The Dodge Dakota is a midsize truck that has been Dodge's truck line-up for almost twenty years. It is very capable and leads its class with load carrying capacity.
The 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. The Quad Cab is a crew-cab style with four full-size doors and a 5-foot, 4-inch bed. Each can seat five to six passengers. The standard powerplant includes a 3.7-liter V6 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. The option automatic is four speeds. A 4.7-liter V8 engine is also available for all models.
For 2006, a sunroof is now available for Quad Cab pickups and Club Cabs now have full-swing rear doors. Automatic transmission changes have promised improved gas mileage with the V-6.
Colors
Body
Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat [Blue]
Black Clearcoat [Black]
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat [Silver]
Bright White Clearcoat [White]
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearlcoat [Black]
Flame Red Clearcoat [Red]
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat [Red]
Light Khaki Metallic Clearcoat [Beige]
Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat [Gray]
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat [Blue]
Solar Yellow Clearcoat [Yellow]
Unreleased Paint [Unreleased]
Interior
Khaki w/Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat or Cloth Bucket Seats or Leather 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat or Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats [Beige]
Medium Slate Gray w/Cloth Bucket Seats w/ANR [Gray]
Saftey (NHTSA Crash Data)
Driver's (Front)
Passenger's (Front)
Front Seat (Side)
Rear Seat (Side)
Rollover Resistance (Other)
Dimensions
Overall Width
72.0
Overall height
68.6
Overall Length
218.8
Wheelbase
131.3
Front track
62.8
Rear track
62.9
Front Head Room
39.9
Rear Head Room
38.4
Front Leg Room
41.9
Rear Leg Room
36.4
Front Shoulder Room
57.7
Rear Shoulder Room
57.5
Front Hip Room
54.9
Rear Hip Room
56.0
Aerodynamic Drag (CD)
.47
Angle of Approach
22.8
Angle of Departure
22.3
Bed Length Measurement
64.9
3rd Row Head Room
Not Available
3rd Row Leg Room
Not Available
3rd Row Shoulder Room
Not Available
3rd Row Hip Room
Not Available
Engine
Type
Regular unleaded
Cylinders
6
Horse Power
210
Compressor Type
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not Available
Fuel Type
Regular unleaded
Max RPM
5,200
Torque
235
Max Torque RPM
4,000
Compression Ratio
9.10 : 1
Size
3.7
Valve Gear
SOHC
Total Valves
12
Engine Configuration
V
Block Heater
Not Available
Displacement
226
Vehicle Emissions
LEV
Remote engine start
Not Available
Electric Motor Battery Type
Not Available
Electric Motor
Not Available
Electric Motor HP @ RPM
Not Available
Electric Motor Torque
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor @ RPM
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor Torque
Not Available
Hybrid Gas Engine
Not Available
Hybrid Gas Engine@RPM
Not Available
Hybrid Gas Engine Torque
Not Available
Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM
Not Available
Cylinder Deactivation
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Audio System
In-Dash CD
Single
Cassette
Not Available
Remote CD changer location
Not Available
Radio
AM/FM/Satellite-capable
Premium Brand
Not Available
Total Number of Speakers
4
Premium Brand Speakers
Not Available
Antenna Type
Fixed
MP3 player
Not Available
Rear audio
Not Available
headsets
Not Available
Remote CD changer
Not Available
Audio security system
Not Available
Radio Data System
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Audio/Video Remote Control
Not Available
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Not Available
Digital Audio Input
Yes
DVD-Audio
Not Available
Surround Audio
Not Available
Memory Card Slot
Not Available
Tires
Width
245
Profile
70
Speed Rating
S
Diameter
16.0
Type
AT
Run flat
Not Available
Prefix
P
Load Rating
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Not Available
Driver Seat
Power Adjustments
Not Available
Height Adjustable
