars on our roads.
The American version of Galant, which always came out with the base DE (as in the West they call big cars for the whole family), also had additional modifications: LS, ES and a sports GTS.
The main characteristics of all models are preserved, the difference is only minor cosmetic changes:
- grade LS equipped with an electric drive to the chair, six airbags and full power accessories;
- sports version of the GTS it has a more powerful engine and climate control, when, like the rest, they are content with only air conditioning;
- ES has an improved design and different painting.
After restyling, the GTS package was replaced by the SE version with a modified shape of the rear optics.
But DE remains the main model, everything comes from its characteristics, and the demand for it is greatest.
2 complete sets were delivered to Russia:
- 2.4 Instyle-AT;
- 2.4 Intense-AT.
Engines and gearbox
Mitsubishi have always been known for their iron, not the look of the car. In the ninth version of Galant, everything remains the same as before, the quality does not disappoint. All models have 4 cylinders in the engine, they differ only in volume:
- on DE and ES there is a 2.4-liter aspirated, output - 150 liters. with.;
- on LS and sports GTS - 3.8 liters, but the output is different - 230 liters. s and 260 l. with.
The 3.8-liter unit is especially good, but it is quite difficult to find it in Russia. Of the minuses, you have to check and tighten the valve clearances a couple of times a month, although they hold better than some competitors. Oil may also leak from the candles, it is not difficult to eliminate this on your own.
The motor is good, but it is designed for a specific gearbox. The assault rifle does not give much freedom to maneuver. Although it will not work to get up tricks on it, it is an ideal option for an amateur or a family man. In addition, the automatic machine, coupled with the engine, will allow you to regulate and even reduce fuel consumption.
Galant grunder
A year after the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was released, in 2004, the same company produces the Galant Grunder.
Grunder is more focused on the domestic market, and in Russia it is not so popular because of the higher price. But the price is definitely worked out - the design has been completely changed, sharpened for Japan, it is pleasant, it will not seem strange to the Russian eye:
- the colors and quality of painting have been changed;
- there is a wider choice of colors;
- the interior has been changed - the seats are covered with leather, surrounded by chrome and wood.
Of the minuses - the power of the 2.4-liter engine is not much changed - 165 hp. with. The old machine gun remained, although some control flaws were corrected.
Despite the maximum degree of protection shown in the report of the US Department of Highway Safety, this car was too expensive for even middle-income American families.
Advantages and disadvantages
Design and appearance has never been the most important aspect of the Mitsubishi Galant 9. People have always bought cars for the sake of build quality and convenience. Looking ahead: the latest generation does not deviate from the canons of the entire line, but there are some differences.
- It is a well-built large car, with a voluminous body and a spacious interior.
- Heat problems are not felt in it due to the favorable location of the air conditioner that blows over the rear seats.
- In the driver's seat, everything is just as good - comfortable control, an electric seat.
The only drawback is a large number of buttons, which will have to be dealt with for some time, but for experienced drivers it will not be difficult.
Galant 9 feels great on the road. A heavy landing and an automatic will prevent the car from skidding, and if you are not a brand new Schumacher, this is the perfect choice. And you won't have to spend too much fuel on a long road - the consumption of gasoline is low due to the not very powerful engine.
It's easy to get used to the location of the buttons and their number, but getting used to the huge steering wheel is difficult. It is clearly not designed for a woman's hand, and even a man may find it uncomfortable. To match the steering wheel, the same inconvenient radio buttons are difficult to reach, and the design generally kills this desire.
Prices
Unfortunately, the 9th generation Galant did not live up to expectations, and in 2012 the car's output was suspended. If you really want to get one, it's worth looking in the aftermarket.
Here are the approximate prices from online stores.
Mitsubishi Galant 10
Galantas of the ninth generation sold worse than the cars of the previous generation. It is not for nothing that the Mitsubishi Galant 9 was restyled twice, although the technical data remained almost unchanged.
The Mitsubishi Galant 10 was slated for release a few years after the 2008 revamp, but something hasn't come together. However, it is too early to bury the brand - in 2015, the release of old models began again, and the development of new ones is also possible.
