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| Also called | Mitsubishi Eterna Dodge 2000GTX (Canada) Eagle 2000GTX (Canada) |
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| Production | 1987–93 |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive/four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 L 1.8 L DOHC 2.0 L 102 hp I4 2.0 L 135 hp I4 2.0 L 197 hp turbocharged I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4,670 mm (183.9 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (53.5 in) |
| Related | Eagle Talon Mitsubishi Eclipse Plymouth Laser |
In 1987 the same platform was used for a 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.[6] This Galant began American sales in 1989 side by side with the Sigma.
The Sigma designation disappeared with the 1990 model. A new hardtop liftback model was added in 1988, called the Mitsubishi Eterna. This generation was also sold in Canada as the Dodge 2000GTX and Eagle 2000GTX. Sales ended in 1992.
A limited edition based on the GTi-16v model was introduced in 1989, modified by German tuning company AMG (now owned by Mercedes-Benz),with mildly uprated engine (172PS) and unique bodykit, alloy wheels & leather interior.
The sixth generation was also the first to see the 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.
 Eagle 2000GTX (Canada) |  1987-1990 Mitsubishi Galant liftback |  1991-1993 Mitsubishi Galant (US) |