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Cars we almost forget: The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant

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Yes, they are still making the Galant.
years and years ago, the Galant was getting great reviews and was a pretty bright spot in Mitsubishi’s line up.
Now? Most people don’t even know it’s out there, trying (not so hard) to compete with the Accord, Camry, Malibu and tons of other mid sized sedans in the US.

Good luck…

Conversation 24 comments

  1. They used to produce these in Australia up until 18 months ago when the Mitsi assembly plant got shut down and it was deleted. I had forgotten about these until now as well.

  3. Funny that you posted this, I just saw one today and wondered if it was still in production or if Mitsubishi just forgot about it. It has to be one of the most invisible cars on the road.

  4. Vince,

    You should rename the title to "Cars we don't care about".

    The previous generation was decent, albeit unreliable but it was certainly better than this heap with the worst interior next to the Altima in this segment.

  6. I had a Galant as a rental when my Mazda 3 was in the shop after an accident.

    I found the car to be completely adequate even with the 4cyl, 4 speed auto. Very roomy car. I didn't think the interior was that bad for a rental. It was worlds ahead of the PT Cruiser they had me in at first.

  7. I know that they use these primarily for rental cars because it was a choice I had recently. I don't sit in this car and say "wow, this stinks" like I have in an Altima or Camry. I've seen more 2010 Tauruses in two months than I've ever seen of this Galant. Hell, I see more Rolls Royces, and they only make a few hundred of those each year. It's amazing that Mitsubishi is still in business.

  9. Looks too much like just another Accord. The only car in this segment worth a closer look is the 32MPG Malibu.

  11. I think Mitsubishi would be better off going in a sports sedan direction with the next Galant instead of trying to make it a mainstream midsize Camry/Accord appliance sedan competitor (like they did with the current model). Mitsubishi has never done mainstream well and it has totally lost any of its appeal or distinctiveness in attempting to go that direction. Mitsubishi would be better off doing "niche" well than failing at "mainstream".

  12. Why Mitsu hasnt adopted styling cues from the Lancer for its Galant and Eclipse is really a mystery to me. I guess bad management of a car company isnt just an American problem.

  13. I love Mitsubishi Gallant.
    I have one for myself and second one for my husband which is almost one year old now and we both enjoy driving it everyday and never had any what so ever problem with them.
    They are cheap on gas, parts, service is just amazing at mitsu dealership. Will defnitely recommned this one.
    Great job Mitsubishi.

  14. Well, LANCER something LANCER always seems LANCER to be LANCER getting LANCER in the way LANCER of the Galant.

    I don't think it would be a bad idea if they just made it into a bigger Lancer. They are starting to choke out this vehicle like they did with the Diamonte. I thought only the Ford Crown Vic and Econoline were allowed to maintain the same front end for 7+ years.

  15. Vince, I made it a POINT to find a current generation Galant on my 30 minute commute home, and then again into work this morning.

    I didn't see a SINGLE Galant, but I did see three Mercedes CLs which are about as hard to find as a diamond. I did see a last generation Galant that was burning enough oil to create a smoke screen, maybe they were trying to create their own James Bond car.

    "Anonymous said…
    I love Mitsubishi Gallant.
    I have one for myself and second one for my husband which is almost one year old now and we both enjoy driving it everyday and never had any what so ever problem with them.
    They are cheap on gas, parts, service is just amazing at mitsu dealership. Will defnitely recommned this one.
    Great job Mitsubishi.

    October 7, 2009 10:55 AM"

    Really?

    This has got to be a joke post. How would you know they are cheap on parts if you have only had it for a year and it was so reliable? I bet you were dumb enough to pay MSRP on the Galant too because you thought it was such a "great" car.

    One year means absolutely nothing.

    Mitsubishi is trash.

  16. I would like to see them cut a deal with Citroen to bring the C5 sedan over here as a replacement. That would be a big improvement over the current car. Since Peugeot/Citroen have compact CUVs based off the Outlander, I think it's totally appropriate for Mitsubishi to have a Galant based off the C5.

  17. Today, one was being driven by a complete douche, cutting everyone off and darting through traffic alongside an equally beaten up mid 90s Maxima (typical.) And it occurred to me how I just thought yesterday that I never see any Galants. Then I saw another one, a total beater with a missing hubcap, also being driven aggressively. Except for the tail lamps, one of which was full of water, both were the exact same generation as pictured here. So they're out there. Maybe we just don't notice them as being very current because most just look old and ghetto.

  18. Mitsubishi brand is very weak these days. I don't know nor care where there's a dealer in the San Francisco area. I guess there is one somewhere within 50 miles of S.F., but I doubt if anybody cares. The Galant is a consummate rental car–nothing more.

  19. If I worked for Mitsubishi, I would be embarrassed to tell people that.

    It is a failing car company, they just need to pull out of the US or revamp their ENTIRE lineup all in one year. They produce NOTHING that I would want aside from the Evo.

  20. I saw this a few days ago. I saw the back of the car for the first time asking myself "What car is this?". After noticing the "Galant" nameplate on it I figured it's probably their latest one.

    The question that's on my mind, Where's Mitsu's ad campaign on this car? It's like non-existent.

  23. "I love Mitsubishi Gallant."

    When Mitsubishi brought you over to this country for work they should have taught you better English….

    Tell your bosses that they have to shake up the image that these cars are for losers.

  24. "Anonymous said…
    There was a time Mitsubishi was better than Hyundai/Kia.

    October 10, 2009 1:20 PM"

    For a long time they shared parts, so actually Hyundai = Mitsubishi.

    From about the mid 80s through the late 90's I would say they were on par with eachother.

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