Galant RalliArt Chicago World Debut [Archive]

Da_silvagride

01-31-2006, 06:31 PM

The rumor mill says the Galant RalliArt may hit dealers as early as March... :shock:
Pricing... no idea. My best guess, based on the assumed upgrades to the engine, suspension, and other trim, maybe $1500 to $2000 above the Galant GTS. :?

I ask my friend at the Mitsu dealer and see what he knows.

DryBear

01-31-2006, 10:08 PM

Now this would be great for Mitsubishi - they need something now to compete with the Mazdaspeed 6, Altima SE-R, and Legacy.

ChikagoGTZ

01-31-2006, 10:35 PM

Damn, I just bought my wife a new car....ah well, I hope 10K falls in my lap soon, maybe I'll get one of these if it's worth it, or Mitsubishi could screw it up again?

4-G-rim

01-31-2006, 10:41 PM

Mitsu is making some smart moves 8)

Evofreak7

02-01-2006, 08:25 AM

hmmmmm maybe I should start hanging out at the mitsubishi plant testing grounds with my camera, or at the plant managers house just incase they have a test vehical rolling around. It wouldn't be the first time I have seen mitsubishi prototype vehicals out on a test drive.

ericbla03

02-01-2006, 05:24 PM

Yea when i lived in Normal i saw the new 4G Eclipses driving around by the plant WAAYYY before they hit the showrooms, it was cool as hell.

Da_silvagride

02-03-2006, 03:30 PM

I talked with my friend at the dealership and he comfirmed that they will be produced and out by this late-summer it could be earlier too. As for pricing its going to be competitive he said around MSRP 31k-35k maybe more depends on Mitsubishi.

02-04-2006, 02:53 PM

nice!

evomk8

02-05-2006, 11:51 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Da_silvagride)</div><div class='quotemain'>I talked with my friend at the dealership and he comfirmed that they will be produced and out by this late-summer it could be earlier too. As for pricing its Â*going to be competitive he said around MSRP 31k-35k maybe more depends on Mitsubishi.</div>
Considering that the 2006 Altima SE-R starts at $29,550, I think Mitsu should not price the Galant RalliArt above $31k. They'd be pricing themselves out of the market. In addition, I don't think many consumers would spend over $30k for a Mitsu, unless it's the Lancer Evolution...

Censee

02-07-2006, 08:16 PM

they shoulda turboed that baby...and awd.. then it will look alot better aside the mazdaspeed 6

DryBear

02-07-2006, 08:25 PM

it will probably compete more with the Altima SE-R, which is still FWD N/A

SkylineG1

02-07-2006, 08:47 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Censee)</div><div class='quotemain'>they shoulda turboed that baby...and awd.. then it will look alot better aside the mazdaspeed 6</div>

True. Its not like they don't have the technology to do it.

evomk8

02-08-2006, 03:58 PM

Here ya go...

http://media.mitsubishicars.com/detail?mid...855837&mime=ASC ('http://media.mitsubishicars.com/detail?mid=MIT2006020855837&mime=ASC')

Tons of pics - Mmmmm, Navigation System! 8)

http://media.mitsubishicars.com/Photos?mod...del=&kw=&page=1 ('http://media.mitsubishicars.com/Photos?model=&kw=&page=1')

DryBear

02-08-2006, 04:26 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(evomk8)</div><div class='quotemain'>Here ya go...

http://media.mitsubishicars.com/detail?mid...855837&mime=ASC ('http://media.mitsubishicars.com/detail?mid=MIT2006020855837&mime=ASC')

Tons of pics - Mmmmm, Navigation System! Â*8) Â*
http://media.mitsubishicars.com/Photos?model=&kw=&page=1</div>

Looks like they dropped the ball again on this one. Not even close to the concept Ralliart, IMHO. I do like the front a bit better than the stock 9G, reminds me a bit of the 380, but still no manual.

glantv699

02-08-2006, 05:20 PM

6 speed manual should definitely be an option, it would send that car to 60 in around 6 seconds...

Previous pictures I had seen of the concept had me really excited, now I'm just sorta giving a weak grin. Yes it's a great step up in the Galant lineup but I'm not seeing as much resemblance as I had hoped, the common result with concept cars versus final productions.

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020855850_pv.jpg

http://www.aicautosite.com/images/edphotos/previews/fullsize/2006-mitsubishi-galant-ralliart-front.jpg

Wheels are 18's they look like 19's on the concept, why can't 19's be an option...17's on the GTS have a hefty sidewall as it is, the 18's look merely standard, isn't the Ralliart an upgrade?

Hood vents on the concept, I liked them, guess Mitsubishi didn't, oh well, this isn't a huge detail.

Piece behind the chrome diamond in the girll doesn't match vehicle color, a touch reminiscent of the 02-03 8G...

Like many of you had said previously, where's the turbo? I think they did aim for more of the SE-R level but who knows maybe some nice performance parts will be offered later on.

