Galant Sixth generation

Sixth generation

Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna Dodge 2000GTX (Canada) Eagle 2000GTX (Canada)
Production	1987–93
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door hatchback
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	1.6 L 1.8 L DOHC 2.0 L 102 hp I4 2.0 L 135 hp I4 2.0 L 197 hp turbocharged I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length	4,670 mm (183.9 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1,360 mm (53.5 in)
Related	Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse Plymouth Laser

In 1987 the same platform was used for a sixth-generation model which adopted taller, rounded styling. This generation won the Car of the Year Japan award in 1987 and the GS model became Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year in 1989.^[6] This Galant began American sales in 1989 side by side with the Sigma.

The Sigma designation disappeared with the 1990 model. A new hardtop liftback model was added in 1988, called the Mitsubishi Eterna. This generation was also sold in Canada as the Dodge 2000GTX and Eagle 2000GTX. Sales ended in 1992.

A limited edition based on the GTi-16v model was introduced in 1989, modified by German tuning company AMG (now owned by Mercedes-Benz),with mildly uprated engine (172PS) and unique bodykit, alloy wheels & leather interior.

The sixth generation was also the first to see the introduction of the VR-4 variant, which was the basis for Mitsubishi's participation in the 1988–1992 World Rally Championships. The Galant's 4G63 two litre DOHC turbocharged engine and 4WD transmission was later adopted for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with little modification, and would remain in production for fifteen years.

Eagle 2000GTX (Canada)

1987-1990 Mitsubishi Galant liftback

1991-1993 Mitsubishi Galant (US)

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Galant Fifth generation

Fifth generation

Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna Mitsubishi Sigma
Production	1983–90
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 4-door hardtop sedan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	1.6 L Saturn I4 1.8 L I4 TD 2.0 L Astron I4 2.0 L Astron I4 turbo 6G72 3.0 L V6
Related	Mitsubishi Magna Mitsubishi V3000

A fifth-generation model shifted to front-wheel drive for 1983 as a four-door sedan and hardtop (with different styling). This formed the basis of the widened Mitsubishi Magna in Australia for 1985, the same year in which Mitsubishi won Bild am Sonntag's Das Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Steering Wheel) award in Germany for the Galant and Wheels’ Car of the Year for the Magna.^[5] This generation was also sold in the United States and New Zealand as the Mitsubishi Sigma until 1990.

Export trim levels were often engine-specific, depending on the market: GL models were offered with either 1.6L or 1.8L engines, GLS models (GLX on certain markets) had 2.0-litre engines (badged 2000 GLS) and Diesel versions had a 1.8-litre turbodiesel engine. The diesel model did not have a trim level, it was simply 1800 TD.

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Galant Fourth generation

Fourth generation

Also called	Mitsubishi Eterna Mitsubishi Sigma Lonsdale (car)
Production	1980–87)
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupé
Layout	FR layout
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 3-speed automatic

Mitsubishi's fourth iteration of the Galant/Sigma debuted many new innovations for Mitsubishi. Their new 'Sirius' engine was offered in turbocharged form for performance enthusiasts, while for economy, an 'Astron' 4D55, the first diesel engine in a Japanese passenger car, was also available. A new electronic fuel injection system was introduced on some models of the gasoline Astron, while only the carburetted version was offered in the United States.

For the second generation in a row Mitsubishi could claim to be building an award-winning car, as this was chosen as Car of the Year in New Zealand in 1981.

From 1982 to 1983, some of the Australian Sigmas were exported to the United Kingdom with the Lonsdale badge, circumventing the voluntary import quota restrictions adopted by Japanese manufacturers. However the car was unsuccessful, and for 1983 and 1984 it carried Mitsubishi Sigma badges in the UK before imports were discontinued.

The wagon version was facelifted, although from firewall back the vehicle remained the same. Production of the wagon version continued in Australia until 1987 when it was replaced by the new Magna.

The two door coupé was also redesigned for 1981 and was sold through 1983. The fourth generation was known as the Mitsubishi Scorpion in Australia, and the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo in the United States.

The fourth generation sedan and coupé were both slightly larger than the third generation cars. Additional emphasis was given to ergonomics, aerodynamics, and safety. Shoulder room, leg room, and head space were all increased, and the trunk was slightly enlarged for more luggage capacity. The interior was made quieter with additional carpeting and other acoustic dampening materials and a double-thickness front bulkhead.

