2008 Dodge Dakota Overview

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By Rex Roy, Editor

The truck fans at TheCarConnection.com studied reviews from across the Web to write this comprehensive review of the new 2008 Dodge Dakota. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove several different 2008 Dodge Dakota models, including the extended- and crew-cab styles, to ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 7
Performance: 7
Comfort and Quality: 7
Safety: 8
Features: 8

Our Full Review

By Rex Roy, Editor

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 turns up its bullish nose at higher gas prices, with a sharpened style that’s even more aggressive than last year’s version. It’s supposed to be a mid-size truck, but with a wheelbase of 131.3 inches--longer than some current full-size regular cab pickups--the 2008 Dakota doesn't look much different from a full-size truck. The supersizing of America is certainly at play here. Two body styles are offered: extended and crew cab. “Dodge no longer offers a standard cab configuration for the Dakota,” Edmunds points out. Outside, inside, and under the hood, every model shows significant changes for 2008, but it's not an all-new truck. The first thing you'll notice is the more angular Nitro-ish ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab ST	$19,805	$18,226	City: 16 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab SLT	$24,320	$22,245	City: 16 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab TRX	$24,730	$22,610	City: 16 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab Sport	$25,505	$23,299	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab Laramie	$27,115	$24,732	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab ST	$22,505	$20,674	City: 16 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab SLT	$26,540	$24,266	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab TRX	$26,920	$24,604	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab Sport	$26,935	$24,617	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab Laramie	$28,520	$26,028	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab ST	$24,055	$22,054	City: 15 Hwy: 19
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab SLT	$27,270	$24,915	City: 15 Hwy: 19
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab TRX	$27,915	$25,489	City: 15 Hwy: 19
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab Sport	$28,430	$25,948	City: 14 Hwy: 18
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab ST	$25,455	$23,335	City: 15 Hwy: 19
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab SLT	$29,490	$26,926	City: 14 Hwy: 18
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab TRX	$30,115	$27,482	City: 14 Hwy: 18
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab Sport	$29,845	$27,242	City: 14 Hwy: 18
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab Laramie	$31,470	$28,688	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab Laramie	$30,095	$27,430	City: N/A Hwy: N/A
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	$21,365	$19,615	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 2WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	$24,010	$22,014	City: 15 Hwy: 20
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Ext Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	$25,615	$23,442	City: 14 Hwy: 18
2008 Dodge Dakota: 4WD Crew Cab Bighorn/Lonestar	$26,960	$24,674	City: 14 Hwy: 18