Overview Information

Mitsubishi has been out of the pickup market for years, but the midsize Raider changes that. The Raider has fresh new styling that distinguishes it from its Dodge Dakota sibling. A V-6 engine powers Raider, which is available in extended cab and double cab models. The hydroformed frame is fully boxed for increased strength. 4WD models are upgraded with off-road tires, high pressure gas dampers, increased ride height, skid plates, and a limited-slip differential.

Official Word:

The 2009 Mitsubishi Raider midsize pickup offers truck customers a compelling blend of capability and value, and serves as an excellent alternative to heavier, bulkier full-size pickups. The Raider offers 20-mpg highway fuel economy and a 1,790-lb. carrying capacity. The Mitsubishi Raider offers the best bumper-to-bumper new-vehicle limited warranty of any pickup truck: 5-years/60,000 miles. Raider's bold styling shares signature cues from the Mitsubishi family of vehicles and underscores the truck's active, brawny attitude and purposeful...Read.