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Mitsubishi Sapporo 2nd Gen

1987 – 1990 — Japan

The Mitsubishi Sapporo name has been used for two different vehicles derived from the Mitsubishi Galant. The first generation was produced from 1978 to 1984 and was a rear-wheel drive hardtop coupé based on the third generation Galant platform. In Japan, it was known as the "Mitsubishi Galant Lambda," while it was marketed as the "Sapporo" in Europe and South America. In the US, it was sold under the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapporo names. A significant facelift was introduced in 1980, enhancing its appearance and features. The second generation of the Mitsubishi Sapporo was produced from 1987 to 1990. In the European market, this version was a hardtop sedan derived from the front-wheel drive fifth generation Galant and was labeled as the Sapporo. However, in the US market, it was badged as the Sigma. Key Points: 1. The Mitsubishi Sapporo name was used for two different models based on the Mitsubishi Galant. 2. The first generation, produced from 1978 to 1984, was a rear-wheel drive hardtop coupé derived from the third generation Galant platform. 3. In Japan, it was known as the "Mitsubishi Galant Lambda," while it was marketed as the "Sapporo" in Europe and South America. 4. In the US, the first-generation model was sold under the Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Sapp