Mitsubishi unveils the face lifted 2009 Galant

Mitsubishi has revealed its updated 2009 Galant sedan, which the company has on display at the Chicago Auto Show this week. While the Galant's new design isn't revolutionary, it does give the car a fresher look.

Things that are new in the 2009 Galant are as follows:

• Removed Boulay Grilles
  
  
• Lower intake, sporty hood
• New tail lights
• New shift gate
  
• Power Sunroof - Sport models
• Heated Seats - Sport models

The 2009 U.S. Galant will be available in four trims — four-cylinder ES, four-cylinder Sport, V6 Sport and guess... a Ralliart version. Both four cylinder version is a 160hp 2.4L MIVEC four-cylinder — mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The more expensive V6 uses a 230 horsepower 3.8L V6 where the Ralliart version will provide a 258hp from a 3.8L V6. The two, V6 Sport and Ralliart will shift through a 5-speed Invecs automatic transmission.

Good: Are you sure this will sell?
Bad: It's not the Galant I used to know...
Verdict: The 380 pulled out its sales in Australia... How much more hope could there be for the U.S. market?