Sportronic allows manual shift control for a more engaging driving experience. As a result, the 2009 Galant Sport models offer a significant $1,000+ MSRP value advantage over comparably equipped competitive midsize models.įurther enhancing value, all 2009 Galant models come standard with a Sportronic® automatic transmission – a 4-speed with the 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed with the two V-6 engines.
The 2009 Galant Sport models integrate new standard factory value packages that add a long roster of premium equipment at a substantial savings over what those features would have cost separately. The performance-tuned Galant Ralliart tops the line, which for 2009 also includes the 4-cylinder ES, the new 4-cylinder Sport Edition, and the V-6 Sport. The 2009 Galant line offers four distinct trim levels and three performance levels, providing the wide array of choices that midsize buyers seek. Building on the success of the all-new Lancer launched in spring 2007 and the all-new Outlander crossover SUV, Mitsubishi introduced the high-performance 2008 Lancer Evolution that arrived in dealerships in late January. The introduction of the new 2009 Galant follows a rise in Mitsubishi's 2007 sales (+9% over 2006) along with a line of major new model launches. The 2009 Galant arrives at Mitsubishi dealers in February. Presenting expressive new styling, new user technology and a new value standard, the 2009 Galant brings Mitsubishi performance and character to the highly competitive midsize segment. Mitsubishi will showcase its new 2009 Galant midsize sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, Feb. The full North American press release follows the image gallery. In the States, the 2009 Galant will be available in four versions, including the V6 Sport shown in the images, a four-cylinder Sport version, a base model four-cylinder ES and the top-of-the-range Ralliart version. With the Orion Falcon due to hit the tarmac in the coming months, the 380 will have even more up-to-the-minute competition, so a refresh would be in order.
The Mitsubishi 380 has been struggling to sell against the likes of Holden’s VE Commodore and Toyota’s Aurion. If that the case then lets hope that the 2009 Galants front sheetmetal stays in North America as it is unlikely to provide any sales inspiration in Australia.
The North American Galant has mirrored our own Mitsubishi 380 in much of its styling, which could indicate that this refresh signals a similar styling update for the 380. Following the now requisite image leak, Mitsubishi have released the official images and press release to give us all a taste of what to expect. Mitsubishi will be officially unveiling their refreshed 2009 Galant sedan at the Chicago Auto Show next week.