Engine: 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 160-hp 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 230-hp 3.8-liter sohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 4-speed Sportronic automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; 4-speed Sportronic automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual two-stage front airbags; seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front seatbelt pre-tensioners and front passenger occupant sensors; LATCH universal child seat anchors; traction control; emergency inside trunk release

Optional Safety Equipment: ABS with EBD, traction control

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Normal, Illinois

Model Tested: Mitsubishi Galant LS ($22,499)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; cruise control; power 8-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar; power exterior mirrors, windows, central locking and remote trunk release; tilt steering wheel; 6-speaker, AM/FM/CD stereo; trunk lamp; trunk access pass-through; and two accessory power outlets

Options as Tested: Sunroof Package, including front map lights, illuminated vanity mirrors ($800); Diamond Package, including 16-inch alloy wheels; 8-speaker, AM/FM/6-disc CD changer; diversity antenna; steering wheel-mounted, redundant audio controls; leather-wrapped steering wheel; and front door reflectors ($1262); Leather Package, including leather-trimmed seats, power driver seat, heated front seats and exterior mirrors ($1185)

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 230 @ 5250

Torque: 250 @ 4000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/27

Wheelbase: 108.3 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 190.6/72.4/57.9 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.8/61.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 37.7/54.4/42.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.0/52.9/37.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 13.3 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches

Curb Weight: 3583 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P215/60R16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS and EBD

Fuel Capacity: 17.7 Gallons