While the previous generation saw a suspension upgrade from struts to double wishbones in front and from beam axle to multi-link in the rear, the 97’ launched new Galant witnessed the return of the struts.
However, the rear suspension was further enhanced by adding a stabilizer bar, standard with all trims. Also known as the Legnum or Aspire, the freshly restyled car also came with a new range of engines. The small 1.6 L petrol unit was dropped while a new 3.0 L V6 carried for the loss. The new Galant was also slightly beefed up with a 0.5 in increase in length, height and width over previous generation models.