- pickup 69,028
- 8,995 fair
- Camas, WA
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- autoshopper.com
- pickup 69,028 gasoline black automatic
2006 dodge dakota review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Dakota is the largest pickup in its class and the only mid-size truck available with a v8. Dodge claims its 7150-pound maximum towing capacity is by far the best in class. the dakota looks big. Completely redesigned for 2005, it's larger than before and looks almost as big and tough as the full-size dodge ram. Getting in is easy, and the redesigned interior is comfortable and convenient with controls that are easy to reach and operate. The club cab version of the dakota achieved a five-star safety rating in frontal and side-impact crash tests conducted by the federal government. for 2006, the rear doors on club cabs have been redesigned to open wider. Otherwise, changes between 2005 and 2006 are limited to packaging: a new sunroof and new sound systems are options for 2006 club cab models. An auxiliary audio jack has been added to allow playback from personal audio devices, such as an ipod. Sirius satellite radio now comes standard on 2006 laramie models. Dakota is available with a choice of v6 and v8 engines. Underway, the dakota is smooth and quiet. The optional 4. 7-liter v8 burbles subtly in the background when cruising, but really scoots when the throttle is mashed. Yet its fuel economy is rated within 1 mpg of the standard v6's. 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. lineupdodge dakota comes in two body styles: the club cab is an extended-cab version with small, reverse-opening rear doors to access the rear compartment and a 6 1/2-foot bed. Each can seat five to six passengers, but back-seat riders will be much more comfortable in the quad cab. Both bodies are built on the same 131. 1-inch wheelbase. three trim levels are available, st, slt, and laramie. 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 all models 785-$860). A high-output version of the 4. 7-liter v8 is available for the slt and laramie. Side-curtain airbags for the front and rear seats are optional 495); we recommend them because they are designed provide head protection. Head restraints and shoulder belts are provided for all seat positions. A sunroof is available for the quad cab. An optional hands-free communications system that uses bluetooth technology integrates a compatible cellphone with the truck's audio system. option packages for 2006 include trx, trx4 off-road, r/t, and night runner. Each is available in the club cab or quad cab configuration. trx includes unique five-spoke/five-lug 16-inch aluminum wheels and goodyear wrangler off-road tires; tow hooks; a limited-slip differential; and trx decal on the cargo box. The trx package is available on 2wd st, slt and laramie. Trx4 off-road includes everything in the trx package plus painted shocks; an increased ride height of one inch; heavy-duty service package; skid plates; trx4 off-road cargo box decal; and slush mats. r/t is an slt with the high-output 4. 7-liter engine and: 17-inch five-spoke/five-lug chrome-clad aluminum wheels; hood scoop; sport appearance package (in red flame or black only); body color grille surround; chrome exhaust tip; cargo box decals; r/t identification on headrests and instrument cluster; and satin silver accents for the center stack and door remotes. night runner. walkaroundthe dodge dakota looks massive and menacing. The dakota retains its family resemblance to the dodge ram and durango, though it looks crisper and the grille is laid back, not vertical. Dakota's frame is shared in part with the durango suv. 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 interior was redesigned for 2005 and continues with little change for 2006. Black-on-white gauges are outlined with chrome 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. The designers added in more brushed sheet metal accents around the cockpit, and the whole design works very well in terms of usability, convenience, and reach. The plastic materials look good but not great, and interior fits and finishes were good. the driver's seat looked good and felt good with its upper and lower support wings and good padding where it counts. Quad cab interiors are roomy. By making the dakota larger, dodge expanded the quad cab interior to nearly 56 cubic feet. The rear seats are deliberately stepped up on their bases so that rear-seat occupants can see out more easily, and they are split into 40/20/40 folding sections with two rear cupholders. Rear-seat room is generous for family use, with 33 cubic feet of storage behind the rear seat. A center console and lots of cubbyholes provide space to stash stuff. driving impressionwe found the dodge dakota surprisingly quiet, smooth and civil in its behavior, more like a car than a truck inside. Thick glass, big mufflers, and generous sound insulation throughout the body and firewall help reduce noise. the dakota drives bigger than it looks, with a hefty, ram-like way about it, a nicely muscular street swagger. the v8 is worth every penny. The v6 feels a bit light on power for this big, heavy pickup and it doesn't offer a big fuel economy advantage. the 3. 7-liter v6 is rated 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. The 4. 7-liter v8 generates 230 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque. The 4. 7-liter high output v8 is rated 260 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, thanks to higher compression and more aggressive valve timing. A v6 4wd automatic is rated 15/19 mpg city/highway by the epa; a v8 4wd automatic rates 14/19. At highway speeds it settled down to a nice background burble in overdrive fifth gea. Bucket Seats✔ Power Mirrors✔ Heated Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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