Mitsubishi Galant

The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile which was

produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
to 2012. The model name was derived from the French
word galant, meaning "chivalrous".[3] There have been
nine distinct generations with total cumulative sales
exceeding five million units.[4] It began as a compact
sedan, but over the course of its life evolved into a mid-
size car. Initial production was based in Japan, but from
1994 the American market was served by vehicles 2008 Mitsubishi Galant (Chile)
assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) Overview
facility in Normal, Illinois.
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors
Production 1969–2012
2007–2017 (Galant Fortis)
Contents
Assembly Japan:
First generation (A50; 1969) Nagoya Plant, Okazaki,
New Zealand Japan (1969–2006)
Second generation (A112, A114, A115; 1973) Mizushima Plant, Kurashiki
Third generation (A120/A130; 1976) (2007–2017)

Fourth generation (A160; 1980) Port Melbourne, Australia

(1971–1972)[1]
Fifth generation (E11-E19; 1983)
Hardtop sedan Tonsley Park, Australia[2]
(1972–2008)
Sixth generation (E31, E32, E33, E34, E35, E38,
E39; 1987) Normal, Illinois (1993–2012)
Jakarta, Indonesia (1977–
Seventh generation (E52, E53, E54, E55, E57,
E64, E72, E74, E77, E84, E88; 1992) 2005)
VR-4 Petone, New Zealand
Export (1972–1975)
Eighth generation (EA1, EA2, EA3, EA7, EC1, Porirua, New Zealand
EC5, EC7; 1996) (1975–1998, Todd
Ninth generation (2004) Motors/Mitsubishi Motors
North America NZ)
Facelifts Cainta, Philippines (1973–
East Asia 2006; MMPC)
Australia Laem Chabang, Thailand
Tenth generation (Japan & Brunei, 2007) (1992–1998; MMTh)

References China: Fuzhou (Soueast

Motors)
External links
Body and chassis
Class Compact car (1969–1987,
 2007–2017)
Mid-size car (1983–2012)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-
drive (1969–1987)
Transverse front-engine,
front-wheel-drive /
Transverse front-engine, all-
wheel-drive (1987–2006,
2007–2017)
Front-engine, front-wheel-
drive (1983–2017)
Chronology
Predecessor Mitsubishi Colt 1500

First generation (A50; 1969)

The first generation of the car, initially known as the Colt First generation
Galant, was released in December 1969 at a new
Mitsubishi Japanese dealership called Galant Shop. The
design was dubbed "Dynawedge" by Mitsubishi, referring
to the influence of aerodynamics on the silhouette.[4]
Three models were available, powered by the new 'Saturn'
engine in 1.3- (AI model) or 1.5-liter (AII and AIII)
configurations. 1.4- and 1.6-liter versions (14L and 16L)
replaced these in September 1971. A larger 115  PS
(85 kW) 1.7-liter arrived for the top GS model in January
1973.[8] Initially only available as a four-door sedan, five-
door estate and two-door hardtop (A53) variants were
added in 1970. The hardtop was Mitsubishi's first
production passenger car with full side windows and no Overview
side pillars. In March 1973, with only two months of Also called Chrysler Valiant Galant[5]
production left, the cleaner "MCA-II" version of the 1.6 Colt Galant
arrived. With 97  PS (71  kW) it was three horsepower Dodge Colt[6]
down on the regular version.[8] Mitsubishi Colt Galant[7]

The Galant was offered as a competitor to the Toyota Production 1969–1973

Corona, Nissan Bluebird, Honda Accord, and Mazda Body and chassis
Capella. It became Mitsubishi's first car to be sold in the
Class Compact car
United States in 1971 when the Chrysler Corporation, the
company's new partner and stakeholder, began importing Body style 2-door hardtop coupé
the car as the Dodge Colt. It was also produced by 4-door sedan
Chrysler Australia and sold alongside the larger Chrysler 5-door station wagon
Valiant models as the Chrysler Valiant Galant.[2] In South Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Africa, the A53 Colt Galant arrived in late 1972 as the
Dodge Colt 1600 GS (AY series). The car had already Related Mitsubishi Galant GTO
been rallied there, in 1300 and 1600 forms, and only the Mitsubishi Galant FTO
Hardtop GS version was sold to capitalize on the car's Powertrain
Engine 1.3 L 4G30 I4 (A51)
sporty image. Gross power claimed was 97 PS (71 kW) at 1.4 L 4G33 I4 (A54)
6700  rpm and the car was fitted with Rostyle wheels as 1.5 L 4G31 I4 (A52)
also used on locally assembled Hillman Vogues.[9] 1.6 L 4G32 I4 (A53)
1.7 L 4G35 I4 (A55)
From 1970, a fastback coupé model was developed, the
Galant GTO. Fashioned after contemporary American Dimensions
muscle cars, the hardtop GTO was available with a choice Wheelbase 2,420 mm (95.3 in)
of two "Saturn" engines and the 2-litre Astron 80, and was
Length 4,080 mm (160.6 in)
available until 1975. The nameplate was sufficiently
highly regarded in Japan for it to be resurrected for the Width 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
1990 Mitsubishi GTO coupé. Height 1,370 mm (53.9 in)

A third, more compact coupé was introduced on a chassis shortened by 12 cm in 1971, the Galant FTO.
Powered by the 4G41 1.4 L engine, it too would leave a legacy for the company to return to in the 1990s
with the Mitsubishi FTO.

New Zealand

Although the earlier Colt had been imported in limited numbers, this generation, in 1.6-litre coupé form
only, was the first model to establish the Mitsubishi brand in New Zealand from 1971 when newly
appointed distributor Todd Motors, which also imported and assembled Chrysler and Hillman, started
selling a small number of Japanese-assembled cars to supplement its mainstream Hillman Avenger and
Hunter models.

The coupé was assembled in New Zealand from 1972, firstly at Todd's Petone factory, on the
Avenger/Hunter line and, from 1974, at the brand-new purpose-built factory in Porirua (closed in 1998).

