2011 Dodge Dakota Reviews
Truck lovers will be happy to know that the new 2011 Dodge Dakota is now available for purchase. For the final year of its current design, t...
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Truck lovers will be happy to know that the new 2011 Dodge Dakota is now available for purchase. For the final year of its current design, the 2011 Dodge Dakota compact pickup truck will remain largely the same. The Dakota is offered in two body styles, extended and crew cab.
The new Dodge Dakota's interior is fairly comfortable. The interior noise levels are quieted impressively for a truck. The Crate 'N Go collapsing storage units and folding rear seats add even more room.
The Dodge Dakota is not the most reliable truck. This is especially troubling given its high sticker price when compared to other compact pickup trucks. The Toyota Tacoma is the most popular compact truck, being easier to handle and drive, but the Dodge Dakota has far more towing and hauling power. In the pros category, this is a fairly nice light pickup truck with big truck hauling and towing capabilities for the price, particularly at entry level. Higher end models are pretty pricey for many truck buyers' budgets. The Dodge Dakota is a solid but relatively expensive choice for a compact pickup truck.
The 2011 Dodge Dakota gains a couple of important safety features, namely antilock brakes and side curtain airbags, on its list of standard features. The 2011 Dodge Dakota is a midsize pickup truck that's offered as either an extended cab or crew cab. Extended-cab models feature a 6.4-foot cargo bed, while crew cab models are fitted with a 5.3-foot bed.
The Big Horn adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and front fascia, a rear under-seat storage system (crew cab models only), keyless entry, full power accessories and cruise control (optional on ST). The Big Horn and Laramie extended cabs can also be equipped with a front bench seat in place of the standard buckets. Every 2011 Dodge Dakota is powered by a standard 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all Dodge Dakotas, with four-wheel drive being available as an option. Fuel economy registers an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined for rear-wheel-drive models, and 14/18/15 mpg for 4WD versions. In performance testing, a 4WD Dodge Dakota Laramie crew cab with the V8 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. When properly equipped, a V8 Dakota can tow up to 7,250 pounds.
This year the 2011 Dodge Dakota gets four-wheel antilock brakes and side curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, a 4WD Dakota Laramie crew cab came to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet -- a good distance for a pickup.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash tests, the extended cab got a second-best Acceptable rating while the crew cab Dodge Dakota earned a top Good rating.
When it comes to towing, the 2011 Dodge Dakota is still top dog among midsize pickups, says Edmunds.com. Most reviewers agree that the Dodge Dakota is a good vehicle for consumers who need a truck to be a truck. It can tow more weight than any other compact or midsize pickup truck, thanks to its impressive V8 engine, and has relatively good off-road performance. The 2011 Ram Dakota is a good workhorse of a small truck, with its large towing capacity, storage options, and optional V8 engine.
The Ram Dakota is available in either Extended Cab or Crew Cab body styles. Crew Cab Dakotas offer the Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie trims.
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The new Dodge Dakota's interior is fairly comfortable. The interior noise levels are quieted impressively for a truck. The Crate 'N Go collapsing storage units and folding rear seats add even more room.
The Dodge Dakota is not the most reliable truck. This is especially troubling given its high sticker price when compared to other compact pickup trucks. The Toyota Tacoma is the most popular compact truck, being easier to handle and drive, but the Dodge Dakota has far more towing and hauling power. In the pros category, this is a fairly nice light pickup truck with big truck hauling and towing capabilities for the price, particularly at entry level. Higher end models are pretty pricey for many truck buyers' budgets. The Dodge Dakota is a solid but relatively expensive choice for a compact pickup truck.
The 2011 Dodge Dakota gains a couple of important safety features, namely antilock brakes and side curtain airbags, on its list of standard features. The 2011 Dodge Dakota is a midsize pickup truck that's offered as either an extended cab or crew cab. Extended-cab models feature a 6.4-foot cargo bed, while crew cab models are fitted with a 5.3-foot bed.
The Big Horn adds 17-inch alloy wheels, body-colored bumpers and front fascia, a rear under-seat storage system (crew cab models only), keyless entry, full power accessories and cruise control (optional on ST). The Big Horn and Laramie extended cabs can also be equipped with a front bench seat in place of the standard buckets. Every 2011 Dodge Dakota is powered by a standard 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 210 horsepower and 235 pound-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all Dodge Dakotas, with four-wheel drive being available as an option. Fuel economy registers an EPA-estimated 15 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined for rear-wheel-drive models, and 14/18/15 mpg for 4WD versions. In performance testing, a 4WD Dodge Dakota Laramie crew cab with the V8 accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds. When properly equipped, a V8 Dakota can tow up to 7,250 pounds.
This year the 2011 Dodge Dakota gets four-wheel antilock brakes and side curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, a 4WD Dakota Laramie crew cab came to a stop from 60 mph in 126 feet -- a good distance for a pickup.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash tests, the extended cab got a second-best Acceptable rating while the crew cab Dodge Dakota earned a top Good rating.
When it comes to towing, the 2011 Dodge Dakota is still top dog among midsize pickups, says Edmunds.com. Most reviewers agree that the Dodge Dakota is a good vehicle for consumers who need a truck to be a truck. It can tow more weight than any other compact or midsize pickup truck, thanks to its impressive V8 engine, and has relatively good off-road performance. The 2011 Ram Dakota is a good workhorse of a small truck, with its large towing capacity, storage options, and optional V8 engine.
The Ram Dakota is available in either Extended Cab or Crew Cab body styles. Crew Cab Dakotas offer the Big Horn/Lone Star and Laramie trims.
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