Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Galant
	2008 Mitsubishi Galant
Overview
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors
Production	1969–2012; 2007–2017 (Galant Fortis)
Assembly	Japan:; Nagoya Plant, Okazaki (1969–2006); Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki (2007–2017); Port Melbourne, Australia (1971–1972); Tonsley Park, Australia (1972–2008); Normal, Illinois (1993–2012); Jakarta, Indonesia (1977–2005); Petone, New Zealand (1972–1975); Porirua, New Zealand (1975–1998, Todd Motors/Mitsubishi Motors NZ); Cainta, Philippines (1973–2006; MMPC); Laem Chabang, Thailand (1992–1998; MMTh); China: Fuzhou (Soueast Motors);
Body and chassis
Class	Compact car (1969–1987, 2007–2017); Mid-size car (1983–2012)
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1969–1987); Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive / Transverse front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1987–2006, 2007–2017); Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1983–2017)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mitsubishi Colt 1500

The Mitsubishi Galant (Japanese: 三菱・ギャラン, Mitsubishi Gyaran) is an automobile which was produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1969 until 2012. The model name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations with total cumulative sales exceeding five million units. It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life evolved into a mid-size car. Initial production was based in Japan, but from 1994 the American market was served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.

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