1969 Mitsubishi Colt Galant A II 1971 Mitsubishi Colt Galant

Custom L sedan Estate V 16L GL

Chrysler Valiant Galant (GB) GL Mitsubishi Colt Galant Hardtop

(Australia) 16L
Second generation (A112, A114, A115; 1973)
The second generation Mitsubishi Colt Galant A11* series Second generation
was built from 1973 and received a replacement in 1976.
Introduced on 24 May 1973 (on sale 1 June) in the
Japanese domestic market, the second generation Galant
was more widely exported as Mitsubishi's ambitions grew.
It was again sold by Chrysler in many different guises; as
the Dodge Colt in the United States, as the Plymouth Colt
and Plymouth Cricket in Canada (from 1974), as the
Chrysler Valiant Galant and as the Chrysler Galant in
Australia, and in Europe as the Colt Galant. Transmissions
were now all floor mounted and include a four-speed
manual and a five-speed unit for sportier models. A three-
Overview
speed automatic transmission was also available. The
smaller 1600 engine was also available in the cleaner Also called Colt Galant
"MCA-II" version right from 1973, a model which met Chrysler Colt (South
Japan's 1975 emissions standards. This version was Africa)[10]
marginally less powerful, with 97 PS (71 kW) rather than Chrysler Valiant Galant
the 100 PS (74 kW) engine seen in the previous model. Chrysler Galant
Dodge Colt
Plymouth Colt
Plymouth Cricket
Production 1973–1976
1974–1977 (Australia)
Body and chassis
Class Compact car
Sedan
Body style 2-door hardtop coupé (H)
4-door sedan (A)
5-door station wagon (V)
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-
drive
Powertrain
Engine 1597 cc 4G32 I4 (A112)
Wagon
1855 cc 4G51 I4 (A114)
1995 cc 4G52 I4 (A115)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,420 mm (95.3 in)
Hardtop
Length 4,200 mm (165 in)
4,215 mm (166 in) (Estate)
This new Galant model was more curvaceous, influenced
by contemporary "coke bottle styling", and featured a Width 1,600–1,615 mm (63–64 in)
range of larger 'Astron' engines developing up to 125 PS Height 1,360–1,395 mm (54–55 in)
in 2000 cc form to complement the 'Saturn' units. During
Curb weight 940 kg (2,070 lb) (Sedan)
the second generation, the first Astron 80 engines were
introduced in some markets using Mitsubishi's newly 925 kg (2,039 lb) (Hardtop)
developed "Silent Shaft" balance shaft technology for 970 kg (2,140 lb) (Estate)
reduced vibration and noise. Body styles remained the
same as the first generation Colt Galants offered in sedan, wagon, pillar-less two-door hardtop coupé with
the addition of a fixed post coupé for some markets. New models were added to the line up, including GL-
II, SL-5, GT and GS-II. The Estate (A112V, sold as a commercial vehicle in Japan) was only available
with the 100  PS 1600 engine, in Custom, GL, or SL-5 (with a five-speed manual transmission). It had
vestigial wood panelling, featuring a narrow strip on the tailgate only.

In New Zealand the hardtop, now with an 1855 cc engine was again assembled by Todd Motors at Porirua.
The sedan was not offered as Todd was planning to assemble the larger Galant Sigma sedan and wagon
range from late 1977 and they were still importing the British Avenger and Hunter models.

In South Africa, the Dodge Colt 1600 GS arrived in late 1975 (YB series) to replace the earlier AY. Aside
from the new body, with wider wheels and improved handling, it also benefitted from a new five-speed
gearbox.[11] In August 1976, the name was changed to Chrysler Colt, and the new GS II received a 2.0-
liter engine with 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp). The 1600 also became available in less sporty GL trim, and a set
of four-door models complemented the earlier hardtop. This new range signalled a move away from British
and Australian sourced Chrysler products, with the four-door replacing the locally built Chrysler Vogue.[12]
Only three months later, Chrysler South Africa ceased operations. Mitsubishi production was continued by
the new Sigma Motor Corporation.[13]

Third generation (A120/A130; 1976)

Third generation

Mitsubishi Galant Colt Sigma GLX Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 1600SL Super
(UK; pre-facelift)
(Japan; pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called Mitsubishi Galant Sigma
Chrysler Sigma
Mitsubishi Sigma
Colt Galant
Colt Sigma
Dodge Colt (wagon; North
Interior America)
Mitsubishi Express (facelifted
The third generation of the car was introduced in 1976, van; New Zealand)[14]
and was known as Galant Σ (Sigma). In many export
Production 1976–1982
markets the car was simply known as the Galant. At that
time, the Dodge Colt in America was actually a Mitsubishi Body and chassis
Lancer, not the Galant anymore, but nonetheless the Class Compact car
Galant Wagon variant was sold with the Dodge Colt label
Body style
in the US and Canada. In Australia, where the car was 4-door sedan
made locally at Chrysler's Clovelly Park plant, it was 5-door station wagon
marketed as the Chrysler Sigma and, after the 1980 buyout
of Chrysler Australia by Mitsubishi, as the Mitsubishi Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-
Sigma. Australian content was quite high and included a drive
locally-made 2.6-litre 'Astron' four (introduced 1980) Related Galant Λ/Sapporo/Scorpion
which, in December 1985, replaced the 1.6, 1.85 and two- Dodge Challenger
litre engines used in other export markets.
Powertrain
Engine 1597 cc 4G32/G32B I4
(A121/131)
1850 cc 4G51 I4 (A122)
1995 cc 4G52/G52B I4
(A123/133)
1995 cc 4G52 turbo I4
(Australia)
2555 cc 4G54 I4 (A125)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,515 mm (99.0 in)[15]
Length 4,300–4,450 mm (169.3–
Mitsubishi Galant Estate (Japan; pre- 175.2 in) (sedan)[16][17]
facelift)
4,340–4,490 mm (170.9–
176.8 in) (wagon)
The wagon version was introduced in 1977, a little while Width 1,655 mm (65.2 in)[15]
after the sedans. A new two-door coupé was introduced in
1976 to replace the Galant GTO. It was known in Japan Height 1,360 mm (53.5 in) (sedan)
as the Galant Λ (Lambda). The coupé was sold in the 1,385 mm (54.5 in) (wagon)
United States between 1978 and 1980 as the Dodge Curb weight 970–1,205 kg (2,138.5–
Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo. In Australia the 2,656.6 lb) (sedan)
Lambda was marketed initially as the Chrysler Sigma 1,055–1,270 kg (2,325.9–
Scorpion and latter as the Mitsubishi Scorpion.
2,799.9 lb) (wagon)
Mitsubishi introduced the MCA-Jet engine for Japan and
other emissions-controlled markets with its latest Galant. This incorporated the "Jet Valve", a secondary
intake valve which improved emissions without necessitating the need for a completely redesigned cylinder
head. In 1978, Mitsubishi in Japan established a dedicated dealership sales channel called (Japanese: Galant
Restaurant) to sell the Galant and other selected vehicles. After late 1977 the 1850 variant was
discontinued, as Mitsubishi focussed their efforts on making the 1600 and the 2000 engines pass the new,
stricter emissions standards.

