NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

The Raider pickup, which goes on sale next fall, is a version of the redesigned Dodge Dakota, which debuted this month as a 2005 model. The top-of-the-line Raider is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 making 230 hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. Sources say the entry-level truck likely will be equipped with Dodge's 3.7-liter V6, which can produce 210 hp.

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Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

not bad. or good. just okay.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

i like the front end.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

How could you possibly like that front end?

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

I like everything except the front clip. Love the interior. The interior is alittle better then the Tacoma.

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If the grill were color keyed like the body (or dark grey plastic) I'd like it more. Overall I like it quite a bit better than the Dakota.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

2005 Dakota = Fugly 2006 Raider = Fuglier VW Ragster Concept = Fugliest by a lot 'Nuff said.

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I smell Dodge inside

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

I think they forgot parts of the grille. Mitsubishi earns their position at the bottom of the automotive food chain with that goofy face they put on everything. The new Eclipse is the prettiest, but this truck is weak.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

Foreign automakers are so behind domestic in trucks I don't know why they even try... Terrible. How would you like to be seen pulling a trailer in that! eek.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

thisa truck wont make any sales records, but I want this to suceed as much as I want Toyota and Honda to FAIL

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

I wish they would've atleast changed the steering wheel...

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I like it more than the Dakota on which it's based, but the cutlines on the front end don't seem to be well thought out. Looks almost broken.

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

Mitsibushi has a lot of making up to do. their Mighty Max was a disaster for Teenagers everywhere.

This looks like it is a step in the right direction though... nice, clean design with nothing too outrageous!

Re: NAIAS Coverage: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
 

Hmmm... the same could maybe have been said about their cars in the 60's and 70's... but look at where they are now!