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| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors |
|---|---|
| Production | 1969–present |
| Assembly | Okazaki, Aichi (1969–2006) Normal, Illinois (1993–present) |
| Class | Compact (1969–98) Mid-size (1996–present) |
| Body style(s) | Sedan Hatchback Wagon |
The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors since 1969. The name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous".[1] There have been nine distinct generations, and cumulative sales now exceed five million.[2] It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life has evolved into a larger mid-size car. Initial production was based only in Japan, but since 1994 the American market has been served by vehicles assembled at the former Diamond-Star Motors (DSM) facility in Normal, Illinois.