In Japan, the Galant range received a new variant in March 1978,

known as Galant Sigma Eterna. This model has single rectangular
headlights and different taillights.[18] This model also sold as
facelift model for selected markets in Europe, New Zealand and
South America. Seven months later the twin round headlights front
design was replaced with one featuring twin square headlights and
Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Eterna
also new taillights. Models with engines which passed the new
(Spain)
1978 standards changed from the A120 to the A130 range.
Mitsubishi had limited resources, and the large choice of engines

Mitsubishi Galant Sigma Eterna GL
(Chile)
Mitsubishi Sigma Turbo GH
(Australia; facelift)
Facelifted taillights
Fourth generation (A160; 1980)
Mitsubishi Galant 1600 EL (Europe)
Mitsubishi's fourth iteration of the Galant Σ/Eterna Σ
debuted many new innovations for Mitsubishi. The car
was sold as the Mitsubishi Galant in most export markets,
for the Galant lineup was reduced to one 1.6 and one 2.0, with 86
and 105  PS (63 and 77  kW), at the beginning of the 1979 model
year.[19]
Todd Motors initially assembled 1.6  GL, 1.85  GLX and two-litre
GLS sedan models for New Zealand, with the GLS getting a five-
speed manual transmission as standard with three-speed auto
optional. These were the first NZ-assembled Mitsubishis to have
rear screen demisters as standard. Early cars had conventional rod-
suspended headliners developed locally to meet local content rules
but these were notorious for collapsing on to the passengers' heads
and were quickly replaced by newly developed, glued-in moulded
foam liners. The range was later revised to add the wagon and drop
the 1.85-litre engine.
The third generation Galant was the recipient of the Car of the Year
award in South Africa in 1977.[20] In South Africa, where it was
built by the Sigma Motor Corporation, it was sold as the Colt
Galant. Originally sold with the 1.6- and the 2.0-liter engines, the
automatic-only 2.6-liter engine arrived in the middle of 1979 and
was developed locally.[21] The 2.6 arrived elsewhere only later.
Mid-1979 was also when the facelifted (square headlights) model
appeared in South Africa, with new "low-inertia" engines. Power
output for the 2.0-liter remained at 65.5  kW (89  PS; 88  hp), but
period testers felt it more powerful than the previous version.[22]
Fourth generation
1982 Mitsubishi Galant Σ Turbo (JDM)
Overview
Also called Mitsubishi Eterna Σ
Mitsubishi Sigma
 although in both Lonsdale
Australia and New Production April 1980–1987
Zealand it was
known as the Body and chassis
Mitsubishi Sigma. Class Compact car
The fourth
Body style 2-door coupé (Lambda)
generation sedan
4-door sedan
Mitsubishi Sigma Super Saloon (New
and coupé were
both slightly larger 5-door station wagon
Zealand)
than the third Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-
generation cars. drive
Additional emphasis was given to ergonomics,
Related Galant Λ/Sapporo/Scorpion
aerodynamics, and safety. Shoulder room, leg room, and
Chrysler Sigma
head space were all increased, and the trunk was slightly
enlarged for more luggage capacity. The interior was made Powertrain
quieter with additional carpeting and other acoustic Engine petrol:
dampening materials and a double-thickness front
bulkhead. The wagon version was also changed, although 1597 cc 4G32 I4
from the firewall back the vehicle remained the same as 1795 cc 4G62 I4
the previous version. 1995 cc 4G52 I4

Their new 'Sirius' engine was offered in turbocharged 1995 cc 4G52T Turbo I4
form for performance enthusiasts in some markets, with (Australia)
145 PS (107 kW) for Japanese market cars[23] and 156 PS 1997 cc G63B/4G63 I4
(115 kW) for those export markets unencumbered by strict
1997 cc 4G63T Turbo I4
emissions rules. A new electronic fuel injection system
was introduced on some versions of the gasoline Astron 2555 cc 4G54 I4
engine. For economy, an 'Astron' 4D55, the first diesel:
turbodiesel engine in a Japanese passenger car, was also 2346 cc 4D55 turbodiesel I4
offered. Unusually, the fourth Galant was never offered
with a naturally aspirated diesel engine. The 2.3 Turbo D Transmission 5-speed manual
has 84 PS (62 kW), enough to be considered "sporty" at 3-speed automatic
the time, and was first shown at the 1980 Paris Motor Dimensions
Show.[24] The diesel had some initial reliability issues; a
Wheelbase 2,530 mm (99.6 in)
redesigned cylinder head which appeared in 1982 took
care of the problems.[24] This model proved very popular Length 4,570 mm (179.9 in)
in some markets, such as the BeNeLux countries, where it Width 1,680 mm (66.1 in)
helped establish Mitsubishi in general and the Galant in
Height 1,380 mm (54.3 in)
particular.[25]
Curb weight 1,190 kg (2,623.5 lb)
For the second generation in a row Mitsubishi could claim
to be building an award-winning car, as this was chosen as Car of the Year in New Zealand in 1981. The
cars sold there were again locally assembled with 1.6 and two-litre engines, and a choice of transmissions
and trim. As elsewhere, the wagon versions carried over the old body style with a new nose and interior.
Production of the wagon version continued in Australia until 1987 when it was replaced by the new
Magna.

