Mitsubishi Raider

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.