Not Available
Heated
Not Available
Ventilated
Not Available
Massaging
Not Available
Adjustable lumbar support
Not Available
Manual Adjustments
4
Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
Not Available
Colors
Two-Tone
Not Available
Roof type
Fixed roof
Fabric Type
Cloth
Fabric Type 2
Cloth
Fabric Type 3
Cloth
Fabric Type 4
Carpet
Brakes
Braking assist
Not Available
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
ABS Brakes
ABS
Rear wheel
Wheels
Rim Type
Silver alloy
Diameter
16
Width
8
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Wheel Locks
Not Available
Drivetrain
Descent Control
Not Available
Driven Wheels
Four-wheel
4WD Type
Part-time
Transfer Case
Electronic
Locking Hubs
Auto
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Dual rear wheels
Not Available
Axle ratio
3.55
Spare Wheel
Rim type
Steel
Spare Tire
Mount Location
Underbody w/crankdown
Size
Full-size
Suspension
Independent
Front
active
Not Available
leveling
Not Available
stabilizer bar
Front and rear
Front suspension type
Short and long arm
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf
Driver Adjustable Suspension
Not Available
Front Suspension Classification
Independent
Front Spring Type
Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar
Regular
Rear Suspension Classification
Rigid axle
Rear Spring Type
Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Regular
Class
HD
Security
Anti-theft alarm system
Not Available
engine immobilizer
Not Available
Headrests
Adjustable Front Headrests
Manual adjustable
Number of rear headrests
2
Adjustable rear headrests
Fixed
Third row headrests
Not Available
4th Row Headrest Number
Not Available
Lights
Daytime running lights
Not Available
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
Headlights dusk sensor
Not Available
Headlights auto delay
Auto delay off
Headlight cleaners
Not Available
Front Fog lights
Front fog/driving lights
Rear Fog Lights
Not Available
Cornering Lights
Not Available
Exterior entry lights
Not Available
Self-leveling headlights
Not Available
Adaptive headlights
Not Available
Roof
Roof rack
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Rear sunroof
Not Available
Convertible roof
Not Available
Convertible window
Not Available
Removeable roof
Not Available
Solar Sunroof
Not Available
One-Touch Power Sunroof
Not Available
Convertible Occupant Rollover Protection
Not Available
Remote sunroof/convertible roof operation
Not Available
Extended sunroof
Not Available
3rd Row Sunroof
Not Available
Seats
Total Seating Capacity
5
Upholstery
Cloth
Front seat type
Bucket
Max seating capacity
5
Climate controlled
Not Available
Cooled
Not Available
Folding
Not Available
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments
Not Available
Height adjustable
Not Available
Lumbar support
Not Available
Heated
Not Available
Massaging
Not Available
Manual Adjustments
4
Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
Not Available
Rear Seats
Type
Split-bench
Lumbar support
Not Available
Heated
Not Available
Reclining
Not Available
Folding
Fold-up cushion
Center armrest
Not Available
Rear heat
Not Available
Ski bag
Not Available
Massaging
Not Available
Head Restraint Whiplash Protection
Not Available
Climate controlled
Not Available
Ventilated
Not Available
Third Row Seat
Type
Not Available
Folding
Not Available
Locks
Power door locks
Remote power door locks
2-Stage unlocking
2-stage unlocking
Windows
Power windows
Power windows
One-touch windows
1
Front wipers - intermittent
Variable intermittent
Front wipers - rain sensing
Not Available
Front wipers - speed sensitive
Not Available
Privacy glass
Deep
Rear defogger
Not Available
Rear wiper
Not Available
Rear window sunshade
Not Available
Side window sunshade
Not Available
Heated windshield
Not Available
Remote window operation
Not Available
Heated Windshield Washer Jets
Not Available
Mirrors
Driver mirror adjustment
Power remote
Heated driver mirror
Not Available
Passenger mirror adjustment
Power remote
Heated passenger mirror
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirrors