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Galant Third generation

Third generation

Also called	Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Chrysler Sigma Mitsubishi Sigma Colt Sigma
Production	1976–80
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	1.6 L 4-cylinder (Saturn) 1.85 L 4-cylinder 2.0 L 4-cylinder 2.6 L 4-cylinder

The third-generation of the car was introduced in 1976, and was known in Japan as the Galant Λ (Lambda) two door coupé, or the Galant Σ (Sigma) four door sedan. In many export markets the Sigma was simply known as the Galant, while the Dodge Colt name continued in America. A wagon variant was available to complement the sedan. In Australia, where the car was built locally at Chrysler's Clovelly Park plant, it was known as the Chrysler Sigma.

The new coupé (Galant Λ) was sold in Australia as the Chrysler Scorpion. In the United States, it was sold as the Dodge Challenger and the Plymouth Sapporo, beginning in 1978. A turbocharged version of the coupé was called the Galant 2000 GSR and was intended to replace the Galant GTO.

Mitsubishi introduced the MCA-Jet engine with its latest Galant. This incorporated the "Jet Valve", a secondary intake valve which improved emissions without necessitating the need for a completely redesigned cylinder head.

The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year award in South Africa in 1977.^[4]

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Galant Second generation

Second generation

Also called	Colt Galant Chrysler Valiant Galant Dodge/Plymouth Colt Plymouth Cricket
Production	1973–75
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	2-door coupe 4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	Astron I4 4G32 1.6 L I4
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	4,204 mm (165.5 in)
Width	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Height	1,397 mm (55.0 in)
Curb weight	940 kg (2,100 lb)

The second generation Galant was more widely exported as Mitsubishi's ambitions grew. It was again sold by Chrysler in many different guises; as the Dodge Colt in the United States, as the Plymouth Colt and Plymouth Cricket in Canada (from 1974),^[3] as the Chrysler Valiant Galant in Australia, and in Europe as the Colt Galant.

This model was more curvaceous, influenced by contemporary "coke-bottle" styling, and featured a range of larger 'Astron' engines developing up to 125 PS to complement the 'Saturn' units. During the second generation, the first Astron 80 engines were introduced using Mitsubishi's newly developed "Silent Shaft" balance shaft technology for reduced vibration and noise.

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Galant First generation

First generation

Also called	Colt Galant Dodge Colt
Production	1969–73
Class	Compact
Body style(s)	2-door hardtop sedan 4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	4G30 1.3 L I4 4G31 1.5 L I4
Wheelbase	2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Length	4,080 mm (160.6 in)
Width	1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Height	1,370 mm (53.9 in)

The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969. Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3 (AI model) or 1.5 L (AII and AIII) configurations. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette.^[2] Initially only available as a four-door, a two-door hardtop variant was added in 1970, offering the unique stylistic feature of being the first Japanese production passenger car with full side windows and no side pillars. It became Mitsubishi's first car to be sold in the United States in 1971 when the Chrysler Corporation, the company's new partner and stakeholder, began importing the car as the Dodge Colt.

From 1970, a fastback coupé model was developed, the Galant GTO. Fashioned after contemporary American muscle cars, the hardtop GTO was available with a choice of three 4G32 'Saturn' engines, and was available until 1975. The nameplate was sufficiently highly regarded in Japan for it to be resurrected for the 1990 Mitsubishi GTO coupé.

A second coupé was introduced in 1971, the Galant FTO. Powered by the 4G41 1.4 L engine, it too would leave a legacy for the company to return to in the 1990s with the Mitsubishi FTO.

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Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Galant

Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1969–present
Assembly	Okazaki, Aichi (1969–2006) Normal, Illinois (1993–present)
Class	Compact (1969–98) Mid-size (1996–present)
Body style(s)	Sedan Hatchback Wagon

The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous".^[1] There have been nine distinct generations, and cumulative sales now exceed five million.^[2] It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life has evolved into a larger mid-size car. Initial production was based only in Japan, but since 1994 the American market has been served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.