Interior looks good...

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856047_pv.jpg

Yes these are mostly aesthetic features of the vehicle so I shouldn't complain too much, I mean read the articles...200lbs trq. @ 2,000 rpms and putting out 258 toque @ 4500...these are some respectable figures.

Evofreak7

02-09-2006, 01:34 AM

<----------is not happy.

cape97

02-09-2006, 01:54 AM

guys..if you guys put rims on those..it'll much hotter ..trust me....i'll post pics of my car with 18x8.5 and you guys wiill see a phat difference!!

chromeblueES

02-10-2006, 04:31 AM

:shock: I saw the concept car in houston a few weeks ago and fell in love.
But the production car makes me want puke and get the mazdaspeed 6

Da_silvagride

02-10-2006, 10:19 AM

Hey guys this is the final product. This whats going to be on the lots. It has the 2006 Eclipse GT 18s. It does look more like the Ausse 380M.

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020855623_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020855645_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020855850_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856047_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856080_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856301_pv.jpg

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856279_pv.jpg

ChikagoGTZ

02-10-2006, 10:21 AM

Yep, looks like crap...way to go Mitsubishi!

Da_silvagride

02-10-2006, 10:27 AM

I do agree its not like the concept. Where is the 6spd and the Recaro seats? The hood vents and the 19s. This basically looks like the GTS with cosmetic upgrades nothing else. I am not happy with Mitsubishi.

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020856091_pv.jpg

WHY DO THIS!!!!!! WE WANT THE 6Spd!!!

RedGalant2k1

02-10-2006, 11:04 AM

http://www.thecarconnection.com/images/gallery/10688_PPGTNIQVSRYEF.jpg

Nice Ride! A must have in my opinion!!

Evofreak7

02-10-2006, 01:12 PM

HOLY S*** it's Dave.

how ya been man?

BigMike

02-10-2006, 01:16 PM

big difference between this:

http://www.rsportscars.com/foto/05/galantralliart04.jpg

and this:

http://x.wieck.com/xMMNA/pvtn/2006/02/08/MIT2006020855623_pv.jpg

they shouldn't even get peoples hopes up when they release concept photos, because the end product looks NOTHING like the concept...shit they could have at least kept the 6spd manual and the recaro seats

snowman

02-10-2006, 01:27 PM

how fast is this car going to be?.. its a pretty big engine... i think the final product is nice all you need to do is get new rims and drop the car.. will look nice.

vbquad

02-11-2006, 07:20 AM

Someone fire them damn heads at mitsu for ruining our dreams!

SkylineG1

02-11-2006, 08:32 AM

I hope they don't paln to sell that thing over $25K cause its not worth it.

02-11-2006, 08:55 AM

it's basically an 06 Eclipse GT but only with no option for a 6 speed manual. Price should be the same as the current eclipse GT.

El Chote

02-11-2006, 09:01 AM

Even if it looked exactly liked the concept, I'd still take an altima se-r over one of those.

G-spot

02-11-2006, 11:16 AM

Hey where's that CAI? Man, the EVO 9 has more shit than this. And it's priced slighty lower too https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif

It's official: <span style='font-size:30pt;line-height:100%'>I no longer care about 9G in general!</span>

RedGalant2k1

02-12-2006, 02:56 PM

All any Concept Car is supposed to do is test the waters for a production version. Every Auto Company wants to see what the public would think of the cars. I think its beautiful! Much better than the 8G IMHO. Navigation, 258hp, 18" Wheels stock, Much better fit and finish than anyother Galant.

Has anyone here actually driven a 9G? A 9G GTS? Its a much better car than the 8G.

I'd buy it.

ChikagoGTZ

02-12-2006, 03:15 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedGalant2k1)</div><div class='quotemain'>All any Concept Car is supposed to do is test the waters for a production version. Â*Every Auto Company wants to see what the public would think of the cars. Â*I think its beautiful! Â*Much better than the 8G IMHO. Â*Navigation, 258hp, 18" Wheels stock, Much better fit and finish than anyother Galant. Â*

Has anyone here actually driven a 9G? A 9G GTS? Â*Its a much better car than Â*the 8G.

I'd buy it.</div>

They are comfortable I'll give you that, but they do not hold anything against the 7g and 8g for looks. I'm not too sure how the 3.8L will hold up to the tuner market either...we'll see. Even so, it's taken 6 years to get a reliable turbo out for the 6G72....so, do the figuring on that one too.

rolling

02-12-2006, 10:39 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ChikagoGTZ)</div><div class='quotemain'>Yep, looks like crap...way to go Mitsubishi!</div>
i seconded that was up i was looking forward to the concept i guess i have to wait again all they did was put the montero sport`s grill and a lip i think

Danger DANJ

02-13-2006, 09:58 AM

Does anyone else besides me feel like kicking in that ugly ass grill they put on it? I don't care how much HP it has, it's still fugly. And who cares how comfortable the ride is, it won't feel good once you change the suspension to something better so it can handle worth a damn. 8G still rules.

