For the first time in ten years, Mitsubishi has stepped up and added a new truck to its lineup – though the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is really a thinly disguised Dodge Dakota. Mitsubishi has taken a Dodge Dakota and re-skinned it to give the Raider a new, aggressive look. The addition of a truck is a good move by Mitsubishi. Traditionally, truck buyers might not consider a Mitsubishi when shopping the likes of Chevy, Dodge, Ford, and Nissan. But with the great incentives Mitsubishi typically offers, a better warranty, and a truck with an aggressive look and proven Dodge components, a buyer’s eye might start to wander from the proven players. If Mitsubishi plays its cards right, the new Raider could become a real asset to their lineup.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is available in several trim levels. Pictured here is the sporty Durocross model.