Short Take Road Tests - 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart

First, a confession: As we wandered toward the new-for-2007 Galant Ralliart, which Mitsubishi proudly calls a “sports sedan,” we were prepared to be underwhelmed. Come on, how sporty can a front-wheel-drive, mid-size sedan be? We figured we’d brave the inevitable torque steer and likely never think about the Galant again.A surprisingly athletic mid-size sedan from an unexpected source.

Remarkably Good. Imagine our surprise then, when we first toed into the Ralliart’s throttle and it responded right now! In fact, the reaction is almost too quick—the average Camry driver would likely provoke the Gallant into a full-blown tire-spinning, traction-control-inducing launch—but once you respect the throttle, it’s a good thing. Keep Reading »