Mitsubishi

Galant VR-4

1988-1992AWD

240 hp

0-100 in 6.2s

About the Mitsubishi Galant VR-4

The Galant VR-4 is the car that made the Lancer Evolution possible. Mitsubishi built it to contest Group A rallying, which meant a 240 hp 4G63 turbo, all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering on some versions, and a four-door body that gave the world a template Subaru and Mitsubishi would follow for two decades.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability72/100

Economy55/100

Insurance Cost52/100

Import Price62/100

Maintenance62/100

Practicality68/100

Parts Availability48/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

8/10 · Heavy Wrenching

4G63T plus full-time AWD/AWS — Evo running gear without Evo support.

Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L Turbo (4G63)

Drivetrain

AWD

Horsepower

240 hp

Torque

309 Nm

Weight

1400 kg

0-100 km/t

6.2s

Production Years

1988-1992

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$13,080

🇪🇺 €12,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +12%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +85%

Price history

$7,070

2021

$8,222

2022

$9,374

2023

$10,526

2024

$11,679

2025

$13,080

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 (1988-1992) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (72/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (62/10 maintenance). The AWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (48/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +12.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 43/100 means you can afford to wait for the right car — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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