2009 Mitsubishi Galant

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Safety - What the Auto Press Says

In federal government crash tests, the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant receives four out of five stars for the driver's protection in front impact tests, and five stars for the front passengers' protection. The Galant also receives five stars for side impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant a "Good" rating, the highest, for performance in frontal offset and side impact tests.

Accident Avoidance

Reviewers generally agree the Galant has a good list of standard safety features, but are disappointed about the absence of Electronic Stability Control. An Anti-lock Braking System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution is standard, and the Sport and Ralliart models feature Traction Control. But despite these features, reviewers are less than thrilled about the absence of stability control.

• "Mitsubishi ensures you can get a $1,500 navi system, but stability control isn't available? … Without stability control, it's 'hey, look at me' as you slip, slide away." -- Chicago Tribune

Crash Protection

The Galant features advanced dual-stage front air bags with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) and passenger occupant sensors. There are also front seat-mounted side impact air bags, front and rear crumple zones, and front and rear side curtain air bags. Safety belts feature a three-point design. Child safety locks and a trunk entrapment release system are standard in every model.

• "Child-seat LATCH anchors were very easy to access, and hooking up child safety and booster seats was a snap." -- About.com