- pickup 132,393
- 1,732 below average
- 9,990 good
- Montgomery, AL
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- 1,732 below average pickup 132,393 gasoline red manual
2008 dodge dakota review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Biggest, most powerful midsize pickup. introductionthe dodge dakota looks big. It looks nearly as big and tough as the full-size dodge ram. And, in fact, it is big. It's the biggest pickup in the midsize class. It's also available with a v8. And its 7,050-pound maximum towing capacity is the best in the class. Getting in is easy, and the interior is comfortable and convenient, with controls that are easy to reach and operate. The rear doors on extended cabs and crew cabs open wide, and the crew cab can accommodate six people. A new under-seat storage system for crew cabs provides useful cargo carrying capacity. The extended cab has earned five-star safety ratings in both front and side impact testing by the federal government (nhtsa). underway, the dakota is smooth and quiet. The optional 4. 7-liter v8 is improved for 2008, with more power and better fuel economy. It burbles subtly in the background when cruising, but really scoots when the throttle is mashed. It is also flex-fuel capable, meaning it can run on gasoline or up to 85 percent ethanol. The steering is light for easy maneuverability in crowded parking lots and the dakota responds quickly on mountain roads and tracks nice and straight on the highway. for 2008, dakota gets several significant changes: the 4. 7-liter v8 is boosted to 302 horsepower (from 230). The former 260-hp high-output version is no longer available (for obvious reasons). on the outside, the hood, grille, front fascia, headlights, fenders and rear spoiler have been modified for 2008, and built-in cargo box utility rails have been added. It comes with a 6 1/2-foot bed. Each can seat five to six passengers, but back-seat riders will be much more comfortable in the crew cab. Both bodies are built on the same 131. 1-inch wheelbase. six trim levels are available: st, sxt, slt, trx/trx4, sport and laramie. Regardless of trim, however, extended cabs come with a front bench seat split 40/20/40; crew cabs come with front bucket seats, with the bench seat as an option. Bucket seats are optional. traditional part-time 4wd is available for all models. It can be set to 2wd, 4wd low or 4wd high. The 4wd modes are locked, so the truck shouldn't be driven on dry pavement when in 4wd. A full-time 4wd system with an electronically controlled locking center differential is available on trx4, sport and laramie models. It normally operates in 4wd high that can be driven on dry pavement, and has locking 4wd low and 4wd high settings. the standard engine is a 3. 7-liter v6. It comes with a six-speed manual transmission. A 4. 7-liter v8 engine is available for slt, sport and trx/trx4 models, and is standard on laramie. It comes with a choice of six-speed manual or five-speed automatic, though the laramie is available only with the automatic. st extended cab 19,435) and 4x4 23,685) and crew cab 22,135) and 4x4 25,085) come standard with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, am/fm/cd stereo with audio auxiliary jack, tinted rear windows, front disc/rear drum brakes with rear-wheel anti-lock (abs), and 16-inch steel wheels. Crew cabs have split-folding rear seats. sxt extended cab 20,995) and 4x4 25,245) and crew cab 23,640) and 4x4 26,590) add power windows, mirrors and locks; remote keyless entry; center console, cruise control; fold-down rear jump seats (extended cab); rear exterior cargo lamps; tilt steering; and 16-inch painted aluminum wheels. slt extended cab 23,950) and 4x4 26,900) and crew cab 26,170) and 4x4 29,120) are upgraded with yes essentials seat fabric (claimed to be stain resistant, odor resistant, and anti-static); sirius satellite radio with a one-year subscription; security alarm with sentry key engine immobilizer; six-way power adjustable driver's seat; overhead console with compass, temperature readout and trip computer; sliding rear window with defrost; full-swing rear doors (extended cab) that open 170 degrees; color-keyed carpet mats; and fog lights. An optional hands-free communications system uses bluetooth technology to integrate cell phones with the truck's audio system. A sunroof 850) is available on. walkarounddodge dakota looks massive and menacing, with a long snout devoted to crush space. Last redesigned for 2005, the dodge dakota has been given a facelift for 2008. the dakota shares its styling themes with the full-size dodge ram and durango suv. All three share the retro big-rig grille motif and bulging fenders that have become trademarks of the dodge truck brand. Still, dakota boasts sharper, crisper lines and flatter planes than its relatives; and its grille is laid back, not vertical. The front fender lines are deliberately extended halfway along the length of the door. The rear fenders reflect the fronts with bulges that extend all the way to the rear of the truck. Cargo box top protection is also newly available. visual changes for 2008 include a grille that is more integrated into the hood, which also has new character lines. The front fenders also now extend over the headlights and are trimmed with bright surrounds. The changes are subtle, but noticeable. a coil-over-shock independent front suspension is used on both 2wd and 4wd models, with conventional leaf springs at the rear. All models come with front and rear tow hooks and tie-downs in the bed. interiorthe driver's seat looks good and feels good with its upper and lower support wings and good padding where it counts. Interior room, even for tall drivers is excellent. black-on-white gauges are outlined with bright rings, and the central speedometer is about twice as large as the other two gauges. The angular center stack houses the sound system, climate controls and vents. Brushed metal accents brighten the cockpit, and the whole design works very well in terms of usability, convenience, and reach. The dash and console are dominated by plastic, however, showing the dakota is built to a price. The materials look good but not great, and interior fit and finish is generally good. the center console, redesigned for 2008, has three integrated cupholders, two of which are modular and can be removed to provide more storage space. The console also has lots of cubby holes to stash small items, and a pull-out bin designed to hold an mp3 player or cell phone. It has voice control, and the nav system has real-time traffic. Dodge says the hard drive will hold 1600 songs. all but base st extended cab models have auxiliary rear doors that swing open 170 degrees. The front doors must be open to open the rears. The rear seats are deliberately stepped up on their bases so rear-seat occupants can see out more easily, and they are split into 60/40 sections. Rear-seat room is generous for family use, with 37 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seat. new for 2008 is a handy under-seat storage system. It includes two milk crate-type bins that are collapsible and removable. Like the chrysler minivans' new swivel 'n go seating system, this storage system is another example of chrysle.
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