Wrap-Up and Specs
Mitsubishi re-skins a Dodge Dakota to craft its first pickup truck in 10 years. Highlights include muscular styling, an optional V8 engine, and six-passenger seating.
SPECIFICATIONS
Test Vehicle: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
Base price range: $19,500 – $30,000 (estimated)
Engine Size and Type: 3.7-liter V6 (LS, DuroCross V6); 4.7-liter V8 (DuroCross V8, XLS Double Cab)
Engine Horsepower: 210 at 5,200 rpm (V6); 230 at 4,600 rpm (V8)
Engine Torque: 235 lb.-ft. at 3,600 rpm (V6); 290 lb.-ft. at 3,600 rpm (V8)
Transmission: Six-speed manual or four-speed automatic (V6); five-speed automatic (V8)
Curb weight, lbs.: 4,300 est. (LS Extended Cab with V6 and manual transmission) to 4,800 est. (XLS Double Cab V8)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 16/22 mpg (2WD V6 manual); 16/20 mpg (4WD V6 manual); 17/22 mpg (2WD V6 auto.); 15/19 (4WD V6 auto.); 15/20 mpg (2WD V8 auto.); 14/19 mpg (4WD V8 auto.)
Wheelbase: 131.3 inches
Length: 219.9 inches
Width: 71.9 inches
Height: 68.6 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five (Extended Cab); Six (Double Cab)
Head room (front/rear): 39.6/36.5 inches (Extended Cab); 39.9/38.4 inches (Double Cab)
Leg room (front/rear): 41.9/32.1 inches (Extended Cab); 41.9/36.4 (Double Cab)
Cab cargo volume: 30 cubic feet (Extended Cab); 37.1 cubic feet (Double Cab) (rear seats folded)
Max towing capacity: 6,500 lbs.
Max payload: 1,200 – 1,700 lbs. (depending on curb weight)
Ground clearance: 7.9 inches
Competitors: Chevrolet Colorado, Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon, GMC Sierra, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan, Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra
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