At some point, the designers of the Dodge Dakota must have thought of the story of thethree bears. It's smaller than a full-size pickup, a bit larger than a compact,
designed for people who want the power, room and toughness of a full-size truck with
the value, style and maneuverability of a compact.
The Dakota became the first midsize pickup--self-anointed--when it was introduced as a
1987 model. It still holds that distinction today, though compact pickups--Ford
Rangers, GMC Sonomas and Chevrolet S-Series--have gotten bigger. Click here to read more