2006-09 Mitsubishi Raider | Consumer Guide Auto

Compact pickup truck; Built in USA

crew cab
ext. cab

longitudinal front-engine/front- or 4-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $6,400 – $16,200*

2006 Mitsubishi Raider

Pros:	Front-seat room and comfort Ride
Cons:	Acceleration (V6) Rear-seat room and comfort Steering/handling Brake performance

Mitsubishi’s Raider and the similar Dodge Dakota impress for their refinement, available dry-surface 4WD, and curtain side airbag security. We advise a V8 model as a terrific choice if you tow or do heavy hauling, but don’t want the bulk of a true large pickup. Six-cylinder versions are best suited to light-duty chores, but any Raider or Dakota is rather big for easy daily commuting. Mitsubishi offered more generous warranty coverage than Dodge, but has been hampered by a spottier dealer network and uncertain resale value. Of course, meager resale value (especially for extended-cab Raiders) translates to better prices on the used-car market.

Overview

Mitsubishi added a compact pickup truck to its lineup for 2006, competing against the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma. Pickups with a Mitsubishi badge had not been offered in the U.S. market since 1996.

Essentially a restyled Dodge Dakota, the Raider shared that model’s drivetrains and general dimensions. Raiders came in extended-cab and double-cab body styles; a regular cab was not offered. Extended-cabs had a 6.5-foot cargo bed and rear-hinged back doors that did not open independently of the fronts. Double-cabs had a 5.3-foot bed and four conventional side doors.

LS and DuroCross trim levels were offered in both body styles. An uplevel XLS model was unique to the double cab.

A 210-horsepower V6 was standard except on the XLS. Standard on the XLS and optional for the DuroCross was a 230-horsepower V8. A six-speed manual transmission was standard on LS; a four-speed automatic was optional for LS and standard on the DuroCross V6. Only a five-speed automatic accompanied V8 Raiders.

LS and DuroCross were available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive with low-range gearing. The 4WD setup should not be left engaged on dry pavement. The XLS came standard with all-wheel drive that included low-range gearing.

Traction control was not available. Rear-wheel antilock brakes were standard; four-wheel ABS was available. Head-protecting curtain side airbags that covered both seating rows were standard on the XLS, but otherwise unavailable. Satellite radio and Bluetooth capability, which used the audio system as a hands-free link to cell phones, were available.

Yearly Updates

2007 Raider
Raider buyers no longer had the option of a V8 engine or all-wheel drive. All models came only with the 210-horsepower V6. A six-speed manual gearbox was standard, except for extended-cabs. Four-speed automatic was standard on Double Cabs, optional for the extended-cab. LS Double Cabs offered four-wheel drive that includes low-range gearing-not intended for dry pavement. Curtain airbags and leather upholstery no longer were available.

2008 Raider
The 2008 Mitsubishi Raider got a revised dashboard but was otherwise unchanged.

2009 Raider
The 2009 Mitsubishi Raider was largely unchanged.

ohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.7/226
Engine HP	210
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	235

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
6-speed manual 4-speed automatic	16/22 16/22

ohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.7/226

Engine HP

210

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

235

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

6-speed manual
4-speed automatic

16/22
16/22

ohc V8
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	4.7/287
Engine HP	230
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	290

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed automatic	15/20

ohc V8

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

4.7/287

Engine HP

230

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

290

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed automatic

15/20

Ratings

Model Tested: Mitsubishi Raider 2WD ext.-cab V6 w/auto.

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 3

30%

Fuel Economy - 4

40%

Ride Quality - 5

50%

Steering/Handling - 3

30%

Quietness - 5

50%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 5

50%

Room/Comfort Front - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Rear - 2

