Mitsubishi Raider Duro Cross V8 4x4 Extended Cab

The Mitsubishi Raider is Dodge Dakota but better looking and with a longer warranty. It follows Daimler-Chrysler's recent direction of producing trucks that are notably smooth and silent running with its hydroformed components.

The Raider lineup is simple, with the LS and XLS in either Extended Cab or Double Cab. All models have the same wheelbase and overall length, so there's no parking liability with the Double Cab, only a difference in the length of the bed: 5 foot 4 inches, versus 6 feet 5 inches. The LS comes with a V6 engine that makes 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque; it uses a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission, with either 2WD or 4WD. The LS Double Cab includes those options, while the rear seat is a 60/40 fold-down. The XLS models make the 4.7-liter V8 engine available, with a five-speed automatic transmission. The XLS can be had either with 2WD or electronic AWD. There's also a DuroCross model, with features including 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, sliding rear window, fender flares with mudguards, and heavy duty cooling system and battery. The DuroCross 4WD adds BFG All Terrain tires, gas shocks, a skid plate and limited-slip differential.

The Mitsubishi Raider is an all new model for 2006.