Mitsubishi Galant 9 is a high-quality, albeit controversial in terms of design, car. However, the hardware completely pays for its money. Another thing is that the car is not suitable for everyone - in places it is sedentary and heavy, it is hardly suitable for women.
Having skated on the Almera for 5 years, I set out to change it for something comfortable, reliable, of a higher class.
The car is needed for summer operation around the town. In winter and out of town I go to Forester. First I wanted to take Renault Latitude. The price bribed me, for the 2-liter version with a variator they asked for 850 thousand, plus the shares at that time, the price was 790 thousand. Taking a ride, I realized that this was what I wanted, but the age-related stinginess played. Thinking why to lose money on resale, if you can take a fresher boo, and go to rest on the saved money. A hard search for ads began.
Strengths:
- Spacious
- Soft
- Comfortable
- Easy to operate
- Reliable
- Simple and inexpensive to maintain
Weak sides:
- No CAP
- On-board computer only in the Raliart version
Part 2
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007
The choice - for 904,000 rubles “sat down and drove in a big new car” in 2007 there was no choice, the Camry had to wait 8 months, and the rest was either very expensive (BMW 5 Series (with leather) - 1,560,000 rubles), or Korean.
For 4 years of operation, with an annual mileage of 15000 km, NOTHING broke and did not change except for oil and filters.
Strengths:
Weak sides:
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007
Brother 2's car, so most of the run belongs to me. The car was purchased at a car dealership in 2007. Options: European, black, black leather interior, standard Rockford music, non-smoking salon (without ashtray), 2.4, automatic transmission-4 steptronic with manual switching.
To begin with, the ship is not small, they put next to a BMW 735 in 65 body not long, so almost the same, and the turning radius is such that you have to maneuver more. I think this is a minus. The standard wheels look a little small, so it was decided to purchase larger disks. When choosing wheels in the store, the sellers tried to be clever and suggest the size of the tires. When I said that I wanted to put 225/55 p18, they twisted me at my temple and showed me a price list with dimensions. We put it in the third summer season - excellent, nothing offends, plus the clearance and of course the look have increased.
Salon - full-time Roquefort music on 6 discs. Sounds ... well, 4-ku. Normally, a couple of heads higher than that of the Camry 40 configuration (p 4) of the same year. The skin is rough, but it does not rub off and now looks like new, the plastic is not ice, but it does not rattle like in the 40's. The passenger seat in comparison with the forty - well, I don't know, I personally thought it was more convenient in the 40, the minus is that there is no steering wheel adjustment for departure, if I am not mistaken, so the steering wheel is quite far from the panel, it seemed to me so in comparison with forty. Noise isolation is average. Klima is on the level: heats well, cools well too, although this year you will have to add or change the frion.
Strengths:
- Decent wheel arches for this class
Weak sides:
- Weak paintwork
- Fitting interior trim materials
- The engine is noisy
- Turning radius
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2008 Part 2
I tried the car on the highway on the route Dzerzhinsk - Volsk (Saratov region), 800 km one way. While the car is being driven in, the speed does not exceed 110 km / h. The suspension is very energy-intensive, the wheels are 215/60/16, which together smooths out roughness quite well. Had to go in a blizzard on a snowy road, and therefore managed to assess the handling. No extraordinary situations.
The speed is picking up energetically. To prevent slipping, you have to dose traction. Due to the power and traction at speed, it confidently pulls the car out. Rulitsya clearly, practically does not collapse. But in all driving modes, the considerable weight of the car is felt. It happened that due to poor visibility, the right wheels caught the side of the road, where the edge could start the car into a skid. And probably due to the weight of Galant, this did not happen.
As for skidding, the car is held by the wheels for a long time on a slippery surface. But if she already went, then she went ... I managed to disrupt the car into a deep skid, but this was done on purpose. In normal mode, everything happens predictably. There is of course a tendency to demolition.