20%

Cargo Room - 4

40%

Other

Value - 5

50%

Total: 43

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: N/A

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - N/A

N/A0%

Front Passenger Injury - N/A

N/A0%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - N/A

N/A0%

Rear Passenger Injury - N/A

N/A0%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2006 Mitsubishi Raider	Pricing Effective: 07/11/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD LS extended cab, manual	$ 19,180	$ 18,019	$ 645
2WD LS extended cab, automatic	21,755	20,438	645
2WD DuroCross V6 extended cab, automatic	23,440	22,021	645
2WD DuroCross V8 extended cab, automatic	25,440	23,900	645
4WD DuroCross V8 extended cab, automatic	28,590	26,859	645
2WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	23,680	22,246	645
2WD DuroCross V6 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	25,365	23,830	645
2WD DuroCross V8 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	27,690	26,013	645
2WD XLS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	30,675	28,818	645
4WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	26,710	25,092	645
4WD DuroCross V6 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	28,855	27,108	645
4WD DuroCross V8 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	30,845	28,977	645
4WD XLS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	33,920	31,867	645
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
LS extended cab : 3.7-liter V6 engine, 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, rear antilock brakes, air conditioning, power steering, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, rear-hinged rear doors (extended cab), cupholders, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, visor mirrors, floormats, full-size spare tire, P245/70R16 tires
LS Double Cab adds: 4-speed automatic transmission, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, split folding rear seat, front-hinged rear doors (Double Cab), power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, illuminated visor mirrors, rear privacy glass, P255/65R16 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, P265/70R16 tires
DuroCross V6 adds: leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear jump seats (extended cab), split folding rear seat (Double Cab), heated power mirrors, sliding rear window, side steps, fog lights, bedliner, P265/70R16 all-terrain white-letter tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, limited-slip differential, front and rear antilock brakes, skid plates, off-road suspension, LT265/70R16 all-terrain white-letter tires
DuroCross V8 adds: 4.7-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential, power driver seat, wireless cell phone link, automatic day/night rearview mirror, trailer hitch, wiring harness, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front and rear antilock brakes, skid plates, off-road suspension, LT265/70R16 all-terrain white-letter tires (Double Cab)
XLS adds: curtain side airbags, front and rear antilock brakes, leather upholstery, heated front bucket seats, center console, Alpine AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering-wheel radio controls, satellite radio (requires monthly fee after 6th month), universal garage door opener, rear defogger, automatic headlights, theft-deterrent system, P265/65R17 on/off-road tires, chrome alloy wheels, (Deletes sliding rear window, side steps, bedliner), AWD adds: all-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Bed Gear Pkg.	LS, XLS	$689	$485
Bedliner, bed extender, bed-rail protectors, tailgate cover, wheel locks.
Bed Gear Pkg. 2	LS, XLS	408	285
Bed extender, bed-rail protectors, wheel locks.
Protection Pkg.	LS, XLS	579	400
Protection Pkg.	DuroCross	229	159
Bedliner (LS, XLS), tailgate cover (LS, XLS), hood protector, mud guards (LS, XLS), bed-rail protectors, spare-tire lock, wheel locks.
Protection Pkg. w/all-weather floormats	LS, XLS	659	462
Protection Pkg. w/all-weather floormats	DuroCross	309	218
Protection Pkg. 2	LS, XLS	298	200
Hood protector, mud guards, bed-rail protectors, spare-tire lock, wheel locks.
Protection Pkg. 2 w/all-weather floormats	LS, XLS	378	262
Audio Pkg./Premium Sound Pkg.	DuroCross extended cab	1845	1609
Audio Pkg./Premium Sound Pkg.	DuroCross V8 Double Cab	1440	1256
Alpine AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, satellite radio (requires monthly fee after 6th month), steering wheel radio controls, front bucket seats, center console.
Preferred Equipment Pkg.	DuroCross	499	346
Bed extender, bed-rail protectors, side-window deflectors, spare-tire lock, wheel locks.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Special paint		150	131
Premium paint		225	196

2007 Mitsubishi Raider	Pricing Effective: 04/25/2007
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD LS V6 extended cab, manual	$ 19,890	$ 18,685	$ 645
2WD LS V6 extended cab, automatic	23,230		645
2WD LS V6 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	24,005	22,552	645
2WD SE V8 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	26,710		645
2WD DuroCross V6 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	26,750	25,130	645
4WD LS V6 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	27,870	26,183	645
4WD LS V8 Double Cab crew cab, automatic	28,445	26,722	645
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
LS extended cab manual : 3.7-liter V6 engine, 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, rear antilock brakes, air conditioning, power steering, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, rear-hinged rear doors (extended cab), cupholders, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital-media player connection, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, passenger-side visor mirror, cargo-box light, full-size spare tire, 245/70R16 tires
LS extended cab automatic adds: 4-speed automatic transmission, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, rear jump seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, satellite radio, fog lights
LS Double Cab adds: front-hinged rear doors, split folding rear seat, sliding rear window, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 3.7-liter V6 or 4.7-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission (V8), 2-speed transfer case, limited-slip differential (V8), trailer-hitch receiver and wiring harness (V8)
SE Double Cab adds: 4.7-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, limited-slip differential, rear privacy glass, bedliner, trailer-hitch receiver, wiring harness, 255/65R16 tires
DuroCross adds to LS Double Cab: heated power mirrors, side steps, bedliner, tow hooks, trailer-hitch receiver, wiring harness, skid plates, 265/70R16 all-terrain tires

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 43

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

Optional Equipment
Option Note: Other options available as dealer installed accessories.
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Xtra Value Pkg.	LS Double Cab	$560	$482
Bedliner, bed-rail protectors, scuff plates, mudguards, side steps, chrome exhaust tip. NA 4WD LS Double Cab V8.
Appearance Pkg.	2WD LS Double Cab	835	728
Appearance Pkg.	4WD LS V6 Double Cab	1015	885
Satin-finished interior trim, rear privacy glass, 255/65R16 tires (2WD), 265/70R16 tires (4WD), machine-finished alloy wheels. Requires Xtra Value Pkg.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Special paint		150	131
Premium paint		225	196

2008 Mitsubishi Raider	Pricing Effective: 06/16/2008
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD LS extended cab, manual	$ 19,990	$ 18,779	$ 695
2WD LS extended cab, automatic	23,090	21,692	695
2WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	25,150	23,627	695
4WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	28,280	26,568	695
Price Note:

2009 Mitsubishi Raider	Pricing Effective: 11/14/2008
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
2WD LS extended cab, manual	$ 21,135	$ 19,855	$ 715
2WD LS extended cab, automatic	24,235	22,767	715
2WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	26,295	24,703	715
4WD LS Double Cab crew cab, automatic	29,425	27,643	715
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
LS extended cab, manual : 3.7-liter V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, dual front airbags, rear antilock brakes, tire-pressure monitor, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, rear-hinged rear doors (extended cab), AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, full-size spare tire, 245/70R16 tires
LS extended cab, automatic adds: 4-speed automatic transmission, cruise control, rear jump seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, fog lights
LS Double Cab adds: front-hinged rear doors, split folding rear seat, sliding rear window, 265/70R16 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case