2005 Mitsubishi Galant Review
Fuel Economy
19 - 23 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Roomy for four and enjoyable to drive, the Galant does without a few key features while sacrificing some practicality and refinement for the sake of style. Though unlikely to unseat any of the class leaders, it's still worth a look if you're not one to follow the crowd.
Pros
Excellent balance between ride quality and handling, strong V6, stylish and comfortable cockpit, roomy backseat, superb Infinity sound system.
Cons
No manual transmission or full side curtain airbags, some interior materials feel cheap, not enough storage areas, no folding rear seat.
What's New for 2005
The Galant receives seat-mounted side airbags with head protection as standard equipment on all models. A power driver seat with lumbar adjustment is now standard equipment on the LS. Rear floor heater ducts have been added, and Blackwood trim replaces Metal Mesh and Birdseye wood on the GTS.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Economical & Surprising 4L
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Looking for an inexpensive used four cylinder sedan, came across the Mitsubishi Galant. I was most impressed with the suspension and interior comfort. This is as good as it gets for your money.
Favorite Features
Suspension and comfort.
Suggested Improvements
Road noise, engine noise.
Love it!!!!!!!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I bought my Galant right b4 Christmas this past year...My present to me...YAHOO. Its the first "new" car I have had...I am so glad I got it. Have had no issues to speak of except that the windshield washer reservoir is broken (big whole in the bottom..didn't know that till I went to put fluid in...good thing it's CHEAP...watered the ground) I have literally had to do nothing to this car since I bought it but replace worn windshield wipers and put gas in it. I think this is the smoothest nicest car I have driven. I love it...
Favorite Features
Sleek design in and out. I do wish the roof was a lil less slanted..I am tall..Not much head room for me..Very comfortable ride, nice audio, great safety features.
Suggested Improvements
I wish that the model I have had power seats...and the one thing I really HATE is that you can not enter your trunk (which is a nice large one) from the outside of the car....Never seen this on any car b4 & I don't like it. I am guessing it's a safety feature but I don't like it. Better MPG would be gr8.
Love it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I was skeptical about buying my used Galant because the mileage was so high, but so far, I have no complaints about my Galant. As long as I keep up the regular maintenance up on it, all seems to be ok.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
AC Broke
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Galant SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
At first I loved my Galant, but since the AC went out, I've been in what has literally felt like hell. I have an all black leather interior which draws heat. I took the car to the shop and my air conditioner is broken. I was told that it would cost $941.00 to fix it.
Favorite Features
NA
Suggested Improvements
Fix the damned AC units. It seems as if mine is not the only one in this condition. I've seen other Galants the same model as mine with their windows down in 90+ degrees Fahrenheit weather. This sucks.
Worth a look
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Mitsubishi Galant GTS V6 4dr Sedan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have had my GTS for just under 4 years. It's fun to drive (very quick), pretty quiet, good interior room( and looks good too, decent trunk space, handles well. Average fuel economy for an engine this size. My ONLY complaint about this is the turning radius is just a little to large. If they fixed that, it would be close to perfect. I have owned Camry's, Accords, and American sedans and this is as good as any and better than most. Warranty is much better than most also. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fun to drive sedan.
Favorite Features
Like the graphite looking dash accents and the blue display for the instrumentation. Also like the power of the engine. It is fast.
Suggested Improvements
Better turning radius, maybe improve mileage a little and re-design the back end (they did in 08)
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