Strengths:
- Solid car
- Adequate fuel consumption
- Ground clearance and short overhangs do not limit riding on rough terrain
- On the road, cars are respected
- Low level of attention from the traffic police
- Dynamic
Weak sides:
- Sound insulation is weak
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2008
I decided on MG very quickly. For almost a year I was going to think about changing the car and got used to the idea that it would be a Hyundai NF. Stubbornly went to the salon and forced myself to get used to this idea. Something was undermining inside. And when I went to make an advance payment for NF in the cabin, OH stood in the same place.
15 minutes to sit, twitch, twist and I made an advance payment for it. The price tag is 759,000. In the process of communicating with the manager, it turned out that when lending through the Security Council of the Russian Federation with a minimum down payment, a discount of 60,000 rubles. Total 700,000. And this despite the fact that the Korean was worth at least 740,000.
Strengths:
- Dynamics
- Representativeness
- Interior space
Weak sides:
- Could have been quieter
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 AT (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007
I would like to write some comparison of the Galant with the Camry.
Perhaps I will not write about my Camry here. Why won't I? So because thousands of lines of reviews have already been written about it and this car has probably been studied like no other. All its good (of which there is an overwhelming majority) and not very features (if there are any) - have already been spelled out hundreds of times and it is already a kind of standard of an average car hovering between “just the auto industry” (any non-luxury car) and the luxury car industry. Balancing on the knife edge.
But oh well. Not about, but still about the external comparison of the Camry with the Mitsu brand (because of nothing to do I was in the Mitsu salon for a long time (Rolf), sat out in almost all models, killed time. First of all, of course, about the comparison with the direct competing Galant.
Strengths:
- Maybe a price?
Weak sides:
- External and internal view
Review of Mitsubishi Galant 1600 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2007
Good day friends !!!
Finally, I chose the time to unsubscribe about my horse, otherwise, as it happens when choosing a car, you read all the reviews on this or that model of an AV car, you find out everything in one word, and how you get an iron friend, you immediately forget that you need to share advice or experience with others!
Well, let's start in order.
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Review of Mitsubishi Galant 1600 (Mitsubishi Galant) 2006
Mitsubishi Galant 2006 release in black. The car is large, spacious, unusual appearance.
1.The ergonomics of the driver's seat was done by a person without a right leg and probably a Dwarf - WHY IS THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER SO CLOSE TO THE TORPEDA? HE IS CONSTANTLY INTERFERING! FASTS TO LIVE IN THE CHAIR FOR MORE THAN A YEAR! THE STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT IS DISGUSTING - either the instruments are not visible, or you are on the BUS!
There is no ELEMENTARY COMPUTER - you will never know the AVERAGE CONSUMPTION, HOW MUCH REMAINS TO PASS and even the TEMPERATURE overboard WOULD BUY FROM AVTOVAZ costs about $ 100.
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Weak sides:
Review of Mitsubishi Galant (Mitsubishi Galant) 2006
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The ninth generation of the Mitsubishi Galant car began its history in the distant fall of 2003, when the mass production of the car began. The car was built on the PS platform, which was developed by the North American division of Mitsubishi and was intended for mid-size and front-wheel drive vehicles. In addition to the Galant, models such as the Endeavor crossover and the Eclipse sports compact were produced on the same platform. All three models were part of the so-called "Project America", the goal of which was the mass production of Mitsubishi vehicles for the United States market. It was the latter fact that became the key in the issue of a sharp change in the design of the Galant in comparison with the previous generation of the car, which many people fell in love with with sports forms. In Russia, the beginning of sales of the ninth generation Galant began in 2006 and ended in 2010.The model finally left the world market in 2012.
In 2008, Galant IX began to be produced in a restyled version, which received updates in appearance, such as: front bumper, fog lights, radiator grille, headlights, taillights. In addition, the interior of the updated model now had a silver interior trim, rather than "wood" and the dashboard redesigned. On the technical side, the changes were minimal - these are the front brakes, the exhaust system began to have strictly 2 lambdas, and there were two cooling fans. All of the above changes refer primarily to cars that were officially sold on the territory of the CIS countries. North American cars are slightly different from ours, for example in the size of the side mirrors, the shape of the front fenders, the ground clearance, etc.
