The Galant model lineup is extensive. Six models are available: DE ($17,767); ES ($18,627); LS ($21,227); ES V6 ($20,047); LS V6 ($23,257); and GTZ ($24,547).
DE, ES, and LS are powered by a 140-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. ES V6, LS V6, and GTZ models come with a 3.0-liter V6 engine rated 195 horsepower. All Galants come equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Four-cylinder models have drum brakes in the rear, while V6 Galants get four-wheel discs. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are standard on LS and GTZ. V6 models also come with 16-inch speed-rated P205/55HR tires, while four-cylinder Galants get 15-inch P195/65 tires.
DE comes standard with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, a 140-watt, four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, and 15-inch tires.
ES is trimmed better and is more popular. ES adds premium cloth upholstery, titanium- or bronze-look interior accents, integrated fog lamps, remote keyless entry, cruise control, partial folding rear seat trunk pass-through, a cargo net, rear-window antenna, and power side mirrors.
LS trim adds dual front side-impact airbags, antilock brakes (ABS), a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel, alloy wheels (instead of steel), a one-touch power glass sunroof, and a 210-watt Mitsubishi/Infinity CD stereo with seven speakers. The LS V6 also comes with heated mirrors and traction control.
Both LS models offer leather seating surfaces as part of an option package ($1120) which also includes a nice leather-covered shifter, and an eight-way power driver's seat with manually adjustable headrest and lumbar support.
GTZ comes standard with the leather interior and is tuned more like a sports sedan. Distinguished by its color-keyed grille and rear deck-lid spoiler, the GTZ rides about a half-inch lower on a sport-tuned suspension. GTZ also comes standard with traction control.
New for 2003 is the Sun & Sound Package ($1700) for ES, which combines a power sunroof with alloy wheels and the seven-speaker Mitsubishi/Infinity stereo. An All-Weather Package ($920) for the ES V6 adds traction control, heated mirrors, and ABS. Alone, ABS adds $610 to the price of an ES; it is not available on the DS.