From 1982 to 1983, some of the Australian Sigmas, which had the carried-over 2.0 or 2.6-litre locally made
inline-four engine, were exported to the United Kingdom with the Lonsdale badge, in en effort at
circumventing the voluntary import quota restrictions adopted by Japanese manufacturers. However the car
was unsuccessful, and for 1983 and 1984 it carried Mitsubishi Sigma badges in the UK before imports
were finally discontinued.
The two door coupé was also redesigned for 1980 and was sold through 1983. While continuing with the
Galant Λ/Eterna Λ label for the domestic Japanese market, the fourth generation was known as the
Mitsubishi Scorpion in Australia, and the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo in the United States.

Fifth generation (E11-E19; 1983)

Fifth generation

Mitsubishi Galant Σ sedan (Japan)

A fifth-generation model shifted to front-wheel drive in

August 1983 as a four-door sedan and four-door hardtop
(with different styling). The design continued the direction
started with the Tredia, albeit with more harmonious European market Galant
proportions.[26] Drag resistance was down to an average
Overview
0.36 . All new chassis numbers, from E11A to E19A,
marked the change. External dimensions all grew, but only Production 1983–1989
marginally, while the wheelbase was 7 cm (2.8 in) longer. 1983–1999 (Taxi)
Thanks to the more compact drivetrain, however,
passenger space increased noticeably and the boot grew 1984–199
from 272 to 360 litres (9.6 to 12.7 cu ft) while the liftover Body and chassis
edge was significantly lowered.[27] Weight distribution Class Mid-size car
was distinctly towards the front, with 64.47% of the car's
weight over the front wheels for the turbodiesel.[28] In the Body style 4-door sedan
Japanese market there was also a parallel "Eterna" lineup 4-door hardtop sedan
with very minor differences in appearance and equipment. Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-
This generation formed the basis of the widened (by drive
4  inches/100  mm) Mitsubishi Magna produced in
Australia from 1985, the same year in which Mitsubishi Related Mitsubishi Magna
won Bild am Sonntag's Das Goldene Lenkrad (Golden Powertrain
Steering Wheel) award in Germany for the Galant and
Engine petrol:
Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for the Magna.[29]
Mitsubishi Motors codenamed these cars as "YF" and 1597 cc 4G32 I4 (E11A)
"YFW"—"W" for "wide", respectively.[30] 1755 cc 4G37 I4 (E12A)

The station wagon version was effectively replaced by the 1795 cc 4G62 I4 (E13A)
Chariot/Space Wagon in most markets. The Galant was 1834 cc 4G93 LPG I4
the third Japanese car to adopt four-wheel anti-lock (E19A)
brakes, using Bosch's ABS system.[31] Vehicles in Japan 1997 cc G63B/4G63 I4
installed with the four-speed transmission were equipped (E15A)
with what Mitsubishi called Super Shift, essentially
installing a transfer case, without adding another driveshaft 1997 cc 4G63T turbo I4
to the rear wheels. Super Shift was no longer offered with (E15A)
the introduction of the five-speed manual transmission. 1998 cc 6G71 V6 (E17A)
2351 cc 4G64 I4 (E16A)
Exports began about a year after introduction. European
and rest-of-the-world trim levels were often engine- 2972 cc 6G72 V6 (E18A)
specific, depending on the market: At the time of
introduction, GL and GLX models were offered with diesel:
either 1.6-litre or 1.8-litre engines, GLS models had 2.0-
1795 cc 4D65 turbo I4
litre engines (badged 2000 GLS; in some markets there
(E14A)
was also a 2000 GLX) and Diesel versions had a 1.8-litre
Sirius turbodiesel engine. The diesel model received GL Transmission 3-speed automatic
or GLX trim, although in some markets it was simply the 4-speed automatic
1800 TD. A fuel injected 150  PS (110  kW) 2000 Turbo 4X2-speed manual
was also available in some export markets. The TD and 5-speed manual
the Turbo both received standard power steering.[27]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height 1,385 mm (54.5 in)
Curb weight 1,160 kg (2,557.4 lb)

Equipment levels in Japan had more interesting names, ranging

Mitsubishi Eterna EXE (Japan)
from the LS and LG via Super Saloon, Super Touring, Super
Exceed, and GSR-X up to the most luxurious Royal.[32] The top
models for Japan (the "Super Exceed" sedan or "VR" hardtop)
were powered by the 200  PS (147  kW) (JIS gross, later only 170  PS were claimed) turbocharged and
intercooled "Sirius Dash 3/2 valve" engine. This engine switched between using two and three valves per
cylinder to combine high top-end power with low-end drivability as well being economical in operation.[31]

Sales in the United States began with the 1985 model year; this was the first time that the Galant was sold
stateside since the station wagon was marketed as a Dodge Colt a few years earlier.

This generation was largely replaced in 1988 by the sixth generation Galant (see below). The widened
Australian-made version, however, remained in production until 1991 when it was replaced by a new
generation Magna, whereas the Japanese hardtop range was produced until it was replaced by the new
Sigma/Diamante version in 1990. In addition, the taxi-spec sedan fitted with a 1.8-litre LPG engine
remained in production for Japanese commercial use until December 1999, when Mitsubishi abandoned
that market.

At the end of October 1990, the Galant Σ Taxi received a light update and a reshuffle of the models.[33]
There was a base L model and a better equipped LG with body-colored bumpers. The modification
included three-point belts in the rear seat, a high-mounted brake light, adjusted gearing, a flattened rear seat
squab, larger radiator, and a larger washer fluid tank, amongst other detail improvements. A five-speed
manual, or three- or four-speed automatics were on offer. Target production was around 1,200 units per
year.[33] For its last three years of production, this model received an LPG-version of the 1834 cc "4G93"
engine.

New Zealand – Sigma and V3000

The fifth-generation Galant was introduced to the New Zealand market in mid-1984, as the Mitsubishi
Sigma. Assembled by Mitsubishi's New Zealand distributors, Todd Motors, the Sigma was available with
the choice of 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines, the 2.0 having the option of automatic transmission, and availability
with a turbocharger on certain models.

Several trim levels were offered, GL, GLX, GSR, Super Saloon and SE. The top SE versions notably
featured 'Sigma' branded alloy wheels, digital instrumentation, climate controlled air conditioning, cruise
control, speed-dependent intermittent wipers and a salmon-brown coloured interior treatment, the treatment
 changing deep red colour as a running change in 1985 on this
model.