Overall dimensions of Mitsubishi Galant IX for the Russian market.
Length 4865mm;
Width 1840mm;
Height 1485mm;
Wheelbase 2750mm;
Ground clearance 165mm;
Front track width 1570mm;
Rear track width 1570mm;
Trunk volume 435 l.
Mitsubishi Galant IX engines.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the Galant model of the ninth generation was sold only with an atmospheric four-cylinder 2.4-liter engine. (model 4G69), which had a maximum power of 158 (160) hp. at 5500 rpm and max. torque 213Nm at 4000 rpm. The 4G69 motor is nothing more than an updated old man 4G64, which has been produced since 1983. The 4G69 is the latest member of the large Sirius family of motors. Compared to the 4G64, the new engine has reduced the height of the cylinder block by 6mm. up to 284mm., put lighter pistons, connecting rods and a crankshaft - 278g, 530g. and 14.9kg. respectively., made a larger cylinder diameter - 87mm., and also increased the diameters of the intake and exhaust valves to 34.0 and 30.5mm. respectively. A completely new cylinder head was introduced, which had a system for changing the valve timing and valve lift MIVEC. As a timing drive, a toothed belt is used, the recommended replacement interval of which is 90 thousand km, or 5 years of operation. There are no hydraulic lifters on the 4G69 engine, which is why every 45 thousand km. adjustment of valve clearances is necessary.
For almost 15 years of operation of cars with this engine, and it was installed not only on Mitsubishi car models, but also on large-circulation Chinese cars, such as BYD S6, JMC Vigor Pickup 4x4 and Great Wall Haval H5, we can safely say that the engine is mega -reliable and not whimsical, if you meet the deadlines and regularly perform routine maintenance work on the power plant. The resource of the 4G69 engine is 400-500 thousand km. Only after runs of 200-250 thousand km. ask for the replacement or repair of some attachments - a generator, a starter, as well as lambdas and a catalyst. There are problems with the oil pressure sensor, sometimes you have to change the set of gaskets at the candle wells due to the appearance of oil there. There are also rare cases of an increase in the buttery appetite of the motor, as a rule, the reason for this is the stiffened valve stem seals, which ask for replacement.
Outside of the Russian Federation, the Galant was also produced with a naturally aspirated V6 engine with a volume of 3.8 liters. ( 6G75) with a maximum power of 233 (since 2008 261) hp. at 5250 (6000) rpm and max. cool. torque 250 (329) Nm at 4000 (2700) rpm. This power plant is part of the Cyclone V6 engine family. This engine is a descendant of the 6G74 model with a volume of 3.5 liters. - the cylinder block is cast iron, the piston stroke is 90mm., the cylinder diameter is 95mm, the compression ratio is 9.8. Forged connecting rods. The cylinder head has a single-shaft design with 24 valves. In addition, a system for changing the valve timing and valve lift MIVEC is installed. As a drive, the same as on a 2.4l motor. a belt is used, the replacement interval of which is the same - 90 thousand km. The 6G75 engine has shown itself to be a fairly reliable unit, its resource is from 400 thousand km. mileage. Of the rare, but well-aimed problems, the following can be voiced: There were cases when the screws for fastening the valves of the variable geometry of the intake manifold were unauthorizedly unscrewed and, as a result, all these screws, getting into the cylinders, led the owners to the capital ... Similar cases were also on engines 6G74 (DOHC ) and apparently inherited.
Mitsubishi Galant IX transmission.
Before restyling, a 4-speed automatic transmission model F4A4B in the 4L1Z modification was installed in a pair for both engines. Moreover, with the 6G75 engine, the driver had the ability to manually shift the gearbox. Starting with the restyling, the V6 version of the car began to be produced with an automatic transmission in 5 steps. The procedure for a partial oil change in automatic transmissions recommended by the owners is a mileage of 50-60 thousand km. The resource of both automatic transmissions, with proper maintenance, is 250-350 thousand km.
Suspension and steering Mitsubishi Galant IX.
Suspension - MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear. Very soft and durable. Apart from the suspension struts, which hold up to 120 thousand km, the rest of the parts begin to ask for repairs on runs for 150-200 thousand km. The owners of the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant do not remember about the rail until the runs of 250-300 thousand km. But the power steering pump can hum a little earlier - on a run of 200-250 thousand km.
Output.
Mitsubishi Galant of the ninth and so far the last generation is certainly an interesting car - with a rather controversial appearance, the sedan boasts a large enough interior space in its class, a very comfortable suspension and resource engines with good characteristics. Of course, there are also ailments typical for older cars, but all of them can be solved on a fairly budgetary basis.
Today, Asian-made cars overwhelm the Russian car market: affordable "Chinese" or stylish "Koreans" are offered by every second car dealer. However, these cars are more ordinary vehicles than anything big. Therefore, those wishing to purchase a quality "Asian" should pay attention to. Among the lineup of this automaker, it is worth highlighting one handsome man - Mitsubishi Galant. This car truly embodies the harmony of practicality with quality. The Mitsubishi Galant review will help you to verify this.
Mitsubishi Galant and its evolution
The world famous automobile company was founded by Yataro Iwasaki in 1873. She was engaged in the manufacture and repair of ships. Initially, the owner named his company Tsukumo, but later renamed it Mitsubishi Commercial Company. Thanks to government support, the brainchild of Yataro Iwasaki has become the largest Japanese shipbuilding company.
Later, the company began to build aircraft and automobiles, and produced the first car in 1917.
The Mitsubishi Galant car was released back in 1969 and, in fact, became another version of its Colt prototype. It was a rather small car with a 1.5-liter engine. The primary Galant variety was distinguished by a special body shape and an engine of the Saturn series. A little later, on the basis of this car, they created the Colt Galant GTO, which became the founder of a new line of cars in Japan.
Video review of the car Mitsubishi Galant:
Four seasons later, the car was converted into an independent model and presented with two body types: a sedan and a coupe. In some export countries, it was called Mitsubishi Sapporo.
A few years later, the first technical changes of Galant took place: the rear springs were replaced with springs, the motors were updated.
New Galant appeared before the Japanese public in 1983. It was a brand new mid-range sedan.
A few years later, Mitsubishi Motors presented the next, fourth Galant line. The salon of the new car was distinguished by a special design of the front panel and volumetric space.
Galant of the fifth generation was created in 1992. The updated car has gained weight, and from its predecessor it has been torn apart by smooth rounded body shapes. The technical data has also changed: now the car has gained power and modernity. Despite the high-quality ride and reliability, the generation lasted only four seasons.
In 1996, the world saw the sixth generation Galant - with flat body shapes, upgraded engines and a dynamic silhouette. He acquired an adaptive and with technology for injecting fuel directly into the cylinders. A year later, the car became the best in Japan among classmates.
The Galant lineup was slightly updated five years later. The standard equipment of the car has acquired a "sports" package and, accordingly, appearance. The updated Galant is produced only with sedan and station wagon bodies.
In the spring of 2003, Mitsubishi presented the next generation of Galant for the US automotive market in New York. It is based on the front-wheel drive M1 platform produced by Daimler Chrysler.
Since 2004, the Galant sedans of the eighth generation have been sold only in the markets of Japan and Taiwan, in other world car markets their sale is stopped.
In 2008, the ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant sedan returns to the Russian market. He acquired lighting equipment and a dashboard suitable for Russian models. The engine of the machine is now adapted to work in cold climates. The premiere of the updated Mitsubishi Galant took place in Chicago in 2009.
Since August 2012, Mitsubishi Motors discontinues production of the Mitsubishi Galant.
Test drive Mitsubishi Galant
The limitless variety of variations of Mitsubishi Galant is embodied in only two trim levels - Intense (basic) and Instyle (top). The Intense version contains climate control, cruise control, side and front airbags for driver and passenger, curtains, heated front seats, plus + EBD and a six-speaker audio system.
