Raider will be the name of Mitsubishi's new midsize truck to be unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Mitsubishi dealers attending the national franchise convention were treated to a preview of the new truck, with interior and exterior designs created by Mitsubishi design studio. The truck will go on sale in early fall.
The Raider's styling emphasizes sportiness with a bold stance and aggressive attitude and incorporates signature design cues from the Mitsubishi family of vehicles - including Endeavor and Galant.
The Raider will include a standard V-6 and a V-8 engine option, two different cab configurations, and unique interior and exterior styling distinctive to Mitsubishi. The Raider is based on the Dodge Dakota midsize truck.
Raider available feature highlights include 4.7L V8 with 230 horsepower and 290 pounds-feet of torque, fully boxed steel frame, independent front suspension with coil-over shocks and live axle and multi-leaf rear suspension, extended or double cab in two- and four-wheel drive, 500-watt audio system with 6-CD in-dash changer, and Bluetooth technology.