Further running changes concerned the rear styling. For the initial
1984 production run the rear numberplate was located above the
Mitsubishi Sigma GLX (New
bumper, however for 1985 and 1986 the plate was relocated to
Zealand)
below the bumper, in the manner of the Japanese domestic market
Galant models. New taillights were fitted for 1987, the rear
numberplate reverting to its original place above the bumper.

1987 was a key year for Mitsubishi in New Zealand, when it

bought out Todd Motors' automotive operations.

Although the sixth generation Galant was introduced for 1988, the
older fifth generation bodyshell stayed in production alongside it.
1990–1991 Mitsubishi V3000 Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand intentionally decided to retain the
Executive (New Zealand) fifth generation sedan bodystyle for a new, unique to New Zealand,
flagship model—the 110  kW (150  hp) 3.0-liter V6 engined
Mitsubishi V3000. The V3000 was developed specifically to give
Mitsubishi New Zealand a six-cylinder family car, suitable for towing boats and caravans, to compete with
the imported Ford Falcon (EA) and Holden Commodore (VN) models.

While the rear styling of the previous Sigma model was retained, the frontal treatment was changed to now
feature a more formal, upright chrome grille (the bonnet and grille were from the top-of the-line Sigma SE),
and uprated suspension. The V3000 was available in basic Executive, mid-range Super Saloon, and top-of-
the-range SEi trim levels, the latter with luxury trim and digital dashboard. Later a sports version Elante
was introduced, based on the Executive. The V6 engine combined with relatively low weight and gearing
ensured excellent performance, New Zealand's traffic patrol selected them as patrol cars to replace the
turbocharged Sigma GSR. These police cars had the Elante suspension pack, which was an option on other
models. For 1990, the V3000 was further updated and now featured the front styling of the Eterna hardtop.
New Zealand was the only market where this restyling was applied to the fifth generation four-door sedan
bodyshell. Assembly of this model continued until 1991, when it was replaced by the second-generation
Australian Mitsubishi Magna TR V6 range, which continued to be known as V3000 for the New Zealand
market.

Hardtop sedan

The hardtop sedan

bodywork was used in
export markets as well,
where it received a six-
window design unlike for
1990 Mitsubishi Sigma (US)
its Japanese market
counterparts. It was Mitsubishi Sapporo (Europe)
marketed under different names; "Galant Σ" or "Eterna Σ" (Sigma)
in Japan, "Sapporo" in Europe,[34] and in the US as "Galant Σ"
(1988 model year) followed by plain "Sigma" (1989 to 1990 model years).[35][36] The "Galant Σ" was
released for the 1988 model year, but the "Sigma" version with updated alloy wheels began US sales in
August 1988 for the 1989 model year and continued until 1990.[34] These cars were available with a 3.0-
liter V6 (North America, only with automatic transmission) or 2.4-liter four-cylinder engines (Europe) in
the export. In the domestic Japanese market the hardtops received 2.0-litre fours, or the smaller 2.0-litre
6G71 V6 engine from 1986, shared with the Mitsubishi Debonair limousine. For the top-of-the-line VR
models, an intercooled turbo-charged 4G63T "Sirius Dash 3x2" engine that automatically switched
between two and three valves per cylinder depending upon throttle response and therefore allowing both
economy and performance, was fitted, along with self-levelling suspension, climate-controlled air-
conditioning, blue velour interior, steering wheel-controlled audio functions, and 15-inch alloy wheels.
From 1985, the powerplant was renamed "Cyclone Dash 3x2".

The hardtop range continued to be available until 1990 as Mitsubishi's most luxurious offering in most
export markets, until the Sigma/Diamante replaced it. It also continued on sale in Japan, but only as the
Eterna Sigma after a facelift in May 1989. In Japan the hardtop was available with a 1.8-liter four at the
bottom of the range and with the large 3.0-liter V6 in the top "Duke" version after this makeover.[37] The
European market Sapporo took its bow at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show; the large 2.4-liter 4G64 "Sirius"
four-cylinder producing 129 PS (95 kW) at 5,000 rpm (124 PS or 91 kW for the catalyzed version).[38]

Sixth generation (E31, E32, E33, E34, E35, E38, E39; 1987)
In 1987 the same platform was used for a sixth-generation Sixth generation
model which adopted taller, rounded styling. This
generation won the Car of the Year Japan award in 1987
and the GS model became Motor Trend's Import Car of
the Year in 1989.[40] This Galant began American sales in
1989 side by side with the previous generation Sigma.

Mitsubishi developed Dynamic ECS adaptive air

suspension,[41] the world's first production semi-active
electronically controlled suspension system in passenger
Overview
cars; the system was first incorporated in the 1987 Galant
model.[42][43][44][45][46] Also called Mitsubishi Eterna
Dodge 2000 GTX (Canada)
Eagle 2000 GTX (Canada)
Mitsubishi ZX/MF/MS/MX
(Venezuela)
Production 1987–1994
Designer Shinichi Mitsuhashi[39]
Body and chassis

Facelifted Mitsubishi Galant sedan, Class Mid-size car

US Body style 4-door sedan
4-door hardtop sedan
The Galant range underwent a minor facelift in 1991, with 5-door hatchback
new grilles and other modifications. Also in 1991, Layout Transverse front-engine,
Mitsubishi Motors Company completed a new assembly front-wheel-drive / all-
facility at Barcelona, Venezuela, with the Galant being one
wheel-drive
of the first models produced. It was sold there until 1994
under the ZX, MF, MS and MX names, which identified Related Mitsubishi Eclipse
the various levels of equipment and transmission. Eagle Talon

