Motor Trend Test drives the 9G Galant RalliArt...

**HaloAngel** · 06-01-2005, 11:30 PM

Here is the link:
http://motortrend.com/roadtests/sedan/112_...lant/index.html

This test was back in March 2005. I haven't seen it posted, so i thought Id go ahead and post it, here are some quotes:

"...Galants aren't supposed to slalom at 69 mph. They don't run the quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 98.5 mph and can't do Motor Trend's figure-eight in 25.7 seconds. And no Galant behaves like an Evo..."

"...It all makes sense--something for the Evo guy who has a family or needs a larger car, but still wants a performer..."

"...this front-drive Ralliart beat through our slalom test are surprising: Its 68.8-mph run is better than those of the 350Z, RX8, and 911 40th Anniversary..."

Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart Concept
Base price (est) $29,500
Vehicle layout Front engine, FWD, 2-door, 5-pass sedan
Engine type 60* V-6, alum block/heads, SOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement, ci/cc 233.6 / 3828
Max horsepower SAE net 260 @ 5750 rpm
Max torque SAE net, lb-ft 260 @ 4500 rpm
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight, lb (est) 3700
0-60 mph, sec 6.1
EPA mpg, city/hwy (est) 19/26

**HaloAngel** · 06-01-2005, 11:32 PM

**4-G-rim** · 06-01-2005, 11:38 PM

Wow...I would love to test drive that 9g RalliArt. I have driven a 9g GTS and the car feels ALOT more nimble than a Camry and even a new Accord. Mitsubishi is making good moves...a little pricey and at the EVO's price range, BUT it competing with different cars.

9G · 06-01-2005, 11:43 PM

Price =

**VegasMatt** · 06-01-2005, 11:48 PM

Id rather hav ethe Altima SE-R

**DOHCstunr** · 06-02-2005, 12:26 AM

i think they are hot. I'd buy one in a heart beat. but i think i would spend a little more for an Acura Tl 6speed

**AntimonyER** · 06-02-2005, 04:23 PM

Dammit, why couldn't they do that with the 8g... then it would have the looks and the speed. 6.1 0-60, not bad at all!!

**GreyGoose01** · 06-02-2005, 05:16 PM

not bad, possible trade in for my 8g, BUT since Mitsu is goinz downz the drazzain :x , my not work AND the Altima SE-R doesn't sound bad either, OH and neither does the..........EVO

**Joaltava** · 06-02-2005, 07:38 PM

Alright ladies and gents

Here are the specs

Price

Sentra SE-R $29,350
MazdaSpeed 6 $29,925
Ralliart Galant $29,500

0-60 Times

Altima SE-R 6.5 sec
MazdaSpeed 6 6.2 sec
Ralliart Galant 6.1 sec

1/4 mile time

Altima SE-R 14.01 sec @100.3mph
MazdaSpeed 6 14.7 sec @96.5 mph
Ralliart Galant 14.4 sec @98.5mph

Gross Weight

Altima SE-R 4374lbs
MazdaSpeed 6 4552lbs
Ralliart Galant ????

Curb Weight

Altima SE-R 3279lbs
MazdaSpeed 6 3589lbs
Ralliart Galant 3700lbs (est)

I dont know about yall but damn these are some fucking close numbers,
i personally think it will all go down on the driver, whoever shifts better and drives better wins

Overall i like the style of the Ralliart over the SE-R and the 6.

Also even thou the galant has more weight than the rest it still keeps up with the rest, so if the galant had less weight it will beat these guys

**Donovan** · 06-02-2005, 07:55 PM

Im looking at these prices and yeah..there high. Im going to say I guess we choose to put it all into one monthly payment instead of modding something else. Well all know we can mod an 8g to get near the times of this for alot less then 30k .. So I guess we like a monthly payment and no mods needed.

**HaloAngel** · 06-02-2005, 10:32 PM

**HaloAngel** · 06-02-2005, 10:33 PM

**HaloAngel** · 06-02-2005, 10:42 PM

**quicksilver22** · 06-02-2005, 10:44 PM

its fucking how, i don't care who you are...

as for the 14.x in the 1/4mile... not to shabby for such a large car...

**HeadAche** · 06-03-2005, 08:44 AM

NOw they bring back the manual tranny, a six no less.. still not gonna get one.. If i gotta trade in my car or whatever, im gonna get a STI..

**Donovan** · 06-03-2005, 05:25 PM

Toss up on that one 24k vs 35+k

Censee · 06-06-2005, 11:15 PM

looks like mitsubishi spied on the altime SER designers during the making of both cars........ although they shoulds done that with the 8g,,,less weight,,and mitsubishi definately needs to figure out that the 4g63t is alot better than just increasing displacement...the 4g63t woulda been alot lighter and the 8g is alot lighter than the 9g.....would love to see calis future car or stewis car and a ralliart go head to head.....

**G-spot** · 06-09-2005, 10:38 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>On sale in U.S. Fall 2006 (we hope) </div>

that worries me :?
If they do bring it, that would turn heads like-whoa!
If they don't...
remember that feeling you had when you didn't study for an exam and you are sure to recieve a failing grade regardless of the outcome? That is how MMNA is gonna feel. :x