Reader’s Question:

I am a mobile worker here in Houston, Texas and looking forward to have a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. How would you compare it against its so called cousin Dodge Dakota?

Alex
Houston, TX

It is a common sight here in Houston, Texas to see a Dodge Dakota being driven along the freeways. But if you stop a while and scrutinize the vehicle, the triad logo in the center of the grille, you will find out that it is not a Dodge Dakota but a Mitsubishi Raider. That’s a common scenario most people look up at the Mitsubishi Raider. There’s a long history on why this came to be. Bottom line is, there are still significant differences between the models that gives the Raider a uniqueness all of its own.

So, what keeps the Raider unique from its so called “cousin”? One exceptional feat is the price. You can find it cheaper to buy the Raider from around $19,000. The truck comes with either a 210 hp V6 or a beefy 230 hp V8. The V8 is very much appealing to those who tow as its pulling capacity is a respectable 6500 lbs.

The Raider is available as either a 4×4 or a 4×2 and with four door or even 2 door cab configurations. It can seat to as many as 6 passengers. Looking inside, the Raider comes with trim features more of that a sedan than with a pick up. Sirius satellite radios boosted with Alpine speakers, heated leather surfaces for the front and bucket seats compliments driving pleasure especially for long journeys.

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