Crisp and neat would be the most appropriate way to describe the exterior design of the Galant ES. Thanks to Mitsubishi's unit body construction, the fittings around the doors and the attractive curve of the hood of our test vehicle were superb. Despite its sleek, aerodynamic look, the car boasts a higher profile than comparable vehicles--say, the Mazda 626.High-impact plastic headlights set into a rather slender horizontal band give the Galant an angry look. Hazard lights are deftly set into the fascia below. Two large scalpel-shaped panels wrap around the rear of the vehicle and are connected by a strip of lights that runs across the back of the trunk lid. The painted-to-match bodyside molding was smartly stylish, but we questioned how much protection it would provide from other car doors in parking lots. Our vehicle was coated in a distinctive Savanna Green Metallic and was topped off with Diamond Coat, an automotive finish that Mitsubishi says will protect the Galant's paint job from harsh elements and preserve its lustre.
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