The result is a good ride comfort and good handling. The power- assisted rack and pinion steering has just the right effort. The Galant is a fun car in a class where fun can be hard to find. It is especially enjoyable with the new standard 5-speed manual gearbox, which makes it a great family sporty sedan with a high stealth factor. It doesn't hunt for gears on hills, and shifts quickly and smoothly.
Fuel economy is exemplary with either transmission.
I got an average of 26 mpg with the 5-speed and 25 with the automatic. The Mitsubishi Galant ES combines functional space with sporty performance and handling, and good fuel economy. Curb Weight 2877 lbs. 20.4 Fuel Capacity 16.9 gal. The Auto Channel.