Dan Sims, responsible for the design of the Raider and the Eclipse and General Manager of the Mitsubishi Motors Design Studio at Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America (Cypress, California), had the following to say at a press conference held on January 10: "We have made the Raider to be a pickup truck that will fire up users' hearts, with running performance that is adapted to active lifestyles, and matching styling and colors. Likewise, with the Eclipse, in addition to its class-topping performance, with this latest version we've made a design that is the evolution of its aggressive and cool look, one that creates a sporty, dynamic feeling."

MMC and MMNA will be displaying a total of 14 vehicles at the show. Joining the two world premiere cars on the stands are the Pajero Evolution, with the same specification as the works team cars that are currently setting the pace in the Dakar Rally.

1. Raider available feature highlights include:

1. 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 engines
2. 5-speed automatic (V8 engine model) and either 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission (V6 engine)
3. Fully boxed steel frame ideally suited for pickup use
4. Independent front suspension with coil springs and rigid axle with leaf springs rear suspension that gives excellent road performance while matching pickup requirements
5. Extended cab, features a center-hinge rear door for occasional use, or double cab
6. Two- and four-wheel drive
7. Bluetooth®¹ technology for hands-free cellular phone operation and other interior communications

2. Eclipse available feature highlights include:

• 3.8L V6 MIVEC² and 2.4L inline 4-cylinder MIVEC engines
• 5-speed automatic transmission with sport mode or 6-speed manual transmission (V6 engine model)
• Optional 18-inch alloy wheels on V6 engine models
• Optional 650-watt, 9-speaker Rockford Fosgate® audio system
• Standard front/side/curtain airbags for driver and passenger seats on all trim levels

	1	Bluetooth: A wireless transmission protocol that enables the seamless communication and interaction of electronic devices.
	2	Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control

pecifications

Raider pickup


Dimensions
Overall length:	5,586mm
Overall width:	1,825mm
Overall height:	1,742.4mm
Wheelbase:	3,335.3mm
Track (F/R):	1,594.5mm/1,598mm
Seating capacity:	5
Tires:	275/60R17 (V8 2WD double cab model)
Drive:	2WD or 4WD
Suspension
Front:	Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs over gas-pressure shock absorbers, Link-type stabilizer bar
Rear:	Live axle, multi-leaf 2-stage longitudinal springs, staggered gas-pressure shock absorbers, link-type stabilizer bar
Engine & transmission
Type/valvetrain:	V6/SOHC	V8/SOHC
Displacement (cc):	3,701	4,701
Maximum output (hp):	210 (157kW) @ 5,200rpm	230 (171kW) @ 4,600rpm
Maximum torque (lb-ft):	235 [319N-m (32.5kg-m)] @ 3,600rpm	290 [394N-m (40.2kg-m)] @ 3,600rpm
Transmission:	6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic	5-speed automatic

Eclipse


Dimensions
Overall length:	4,565mm
Overall width:	1,835mm
Overall height:	1,358mm
Wheelbase:	2,575mm
Track (F/R):	1,570mm/1,570mm
Seating capacity:	4
Wheels:	17x7.5JJ or 18x8.0JJ
Tires:	225/50R17 or 235/45R18
Drive:	2WD
Suspension
Front:	Independent MacPherson strut with offset coil springs
Rear:	Independent Multi-link with coil springs
Engine & transmission
Type/valvetrain:	4G69/L4 SOHC MIVEC	6G75/V6 SOHC MIVEC
Displacement (cc):	2,378	3,828
Maximum output (hp):	165 (123kW) @ 6000rpm	260 (194kW) @5,750rpm
Maximum torque (lb-ft):	162 [220N-m (22.4kg-m)] @ 4000rpm	260 [353N-m (36.0kg-m)] @ 4,500rpm
Transmission:	5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic	6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic

MMC exhibits at Detroit Motor Show

Type	Model	No. on display	Remarks
Show model	Raider	2
	Eclipse	1
	Pajero Evolution	1	2005 Dakar Rally version
Production model	Galant	1	Built in U.S.
	Lancer	1
	Lancer Evolution VIII MR	1
	Eclipse	1	Built in U.S. Current model.
	Eclipse Spyder	1	Built in U.S. Current model.
	Montero	1	(Pajero in Japan market)
	Endeavor	2	Built in U.S.
	Montero Sport	1
	Outlander	1	(Airtrek Sport Gear in Japan)