The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations, and cumulative sales now exceed five million. It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life has evolved into a larger mid-size car. Initial production was based only in Japan, but since 1994 the American market has been served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors facility in Normal, Illinois. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Galant Shop.... The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt Galant, was released in December 1969. The design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette. Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn' engine in 1.3 or 1.5 L configurations. 1.4 and 1.6 litre versions replaced these in September 1971, and a larger 1.7 followed in January 1973.
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| Make: | Mitsubishi |
| Parent company: | Mitsubishi Motors |
| Debut year: | 1985 |
| Automotive class | Compact car, Sedan, Station Wagon, Hatchback, Mid-size car |