Mitsubishi Raider

2008 Mitsubishi Raider At-A-Glance

Mitsubishi's dramatically styled Raider mid-size pickup truck was introduced for 2006 and earned the Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award (VSA) for compact pickups from the renowned AutoPacific, Inc. industry consulting group. The model line is streamlined for 2008, offering one extended-cab model and two Double Cab models. The emphasis on four-door Double Cab models reflects Raider's appeal as a multi-capable SUV alternative.

2009 Mitsubishi Raider LS

January 18, 2008, CYPRESS, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) re-aligned its dramatically styled Mitsubishi Raider mid-size pickup truck for 2008, sharpening the focus on customer value. The new Mitsubishi Raider model line is streamlined for 2008, now offering one extended-cab model and two Double Cab models.

Three Raider models for 2008 are available in the well equipped LS trim line: Extended Cab 2WD; Double Cab 2WD and Double Cab 4WD. All Raider models are built on the same long 131.3-inch wheelbase. The Extended Cab model has a 6.4-foot bed, and Double Cab models come with a 5.3-foot bed. The Raider models are powered by a 3.7-liter SOHC V-6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of peak torque.

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors announced today that calendar year 2007 (CY07) sales were 128,993, an 8.8% increase compared to 2006 and Mitsubishi's best sales year since 2004.

In December, sales of the fuel-efficient Mitsubishi Lancer sedan were 1,537, up 49.4 percent, marking the ninth monthly sales increase for Lancer in the past ten months. Overall December sales this year were 5,904, a decrease of 40.4 percent compared to December 2006.

Other 2007 sales highlights:

-- Mitsubishi Outlander sales for the year were 23,285, up 103% from 2006.
-- 2007 calendar year Mitsubishi Lancer sales were up 61%.
-- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder convertible sales were up 8% for the year over 2006.