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2008 Dodge Dakota Features Review

July 24, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Heated bench seats may be installed
Automedia

SLT, TRX, Sport, ST, SXT and Laramie
Kelley Blue Book

MyGIG infotainment system
Car and Driver

The 2008 Dodge Dakota comes in lightly equipped work versions and plusher luxury versions, as well as with selections from a wide range of cabs and drivetrains.

Kelley Blue Book says the Dakota comes in SLT, TRX, Sport, ST, SXT, and Laramie trims. The variances here are really between transmission type, engine type, and two- or four-wheel drive.

Automedia reports “rough-and-ready TRX editions get new fender flares, bodyside moldings, an accent grille, tow hooks, and black headlight bezels. Sport models are upgraded with unique two-tone fabric seats and chrome textures. Red/black-upholstered seats in the Sport model are particularly striking, flaunting a sporty flair.”

Every Dakota comes standard with cruise control, tilt steering, "CD player, MP3 capability and satellite radio as standard equipment," Cars.com states.

Car and Driver notes additional features, including "stain-resistant fabrics and the MyGIG infotainment system."

Automedia points out useful features, such as the “removable cupholders in the console have modular inserts and a pullout bin for electronic gadgets (including an MP3 player, which can be plugged into the Dakota's audio systems) or a cell phone. Chrysler's UConnect hands-free operation is available, too.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has some innovative features not often found on pickup trucks.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Heated bench seats may be installedAutomediaSLT, TRX, Sport, ST, SXT and LaramieKelley Blue BookMyGIG infotainment systemCar and Driver The 2008 Dodge Dakota comes in lightly equipped work versions and plusher luxury versions, as well as with selections from a wide range of cabs and drivetrains. Kelley Blue Book says the Dakota comes in SLT, TRX, Sport, ST, SXT, and Laramie trims. The variances here are really between transmission type, engine type, and two- or four-wheel drive. Automedia reports “rough-and-ready TRX editions get new fender flares, bodyside moldings, an accent grille, tow hooks, and black headlight bezels. Sport models are upgraded with unique two-tone fabric seats and chrome textures. Red/black-upholstered seats in the Sport model are particularly striking, flaunting a sporty flair.” Every Dakota comes standard with cruise control, tilt steering, "CD player, MP3 capability and satellite radio as standard equipment," Cars.com states. Car and Driver notes additional features, including "stain-resistant fabrics and the MyGIG infotainment system." Automedia points out useful features, such as the “removable cupholders in the console have modular inserts and a pullout bin for electronic gadgets (including an MP3 player, which can be plugged into the Dakota's audio systems) or a cell phone. Chrysler's UConnect hands-free operation is available, too.” ConclusionThe 2008 Dodge Dakota has some innovative features not often found on pickup trucks.  2008 DODGE DAKOTA STYLING | [7 out of 10] Car and Driver: "The front end is where the dramatic transformation has taken place" ConsumerGuide: "Deserves a look for its refinement" Automobile: "The Dakota's cosmetic changes are mostly limited to the front end" The 2008 Dodge Dakota ...

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The mid-size pickup market isn't hotly contested, and excluding the HUMMER H3T, the players are all kind of stale. The V-8 in the 2008 Dodge Dakota gives it a distinct advantage in power over the five-cylinder Chevy and GMC mid-size twins, as well as the six-cylinder Tacoma, Frontier, and Ridgeline. However, the imports offer quality and dynamic performance advantages over the Dodge. New for 2009, only the HUMMER H3T Alpha model offers a V-8, and at nearly $40,000, it's much pricier than the Dodge.

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