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Mitsubishi Concept-cX

Mitsubishi Concept-cX

Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	2007
Class	Mini SUV/Concept car
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	4N13 1799 cc straight-4
Transmission(s)	SST twin-clutch transmission
Wheelbase	2525 mm (99.4 in)
Length	4100 mm (161.4 in)
Width	1750 mm (68.9 in)
Height	1550 mm (61 in)

The Mitsubishi Concept-cX is a concept car developed by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors, and first exhibited at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show in July 2007.^[1][2] It was also exhibited at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in September the same year.^[3]

Designed for the growing mini crossover SUV market niche, promotional material for the car concentrated heavily on its environmentally friendly attributes. It is powered by a 4N13 1.8 litre four cylinder turbodiesel engine, mated to the company's new SST twin-clutch transmission, and meets the Euro V 2009 European emission standards.^[4] Much of the interior trim uses Mitsubishi's Green Plastic, a plant-based resin material not derived from petroleum as traditional plastics are.^[1]

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Mitsubishi Raider

Mitsubishi Raider

Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2006-07) Chrysler (2007-present)
Production	2006–present
Assembly	Warren, Michigan
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Class	Mid-size pickup truck
Body style(s)	2-door truck 4-door truck
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	ND
Engine(s)	3.7 L V6 4.7 L V8
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	131.3 in (3,335 mm)
Length	218.5 in (5,549.9 mm)
Width	71.7 in (1,821.2 mm)
Height	68.6 in (1,742.4 mm)
Fuel capacity	22 US gallons (83.3 L/18.3 imp gal)
Related	Dodge Dakota

The Mitsubishi Raider is a pickup truck from Mitsubishi Motors that debuted in the fall of 2005 as a 2006 model for the United States market and is based largely on the Dodge Dakota. The name is recycled from the Dodge Raider SUV sold from 1987 to 1990, which was a rebadged Mitsubishi Montero.

The Raider filled the gap in the Mitsubishi lineup since the discontinuation of the Mighty Max in 1996. The Raider is built in the United States by Chrysler. Engine choices had included a 4.7 L PowerTech V8 making 230 hp and 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) and a 3.7 L PowerTech V6 which produced 210 hp and 210 lb·ft (285 N·m), though by the 2008 model year, only the 3.7 L V6 was available.

377 and 492 units were sold in January and February 2006 respectively, compared to 4,583 and 6,260 Dakotas. Mitsubishi dealers reportedly had a six-month supply of Raiders on their lots, and the company asked DaimlerChrysler to cut production.^[1] 9,861 Raiders were built in 2005, and just 297 more were built from the first of the year through March 11, 2006.^[2] Approximately 8,200 Raiders were sold in 2007.^[3] The Raider is not currently available in Canada, where the brand has only sold since roughly 2003. However, some dealers in the country are currently selling exported Raiders from the United States.

Recently a concept truck was rebadged as the Street Raider and designed by Mitsubishi's California design studio. It first appeared at the 2005 SEMA automotive show and since then has been shown at various automotive shows around the United States. It includes 22 inch custom wheels, custom dual exhaust, and a lowered stance among other features not found on a stock Raider. The Street Raider carries a mooted price tag of $60,000, although there are no current plans to sell it.^[4]

Mitsubishi Street Raider concept on display at the State Fair of Texas.

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New Mitsubishi Colt – nice and easy drive

The new Mitsubishi Colt next generation 3-and 5-door models have been designed to bring even more style, practicality and performance to this fiercely competitive supermini sector.

The latest figures for the new Mitsubishi Colt show that the CZ1 and CZ2 3-door variants have a predicted residual value of 75% of their new value after 12-months/10,000 miles and 41% after 3-years/60,000 miles.

The 5-door meanwhile is not far behind with 74% and 40% residual values predicted over the same 1-year and 3-year periods.

Outside its more ‘traditional’ competition the new Mitsubishi Colt beats the Ferrari 430 Coupe, Jaguar XF Luxury Saloon and Maserati Quattroporte – retaining up to 22% more of its new value.

The previous generation Colt’s sales success was built on a responsible sales strategy that refused to cave-in to distress selling or big discount fleet and retail deals.

In 2007 a healthy 8,698 new Colts were sold, proving that stock management is key to alleviating stress on used market values.

Lance Bradley, Mitsubishi’s director of dales and marketing, said: “We are really pleased with these residual values.

“They underline the strong value of this car both as a new-car proposition and as a used car for the future.

“It’s also a great reward for the way we have responsibly sold the Colt since its relaunch in mid-2004.

“Beating a Ferrari, Maserati and Jaguar is, of course, a bit of fun but the serious message is that we are top of the pile with all our main competition in the B-segment.”