Instyle is equipped with a premium audio system. The cabin flaunts leather seats and a leather steering wheel with audio control buttons. In addition, there is an electric sunroof and a stylish illuminated instrument panel. The front seats and side mirrors are electrically heated, and the driver's seat is also adjustable in eight directions.
Galant technical data vary depending on the configuration. The basic version has an engine with a capacity of 150 horses and a volume of 2.4 liters. The car is driven by an automatic transmission with the ability to shift gears manually or mechanically. The top version also has a 2.4-liter V6 engine with 158 horsepower adaptive automatic transmission.
Variations Intense with automatic transmission and manual transmission differ in technical data. With a 2.4-liter engine, they have different power - 158 horses and 8 less for a mechanical one. Mitsubishi Galant Intense with an automatic transmission reaches 100 km / h in 11.5 seconds, and with a manual transmission in 10.5 seconds. Both engines develop the same maximum speed - 200 km. But the fuel consumption in the city and on the highway is also different: it is 13.5 liters in the city and 7.2 liters on the highway for a car with an automatic transmission and 11.3 liters in the city, and 6.8 liters on the highway for Mitsubishi Galant with Manual transmission.
All versions include disc brakes, air conditioning, electric windows, mirrors, and central locking.
Car prices
It should be borne in mind that since August 2012 the car has not been produced, which means that it is quite difficult to find a new model of past years. Car dealers offer to purchase a new car from 780,000 rubles, depending on the configuration. Mitsubishi Galant with mileage starts from 150,000 rubles (this takes into account the year of manufacture, external data of the car, technical parameters of the car, mileage).
Positive and negative qualities of the model
The quality of a car should be assessed not only by technical characteristics, but also by design and ease of use. Your attention is invited summary of the positive and negative aspects of the Mitsubishi Galant the latest generation.
Pros:
- digitizing the speedometer in km / h (convenient for a Russian buyer);
- volumetric space in the back;
- comfortable salon;
- worthy.
Minuses:
- small enough trunk;
- lack of cigarette lighters (there is only a socket);
- no ashtray;
- inability to fold the back of the rear seat.
Video about the characteristics of the car Mitsubishi Galant 9:
Galant of the last generation evokes rather contradictory emotions. The appearance of the car is unattractive, it loses even against the background of the "Koreans" of the lower class, which is especially noticeable against the background of its charming predecessor. However, the new Galant is a modern solid car that matches its style. Even the basic equipment is equipped with benefits that are not offered in the top versions of other brands, and this is worth a lot. This car is a smart choice for the down-to-earth business person.
Once upon a time, in the late 1980s, the Mitsubishi Galant was one of the sportiest sedans in its class. It offered steerable rear wheels and a powerful turbocharged version, the VR4. Subsequent generations became more comfort-oriented, and interest in the model dropped noticeably. A brief revival took place in 1997 when the eighth Galante debuted with an attractive dynamic look. True, the car itself was not so interesting.
The last Galante does not look as daring as before. It is built on the Mitsubishi PS platform - common with the Mitsubishi Endeavor and Eclipse.
Another Japanese sedan has noticeably increased in size, which has a positive effect on the internal dimensions. The width of the cabin has increased to 145 cm, and the space between the backs of the first and second rows - up to 94 cm. Nevertheless, the back sofa is not so spacious, but the three of us are cramped. There is a lack of higher quality materials inside. The plastic looks cheap, and it starts to creak over time.
The American versions, in addition to the base DE, received three more trim levels: ES, LS and the sporty GTS. The SE (Sport Edition) trim replaced the GTS after restyling in 2008. At the same time, the shape of the rear lights also changed.
Six airbags and full power accessories are included in the DE standard equipment list. The ES version features body-colored moldings, exterior mirrors and door handles. The LS modification acquired an electric driver's seat. Automatic climate control was installed only in the GTS, all others were equipped with conventional air conditioning. Of the assistance systems, only ABS with electronic brake force distribution is provided (except for DE). The stabilization system was not installed.
