Raider's
ladder-style frame - hydroformed and fully boxed -
is rigid to reduce squeaks and vibrations. The suspension
configuration - coil-over-shock up front with link-type
stabilizer bar and a live axle in back with multi-leaf
longitudinal springs and staggered gas-pressure shocks
- brings responsive handling traits. A rack and pinion
steering mechanism - not a common component for a
truck - feels crisp and precise despite the addition
of power assistance.
Raider
also benefits from reasonable overall body length (about
18 feet long) when compared against a full-size truck.
That advan-tage of having several less feet of steel
to move around in traffic makes a big difference in
terms of maneuverability and practicality.
Brakes
with front discs and rear drums come with power assistance
plus standard anti-lock brake system (ABS) for the
rear wheels, with optional four-wheel ABS that adds
electronic brake force distribution (EBD).
Frontal
air bags for front-seat riders are also standard,
with optional curtain-style side air bags concealed
above windows for both rows of seats.
More
choices come for powertrain and traction mode. Raider's
powertrains include a V6 or V8. The six-pack displaces
3.7 liters and runs up to 210 hp at 5200 rpm with
torque numbers climbing as high as 235 lb-ft at 3600
rpm. The 4.7-liter V8 reaches 230 hp at 4600 rpm plus
torque pegging high to 290 lb-ft at 3600 rpm.
A
sweet Getrag 238 manual six-speed transmission is
standard for the V6, with a four-speed DaimlerChrysler
automatic (42RLE) optional. An automatic five-speed
(5-45RFE) goes with the V8. Pick a 4WD package for
off-road forays or the 2WD mode for trailer-haul chores.
Actually, there are two choices for 4WD action - either
an on-demand 4WD system with 2WD plus 4WD high and
4WD low-gear settings or a full-time all-wheel-drive
(AWD) system available for XLS and DuroCross V8.
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Raider
LS Extended Cab comes with 16-inch steel wheels and
cabin appointments like air conditioning, a tachometer,
the rear-access doors, variable intermittent wipers,
front bench seat split 40/20/40, several power outlets
and multiple cupholders, plus an audio kit with AM/FM/CD
player.
DuroCross
V8 Extended Cab adds alloy wheels and a heavy-duty towing
package with power controls for driver's seat and Bluetooth
hands-free phone link. DuroCross with 4WD beefs up hardware
for off-road work with Goodrich All Terrain tires, high-pressure
gas shocks, a skid plate package and limited slip differential.
Raider
XLS Double Cab stocks front bucket seats and a leather
package, heated power mirrors and automatic dimming
rearview mirror, a heavy-duty trailer tow package
and high-output audio kit.
Mitsubishi
cranks the MSRP down to $19,180 for the entry-level
Raider LS Extended Cab.
| For more information visit the Mitsubishi website here. |
| 2006
Mitsubishi Raider |
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Description:
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Mid-size
4-door pickup |
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Model
options:
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Raider
LS
Raider DuroCross
Raider XLS
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Cab
options:
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Extended
Cab
Double Cab
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Wheelbase:
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131.3
inches |
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Overall
length:
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219.9
inches |
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Max
Towing Capacity:
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6500
pounds |
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Engine
size:
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SOHC 3.7-L V6
SOHC 4.7-L V8
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Transmission:
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V6: Manual/6/Getrag 238
Auto/4/42RLE
V8: Auto/5/5-45RFE
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Drive:
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Rear/front
drive
2WD/rear
4WD/part-time/NV233
AWD/all-time/NV244
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Steering:
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Power
rack and pinion |
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Braking:
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Power
disc/drum
rear ABS
opt. ABS/EBD
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Air
bags:
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2
(front)
+ opt. 4 (side curtain) |
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Fuel
mileage city/hwy:
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V6 M/6 2WD: 16/22 mpg
V6 M/6 4WD: 16/20 mpg
V6 A/4 2WD: 17/22 mpg
V6 A/4 4WD: 15/19 mpg
V8 A/5 2WD: 15/20 mpg
V8 A/5 4WD: 14/19 mpg
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MSRP:
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Est.
$ 19,180 to $ 30,675
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