Not Available
Reverse tilt mirrors
Not Available
Power retractable mirrors
Not Available
Inside rearview mirror
Not Available
Vanity mirrors
Passenger vanity mirrors
Signal mirrors
Not Available
Exterior Extending Mirrors
Not Available
Rear seat vanity mirrors
Not Available
Video System
TV
Not Available
Video player
Not Available
Video Monitor Location
Not Available
Convenience Features
Cruise control
Cruise control
Power steering
Power steering
Steering wheel
Tilt-adjustable
Audio controls on steering wheel
Not Available
Cruise controls on steering wheel
Cruise controls
Transmission controls on steering wheel
Not Available
Adjustable pedals
Not Available
Cupholders
Front and rear
Remote trunk release
Not Available
Door pockets
Driver, passenger and rear
Seatback storage
Not Available
Cargo net
Not Available
12V DC power outlet
2
AC power outlet
Not Available
Retained accessory power
Not Available
Overhead console
Not Available
Universal remote transmitter
Not Available
Driver seat easy entry
Not Available
Passenger seat easy entry
Not Available
Center Console
Full with covered storage
Rear area cargo cover
Not Available
Multi-function remote
Not Available
First aid kit
Not Available
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not Available
Convertible Wind Blocker
Not Available
Power Activated Trunk/Hatch
Not Available
Steering Wheel Air Conditioning Controls
Not Available
Cargo Grocery Bag Holder
Not Available
Storage Organizer
Not Available
Under Seat Storage
Under seat storage
Exterior Rear View Camera
Not Available
4-Wheel Steering
Not Available
Easy entry (driver)
Not Available
Comfort Features
Reading lights
Front
Steering wheel trim
Plastic/vinyl
Shift knob trim
Plastic/rubber
Dash trim
Metal-look
Door trim
Not Available
Center console trim
Not Available
Floor mats
Carpet front and rear
Cargo area floor mat
Not Available
Beverage cooler
Not Available
Picnic table
Not Available
Cargo area light
Not Available
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Memorized Settings
Number of drivers
Not Available
seat memory
Not Available
includes rear view mirror
Not Available
includes door mirror(s)
Not Available
includes steering wheel
Not Available
includes pedals
Not Available
includes audio
Not Available
includes HVAC
Not Available
Instrumentation
Tachometer
Tachometer
Trip computer
Not Available
Clock
In-radio
Head-up display
Not Available
External temp
Not Available
Low fuel level
Low fuel level
Compass
Not Available
Night Vision Enhancement System
Not Available
Transmission Temperature Guage
Not Available
Boost Gauge
Not Available
Exterior Features
Brush guard on headlights
Not Available
Grill
Chrome
Rear spoiler
Not Available
Skid plates
Not Available
Telematics
internet access
Not Available
Navigation system
Not Available
Satellite communications
Not Available
Phone
Not Available
wireless connectivity
Not Available
Doors
left rear passenger door type
Conventional
right rear passenger door type
Conventional
Rear door type
Tailgate
Liftgate window
Not Available
Truck Features
Door reinforcement
Side-impact door beam
Vinyl floor covering
Not Available
Light bar
Not Available
Engine hour meter
Not Available
Auxilliary transmission cooler
Not Available
Auxilliary engine cooler
Not Available
Auxilliary gas tank
Not Available
Bed extender
Not Available
Tonneau cover
Not Available
Running boards
Not Available
Bumpers
Body-colored
Bed liner
Not Available
Snowplow prep
Not Available
Pickup Truck Sliding Rear Window
Not Available
Pickup Bed Type
Regular
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch
Not Available
Cargo tie downs
Not Available
Tow Hooks
Not Available
Weights and Capacities
Curb weight
4,567
Towing Capacity
3,800
Payload
1,440
Cargo capacity, all seats in place
37
Cargo capacity, rear seat down or removed
Not Available
Max cargo capacity
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
22.0
Gross vehicle weight
6,010
Ground clearance
7.9
Turning radius
22.0
EPA interior volume
102.3
Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds)