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The power seat for both front drivers is a welcome change, though. The increments can be adjusted with a degree of accuracy, perfect for looking for the best driving position. Seat support is rather normal for a car of this kind (but the Galant GTi's were a lot better with aggressively bolstered seating). The scooped out front seats, which began with the 1988 Super Saloon, provide ample rear knee room. However, comparing it to the sheer rear seat size of the Nissan Cefiro or the Honda Accord's, the Galant is certainly no match for either of the two. Seat support at the rear isn't ideal with the short cut rear bench, which doesn't feel good with extended travel. The sound system is also better over the predecessor with standard 6-speaker system and a single CD Clarion sound system (but I'd wish they'd put more CD capacity like the Cefiro or the Accord). The ventilation system, like the Cefiro and the previous Galant, is a smart automatic climate control system. However, despite what setting you place the thing in, the original Mit-Air couldn't cope up with the Manila heat while I was driving this thing. So would I recommend the Mitsubishi Galant VR over the other Japanese rivals? Most certainly...not. The Galant VR does provide some excitement with its bold styling statement and punchy engine, but it isn't enough to cover for the lack of refinement and agility that other Japanese luxury cars have. The Honda Accord is still the one to have because it has a more refined engine, better steering, smoother ride, bigger space, a manual transmission option and of course, PHP 200,000 cheaper. Me? I'd rather settle for my 1991 Galant GTi. Though it has lost some of the gem power compared to the newer Japanese cars, it still provided the handling characteristics I have come to love. |
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