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With all the hype surrounding the Lancer family, some of Mitsubishi's other
Galant now has a face that better fits in with the family. (Photo: Mitsubishi)
products seem to have been neglected lately. Since the Galant Ralliart that went into production for model-year 2007, not much has been happening to the brand's midsize sedan. Although there are plans to introduce a brand new redesigned Galant, a facelifted model will be introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show to bridge the gap.

Mitsubishi has done away with the strong, polarizing bridge-like nose that's dominated the current model's front end design since it was first launched. The '09 Galant's grille is now outlined in chrome, and it gets a new hood, plus updated bumpers as well. The geometric styling of the fenders and bodywork still remains. Meanwhile, at the rear of the vehicle, the Galant loses its odd buttress-style C-pillars and inset rear windscreen for a more conventional one that's both wider and inset flush with the rear pillars. Gone are the old square taillights, replaced by wedgy
Tail end's also more conventional. (Photo: Mitsubishi)
stylized ones that flow into the trunk. The interior of the Galant remains unchanged.

The Galant will be offered in four different trims, two of which are powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four (ES and Sport), while the V6 Sport and the Ralliart use the 3.8-liter V6 shared with the Eclipse. Unlike its Japanese rivals which offer manual transmissions, the Galant can only be had with automatics here. The four-cylinder comes with a four-speed 'box, while the V6 gets a five-speed automatic.


 
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