Article From Motor Trend Magazine

2006 Truck Of The Year Road Test: 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider |
| Base Price Range | $19,825-$34,565 |
| As-Tested Price | $33,155 (DuroCross) |
| Vehicle Layout | Front engine, 4WD, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup |
| Engine | 4.7L/230-hp/290 lb-ft SOHC 16-valve V-8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Curb Weight, f/r Dist | 5040 lb (58/42%) |
| Wheelbase | 131.3 in |
| Length x width x height | 219.9 x 71.9 x 68.6 in |
| Max Payload Capacity | 970 lb |
| 0-60 MPH | 9.6/11.2 sec* |
| Quarter Mile | 17.3/18.2 sec @ 77.9/74.7 mph* |
| Braking, 60-0 MPH | 139/140 ft* |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.72 g avg |
| 600-Foot Slalom | 56.7 mph avg |
| MT Figure Eight | 29.9 sec @ 0.53 g avg |
| EPA city/hwy fuel economy | 15/20 mpg |
| *tested at curb weight/fully loaded |