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2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 15–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup at a glance
The 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup covers 4 model years in the EPA database (29 configurations in all), rated 15–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008 and 2009; 2007 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2008 and 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $3,840–$4,360 | First year |
What the 2009 Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$450less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2008 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup MPG
15–18 MPG · $3,630–$4,360/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $3,630, $210 less.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2007 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2007 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup MPG
15–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Raider Pickup 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2006-2009 (2006)
- 2010
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup get?
EPA rates the 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup at 15–18 MPG combined across 29 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup?
The Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2008 and 2009. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2006 and 2007.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008 and 2009. In 2007 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $3,630–$4,360 a year. That is a $730 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.20 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Raider Pickup 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 9 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 78 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2009 against 7 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider Pickup for that year.