In terms of safety, the ninth Galant earned four stars according to the US Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The sedan received similar marks from the IIHS Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Engines
The DE and ES versions were equipped with a 4-cylinder 2.4-liter naturally aspirated (4G69) with 160 hp, while the LS and GTS were equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 (6G75) / 230 hp. (since 2008 258 hp). The Russian Mitsubishi Galant 9 was equipped exclusively with a petrol four with a capacity of 158 hp. Both engines have a belt-type timing drive with a change interval of 60,000 km.
The 4G69 is an extremely reliable unit. Problems with it arise solely through the fault of the owner, in particular due to untimely service. Unlike its predecessor - 4G64, hydraulic lifters are not provided here. Therefore, after every 100,000 km, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearance. It is carried out using adjusting screws.
After 150-200 thousand km, oil may appear in the candle wells. It is easy to fix the leak, and you will need about 500 rubles for a set of new gaskets. After a while, the valve stem seals may "harden", which contributes to an increase in oil consumption. For replacement, it is better to use the help of a car service.
Over time, many owners begin to notice the low oil pressure warning lamp burning in full heat. It's all about the sensor itself or its contacts. In the latter case, the disease manifests itself in damp weather or during rain. Moisture gets on the connector pins. It is better to replace the sensor - from 300 rubles.
After 150-200 thousand km attention will be required by a starter, a generator, oxygen sensors and a clogged catalyst. Most likely, due to the vibrations that have appeared, the rear engine support will also have to be replaced - from 3,000 rubles.
Top-end versions with a 3.8-liter V6 are extremely rare in Russia and there is little information on them. The V6 is the same used in the Mitsubishi Pajero IV and Endeavor. There, the engine has proven itself on the positive side. True, there are isolated cases of loosening of the fastening screws of the flaps in the intake manifold and subsequent ingress into the cylinders. And after 150-200 thousand km, due to the natural aging process, attachments begin to fail gradually.
Transmission
The Mitsubishi Galant 9 engines were aggregated only with a 4-speed automatic (F4A4B), which, in combination with a V6, provided the possibility of manual gear selection. In 2008, the V6 was equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The machine is very reliable. The main thing is not to forget to renew the oil in the box every 60,000 km.
After 100,000 km, the owners often notice the appearance of small aftershocks. The disease does not progress, so there is no need to worry. Many machines passed 250-300 thousand km without problems and repairs. By this time, the drive oil seals may have to be replaced.
It is worth noting that the automatic transmission, like many machines, does not like long-term slippage. After such "exercises" Galant often goes to the service due to problems with the box.
Undercarriage
The soft suspension absorbs most road bumps. MacPherson struts work on the front axle, and a multi-link design on the rear. Fortunately, the suspension elements are pretty hardy. Replacing silent blocks or levers may be needed only after 150-200 thousand km. But shock absorbers can leak after 100,000 km. After 100-150 thousand km, replacement of wheel bearings is often required (from 3,000 rubles for an analogue or 12,000 rubles - for an original assembled with a hub)
After 150-200 thousand km, the power steering pump may buzz. Repair is usually not advisable. The replacement option is much more reliable. The cost of a new pump is from 13,000 rubles.
The steering rack, like many modern automakers, is durable. Knocks may appear only after 200-250 thousand km, and even then, only on individual copies.
Typical problems and malfunctions
The body is not prone to corrosion. However, when examining the Galant, special attention should be paid to the inside of the doors, hood and sills. Sometimes red spots are found there.
Sometimes after 100-150 thousand km there are problems with the air conditioning compressor - it starts to make noise or howl. The reason may be both in the connection sleeve (from 10,000 rubles), and in the compressor itself (from 65,000 rubles). Often, a problematic unit can be repaired, which is much cheaper.
Conclusion
Mitsubishi Galant does not suffer from any serious illnesses. Malfunctions are usually age-related. True, in the event of repairs, you will have to fork out pretty much - new original parts are often unjustifiably expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of substitutes on the market.
