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2008 Dodge Dakota

2009 GMC Canyon

  2008 Dodge Dakota ST 2009 GMC Canyon SLT
MSRP
$20,470
$16,705
Invoice $18,818 $15,953
MPG
City/Highway
14/20 15/24
Rating 7.4 7
Bottomline Especially with the improved V-8, the 2008 Dodge Dakota can do most of what a full-size truck can while consuming fewer resources in the process. With the addition of the new V-8 option, the 2009 GMC Canyon goes from unappealing to quite competitive.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Available V-8 power
  • Full-swing rear doors (extended cab)
  • Interior cargo management system
  • Electronics integration
  • Exterior size

Dislikes:

  • Mushy handling
  • Four-wheel ABS optional
  • Quality issues

Likes:

  • Relaxed and fast demeanor with the V-8
  • Range of body styles and configurations
  • Frugal four-cylinder/manual drivetrain
  • In its short-bed form, it’s a true compact truck

Dislikes:

  • Steering/roadholding
  • Rough, noisy four- and five-cylinders
  • Unimpressive plastics inside
  • No bed longer than six feet
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