2008 Mitsubishi Raider Trims and Specs

The 2008 Mitsubishi Raider LS Extended rides on a double wishbone front and live axle rear suspension, with front and rear stabilizer bars, tubular side impact beams, and a hydroformed steel frame to reduce crash impacts. Power comes from a 12-valve, 3.7-liter V6 that delivers 210 hp and 235 ft-lbs of torque at 3,600 RPM. Fuel economy averages 14/19 mpg, and towing capacity maxes out at 2,950 pounds. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, with an optional 4-speed automatic.

The rear-wheel-drive pickup features dual front airbags with dual-stage deployment and passenger sensors. Rear-wheel ABS complements the front disc and rear drum brakes. 16-inch steel wheels come with a tire monitor. The 2008 Raider LS Extended seats four in two rows, with reverse-hinged rear doors. The pickup bed is 6.4 feet long and comes with tie-downs, with the option to add a bedliner and a bed extender. Inside the cabin, the LS Extended offers front and rear cupholders, a CD/MP3 player with input jack, variable intermittent front wipers, air conditioning, rack-and-pinion power steering, and 40/20/40 split-folding front seats. A front power outlet and four cupholders are also standard. A power package is optional (locks and windows), as are side step rails, scuff plates, mud guards, and a hood protector.

Although it's the same length (218 inches) as the LS Extended Cab, the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider LS Double Cab trims inches from the bed and adds them to the back seats. The bed in the Double Cab is only 5.3 feet long, while rear legroom increases to 36.4 inches. Seats are accessed through conventional rear doors and also split-fold 60/40. A sliding rear window is standard as well. The 2008 Raider LS Double Cab is powered by a 210-hp, 3.7-liter SOHC V6 that offers 235 ft-lbs of torque at 3,600 RPM. Available only with a 4-speed automatic transmssion, it can tow up to 4,100 pounds.

Other upgrades you get with the Double Cab include power windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, remote entry, tilt steering wheel, foglights, and alloy trim on the dash. These join the tachometer, a CD/MP3 player with MP3 jack, intermittent front wipers, power steering, a front 12-volt power outlet, and four cupholders as standard equipment. Dual front airbags, rear-wheel ABS brakes, front disc and rear drum brakes, halogen headlamps, and a tire monitor for the 16-inch alloy wheels make up the safety package. Side curtain airbags are not available. The body is reinforced with tubular side impact beams, a heavy duty front double wishbone and rear live axle suspension, and stiffer front and rear stabilizer bars. A bedliner and bed extender can be added to the cargo area (which features tie-downs). Other options include side step rails, mud guards, scuff plates, and a bright exhaust finisher.

Part-time 4WD power distinguishes the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider LS Double Cab 4WD from its rear-wheel-drive siblings. The system is meant for slippery roads and should never be engaged on dry pavement, but its available low-range gearing does allow you to go off road. Nearly 8 inches of ground clearance, a rear limited-slip differential, automatic locking hubs, and a front double wishbone and rear live axle heavy duty suspension help with handling. Adding optional mudguards and scuff plates protects the pickup on back roads.

Under the hood is a 3.7-liter, 12-valve SOHC V6 with 210 hp and 235 ft-lbs of torque, matched only with a 4-speed automatic. Dual front dual-stage airbags with passenger sensors, front disc and rear drum brakes, rear-wheel ABS, foglights, halogen lamps, and 16-inch alloy wheels with a tire pressure monitor are the only safety features. Side impact beams and stiffer front and rear stabilizer bars reduce crash impacts. Full power features include remote entry and cruise control. Also offered are a tachometer, intermittent wipers, a sliding rear window, a front power outlet, a CD/MP3 player with MP3 input jack, power steering, and air conditioning. The 2008 Raider LS Double Cab 4WD seats four in two rows, with split-folding front and rear seats and four cupholders. Bed length is 5.3 feet and comes with tie-downs. A bed extender adds more storage capacity, and a bedliner is also available.