2012 Mitsubishi Galant Review
The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is a 4 door midsized sedan offered in 2 trim levels; ES and SE. All Galant’s are equipped with a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine that generates 160hp/157lb-ft of torque and a 4-speed automatic transmission. There are numerous options and packages available to allow buyers to customize the Galant for individual tastes and needs.
The BuyingAdvice Team Says:
The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant offers a generous list of upscale features, along with a smooth and quiet ride all at an affordable price.
What’s New For 2012:
2012 brought no new changes for the Mitsubishi Galant.
What is the Predicted Reliability:
In J.D. Power and Associate’s initial quality study, the Mitsubishi Galant earned an overall initial quality rating of 3 out of a possible 5, with a 5 awarded for body and interior design quality, a 4.5 for powertrain design quality and a 4 awarded for body and interior mechanical quality.
Analysis Of Safety Ratings And Features:
In safety testing by the IIHS the Galant received a top score of “good” for frontal and side crashes, along with a second to best score of “acceptable” for roof strength tests. In government testing the NHTSA rated the Galant a 4 out of 5 for rollover crash testing. The Galant comes equipped with stability control, antilock brakes, front side and side-curtain airbags.
Pros and Cons:
Pros
+ The SE trim level is generously equipped
+ Quiet, comfortable ride
+ Good handling balance.
Cons
– Backseat doesn’t fold down
– 4 speed automatic
– Insufficient interior storage space
Head-To-Head Competition:
The Mitsubishi Galant has a starting price that’s thousands below the Chevy Impala and Ford Taurus, as well as the better fuel economy rating; the Galant offers 21MPG city/30MPG highway compared to the Impala with 18/30MPG and the Taurus offering 18/28MPG. The Galant is powered by a 160hp engine, compared to the Taurus’s 263hp engine and the Impala’s 300 horses. The Galant offers a basic warranty of 5years/60,000miles while the others offer warranties of 3years/36,000miles.
What Others Are Saying:
"It has one of the longest powertrain warranties in its class, and reviewers say the Galant offers a roomy, comfortable interior, smooth ride and decent acceleration." –US News
"What if the Japanese tried to build a Chevy Impala? We’d guess that it would be a lot like the Galant. The interior is roomy, the styling is clean and inoffensive, but the driving experience is bland and forgettable." –Car and Driver
Read more about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, at the Mitsubishi manufacturer site.
