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2012 Mitsubishi Galant
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant

The Galant of the early 2000s offered a strong 3.0-liter V6, a relatively quiet and composed ride, as well as reasonably agile handling. The front seats weren't very comfortable however, and space was tight in the rear. Traction control became standard on V6 models in 2001. In 2004, the Galant was redesigned, but it still trailed the competition. Handling wasn't agile, the four-cylinder engine was spirited but noisy, and the ride was choppy and stiff even on smooth pavement. The revised V6 was unimpressive and a wide turning circle made parking awkward. The GTS V6 model was very quick, but suffered from too much torque steer. The V6 was discontinued in 2010 and 2012 was the Galant's last model year.

Market value
$4,125
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2012
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Category
Midsized cars
Generation began
2004

Pricing

Current retail median
$4,125
Retail value range
$3,575 - $4,350
Original MSRP range
$21,899 - $24,299
Trade-in range
$1,155 - $1,590

Ratings

Road test score
59/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
30 MPG
EPA combined
26 MPG
Tested city
16 MPG
Tested highway
32 MPG
Tested overall
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,715
Cruising range
400 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
9.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
139 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
191 in
Width
72 in
Height
58 in
Wheelbase
108 in
Weight
3,430 lb
Maximum load
825 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Luggage
3+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi sells a small range of budget-friendly SUVs that have been steadily improving in the brand’s road-test scores. In the past, Mitsubishi was known for its partnership with Chrysler and its eclectic lineup. Discontinued models include the budget-friendly Mirage, sports cars like the 3000 GT, Eclipse, and Lancer Evolution, mid-priced sedans, and dedicated off-road SUVs. After struggling during the 2000s and 2010s, Mitsubishi is now part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and has benefited from access to the other alliance members’ designs and technology. The Mitsubishi Outlander, for example, is based on the Nissan Rogue. Because Mitsubishi’s lineup is a mix of newer and older designs, some older models lag behind in crash test ratings while newer ones get top scores.

Vehicle ID: 6802 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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