Once again, top-tier audio has long been part of the Mitsubishi equation. My long-term Endeavor Limited included a stereo that
could handle any genre of music at almost any volume without getting overwhelmed, while a top-line Eclipse GT I recently tested, featuring the optional 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate system, pumps out dance tracks with the rich tones and bass depth of a nightclub. I wouldn't go so far to say that the Raider's top-line audio system is as good as the Rockford-Fosgate unit in the Eclipse, although at 508 watts it's more than decent, and as mentioned is better than that in any rival pickup. But before I get into that system, only available with the top-line XLS trim level, the Sound Package comes with Extended Cab models, featuring a 276-watt Alpine head unit that incorporates an in-dash 6-disc CD player and SIRIUS satellite radio capability, along with 6-months of prepaid
service which should have you sufficiently hooked by the time you're asked for fork out any of your own money.
It also features steering wheel-mounted audio controls, which are at the backside of the upper spokes for easy finger modulation (large cruise control buttons are on the front side of the spokes), plus a massive Alpine SoundBox subwoofer in its own blue-green coloured clear plastic enclosure that actually lights up to the beat of the music - speaking of simulating nightclubs.
To Mitsubishi's credit, even base Raiders come with a fairly decent four-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player. That stereo can be upgraded to include an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, standard when opting for the XLS trim package.
Rather than confuse you with a bunch of generic acronyms, it's probably time to lay out what Mitsubishi calls its upgrade packages and tell you what comes with each. The aforementioned XLS is the top-line truck, but there are two others that come before, one of which might appeal more to sport-oriented truckers. That would be the ultra-cool DuroCross, but before I delve into its contents let's start with the base LS.
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| Once again, top-tier audio has long been part of the Mitsubishi equation, but this subwoofer is an oddity for an OEM component. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
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| The Raider can be optioned out in a variety of trim levels, LS Extended Cab, DuroCross Extended Cab (shown), LS Double Cab, DuroCross Double Cab and top-line XLS, which only comes in the Double Cab configuration. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
It also features steering wheel-mounted audio controls, which are at the backside of the upper spokes for easy finger modulation (large cruise control buttons are on the front side of the spokes), plus a massive Alpine SoundBox subwoofer in its own blue-green coloured clear plastic enclosure that actually lights up to the beat of the music - speaking of simulating nightclubs.
To Mitsubishi's credit, even base Raiders come with a fairly decent four-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player. That stereo can be upgraded to include an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, standard when opting for the XLS trim package.
Rather than confuse you with a bunch of generic acronyms, it's probably time to lay out what Mitsubishi calls its upgrade packages and tell you what comes with each. The aforementioned XLS is the top-line truck, but there are two others that come before, one of which might appeal more to sport-oriented truckers. That would be the ultra-cool DuroCross, but before I delve into its contents let's start with the base LS.