The Sigma designation disappeared with the 1990 model. Plymouth Laser
A new hardtop liftback model was added in 1988, called Powertrain
the (Japanese: Mitsubishi Eterna). and in Japan, the
Eterna was only sold at a specific retail chain called Car Engine 1597 cc 4G32 I4 (E31)
Plaza. This generation Galant was also sold in Canada as 1755 cc 4G37 I4 (E32)
the Dodge 2000 GTX and Eagle 2000 GTX.[47] The
1836 cc 4G67 DOHC I4
five-door liftback version was never offered in North
America, where buyers prefer traditional sedans. In most (E35)
of the world, the sixth generation Galant was replaced 1997 cc 4G63 DOHC I4
towards the end of 1992, but North American sales only (E33,E38)
ended in 1994, when the next generation Galant arrived
1997 cc 4G63 turbo DOHC
there.
I4 (E39)
A limited edition based on the GTi-16v model was 1795 cc 4D65T TD I4 (E34)
introduced in 1989, modified by German tuning company
Transmission 4-speed automatic
AMG (owned by Mercedes-Benz since 1999), with mildly
5-speed manual
uprated engine (170 PS or 125 kW or 168 hp) and unique
body kit, alloy wheels, and full leather interior. The AMG Dimensions
appearance treatment was also achieved on the Debonair Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)
for 1986. It, along with the Debonair, were the only
Length 4,560 mm (179.5 in)
Japanese cars that received the AMG treatment.
Width 1,695 mm (66.7 in)
The sixth generation was also the first to see the
Height 1,360 mm (53.5 in)
introduction of the VR-4 variant, which was the basis for
Mitsubishi's participation in the 1988–1992 World Rally
Championships. The Galant's 4G63 two-litre DOHC turbocharged engine and 4WD transmission was later
adopted for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution with little modification and would remain in production for
fifteen years. Starting in 1989, the Mitsubishi Galant V-series were produced for the Japanese market as a
sporty alternative to the regular Galant range. The lineup consisted of Viento and VX-S/VZ-S models
featuring the higher output 1.8 and 2.0 Turbo DOHC engines with both automatic and manual
transmissions available. The V-series featured the VR-4 interior, exterior design and updated bumpers
(without side skirts), clear indicator lens covers, optional two-tone body paint, as well as standard air
conditioning, full electrics, rear windscreen wiper, spoiler and alloy wheels. Fans sometimes call this car the
"Evo Zero" but this was never more than a nickname as the Evolution series is Lancer-based.

Safety

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 1991–1992 Galant:[48]

Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Rear Passenger:
Rollover:


Mitsubishi Galant SE Mitsubishi Eterna Sava hardtop

hatchback, Australia sedan, Japan

Rear view of 1990 Galant Dodge 2000 GTX, Canada

sedan, US

Eagle 2000 GTX, Canada

Seventh generation (E52, E53, E54, E55, E57, E64, E72, E74, E77,
E84, E88; 1992)
A new Galant debuted in September 1992 at the Tokyo Seventh generation
Motor Show (model year 1994 in the US), originally only
available as a four-door sedan (which was the only model
to be sold in the US). A five-door liftback derivative made
its world premiere at the February 1993 Dutch Motor
Show.[51] A Japan-only hardtop derivative called the
(Japanese: Emeraude) (French for emerald) was also
launched in 1992. The width dimensions of the model sold
in Japan no longer complied with Japanese government
dimension regulations, and buyers were now liable for
additional taxes, which affected sales.
This generation marked a substantial change in suspension Overview
design. The front switched from struts to a multi-link Also called Mitsubishi Emeraude
structure featuring two lower arms and one upper arm.
Mitsubishi Eterna
The rear switched from a beam axle to a newly designed
Mitsubishi Galant Ultima
multi-link system. This was the world's first 4-wheel multi-
link suspension in an FF car. Both designs would carry (Thailand)
over to the second generation Mitsubishi Eclipse and its Production 1992–1998
sister vehicles. Assembly Nagoya plant, Okazaki,
Aichi
VR-4 Cainta, Philippines (MMPC)
Laem Chabang, Thailand
For 1992, the emergence of the homologated Lancer
(MMTh)
Evolution meant that the top-spec Galant VR-4 was no
longer constrained by sporting regulations. The new Pademangan, North
generation thus became a less overtly competition oriented Jakarta, Indonesia (KKM)
vehicle. The existing, proven 4WD transmission was Porirua, Wellington, New
carried over, in keeping with Mitsubishi's reputation for Zealand
performance-enhancing technology, but the old inline-four
was superseded by a smoother twin-turbo 2.0-litre V6, and Normal, Illinois (DSM)
mated either to a conventional five-speed manual, or a Body and chassis
four-speed INVECS auto complete with "fuzzy logic", Class Mid-size car
which allowed the transmission to adapt to the driver's
style and road conditions "on the fly". It was capable of Body style 4-door sedan
accelerating from 0–60  mph (97  km/h) in about 4-door hardtop sedan
6.5 seconds, and if derestricted could reach about 140 mph (Emeraude)
(230 km/h). 5-door Liftback
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-
Variants of the VR-4 using the same engine and drivetrain
were sold in Japan as the Eterna XX-4 liftback (1992) drive/four-wheel-drive
and Galant Sports GT liftback And the Evolution 3 Related Proton Perdana
(1995–96) Powertrain
Technical specifications Engine 1.8 L 4G93 I4
Engine
1.8 L 6A11 V6
Configuration – DOHC 24v V type 6- 2.0 L 4G63 I4
cylinder 6A12TT 2.0 L 6A12 V6
Bore/stroke, capacity – 78.4 x 69.0 mm,
1998 cc 2.0 L 6A12TT twin turbo V6
Compression ratio – 8.5:1 2.4 L 4G64 I4
Fuelling – ECI-MULTI, premium
2.5 L 6G73 V6
unleaded fuel
Peak power – 177 kW (241 PS; 237 hp) 2.0 L 4D68 turbodiesel I4
at 6000 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Peak torque – 309 N⋅m (228 lb⋅ft) at
3500 rpm 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Suspension – Multi-link (front & rear)
Wheelbase 2,635 mm (103.7 in)[49]
Wheels/tyres – 205/60 R15 91Vβ̞
Length 4,625–4,640 mm (182.1–
182.7 in)
Export
Width 1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Production in the United States began on 24 May 1993 Height 1,395–1,400 mm (54.9–
when the first seventh generation Galant rolled off the 55.1 in)
assembly line in Normal, Illinois. In 1995, a slightly
Curb weight 1,250 kg (2,756 lb)[50]
upgraded GS version was available with a 160  hp
1,430 kg (3,153 lb) (VR-4)
(119  kW) twin cam engine, speed-sensitive steering, rear
stabilizer bar, and an available manual transmission. Chronology
Successor Mitsubishi Carisma
In Europe were also available 170  PS (125  kW; 168  hp)
(Europe)
naturally aspirated 2.5  L 24-valve DOHC engine, which
was mounted with four-wheel drive, 5-speed manual
transmission and four-wheel-steering. Body styles were four-door sedan and five-door Liftback. Rear
differential was not available with limited-slip. In option were sunroof, A/C, cruise control, power
windows, central locking, electrical heated seats and electrical side-mirrors.

Safety

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings for 1997 and 1998 Galant:[48]

Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side rear passenger:
Rollover:

Sedan Liftback

Emeraude 4-door hardtop 1997–1998 Galant (US)

(Japan)
 1993 Galant VR-4

Eighth generation (EA1, EA2, EA3, EA7, EC1, EC5, EC7; 1996)
The eighth-generation 1996 model continued the 1992's Eighth generation
design themes but a five-door station wagon (known in
Japan as the Mitsubishi Legnum) was added while the
five-door liftback was dropped. This model won the
1996–97 Car of the Year Japan award for the second time.
Despite being superseded in the US and Europe from
2003, it remained on sale in other countries until 2006. In
Japan, the Legnum was sold only at a specific retail chain
called "Car Plaza", while the Galant remained exclusive to
Galant Shop locations. The Japanese-market model was
the first mass-produced car to use a gasoline direct Overview
injection engine, when a GDI version of the 4G93 inline-
Also called Mitsubishi Legnum
four engine was introduced. The name "Legnum" derives
Mitsubishi Aspire
from the Latin word regnum, meaning regal power or
rank. Mitsubishi MX/MF
Mitsubishi VRG
This model was also produced in Barcelona, Venezuela, at Mitsubishi VRM (Hong
the only Mitsubishi plant in Latin America. At the Kong)
beginning, the Galant was marketed in that country under
Production 1996–2006
the "MX" and "MF" names in 1997 and 1998 (featuring a
manual or INVECS-II automatic transmission Assembly Nagoya plant, Okazaki,
respectively), then kept the Galant name until the end of its Aichi
production in 2006. Although the equipment options were Pademangan, Jakarta,
limited, the VR-4 appearance package was offered in that Indonesia (KKM)
market. Cainta, Philippines (MMPC)
Normal, Illinois, US (MMNA)
The American market Galant, introduced on 7 July 1998,
graduated to the US Environmental Protection Agency's Yang Mei, Taiwan (CMC)
mid-size class. The front suspension design switched from Porirua, Wellington, New
multi-link to struts, though the rear was upgraded with a Zealand
stabilizer bar standard on all but the base DE model. The Designer Akinori Nakanishi[52]
ES, LS and GTZ models were offered with a 195  hp
Body and chassis
(145 kW) V6 engine, the 6G72 3.0 L, mated to a standard
four-speed conventional automatic. Another difference Class Mid-size car
between Asian and European models was the lack of Body style 4-door sedan
ABS, which was only installed on 3.0 L models. 5-door station wagon
In August 1998, Mitsubishi introduced the Aspire as the (Legnum)
successor of Eterna. Externally identical to the facelifted Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-
Galant at the same time of introduction.
drive/four-wheel-drive
Mitsubishi opted to further develop the technology in its Related Mitsubishi Legnum
range-topping VR-4, which was now powered by an Mitsubishi Galant VR-4
enlarged 2.5  L V6 twin-turbo. The car features either a Powertrain
conventional five-speed manual or INVECS-II
transmission. Some variants were also fitted with the same Engine petrol:
advanced active yaw control (AYC) as the Lancer 1.8 L 4G93 GDI I4
Evolution, to give it greater agility than would be expected
2.0 L 4G63 I4
of such a large vehicle. Finally, as with the rest of the
range, the VR-4 could now be had either as a Galant 2.0 L 4G94 I4
sedan or as a Legnum station wagon. 2.0 L 6A12 V6

In some Asian markets Mitsubishi offered a 2.0 L MIVEC 2.4 L 4G64 I4

version of the 6A12, a high revving naturally aspirated V6 2.5 L 6A13 V6
engine with more aggressive tuning, badged as the "VX- 2.5 L 6A13TT twin turbo V6
R", or alternately as the "VR-M". This engine is also
3.0 L 6G72 V6
found on Mitsubishi's midsize sports car FTO's GP trim
levels. Output was placed at 200  hp (149  kW) and diesel:
147 lb⋅ft (199 N⋅m) of torque. The larger 2.5 L 6A13 was 2.0 L 4D68 turbo I4
more common in the rest of the world.
Transmission 4-speed automatic
Safety 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test
Dimensions
ratings for 2001 Galant without side airbags:[48]
Wheelbase 2,635 millimetres (103.7 in)
Frontal driver: Length 4,660 mm (183.5 in)
Frontal passenger:
Width 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Side driver:
Height 1,410–1,420 mm (55.5–
Side rear passenger:
55.9 in)
Rollover: not rated
Curb weight 1336 kg (2945 lbs)[53]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test
ratings for 1999–2002 Galant with side airbags:[48]

Frontal driver:
Frontal passenger:
Side driver:
Side rear passenger:
Rollover:


Saloon (Europe) Saloon, rear (Europe)

Station wagon (Europe) 2002–2003 Mitsubishi Galant

(US)

2003 Mitsubishi Galant GLS

(New Zealand, export model)

Ninth generation (2004)

