In addition to the aforementioned audio system, the base model's list of standard features, that will no doubt be somewhat
modified for the Canadian market if and when it arrives here later in the year (more on this toward the end of the review), will be ample for those who use their Raiders primarily for work, and includes air conditioning, a 40/20/40 front bench seat, 16-inch steel wheels on P245/70R16 Goodyear BSW tires and a full-size spare.
Behind those tires are vented front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with ABS, front and rear stabilizer bars, a heavy duty suspension system and power rack and pinion steering, which translated into exceptionally good handling, another Mitsubishi trait, even in relatively base trim - there was no totally stripped Raider on hand to try out.
The $19,180 (USD) LS comes with a six-speed manual or, for $21,755 (USD) a four-speed automatic transmission, both which worked well, while 16x7-inch full-face steel wheels and 245/70R16 on-and-off road tires, with a full-size spare tire tucked underneath the bed where it should be, not in a "trunk" embedded within the cargo floor as Honda does it with their otherwise impressive new Ridgeline, forcing you to unload your cargo in order to change a flat. Just crank the tire down and change away. It's the way that pickup owners have done it for years, and besides being a bit messy, it's a lot more convenient than Honda's plan if you expect to use your truck for hauling stuff.
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standard is a tachometer, tinted glass, rear-access doors, large 5x7-inch adjustable side-view mirrors, a whip antenna on the fender, variable intermittent wipers, an AM/FM/CD player with four speakers, cargo bed tie-downs, various power outlets, dual front reading lamps, and front and rear cupholders.
You can also added the LS Extended Cab Power and Convenience Package, which includes power windows, power locks with remote keyless access, 5x7-inch power mirrors, a second row with 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks, floor mats, cruise control and a tilt steering column.
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| The Raider features vented front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with ABS, front antilock brakes are optional. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Behind those tires are vented front disc brakes and rear drum brakes with ABS, front and rear stabilizer bars, a heavy duty suspension system and power rack and pinion steering, which translated into exceptionally good handling, another Mitsubishi trait, even in relatively base trim - there was no totally stripped Raider on hand to try out.
The $19,180 (USD) LS comes with a six-speed manual or, for $21,755 (USD) a four-speed automatic transmission, both which worked well, while 16x7-inch full-face steel wheels and 245/70R16 on-and-off road tires, with a full-size spare tire tucked underneath the bed where it should be, not in a "trunk" embedded within the cargo floor as Honda does it with their otherwise impressive new Ridgeline, forcing you to unload your cargo in order to change a flat. Just crank the tire down and change away. It's the way that pickup owners have done it for years, and besides being a bit messy, it's a lot more convenient than Honda's plan if you expect to use your truck for hauling stuff.
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| While the Raider is filled with comfort-oriented features, the reason it should appeal to pickup truck buyers is its very useful, conventional bed. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
You can also added the LS Extended Cab Power and Convenience Package, which includes power windows, power locks with remote keyless access, 5x7-inch power mirrors, a second row with 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks, floor mats, cruise control and a tilt steering column.