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Mitsubishi Galant – Technical Specifications & 12 Generations

Mitsubishi's Galant served as the brand's mid-size sedan workhorse across global markets from 1969 to 2012, spanning 12 generations and 214 documented variants in the Automobilisto database. Initially offered as a sedan, coupe and estate, the model evolved through multiple platform changes while maintaining a presence in Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. The Galant occupied the E-segment, competing against established rivals in a fiercely contested class where powertrain diversity and build quality determined market survival.

Discontinued 2012Updated 2026-08-04214 variants documented29 archive brochures
Mitsubishi Galant 9 generation, restyling 2
2009 - 2012
9 generation, restyling 2
Mitsubishi Galant 9 generation, restyling
2006 - 2009
9 generation, restyling
Mitsubishi Galant 9 generation
2003 - 2006
9 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 8 generation, restyling
1998 - 2003
8 generation, restyling
Mitsubishi Galant 8 generation
1996 - 1998
8 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 7 generation
1992 - 1996
7 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 6 generation
1987 - 1992
6 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 5 generation
1983 - 1989
5 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 4 generation
1980 - 1987
4 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 3 generation
1976 - 1980
3 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 2 generation
1973 - 1976
2 generation
Mitsubishi Galant 1 generation
1969 - 1973
1 generation
Yauheni Kapliarchuk
Last technical audit 2026-08-04 · two-source verified against Automobilisto catalog database.
First year1969
Final year2012
Generations12
Final chassis—
Body types4Sedan · Estate 5-door · Hatchback 5-door · Coupe

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Current9 generation, restyling 2 2009 — 2012
Sedan

The ninth generation second restyling (2009–2012) concluded production with just 2 petrol sedan variants delivering 161–215 PS before the Galant nameplate was retired.

Variants1
9 generation, restyling 2006 — 2009
Sedan

The ninth generation first restyling (2006–2009) retained 3 petrol sedan variants with outputs of 160–250 PS, reflecting continued market consolidation.

Variants1
9 generation 2003 — 2006
Sedan

The ninth generation (2003–2006) contracted sharply to 3 petrol-only sedan variants, with power outputs between 158–250 PS as Mitsubishi rationalized the lineup.

Variants1
8 generation, restyling 1998 — 2003
SedanEstate 5-door

The eighth generation restyling (1998–2003) expanded to 43 variants, maintaining the 280 PS peak output and continuing both diesel and petrol powertrains in sedan and estate forms.

Variants2
8 generation 1996 — 1998
SedanEstate 5-door

The eighth generation (1996–1998) launched with 17 variants across sedan and estate formats, introducing a flagship 280 PS petrol engine while diesel options remained available.

Variants2
7 generation 1992 — 1996
SedanHatchback 5-door

The seventh generation (1992–1996) maintained 49 variants with hatchback and sedan bodies, retaining the 240 PS ceiling while base diesel models started at 90 PS.

Variants2
6 generation 1987 — 1992
SedanHatchback 5-door

The sixth generation (1987–1992) marked a volume peak with 49 variants, introducing a hatchback body and power outputs reaching 240 PS in top petrol specifications.

Variants2
5 generation 1983 — 1989
Sedan

The fifth generation (1983–1989) ran concurrently with the fourth in certain markets, offering 12 sedan-only variants with diesel and petrol engines spanning 75–150 PS.

Variants1
4 generation 1980 — 1987
Estate 5-doorSedan

The fourth generation (1980–1987) introduced diesel powertrains alongside petrol, expanding to 14 variants with a power range of 75–170 PS across sedan and estate bodies.

Variants2
3 generation 1976 — 1980
Estate 5-doorSedan

The third generation (1976–1980) dropped the coupe, offering 10 variants across sedan and estate formats with power outputs between 75–98 PS.

Variants2
2 generation 1973 — 1976
CoupeSedanEstate 5-door

The second generation (1973–1976) retained the three-body lineup with 6 variants, increasing minimum output to 110 PS while maximum power reached 116 PS.

Variants3
1 generation 1969 — 1973
Estate 5-doorSedanCoupe

The first generation (1969–1973) launched with 6 variants spanning sedan, coupe and estate body styles, powered by petrol engines delivering 87–110 PS.

Variants3

Full powertrain matrix (2012)

Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market

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Generation lineage

Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest

11 gen.1969 — 19733 variants
22 gen.1973 — 19763 variants
33 gen.1976 — 19802 variants
E11A4 gen.1980 — 19872 variants
E11A5 gen.1983 — 19891 variants
E31A6 gen.1987 — 19922 variants
E52A7 gen.1992 — 19962 variants
EA1A8 gen.1996 — 19982 variants
EA1A8 gen. rest.1998 — 20032 variants
DJ1A9 gen.2003 — 20061 variants
DJ1A9 gen. rest.2006 — 20091 variants
99 gen. rest.2009 — 20121 variants

How the model evolved

The Galant's 43-year production run traced Mitsubishi's shifting global priorities. Early generations established the model as a practical family car with body diversity—coupe, sedan, estate—and modest power outputs rarely exceeding 120 PS. The fourth generation's diesel introduction in 1980 signaled European market ambitions, while the sixth and seventh generations represented the model's commercial zenith, each fielding 49 variants and flagship engines reaching 240 PS. The eighth generation pushed performance further with a 280 PS top specification, but subsequent contraction was stark: the ninth generation shed diesel powertrains, dropped to single-digit variant counts, and abandoned all markets except select Asian and North American regions. Platform evolution remained incremental rather than revolutionary, with no single chassis code dominating enthusiast discourse. The model's decline mirrored Mitsubishi's broader retreat from the mid-size sedan segment as crossovers and SUVs redefined buyer priorities. By 2012, the Galant ended production without a direct successor, its role absorbed by other nameplates and shifting product strategies.

Market context

The Galant competed in the E-segment across Asia, North America, Europe and Australia, facing entrenched rivals from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and European manufacturers. Its broadest appeal came in markets valuing practical packaging and diesel economy during the 1980s and 1990s. North American sales peaked in the mid-1990s before declining sharply as the brand's market share eroded. European presence diminished after 2000 as Mitsubishi withdrew from many regional markets, leaving the ninth generation primarily as an Asian and limited North American offering.

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Frequently asked questions about Galant

How many Mitsubishi Galant generations were produced?

Mitsubishi produced 12 Galant generations from 1969 to 2012, with the sixth and seventh generations each offering 49 variants at the model's commercial peak.

What body styles were available for the Mitsubishi Galant?

The Galant was offered in sedan, estate, coupe and hatchback body styles across its production run, though later generations narrowed to sedan-only configurations.

What was the most powerful Mitsubishi Galant engine?

The eighth generation (1996–2003) featured the most powerful Galant engine at 280 PS, available in both the initial launch and subsequent restyling.

Did the Mitsubishi Galant offer diesel engines?

Yes, diesel powertrains were available from the fourth generation (1980) through the eighth generation restyling (2003), after which only petrol engines remained.

What replaced the Mitsubishi Galant?

The Galant ended production in 2012 without a direct successor, as Mitsubishi shifted focus away from traditional mid-size sedans toward crossovers and SUVs.