Ninth generation
North America

Rear view Overview

Also called Mitsubishi Grunder (Taiwan)
The United States has had the sedan-only ninth-generation Mitsubishi 380 (Australia
PS platform model since October 15, 2003. It was and New Zealand)
announced at the 2003 New York International Auto
Production 2003–2012
Show in April for the 2004 model year, following the
exhibition of the SSS concept sedan at the North Model years 2004–2012
American International Auto Show three years before.[57] Assembly United States: Normal,
The ninth-generation United States-sourced model is Illinois (MMNA)
available for sale only in a few regional markets, namely
the United States, Puerto Rico, Russia, Ukraine and Australia: Clovelly Park,
Arabia. Russia began sourcing its Galants from the United South Australia (MMAL;
States from 2006. The Arabian markets began sourcing 380)
their Galants from the United States from the 2007 model Taiwan: Taoyuan (CMC)
year. The Galant had also been available in Canada and
Mexico until the 2010 and 2009 model years, respectively. Designer Olivier Boulay
Body and chassis
A size increase resulted in slightly more interior space and
Class Mid-size car
a weight gain of several hundred pounds. The four-
cylinder engine, while still 2.4 liters in displacement, Body style 4-door sedan
upgraded from Mitsubishi's 4G64 design to the newer Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-
4G69 design, resulting in a horsepower increase from drive
140  hp (100  kW) to 160  hp (120  kW) and 157  lb⋅ft
(213 N⋅m). Likewise, the V6 jumped from a 3.0-liter with Platform Mitsubishi PS platform
190 hp (140 kW) to a 3.8-liter with 235 hp (175 kW) and Related Mitsubishi Eclipse
250 lb⋅ft (339 N⋅m). All North American Galants gained Mitsubishi Endeavor
all-wheel disc brakes but lost their rear stabilizer bar.
Powertrain
A Ralliart version joined for 2007, finally upgrading the Engine 2.4 L 4G69 I4
V6 to a class-competitive 258 hp (192 kW) and 258 lb⋅ft 3.8 L 6G75 V6
(350  N⋅m) while also adding a firmer suspension, front 3.8 L 6G75 V6 MIVEC
strut tower bar, rear stabilizer bar, and eighteen-inch alloy
Transmission 4-speed automatic
wheels. Furthermore, the Ralliart trim was the first Galant
to receive Mitsubishi's updated infotainment system 5-speed automatic
(MMCS) featuring a 7" touchscreen display with GPS Dimensions
navigation.[58] The Ralliart was further distinguished from Wheelbase 108.3 in (2,750 mm)
other Galant trims by a unique front aero bumper, sport
mesh grille, projector-style ellipsoid headlamps, two-tone Length 4,840–4,850 mm (190.4–
bumpers and color-keyed side air dams.[58] For 2008, the 191 in)
trimming of models left the Ralliart as the only V6 model, Width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
and the Galant skips the 2008 model year in Canada, only Height 1,470–1,480 mm (57.9–
to return in 2009 with the facelifted model.
58.2 in)
Four-cylinder Galant models sold in California, Maine, Curb weight 1540 kg (3395 lbs)
Massachusetts, New York and Vermont are certified as ES/LS[54][55]
1696 kg (3739
Partial Zero-Emissions Vehicles (PZEV), with the engine lbs) Ralliart[56]
rated 155 hp (116 kW).[59]

This iteration of the Mitsubishi Galant only went on sale in the Middle East region for the 2007 model year,
with a 2.4-liter engine and a 3.8-liter engine, imported from the United States.[60]

Osamu Masuko, the CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, indicated that the ninth generation of the Galant would be
the last to be manufactured in North America, to be replaced on the MMNA production line in Illinois by
smaller vehicles which are more likely to appeal to export markets.[61]
The final Mitsubishi Galant rolled off the assembly line in the United States on August 30, 2012. The
Mitsubishi Concept-ZT that was unveiled in 2007 was initially expected to become the tenth generation
Galant but this never materialized.

Facelifts

2006
The Galant receives some cosmetic changes, such as an AC adapter, and a standard MP3 jack, and
upgrades to the interior.

2007
In 2007, the Galant was restyled - the interior and exterior were refreshed and an updated
infotainment system was introduced.

2009
In 2009, the Galant was restyled for a third time during this generation. The 2009 Galant launched in
February 2008.[62]

2004–2006 Mitsubishi Galant 2007-2008 Mitsubishi Galant

(US) (US)

2009 Mitsubishi Galant (US)

A four-cylinder Sport Edition was added for the 2009 model year. Galant Sport models include new
standard factory value packages as standard. Sportronic automatic transmission is standard in all models,
with a four-speed for four-cylinder engines and a five-speed for V6 engines.

East Asia

Mitsubishi also assembles and markets a Taiwan made version of the ninth-generation Galant.[63] In
Taiwan, this version is known as the Mitsubishi Grunder. Taiwan was one of the first regions outside the
Americas to market the ninth generation vehicle, when the Galant Grunder was launched in December
2004 with a unique front end. It has a 162  PS (119  kW) version of the 2.4-liter engine and four-speed
automatic (INVECS-II), and comes in either SEi format or as the better equipped EXi model.[63]
This facelifted model is also sold in the Philippines as the Galant 240M (using the 2.4-liter engine),[64] and
in the People's Republic of China as the Galant, by Soueast Motor since 2006. Models in China receive a
2.0-liter or 2.4-liter engine each paired with an automatic transmission.[65]

Taiwanese market Galant Taiwanese market Galant

Grunder Grunder post-facelift

Rear view of the post-facelift Chinese market Galant

Taiwanese market Galant produced by Soueast-
Grunder serving as a police Mitsubishi
cruiser

Australia

From 2005 to 2008, a localized version called the Mitsubishi 380

was manufactured in Australia for the Australian and New Zealand
markets. No four cylinder engines were offered, the 380 being
available only with the 3.8-liter 6G75 V6 with 175 kW (235 hp).
This replaced the long-lived Magna line, and it was the last
Mitsubishi car produced in Australia. Mitsubishi 380

Tenth generation (Japan & Brunei, 2007)

With the exception of the Lancer Evolution X, the ninth generation Lancer was marketed as the Galant
Fortis (Latin for strong, brave and resolute) in the Japanese domestic market.[66] It comes in three trim
levels: Exceed, Super Exceed, and Ralliart.[67]
Between August 2015 to August 2017, GHK Motors (Mitsubishi
Brunei) offered a version of the Lancer Sportback hatchback model
under the name "Galant" in Brunei. The production of this model
ceased at the end of August 2017 due to poor sales. Instead of
increasing Mitsubishi's popularity, it took sales away from the
Lancer.[68][69][70]

The Galant Fortis at the 2007 Tokyo

Motor Show

Rear view

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