DryBear

02-13-2006, 11:00 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ChikagoGTZ)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedGalant2k1)</div><div class='quotemain'>All any Concept Car is supposed to do is test the waters for a production version. Â*Every Auto Company wants to see what the public would think of the cars. Â*I think its beautiful! Â*Much better than the 8G IMHO. Â*Navigation, 258hp, 18" Wheels stock, Much better fit and finish than anyother Galant. Â*

Has anyone here actually driven a 9G? A 9G GTS? Â*Its a much better car than Â*the 8G.

I'd buy it.</div>

They are comfortable I'll give you that, but they do not hold anything against the 7g and 8g for looks. I'm not too sure how the 3.8L will hold up to the tuner market either...we'll see. Even so, it's taken 6 years to get a reliable turbo out for the 6G72....so, do the figuring on that one too.</div>

I've driven the 9G GTS at the Mitsubishi test drive tour and I actually like it a lot. I agree, that external appearance wise, I still prefer the looks of the 8G, but it kinda grew on me.

There is already a lot of support now for the 3.8L due to all the hub-bub over the new 4G Eclipse - there are already at least 2 or 3 turbo kits already being developed for that engine.

If mitsu had made the Ralliart 9G a manual, then it could at least have competed with the Altima SE-R a lot better.

BigMike

02-13-2006, 11:28 AM

It's obvious that Mitsu isn't concered about competing with anyone, with the shitty versions of the cars they give us....for example the 8G 5spd, that they made 100 of, then switched to AT because they weren't sellin....

Don't come out with one car that has a 5spd and expect to sell the fleet...

evomk8

02-16-2006, 09:05 AM

Wow, I'm a bit surprised by the acrimonious posts about the Galant RalliArt.
I would like to put my spin on this, if I may.
Per Mitsu statements at the Chicago auto show, the Galant RalliArt is only going to make up about 10% of all Galant sales (about 5000 units). This is remniscent of the 2nd gen Eclipse GST sales numbers, and they sold even fewer with the manual (hence no manual in the Galant). As such, Mitsu is not making terribly much money on this and, IMO, they deserve kudos for going ahead with the RalliArt anyway(considering their financial position).
In terms of the looks of the concept vs the production version, the three visual differences are the 19's, the grille, and the hood scoops... IMO, these differences are minimal and, quite frankly, the production version looks very similar to the concept. The hood sccops and 19's aren't there for cost reasons (same with the Recaros, CAI, Brembos...) and can be added for those who really want them. You got to remember, Mitsu has to price this right for the market so that they can sell these and still make at least a bit of money.
Now, don't get me wrong, I would have loved to see the 6-speed, the hood sccops, the recaros and Brembos make it onto the production version. The reality is that the car would have been out of its markertable price range with those features.
My suggestion is this, go test-drive the car once it is available. If you still don't like it, at least you will have valid reasons instead of "it's ugly", "shitty...", etc.

GPTourer

02-16-2006, 10:25 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BigMike)</div><div class='quotemain'>for example the 8G 5spd, that they made 100 of, then switched to AT because they weren't sellin....
</div>

Wow, is that true? Does someone here own one of those cars? I have never heard of that.

For some reason, I figured Mitsu might be able to sneak Recaros and Brembos in and still keep the Galant price down, mainly because they already have a relationship with them in racing the Evo and that somehow they could pass those savings onto the customer. Wishful thinking.

I was hoping for a more dramatic styling change for the 9Gb Galant, because aparently the rear of the car will remain the same, which is fine, I think it looks good, but I never liked the nose, it was my least favorite view of the car. Its closer to the 380, but not quite enough. Hopefully it will be enough for everybody else, because we need help moving Galants.

cape97

02-16-2006, 10:35 AM

I seocond Evomk8's opinion https://www.thegalantcenter.org/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif

pics of my 9G lowered with 18x8.5 rims

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/CAPE97/GALANT/IMG_0010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/CAPE97/GALANT/IMG_0009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/CAPE97/GALANT/IMG_0011.jpg[/img]

galantebeige

02-20-2006, 07:57 AM

It is sad Mitsu has once again screwed UP!!!
The car is not nice looking, at all.
It may drive alright, but that is just part of being a car. It needs to look good too. Mazda 6 is sooo goodlooking vs. this one.......

02-20-2006, 10:00 AM

uhh... the more i look at it, the more i want to have it :!:

RedGalant2k1

02-20-2006, 11:52 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galantebeige)</div><div class='quotemain'>It is sad Mitsu has once again screwed UP!!!
The car is not nice looking, at all.
It may drive alright, but that is just part of being a car. It needs to look good too. Mazda 6 is sooo goodlooking vs. this one.......</div>

Personal Opinion on the cars looks I think its a far leap forward from the 8G.