Overview & Reviews

The 2002 Galant features new exterior and interior design changes and other improvements to enhance safety and functionality. A new LS model with the four-cylinder engine offers a standard sunroof and upgraded sound system plus the option of leather trim. Mechanically, changes include larger front ventilated disc brakes (four-cylinder models), an additional remote keyless-entry trunk-opening function, an emergency inside-trunk lid release and available ABS on ES models. The exterior features updated front and rear styling, new 16-inch wheels (GTZ and LS V6) and two new colors. Inside, Mitsubishi has spruced things up with a new audio system faceplate, a rear dome light with the optional sunroof and a redesigned gauge cluster. New titanium- and bronze-finish (ES and LS) or carbon fiber-finish (GTZ) trim panels have also been added.

• Attractive styling, excellent handling, many standard features for a low price.

• Low-grade interior materials, small back seat, no manual transmission available.

User Reviews:

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  LOVE IT - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Paula - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Its fun to drive. Has more room in it than my prior Ford wagon. Handles like a fast car. I had to make a sudden stop (a child on a bike rode out in front of my car) Its stops on a dime. Needs better drink holders. Wheres the keyhole to the trunk? Thats my big problem. No keyhole to the trunk. Have to open it from inside the car. Also, the emergency flashers button is placed on the front dash between the two a/c vents- accidentally turned it on a few times and couldnt figure out how to shut them off. Trunk is roomy, but the board over the spare tire is not secured to the car so it occassionally comes out of place.

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  Great car both mechanically and structurally. - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By mhannah1 - November 2 - 8:52 pm

  My daughter was in a terrible accident at a very high rate of speed on the interstate. The front end was unrecognizable. My daughter walked away without a scratch. This car can sustain major front and side impacts. We truly believe this car saved our daughters life. We bought it brand new and never had a problem with it, very reliable. We will be looking for another one as a replacement.

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  My 2002 Galant - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Claren Megow - April 25 - 12:46 am

  I love my Galant. I bought mine three years ago. I bought it used so there were some things that need to be replaced. It ran excellent the day I bought and continues to run great. I did have to take it to the shop to clean out the A/C filter. The heating coil is broken so there is no heat in the car, but where I lived that was not a major problem. I do want to get it replaced now that I have moved to a different state. But overall this is a great car.

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  GTZ Owner - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Sug6ar - January 15 - 3:20 am

  Yes I agree that the Camry is nice and so is the Altima, thats if you want to pay too much and lack a sense of style....but as a GTZ owner, I cant get enough compliments. So what if its a BMW knock off, at least I paid half the cost. Since Ive owned it, driving has become fun again and I always feel safe driving it. It may not have been your first choice...but its #1 with me.

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  Best smaller sedan in the world!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Firebat - September 23 - 8:06 pm

  Best smaller sedan in the world!!!!

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  I love /miss my galant - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By cedest - August 28 - 7:35 pm

  I bought my 02 mitsubishi galant back in 2011 and it was by far the best car ive ever owned. We got ours from Vern Eide in Sioux Falls, SD and it had about 130,000 miles on it. The only weve had to replace in the last 3 years was a radiator hose about 6 months after buying and then just in the last 2 months had to replace the cv axle on the passenger side but that may had something to do with the way my husband drove it. Up until the accident i just had in the last week in which there wasnt nearly as much damage as there shouldve been, the car ran perfectly even during the -50 degree weather we had this last winter. It only didnt start once! I will miss my car i certainly recommend it

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  Thanks again - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Happy2x - August 16 - 4:26 pm

  I have spent $432 average per year in maintenance for 5 years or $2159 in total and that includes the timing belt & p/s belts, brake pads & turned rotors once, 2 tires, battery, wipers, headlamps, 2 flats and LOFs of Mobil 1 at 5000 mile intervals. 24 average MPG and a boost of about 5 MPG after the new timing belt. It has been hit 6 times and has always remained road worthy mechanically. It has been 6 months after the most recent collision. I replaced the sulfated battery at the dealership it was inspected for mechanical and safety items. My 2002 Galant continues to exceeded my expectations. I look forward to owning another Mitsubishi Galant very soon.

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  Stylish, Fun and still very practical. - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Jim E. Luv - July 4 - 2:00 am

  This is one of the classiest looking cars on the road. I love its look. Its very comfortable, fun and easy to drive.

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  One life saver.... - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By Rich - June 24 - 10:00 am

  I loved my Galant...I could not get over the acceleration and style this car had to offer....Another thing that I was impressed with is that my wife had a head-on collision at 60mph, of the three ocupants in the vehicle, no one was seriously injured....That speaks for itself..yeah, my car was totaled, BUT MY FAMILY IS STILL ALIVE AND HERE WITH ME...Thanks Mitsubishi....

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  Solid Car - 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
  By RodD - April 5 - 11:00 pm

  I bought this car new and now have 127K miles on it. I commute 60 miles a day to work and back. The only engine problem was a sensor going out recently. The transmission hiccups once in a while but overall the car has been very reliable. On a long trip when it was newer I got 31 mpg going 75 with the air on, not bad for a V6. Feels more powerful than 195 HP.