Starting at just £7,749[2], the next generation new Mitsubishi Colt is on sale now with Mitsubishi dealers across the UK.

A new 150bhp ‘hot hatch’ Ralliart version is due in the UK early next year promptly followed by a range of low CO2 emission variants, badged ‘ClearTec’, with emission levels starting at 115gkm as announced at the Paris Show.

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New Mitusbishi L200 now with Walkinshaw Performance

The new Mitsubishi L200 will now be available with Walkinshaw Performance. Tom Walkinshaw began his motorsports career in 1968 and then formed Tom Walkinshaw Racing in 1975.

Now with over 30 years’ experience in performance engineering, they have turned their expertise on the special edition new Mitsubishi L200 double cab pick-up.

The new Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance will benefit from, besides other standard equipment, a 20 inch ‘Equinox’ alloy wheels and tyres, Walkinshaw Performance leather seats, Walkinshaw Performance decal stickers, 168PS Rallitronic power upgrade, DVD satellite navigation system with 7 inch screen, cruise control, ‘Mitsubishi Power’ sound system (420 watts), Bluetooth connectivity,CD Auto-changer, and stainless steel fuel filler cap, tailgate cover and door handle covers.

In addition, customers buying new Mitsubishi’s L200 ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ can opt for enhanced ride, handling and performance courtesy of a ‘Walkinshaw Performance’ sports suspension and exhaust upgrade kit.

The new Mitsubishi L200 Walkinshaw Performance will be available in Starlight Silver, Cosmos Black, Graphite Grey, Aztec Red and Sapphire Blue, with metallic and pearlescent paint as an additional option.

Pricing will range from £21,499.00 (CV List Price) for the L200 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw Performance Double Cab Manual (excluding the Ralliart power upgrade) to £22,799.00 for the L200 2.5 DI-D Walkinshaw Performance Double Cab Automatic (including Rallitronic power upgrade).

The post-registration sports suspension and exhaust upgrade kit is available from the Walkinshaw Performance Group for £2,595 plus VAT.

The Walkinshaw Performance sports suspension and exhaust upgrade has already been winning awards, including the 2008 4x4 and MPV Driver Innovation of the Year Award.

The post-registration upgrade compromises none of the new Mitsubishi’s L200’s award winning off road capabilities or load capacity status, meaning the L200 Walkinshaw Performance is still a practical work horse, as well as a performance SUV with outstanding ride and handling characteristics.

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New Mitsubishi Outlander

31 Mar 2008 - New Mitsubishi Outlander first SUV to have Twin Clutch SST




The New Mitsubishi Outlander will now seamlessly step up a gear with the introduction of the Lancer Evolution X’s Twin Clutch SST.

As exemplified in the Lancer Evolution X, the Twin Clutch SST’s benefits include lightning quick shifting versus normal manual transmissions, almost no power loss when shifting versus traditional automatic transmissions, and lower fuel consumption & emissions versus automatics due to the inherent efficiency of the system’s gear changes.

The New Mitsubishi Outlander will be the first SUV to be equipped with cutting-edge twin clutch technology and will certainly add to Outlander’s excellent driving dynamics.

The latest innovation comes from Mitsubishi’s ‘Project Global’ architecture and helps to further validate the decision to roll out this technology beyond the legendary Lancer Evolution X hero model.

Further specification details are still to be announced, but the New Mitsubishi Outlander’s UK models will come complete with paddle shifters, dual mode (Normal/Sport) and Hill Start Assist functions.

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2010 Ford Mustang

2009 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang Comparison Gallery

The refreshed 2010 Ford Mustang doesn't stray far visually from the 2009 model. We'll draw the rest from our First Look article:

"The nose looks pointier, the power-bulge is more pronounced, and the front turn signals are out of the bumper and inside the headlamp clusters. The much-ballyhooed new pony badge is in a vertically tighter grille. The V-6's grille has a thin, horizontal chrome bar, with foglights now placed in the lower fascia, while the V-8's fogs surround the new "black chrome" pony emblem in the grille. In back, the trunk key cylinder is gone, replaced with a center-console remote button and the tail is canted a bit like the 1969-1970's."

So how well does the 2010 Mustang compared to the pre-refresh Mustang? Compare the photos below and decide for yourself.

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Car 2010

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