2006 Mitsubishi Raider First Drive
Safety and Technology

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TO THE POINT What’s New? Mitsubishi re-skins a Dodge Dakota to craft its first pickup truck in 10 years.
Selling Points: Muscular styling, optional V8 engine, six-passenger seating, better warranty than Dakota
Deal Breakers: Optional V8 not as strong as Nissan’s V6, standard V6 underpowered and unrefined
Our Advice: With a competitive warranty and optional V8 power, the Mitsubishi Raider, which is based on the capable Dodge Dakota, is a compelling mid-sized pickup truck.

MEET THE COMPETITION Nissan Frontier
Toyota Tacoma

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Click to enlarge. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider Safety and Technology Side curtain airbags are optional on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider Double Cab, and you also get six months of free Sirius satellite radio.

Safety features on the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider include dual-stage frontal airbags with occupant sensing and an optional Security Package on Double Cab models includes curtain airbags for both rows, ABS, a security system, and an engine immobilizer. Offering curtain airbags as an option matches the import competition, however, Nissan and Toyota offer seat-mounted front side-impact airbags, whereas Mitsubishi does not.

Click to enlarge. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider Upscale technology features include the hands-free Bluetooth cell-phone communications system and Sirius satellite radio. Mitsubishi will pay the satellite radio subscription for the first six months, allowing customers to sample the service before committing for a longer term.


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