Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA) gave the brand-new Raider pickup and the latest Eclipse sporty coupe their world premiere at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (the Detroit Motor Show), which is being held from 15th January to 23rd January, 2005, at the Cobo Centre in Detroit.

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 10th January: "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 colours. 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: 4.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 engines 5-speed automatic (V8 engine model) and either 4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission (V6 engine) Fully boxed steel frame ideally suited for pickup use Independent front suspension with coil springs and rigid axle with leaf springs rear suspension that gives excellent road performance while matching pickup requirements Extended cab, features a centre-hinge rear door for occasional use, or double cab Two- and four-wheel drive 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 Specifications 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 Tyres: 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 stabiliser 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 Tyres: 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)] @ 4,000rpm 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 2005 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) Endeavour 2 Built in U.S. Montero Sport 1   Outlander 1 (Airtrek Sport Gear in Japan)