2006 Mitsubishi Raider Review
New pickup is a Dodge Dakota with smoother styling.
2006 Raider Review Summary & Specifications
The MitsubishiRaider is Dodge Dakota but better looking and with a longer warranty.New Car Test Drive correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from Oregon.
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| Vehicle Category | Pickups |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Mitsubishi Raider LS Extended Cab; LS Double Cab; XLS Extended Cab; XLS Double Cab; DuroCross |
| Engines (standard) | 4.7-liter sohc 16-valve V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 210-hp 3.7-liter V6; 230-hp 4.7-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags; rear-wheel ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | four-wheel ABS; side curtain airbags |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Warren, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 888-648-7820 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.mitsubishicars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Mitsubishi Raider XLS |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc/drum brakes, power windows, power locks, power heated mirrors, power driver's seat, fog lamps, rear window defroster, keyless entry, leather seats, AM/FM 6-disc CD changer, console, cruise control, hands-free phone, Class IV trailer hitch |
| Destination Charge | |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | side-curtain airbags; 4-wheel ABS; bed gear package (including bed liner and gate extender) |
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| Price as Tested | |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 230 @ 4600 |
| Torque | 290 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 219.9/71.9/68.6 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 44.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.9/54.9/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/56.0/36.4 |
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| Front Suspension | coil-over shock, control arms |
| Rear Suspension | live axle and leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | |
| Stock Tires | |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with rear ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |