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2008 Mitsubishi Galant Quality Review

July 22, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Easily accommodates six-footers
ConsumerGuide

Roomy for four
Edmunds

folding seatback is not available
Cars.com

The Mitsubishi Galant 2008 is a roomy and comfortable car, but there are a few repeated complaints about the quality and storage space/accessibility.

As ConsumerGuide points out, the car "easily accommodates six-footers." Not only that, but "three adults fit without undue crowding," which is a seemingly impossible task to accomplish in a mid-size. Edmunds agrees, calling the 2008 Galant "roomy for four." Reviewers also rave about the soft, comfortable seats available in the Mitsubishi Galant 2008 model, and for those who prefer a firmer support, the Ralliart model fits the bill. Cars.com concurs, stating that the front seats offer "plenty of support and not too much side bolstering," and adds “the Ralliart's leather-covered front bucket seats are quite comfortable and include seat heaters and driver-side power adjustments.” Motor Trend points out its “fabulous backseat -- oodles of foot room, terrific thigh support, nice armrests, and plenty of head, leg, and shoulder room.”

While there is enough space for drivers and passengers, there isn't much storage space for large items. Reviewers at TheCarConnection.com learned quickly that trunk space is a big drawback in the Mitsubishi 2008 Galant; one of the most frequent complaints is that it has a smaller trunk (13.3 cubic feet) than all of its competitors. Consumer Guide actually finds more problems with the design, saying that the "short decklid and high liftover limit utility of the roomy, usefully shaped trunk." And as Cars.com points out, "All four competitors offer folding rear seats in at least some trim levels," while the 2008 Galant doesn't. The Galant does offer a ski pass-through, but a lack of folding backseats equals a lack of storage space. ConsumerGuide sums it up: "Cabin storage is nothing special."

Another downfall of the 2008 Galant is in interior materials. As Edmunds states, "The Galant suffers from the typical Mitsubishi trait of subpar interior materials quality," and when put up against its competitors, it just doesn't match their "refined look and feel." Motor Trend reports, “Much of the plastic is cheap-looking.” Cars.com finds the opposite: "Mitsubishi used good-quality materials."

According to Cars.com, road noise isn’t necessarily so bad in the base models of the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, but they say that in the Galant Ralliart, “road noise ranges from tolerable to intrusive.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is spacious and generally quite comfortable, but the limited storage capacity and quality of materials are disappointing.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Easily accommodates six-footersConsumerGuideRoomy for fourEdmundsfolding seatback is not availableCars.com The Mitsubishi Galant 2008 is a roomy and comfortable car, but there are a few repeated complaints about the quality and storage space/accessibility. As ConsumerGuide points out, the car "easily accommodates six-footers." Not only that, but "three adults fit without undue crowding," which is a seemingly impossible task to accomplish in a mid-size. Edmunds agrees, calling the 2008 Galant "roomy for four." Reviewers also rave about the soft, comfortable seats available in the Mitsubishi Galant 2008 model, and for those who prefer a firmer support, the Ralliart model fits the bill. Cars.com concurs, stating that the front seats offer "plenty of support and not too much side bolstering," and adds “the Ralliart's leather-covered front bucket seats are quite comfortable and include seat heaters and driver-side power adjustments.” Motor Trend points out its “fabulous backseat -- oodles of foot room, terrific thigh support, nice armrests, and plenty of head, leg, and shoulder room.” While there is enough space for drivers and passengers, there isn't much storage space for large items. Reviewers at TheCarConnection.com learned quickly that trunk space is a big drawback in the Mitsubishi 2008 Galant; one of the most frequent complaints is that it has a smaller trunk (13.3 cubic feet) than all of its competitors. Consumer Guide actually finds more problems with the design, saying that the "short decklid and high liftover limit utility of the roomy, usefully shaped trunk." And as Cars.com points out, "All four competitors offer folding rear seats in at least some trim levels," while the 2008 Galant doesn't. The Galant does offer a ski pass-through, but a lack of folding backseats equals a lack of storage space. ConsumerGuide sums it up: "Cabin storage is nothing special." Another downfall of the 2008 Galant is in interior materials. As Edmunds states, "The Galant suffers from the typical Mitsubishi trait of subpar interior materials quality," and when put up against its competitors, it just doesn't match their "refined look and feel." Motor Trend reports, “Much of the plastic is cheap-looking.” Cars.com finds the opposite: "Mitsubishi used good-quality materials." According to Cars.com, road noise isn’t necessarily so bad in the base models of the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, but they say that in the Galant Ralliart, “road noise ranges from tolerable to intrusive.” ConclusionThe 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is spacious and generally quite comfortable, but the limited storage capacity and quality of materials are disappointing.  2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: "stylish in a contemporary way" Automobile: "don't expect the neighborhood kids to follow you home" Cars.com: "looks much cleaner than the overwrought Mazda " The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is essentially identical to the 2004 ...

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The Nissan Altima is the closest competitor to the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant; it comes in four- and six-cylinder versions, with aggressive styling and great front-drive handling. The Honda Accord has been vastly improved--if you can imagine that--with dramatic new styling and a fantastic new cabin for the 2008 model year. Meanwhile, the Chevrolet Malibu has made the most dramatic transformation, from rental-car fodder to beautifully styled, taut-handling family sedan, with a strong V-6 backed by a four-cylinder and a hybrid version, too.

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